There has been a lot of talk about Diversity Hiring with most of us as Talent Acquisitionists agreeing to the concept of Diversity Hiring. We’ve looked at all the possible aspects both positive and negative and have come to the conclusion that Diversity Hiring is great in all aspects talk about Growth of the company, retaining Talent so on and so forth.

Even in our latest annual event #TASCON16 we’ve covered this topic and have reached the same conclusion. But can this conclusion change when you bring the variable Gender in to perspective? Now that’s something to think about, fortunately we’ve gone one step ahead @SourcingAdda and decided to hold our monthly #SourcingChat on the topic, “Best Practices in Gender Diversity Hiring”. You’d be surprised at the responses we’ve received at least we were.  And we’re sure that you too are excited to learn which the Top Tweets of the #SourcingChat were so here they are…

Sourcing Adda@SourcingAdda

Q.1 Does diversity hiring affect the workplace culture? #SourcingChat

Aditi Sharma@aditi_sha26

A1: It increase the adaptability of an organisation, it helps us to get a variety of viewpoint.

#sourcingchat  https://twitter.com/SourcingAdda/status/727808362407153664 …

Manish Pipalwa@pipalwa

A1#diversity #Hiring Brings Diverse & Hidden Talents. Diverse Minds, Build Culture #SourcingChat

Sourcing Adda@SourcingAdda

Q.2 What is the role of diversity hiring in business growth? #SourcingChat

Ruchi@rucsb

@GautamGhosh @Sarangbrahme Like #LGBT, Ethnicity, PwD ,Multi Gen #Diversity #SourcingChat

Adrenalin eSystems@adrenalinHRMS

A2.It will help in extending company’s market place reach & also promote company’s brand in positive way #SourcingChat #adrenalinHRMS

Sourcing Adda@SourcingAdda

Q.3 What are the various ways to improve diversity hiring practices in your organisation? #SourcingChat

Aditi Sharma@aditi_sha26

A3: make #diversity as a part of ur company’s brand image #Sourcingchat

Soniya Sharma@soniyasharmahr

A3 To improve diversity in hiring, hire for skills, competency, experiences etc. & not on religion, gender or caste #SourcingChat

Sourcing Adda@SourcingAdda

Q.4 How does your organization encourage in diversity hiring? #SourcingChat

Vikas Dua@vykasdua

A4. @Wipro workplace diversity & inclusion r key focus areas. Top Mgmt driving with sr. leader in charge #SourcingChat @SourcingAdda

Sumeet Jindal@sumeetjindalin

@SourcingAdda especially in manufacturing having locals and non-locals in the demographics is of essential need. It helps #sourcingchat

Sourcing Adda@SourcingAdda

Q.5 As a recruiter, have you used any method/tool for sourcing diversity talent? #SourcingChat

Amit Patel@amitpatelHR

A5. Partner with multicultural professional associations and student groups @SourcingAdda #SourcingChat

anupama@anupamaskapoor

#SourcingChat 1)Create the right jobs & working conditions/environment 2)Have extensive conversations within Org #GenderSensitization

Well from these interesting responses we can conclude that even Gender Diversity Hiring can boost the growth of the Company and can affect the Culture as well. Apart for this we have even learnt so many different things that we can do to improve the success of the organisation we represent. How great is that?

In order to receive more interesting insights and perspectives it is very important for you to be part of these #SourcingChats if you aren’t already. So follow us to get real time updates to our upcoming activities so be sure to follow @SourcingADDA.

As fellow Talent Acquisitionists we’ve addressed several challenges that we face when we’re looking for those needle in a haystack Talent that most of us are Sourcing.  To name a few how to improve the offer to joining ratio, candidate experience, boost quality of hires etc.  But what about mothers who have taken a break and want to re – join work after a long gap?

Well if you’ve been following us @SourcingAdda then you’d be familiar with these topics and now if you’re reading this then you’ll get insights on the Whats App Group Chat on,  “How should mother who have  taken a break look at re- joining work after a long gap of 1 – 4 years” as suggested by our Mumbai Group member Aishwarya. And here’s what we’ve uncovered…

From the discussion above we can conclude that more and more companies have started hiring women with gaps as this is an untapped Talent that wasn’t taken into consideration due to the mind-set. But now that too is changing and Corporates who have implemented programs that cater to this Talent has impacted them positively.

Now how great is that? You get to capture Talent that can boost the growth of and bring in diversity to the organisation besides it’s an amazing way to capture Talent that most of us are looking for rather than losing them to a competitor. I think I’m justified in saying that this discussion was very insightful and helpful for all of us as a part of @SourcingAdda. So be sure to connect with us to add to your knowledge and be up to date with the current trends in the Talent Acquisition Industry that we’re all passionate about.

Our most exciting annual event #TASCON16 is coming up and here’s a great opportunity to interact with fellow Talents Acquisitionist’s with the best minds in the Recruitment Industry. While this is great what is even better is a chance to get in touch with them via #SourcingChat prior to the event.

Keeping this is in mind and with #TASCON16 coming up @SourcingAdda we decided to host a #SourcingChat dedicated for this very purpose. I’m sure you’re familiar with our monthly #SourcingChats hence this month’s #SourcingChat was on, “Topics that matter in #TASCON16.”

I bet you’ve been wondering what the Top Tweets of the #SourcingChat were especially if you’ve missed it; then your wait is over as here they are…

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q1. How should we define Talent Analytics and Big Data in #Recruitment? Why it’s being talked about?

#SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Ashish Peshave ‎@AshishPeshave

A1: The size of data has increased like never before, hence need of big data analytics for better hiring decisions

#SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Megha Raina ‎@mrainaofficial

Hiring shouldnt depend on gut feel, experience and organizational beliefs. Talent Analytics is Must for Quality       Recruitment. #SourcingChat

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q2. Have we moved beyond the question “why social” for hiring? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Aadil Bandukwala ‎@aadil

With 600Million WhiteCollarred Professionals online, social isn’t a matter of choice anymore. Recruiters must           adopt! #TASCON16 #SourcingChat

• Shoheb Shaikh ‎@Shoheb

A2: If made proper use of social space, opens a huge gateway to find talent #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Vikas Singh Baghel ‎@vikassbaghel

A2 Debate is settled while #ROI is still stumbling block for #TalentBranding proof is in pudding from #social             #TASCON16

• Samirul Mallick ‎@sourcingpower

A2:YES. Globally 3.4B I-users& 3.7B M-users are majorly in educated category.Companies are leveraging this

for branding & outreach #TASCON16

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q3. How do we measure results of social for hiring and branding? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Viral Christian ‎@viralchristian4

@SourcingAdda A3) It depends on the level of engagement and how eagerly they are waiting for more

information! #TASCON16

• Jashan Joshi ‎@jashanjoshi (2RT, 5F)

A3) That’s a good one, many of the recruiters shy away from ROI however robust ATS/ smart analytics tools

really work #TASCON16

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q4. Will Digital Marketing be the future of Recruitment for talent attraction? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Kunjal Kamdar ‎@kunjal23

A4) Will not be surprised to see JD’s asking Recruiters to have a bit of #DigitalMarketing skill

• Amit Patel ‎@amitpatelHR

@SourcingAdda yes it will be the future if you see how many people are using internet and how may are on

Facebook, twitter etc. #TASCON16

• Purnima Kumar ‎@purnimakumar21 (2RT, 2F)

A4 @SourcingAdda Yes n No; Yes coz digital is becomg way of life;our acq. appr. needs to embrace it

#TASCON16

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q5 What are the strategies methods and tips companies should be incorporating in to their Diversity Hiring

process? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Thirukumaran R ‎@ThiruHR

A5: One simple way to diversify your workforce is by broadening your pool of sources. #SourcingChat

https://twitter.com/SourcingAdda/s

• Namitha Dilip ‎@NamithaD

Measure quality of hire, time taken, cost n effort invested. It’s how many u #influencer #SourcingChat

#TASCON16

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q6. As a recruiter, how can we source & hire more diversity talent? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• KrishnapriyaNair,PHR ‎@TheArdentHR

Google even removes names from resumes to avoid biases!#sourcingchat #diversity

• Sourcing Adda ‎@SourcingAdda

Q7. Will machine learning be the best next big thing in Recruiting? #SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Unmesh Pawar ‎@UPIAM

@SourcingAdda #SourcingChat #TASCON16 Sensitizing Recruiters n Hiring Mgrs #UnconsciousBias is key

first step in d Diversity Rect Journey

• Dhiraj Mane ‎@MDhiroo )

@SourcingAdda with help of AI hiring/ sourcing process may be changed…#SourcingChat #TASCON16

• Piyush Raghuvanshi ‎@tweettpiyush

A7: indeed ML is the next move, artificial Intel is will help to be ahead in the game “war of talent” #TASCON16

Well these are the results hope they turned out as you might have wanted them too. If not we still have our other #SourcingChats to look forward to and most importantly our long awaited #TASCON16 is coming up so be sure to attend as you’ll get insights that are sure to add to your knowledge. If you’d like to be part of our upcoming event/s then follow us @SourcingAdda to get real time updates to our various activities and events. You can also get in touch with us if you’d like to be added to our various WhatsApp Group Chats Wednesday Discussions and lots more.

We are predominately in the Information Technology Age as such the developments in technology now dominate sourcing to a large extent. First we had Desktop computers, than came Laptops, than tablets and now we have smart phones making their way into every home. It is only fair to say that Mobile Recruiting is the next development in sourcing.

With almost everybody having a smart phone it is obvious that job seekers will want to view and apply for jobs via mobile. Here’s why?

First and foremost it is convenient due to internet access, fast and easier to use compared to a computer. People can access it easily while on the move. So implementing Mobile Recruiting strategies becomes essential for companies. Individuals are usually looking to gather information fast and so is it with job seekers. Hence here are, “5 Ways to Build a Successful Mobile Recruiting strategy.

Mobile Friendly Sites

Companies need to cater to the new developments if they are looking to hire talented individuals. Job seekers mainly look for information about the company on the company’s website hence the site is to be designed so that it can be accessed on a mobile easily with the least amount of disruptions.

Job Ads

When creating job ads for mobile viewing there are certain things one needs to keep in mind. Firstly ensure that it is easy for the applicant to read and navigate between job ads given the size of the screen. Here you also need to pay close attention to the content in the job spec as it can be viewed by anybody who log’s on to the Internet. This affects the company’s reputation so ensure that the content is relevant and to the point.

Application Process

Individuals live in a fast paced world hence tasks are also completed quickly. As a result many mobile users wish to finish the entire application process via mobile hence catering to their needs becomes important if one is on the lookout for individuals of caliber.

Neglect of Hiring Managers

Many companies with the view to source candidates generally create an ATS to speed up the process to gain suitable recruits. For sourcing to be successful it is essential to have an ATS that works but one that also works with mobiles. If not, you run the risk that the system will not be as productive as expected. So it is essential that the system designed be accessible by smart phones and tablets alike.

Social Network

Most Android and iPhone users regularly access social network sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn so ensure that the job ads posted are crisp and clear to avoid receiving irrelevant candidates. These are great platforms to source for candidates due to the huge data base of members and their connections. These sites enable you to access member profiles including second and third party contacts. With such a vast pool of individuals to choose from, it’s the perfect place to capture suitable candidates that can be short listed and select the ones that fulfill all the requirements.

With these simple yet effective ways of Sourcing via mobiles, chances are that if everything is done correctly by focusing on all the aspects discussed I’m sure that the task of sourcing will yield desired results. It is said, Mastering the Art of Mobile Recruiting begins with Reaching Out to the Right People, at the Right Time and on the Right Channel.

As Talent Acquisitionist’s we are constantly Sourcing for the needle in the haystack and being into the Recruitment Industry we are well aware of the changing trends. This is all well for experts like us but what about our fellow Sourcers who are new in to the profession? We may have the experience and most certainly know the trends but is there a slight possibility that there are techniques that we haven’t yet heard about? I think yes, with the Recruitment Industry changing rapidly we are bound to miss out on something or the other.

If you think otherwise then stop kidding yourself, you’ll find out why by reading further, so here’s what we @SourcingAdda learnt about, “Recruitment Tools for Passive Sourcing” that was a topic suggested by our WhatsApp Group Chat member Soniya…

This brings our informative discussion to an end and I’m sure that you didn’t know some of the things that were mentioned. More importantly from the feedback we’ve received it is clear that these discussions are becoming quite popular and helpful just the same.

So if you’re not a part of these discussions you don’t know what you’re missing out on. To know what  the best minds in the Talent Acquisition Industry had to say during #TASCON16 follow us @SourcingAdda for more updates to our upcoming events and of course #TASCON16. You can get in touch with us if you’d like to add yourself and colleagues to our What App groups to gain access to the popular Discussion Wednesday’s.