{"id":13382,"date":"2022-01-20T09:45:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T23:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recruitshop.com\/?p=13382"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T06:05:46","slug":"hiring-tips-for-the-industries-hardest-hit-by-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recruitshop.com\/nz\/blog\/hiring-tips-for-the-industries-hardest-hit-by-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring tips for the industries hardest hit by COVID\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heraclitus said that change is the only constant and he\u2019s never been more right. It says a lot about our world and our society that this adage is as true today as it was two and a half thousand years ago. Even now at the beginning of 2022, the third calendar year into the pandemic, we continue to face changes to restrictions and our way of life and try to navigate them as best we can. Overcoming the hiring challenges of the last few years is going to take a fresh approach and an open mind, particularly for those industries that have suffered the most. Below, we\u2019ve curated a number of hiring tips for the industries hardest hit by COVID to help organisations like yours bounce back and work towards their business goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top 5 industries hardest hit by COVID 19\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/about\/news\/year-in-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEEK\u2019s \u201cYear in Review\u201d Report for 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the rolling lockdowns across Australia, coupled with fluctuating restrictions, unsurprisingly hit customer-facing roles the hardest. Businesses that relied on customer-facing services were decimated by the initial lockdowns in 2020 and many were forced to let staff go to stay afloat. Interestingly, we now see that the industries that suffered the most at the start of the pandemic are now facing the most intense hiring challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/industries\/public-and-social-sector\/our-insights\/the-next-normal-for-australian-industries-and-workforces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McKinsey\u2019s Public and Social Sector Insights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the industries hardest hit by COVID are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitality and tourism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation and food services\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts and recreation services\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/yourcareer.gov.au\/industries\/S\/other-services?includeExperienceAndQualifications=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (predominantly personal care services)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing, transport and logistics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industries showing the most growth in 2021\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The flip side is that the industries hardest hit by COVID initially are now facing the most intense hiring challenges. As restrictions ease nationwide, many businesses are striving to achieve their business goals once again. The demand for customer-facing roles is back up, but applications for these roles remain low. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/about\/news\/employment-dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEEK\u2019s December 2021 Employment Dashboard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the top industries by job ad growth are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trades and Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare and Medical<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitality and Tourism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and Communication Technology\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why the big push for growth in these industries? Some of the top growing industries in Australia are driven by existing skills shortages and high customer demand that preceded the pandemic. For example, manufacturing and trades industries have been growing consistently for several years, as with healthcare and medical roles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the hospitality and tourism industry, in particular, is struggling to hire staff because of how the pandemic impacted its workforce. Powered by casual workers, the hospitality industry suffered when millions of workers were cut loose in 2020 and had to return to their home countries to survive. Unfortunately, not many people have been able to return to Australian shores, so these roles remain vacant despite the rapidly increasing demand for food, accommodation, leisure and lifestyle services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things are looking up for Australian businesses\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The year-end period saw some interesting activity on Australia\u2019s major job boards. Usually, businesses scale back their hiring campaigns between October to December but SEEK noted a 1.1% increase in job ads over that exact period last year. It might be nominal, but it&#8217;s an interesting buck to the usual trend. This is because it emphasises just how many, and to what extent, Australian businesses want to drive growth and make the most of steadily decreasing restrictions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And whilst applications on SEEK remained low over this period, the site noted a steady traffic volume of candidates monitoring the market. So, there is a fair amount of interest from candidates who might have been holding off until the new year to make\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As such, now might actually be the perfect time to launch a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/recruitshop.com\/nz\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recruitment campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and advertise the benefits of working with your organisation. Kendra Banks, Managing Director for SEEK ANZ, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/about\/news\/ser-november-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">states<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the new year usually brings an uplift in candidates applying for new jobs. And this is compounded by recent SEEK research suggesting that 31% of Australians are looking to change jobs in the next few months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to overcome these hiring challenges in 2022<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we\u2019re hopeful that the recruitment landscape will brighten in the coming months, it never hurts to keep a few tricks up your sleeve. There are some great strategies that your organisation can use to get ahead of the competition and make itself more attractive to prospective candidates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your current team for referrals\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your people are your biggest aspect. They understand what your business needs and how to make those things happen. Most of them also know some great candidates that they could refer to your organisation. It\u2019s a less traditional process, in that the candidate isn\u2019t responding to a formal job ad, but it\u2019s increasingly popular across a range of industries hardest hit by COVID. In particular, businesses in <\/span><b>Hospitality and Tourism, Trades and Services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even <\/span><b>Information and Communication Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will benefit from this approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always be transparent about pay\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re advertising a new role on the internet, it&#8217;s important to be transparent about salary and benefits. The job market is being driven by candidates right now, and if they can\u2019t determine whether the position is worth their time or experience, they simply won&#8217;t apply. Save yourself (and the candidate) time by being transparent about salary. At the very least, advertise a salary range and state that the final salary will depend on experience &#8211; it\u2019s a fair approach that will attract more applicants. <\/span><b>All industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the lists above will benefit from this strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider generating recruitment leads\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strategy is particularly good for <\/span><b>Trades and Services; Hospitality and Tourism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; and <\/span><b>Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, we measure the success of a recruitment campaign by the number of applications it receives, and whether someone is hired at the end. However, you could try looking at recruitment as a lead generation process. Advertise for leads &#8211; or people&#8217;s basic contact information &#8211; on platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn, and call them up to chat about the role. Some people may even nominate their own contact information because it\u2019s quicker and easier than finding your job ad and formally applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, companies looking for forklift drivers or truck drivers could advertise for leads that must include name, phone number, email address, and whether the person has the relevant licence required. A lead is better than no application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider offering relocation for the right person\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will depend on the size and capacity of your business, but it really helps to hire in those industries hardest hit by COVID. We\u2019ve been seeing this strategy used increasingly in <\/span><b>Healthcare and Medical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> roles, as well as highly-skilled <\/span><b>Information and Communication Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A lot of candidates may hold back from applying for your role in a different location because of the cost and stress that moving entails. Offering to help with the relocation can increase the number of applications you receive and help you reach the right candidate for the role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruit past team members\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every past employee that left on a positive note is a potential candidate. Make it easier for past employees to return to your business by setting up a specific section for them on your website. If you hired them once, you can hire them again, just be sure to make a good offer that entices them. It\u2019s also worth reaching out to past team members with suitable skills and experience to invite them to apply for your vacancy. Just about <\/span><b>any industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could benefit from this approach, but it is becoming increasingly popular for white-collar roles like <\/span><b>Information and Communication Technology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upskill and reskill your current team\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another fantastic strategy is to assess the skills gaps in your current team and offer free professional development to team members with adjacent skills. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/business\/talent\/blog\/talent-management\/employee-well-being-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that 4 out of 5 employees believe they can\u2019t achieve their career goals at their current job and that they don\u2019t have their manager\u2019s or organisation\u2019s support to pursue their career goals in that role. That\u2019s madness. But it\u2019s telling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your current team members <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">want<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to develop their skills while they work. It\u2019s a win-win situation: you increase the capabilities of your team and therefore drive your business goals, and your team members increase their professional skills and therefore drive their career goals. This is a great strategy for white-collar roles, but it is relevant to <\/span><b>all industries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you overcome the hiring challenges in your industry? The tips above can usually be applied to any role and any industry. All you need to do is have an open mind to new recruitment strategies, and to candidates from different walks of life. When change is the only constant, you have to go with the flow rather than fight against it. Strategies like these will be key to adapting and changing for the better and continuing to grow your business well into the future.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heraclitus said that change is the only constant and he\u2019s never been more right. It says a lot about our world and our society that this adage is as true today as it was two and a half thousand years ago. 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