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May 6, 2021
Best Practices in Hiring for Q2'2021
WHITE COLLAR
1. Determine which roles/functions
SHOULD be remote
2. Develop flexible Return to Work model
based on accurate return rate
3. Expand talent access with remote
sourcing
4. Contain costs with location-based
strategy
5. Revise education and experience
requirements to increase candidate flow
6. Assess current workforce compensation
structure and career development
potential to improve retention
7. Consider retention bonuses and annual
increase in rates for contracted workers
BLUE COLLAR
1. Expand talent pool access through
Spanish speaking population and
second chance hiring which can
increase candidate volume 4-34%
depending on market
2. Increase candidate acceptance rates
with shift flexibility (schedule and hours
requirements)
3. Consider monthly attendance bonuses in
combination with competitive pay rates
4. Evaluate need for transportation support
5. Reduce or shift pre-employment screens
to at start to increase hire rates
6. Increase speed to paycheck
