Technology Magazine August 2021 | Page 214

THE JUDGE GROUP

Hiring

Expert Talent – Post COVID and Beyond
standards and operate with integrity , professionalism , and trust , by hiring some of the most ethical and knowledgeable people in the industry ,” he says .
Pandemic and virtual onboarding Competition for expertise has transformed almost as much as hiring methods over the pandemic period , explains Flatley who says technology is now an integral part of the HR and Recruitment industry .
“ I ' ve learned that technology is transforming the way businesses and people interact . And my experiences over the last 15 years have led me to this place where post-COVID , the war for talent is at an all-time high .”
“ It ' s exciting to be a part of the shifting business environments , and the everchanging technologies that drive enterprise solutions , as we move forward in the post- COVID era of business ”
But it ’ s the so-called war on talent that has seen one of the biggest changes , points out Flatley , who says the sector has taken on a whole new meaning . Talent management has undergone a massive overhaul , accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic . Working environments , business priorities , and new technologies have been adopted with massive urgency .
Virtual recruiting and onboarding is now the new normal – and my team and I have helped companies realise their potential when it comes to hiring new talent .
“ It ’ s here to stay ,” he says with confidence . Instead of being a stop-gap that has propelled companies through a difficult period , Flatley believes such processes have opened up a whole new set of possibilities .
“ Virtual recruiting in 2020 helped organisations streamline recruiting processes , improve diversity hiring , and hire a more diverse set of talent by reaching across geographic barriers ,” Flatley explains . Three major changes that he ’ s seen since COVID are :
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