Speed = Talent Capture + Enhanced Reputation
No Sense of Urgency = Zero Ability to Capture Top Talent + Lackluster Reputation
The equations referenced above should be a “no brainer”. Many Hiring Managers talk about hiring talent quickly but do not follow through in reality.
A lack of a sense of urgency is hurting many companies today. Not only are they unable to capture the top talent they need desperately, they are painting an image of a company that is indecisive, possibly not competitive, and creating doubts about leadership ability. Most companies will adamantly say that they can’t afford this perception, yet many companies have it. There seems to be a disconnect between Hiring Managers and the talent acquisition process. Talent acquisition is not just the Human Resource Manager’s responsibility. All Hiring Managers have a responsibility to be involved and the best are continuously networking for talent.
Bottom line – You have one to two weeks to engage top talent and hold their attention. They will probably have other interviews ongoing and may have an offer on the table. So what…..they are worth the effort. If you wait for two or three weeks to begin scheduling interviews, you will probably lose the talent to another company. If they aren’t taken already, you may begin the interview process, but you will have created the perception that we discussed earlier.
