Decreasing Candidate Attrition with Oracle Recruiting

Recruiting the right talent is only part of the battle. Keeping candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process is essential to reducing attrition and ensuring a higher likelihood of successful hires. Oracle Recruiting, Booster, and Journeys provide an integrated suite of tools designed to facilitate every step of the candidate lifecycle—from sourcing and attraction to onboarding. Let’s explore how these tools can be used effectively to decrease candidate attrition.

Sourcing & Attraction: Crafting Engaging Career Sites

Grab Attention with Candidate-Focused Content

The first impression candidates get of your organization often comes from your career site. To make this first impression count:

• Collaborate with Marketing and UX Designers: Create a seamless and visually appealing experience using custom CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Leverage SEO and Vanity URLs: Improve discoverability and create memorable links.
• Engaging Content: Use clear copy and compelling imagery to attract candidates.

Tip: Custom JavaScript works best if you build in a 3 second delay

Keep Candidates Warm with Campaigns

Maintaining candidate interest is crucial. Use Oracle’s campaign tools to keep candidates engaged:

• HTML Email Templates and Media Library: Design professional and visually appealing emails.
• Drip Campaigns: Send regular updates and valuable information to nurture candidate relationships.

Tips for Drip Campaigns

• Frequency: Send updates no more than once a week.
• Targeted Messaging: Customize campaigns based on job family, location, job function, and candidate type.
• Content: Include information on benefits, company culture, and career growth opportunities.

Hiring Events: Getting Creative and Staying Connected

Hiring events are a fantastic way to attract a large pool of candidates:

• Collaboration with Marketing: Ensure a consistent brand message and engaging event content.
• Recruitment Media Library: Use high-quality images and media.
• SEO Best Practices: Increase the visibility of your events online.

Tip: With the 24B release, you can now schedule hiring events to unpost.

Post-Event Engagement

• Follow-Up Campaigns: Send post-event emails to keep attendees engaged.
• Candidate Pools: Add attendees to candidate pools for future opportunities.
• Event Reminders: Keep candidates informed about upcoming steps.

Candidate Applications: Streamlining the Process

AI-Powered Job Recommendations

Help candidates find the best fit within your organization:

• AI Job Recommendations: Enable AI settings to match candidates with suitable roles.
• Resume Parsing: Integrate tools like RChilli to simplify the application process.

Suggested AI focused Profile Options to enable:

ORA_IRC_CE_JOB_FIT_GAI_ENABLED
ORA_HRT_AI_SKILLS_ASSISTANT
FA_ENABLE_DIGITAL_ASSISTANT
ORA_HRD_AI_BEST_ROLES 
IRC_AI_INTELLIGENT_MATCHING
HCM_GENAI_IRC_ODA_ENABLED

Easy Apply Features

Simplify the application process to reduce drop-offs:

• Resume Parsing: Allow candidates to upload resumes that are automatically parsed.
• Easy Apply Flows: Create quick and easy application processes.

Interview & Selection: Efficient and Transparent Communication

Automated Communication

Keep candidates informed without adding to the recruiter’s workload:

• Candidate Notification Customization: Tailor notifications to your brand.
• Automated CSP: Use automated Candidate Selection Process (CSP) messages to keep candidates updated.

Preventing Drop-Offs

• Timely Updates: Send regular updates to keep candidates informed.
• Automated Disposition Messages: Inform candidates when they are no longer being considered and suggest other roles.
• Interview Notifications: Provide detailed information about the interview process.

Onboarding: Making a Great First Impression

Pre-Hire and Onboarding Journeys

Create customized onboarding experiences to prepare candidates for their new roles:

• Journey Creation: Develop journeys for different stages—pre-hire, day one, and the first 30 days.
• Journey Notifications: Customize notifications to keep new hires informed and engaged.

Tips for Onboarding Journeys:

• Detailed Information: Include essential information like pre-hire documents, day one activities, and training schedules.
• Regular Updates: Use notifications to keep new hires on track and reduce anxiety.

By leveraging Oracle Recruiting, Booster, and Journeys, organizations can create a comprehensive and engaging candidate experience that reduces attrition and increases the likelihood of successful hires. Implement these best practices to enhance your recruitment process and keep candidates engaged every step of the way.