winter recruiting: the hottest time to hire? ❄️🔥

keep your talent pipeline warm when everyone else is hibernating

December 03, 2024

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Happy Tuesday HR friends!👋

Today we’re looking at winter recruiting🧠 

We hope this sparks some ideas for your business, and we’ll be in touch with more HR nuggets of wisdom on Thursday (International Ninja Day FYI 🥷)

In Today’s Edition

❄️ Why Winter is Your Secret Hiring Weapon


🛋️ The Break Room: Have Your Say


📚 Human Readsources: Lululemon sued over ineffective diversity program failures, Office designed to support neurodiverse workers' needs, Samsung executive Annika Bizon lifts the lid approaching your career holistically.


No one is looking for new jobs in December…

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Think again! While other companies are slowing down their hiring during the holiday season, smart HR pros know this is actually prime time to snag top talent.


Less competition and motivated candidates make this time of year perfect for recruiting. Plus, you'll have access to fresh graduates eager to kickstart their careers.


Let's unwrap the secrets to keeping your talent pipeline toasty when everyone else is in hibernation mode. 🐻


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🎄 Why Winter is Your Secret Hiring Weapon

While everyone else is winding down for the holidays, time for us to smash those their recruitment goals. December isn't just about ugly sweaters, crafting the perfect OOO message and endless office parties; it's actually a golden opportunity to snap up top talent while your competitors are sleeping on the job.


Did you know, studies show that 35% of job seekers are more actively looking during the holiday season, hoping to start fresh in the new year? Plus, you're dealing with way less competition since most companies put their hiring on pause. Whether they mean to or not!


That leaves fewer bidding wars over top candidates, more meaningful conversations, and actual time to make thoughtful decisions.


As an added bonus, winter recruiting lets you tap into that fresh graduate talent pool while building your pipeline for Q1. Sure, you'll need to be flexible with interview scheduling and keep communication crystal clear during those rapidly filling up Outlook calendars.


But trust us - while everyone else is playing catch-up in January, you'll be sitting pretty with your sparkling new hires already onboarded and ready to roll. 🎄✨


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👀 TLDR

While everyone's sipping eggnog, you could be snagging top talent. December's actually prime hiring season with less competition and more active job seekers planning their New Year moves. Stay flexible with scheduling, keep communications flowing, and you'll start January with a stacked team while others are trying to remember their LinkedIn passwords.🔑

⚡ Takeaway and Try

  1. 📅 Block off 30 minutes this week to audit your current job postings and add "immediate start available" to any roles you can onboard before January

  2. 🎯 Ask your team: "Which 3 critical roles do we absolutely need filled by Q1?" Then fast-track those postings while competition is low

  3. 🎄 Create a "Holiday Hiring" email template that acknowledges the season and sets clear expectations about your company's revised December interview process

  4. 💝 Start a "New Year, New Career" social campaign targeting passive candidates who might be ready for a change (bonus points for employee testimonials!)

  5. 🤝 Schedule a quick chat with hiring managers to identify which roles could benefit from December grad recruitment - they're fresh out of finals and ready to roll


📚 Human Readsources

🏢 Lululemon Sued Over Failed Diversity Program, Stock Drop (HR Dive) - Lululemon sued over ineffective diversity program and misleading statements.


⚖️ Office Design Pioneers New Era of Neurodiverse Workplaces (Work Life) - Office redesigned to support neurodiverse workers with sensory-friendly features.


📊 Samsung Marketing Chief Turns Tech Dreams Into Reality (Harper's Bazaar) - Samsung executive drives innovation and champions women in technology leadership.


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