Build a Collaborative Sourcing Process
Create an effective staffing supply chain that gives you ready access to talent.
Onsite Workshop
An immature sourcing function can lead to:
- Increased time to fill.
- Increased cost per hire.
- Lower quality of hire.
- Conflicts between talent acquisition specialists and hiring managers.
A mature sourcing function can lead to:
- Identifying quality candidates ahead of demand.
- Improved candidate experience.
- Improved time to fill, cost per hire, and quality of hire.
Module 1: Make the Case and Identify Sourcing Pain Points
The Purpose
- To understand the case for improving sourcing processes.
- Scope the project to your needs.
- Assess the current state of sourcing.
- Review a forecast of talent needs, and identify the demand for sourcing.
Key Benefits Achieved
- An understanding of sourcing pain points which need to be addressed.
- Clarity about upcoming talent needs and demand for sourcing.
- A baseline to measure the impact of the project.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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1.1 | Make the case for building an effective sourcing supply chain. |
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1.2 | Identify sourcing metrics. |
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1.3 | Lead a discussion about sourcing with contributing stakeholders. |
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1.4 | Document a prioritized list of sourcing pain points. |
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1.5 | Map out the organization’s current hiring process. |
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1.6 | Forecast talent needs and demand for sourcing using the strategic workforce plan. |
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1.7 | Review the employer brand and identify how key messages should figure in sourcing. |
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Module 2: Develop an Action Plan to Improve Sourcing Effectiveness
The Purpose
- Map out target hiring and sourcing processes.
- Develop a strategy to increase collaboration with hiring managers during the sourcing process.
- Get ready to train talent acquisition specialists to improve sourcing effectiveness.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Optimized sourcing process.
- Trained talent acquisition specialists.
- Increased collaboration with hiring managers.
Activities: | Outputs: | |
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2.1 | Map out the current sourcing process. |
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2.2 | Determine how to include hiring managers in identifying talent pools. |
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2.3 | Identify a pool of approved sources. |
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2.4 | Document the sourcing process target state. |
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2.5 | Tailor the Search Kick-Off Checklist for your organization. |
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2.6 | Customize the training slides as appropriate. |
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2.7 | Develop a plan to train your talent acquisition specialists. |
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