Finding the right talent for your team can be a challenge, especially as the job market becomes more and more saturated. It's important to remember that your company also has a brand and reputation — which prospects consider and evaluate on their end. Plus, the importance of retaining strong-performing employees cannot be overstated.

How to recruit the best talent

So, what are the best ways to hire, and retain, talent for your company? A number of factors come into play here, including:

• Branding
• Offboarding processes
• Employee referrals
• Internal promotions
• Compensation transparency
• Well-crafted job postings

Even as you go through the hiring process, many employers will discover that humans have a natural tendency towards certain bias. To combat this, AI-based technologies have come a long way to help hiring managers and recruiters overcome certain unfair tendencies. Examples of how AI can help this include the detection of gender-biased language, creating bias-free assessments, or even the analysis of the nature of bias of certain recruiting decisions.

AI use cases in recruiting is expected to grow in the years to come, too; the technology is also suitable for both large and small companies alike. Sound good? Find out more below.

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How to onboard new employees?

And when you've finally found the next superstar for your team, and they've accepted your offer of employment, you're set. Next up: onboarding. This process is often neglected by many employers, which can be a huge missed opportunity for you. A well-designed onboarding programme offers employers a chance to raise retention rates — while reducing costly turnover rates.

What should be included in employee onboarding?

Onboarding generally covers job training, an employee handbook, various paperwork, and industry specific training, among other things. Ultimately, the onboarding process is essential, although it can be a headache for some employers to think about. For the latter, consider digital solutions to help automate your day-to-day HR tasks, so that you can be free of concerns over paperwork, time-tracking, and of course, onboarding processes.

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When it comes to the actual recruiting process, a lot depends on the interview stage, and how prospective candidates present their case for employment. During 2021, Malaysian fresh graduates have come under criticism for a perceived lack of communication skills (to put it kindly) when contacting potential hiring managers. With that in mind, we've compiled a couple of tips that should come in handy for fresh graduates looking for their first career job in Malaysia — or anyone else looking to familiarise themselves with job interviews in the new normal.

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