[e-book] smart hiring 2023

Requiring candidates to respond too quickly to the promise ofemployment can be counterproductive, to the point of goodcandidates dropping out.

For the most interesting prospective employees, thisemployer first decided to extend the response time in order tooptimize the chances of a positive response. To offer the candidatethe ideal peace of mind for making the right choice, this employerdoesn’t hesitate to hire some of them on a short-term contract.

Fully embodying the company's values (listening,understanding, and humanity), this approach transformed the entirecandidate experience. By giving them the opportunity to projectthemselves into their position, the short contract option helpedconvince some candidates to walk through the company's doors, andultimately, to sign a long-term contract.