{"id":563,"date":"2014-05-02T14:54:35","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T14:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/?p=563"},"modified":"2022-03-11T14:49:55","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T14:49:55","slug":"unified-communications-approach-to-recruit-and-retain-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/?p=563","title":{"rendered":"Unified Communications Approach to Recruit and Retain Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"buyer-image-right\" title=\"image_03\" src=\"http:\/\/buyerads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image_03.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>As leaders in the recruiting industry, we have seen firsthand how technology has forever changed the recruiting field. In a world where texting and social media rule, many businesses have struggled to redesign their recruiting and retention strategies to reach an increasingly tech-savvy audience. This is why the unified communications approach to recruit and retain staff has emerged.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the &#8220;unified communications&#8221; approach?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To put it simply, the unified communications approach involves re-conceptualizing the way businesses interact with their employees. This method seeks to break down communication barriers between businesses and their employees using non-traditional means of correspondence.<\/p>\n<p>Incorporating the unified communications approach into your business may make it more attractive to current and potential employees. In fact, a\u00a0recent report\u00a0by Forbes magazine revealed that continuous communication is one of the top non-monetary ways to increase employee satisfaction<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joefolkman\/2013\/11\/27\/seven-ways-to-increase-employee-satisfaction-without-giving-a-raise\/\" target=\"_blank\">[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some creative ways to implement a unified communications approach to recruit and retain employees:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recruiting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is no secret that the onboarding process can be stressful and costly for everyone involved. Here are some unified communications methods that may help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Video interviews<\/span>: From Skype chats to WebEx conferences, video interviews are now easier than ever. Not only is this a cost-effective pre-screening technique, but it can also be much more convenient for applicants and HR staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Social networking<\/span>: Sites like LinkedIn can also be great tools for recruiters. In addition to being able to communicate directly with applicants through a company profile, recruiters are also able to gain some insight into an applicant&#8217;s background through a personal profile and endorsements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Retention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once employees are hired on, keeping them satisfied with their jobs is key to maintaining high retention rates. Here are some unified communications tools that can assist with this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Unified messaging systems<\/span>: Unified messaging systems allow businesses to streamline messaging programs like voicemail, email, SMS messaging and even faxes. Bringing these tools into your business can improve company-wide communication and job satisfaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Collaborative technology<\/span>: Programs like Dropbox and instant messaging software can be great for collaborative projects. Dropbox allows multiple employees to simultaneously contribute to a project. Likewise, chat software can allow employees to communicate quickly and effectively from various locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A unified communications approach is all about breaking down communication barriers. If your business is having difficulty implementing its own unified communications program, consider enlisting the help of a recruiting firm. With years of experience in the recruiting industry, a firm can help you develop a unified communications strategy that meets the unique needs of your business.<\/p>\n<hr size=\"1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joefolkman\/2013\/11\/27\/seven-ways-to-increase-employee-satisfaction-without-giving-a-raise\/\" target=\"_blank\">[1]<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joefolkman\/2013\/11\/27\/seven-ways-to-increase-employee-satisfaction-without-giving-a-raise\/\">http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/joefolkman\/2013\/11\/27\/seven-ways-to-increase-employee-satisfaction-without-giving-a-raise\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As leaders in the recruiting industry, we have seen firsthand how technology has forever changed the recruiting field. In a world where texting and social media rule, many businesses have struggled to redesign their recruiting and retention strategies to reach an increasingly tech-savvy audience. 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