The Labor Market Is Tough – How Indeed Is Making It Easier

Finding, hiring and retaining the right talent has rarely been more challenging or important. As part of its commitment to simplify HR for America’s businesses, Paychex has partnered with Indeed, the #1 job website, to help businesses increase the visibility of their job openings and speed-to-hire. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, host Gene Marks is talking with Executive Vice President and General Manager of Indeed, Raj Mukherjee, about how businesses can set themselves up for success and find the right talent. Hear what he says on how to stand out to potential employees, starting with a hiring process and recruitment process, hiring through employee referrals, creating a diverse workplace, salary transparency, and much more. 

Topics Include:

00:14 – Episode introduction 01:38 – And introduction to Indeed 02:50 – How Indeed sets itself apart 04:09 – The cost of Indeed 06:06 – Hiring through employee referrals 09:03 – How Indeed helps you diversify your workforce 11:41 – Why Indeed is great for small businesses 13:40 – How a job description can set your posting up for success 15:42 – Salary transparency in job postings and how Indeed helps 17:39 – Lean in into your brand culture 19:21 – Assessing candidates’ skillsets 20:37 – The future of hiring with AI other technologies

Resources:

Learn more about recruiting and hiring employees in this great Hiring 101 Guide at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/hiring-101-how-to-hire-employees.

As you make your way through finding quality talent, be sure to avoid these common hiring mistakes. Learn more at www.paychex.com/articles/hcm/avoid-these-5-hiring-mistakes.

DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.