3. Travel and Carbon Footprint Research by the jobs site Monster.co.uk found that increased remote working would drastically cut CO2 emissions - London would save 420kg of CO2 equivalent per person per year.⁴ Online interviews mean that travelling is taken completely out of the equation. The cost of public transport rises steadily every year. For people that are struggling to pay the bills, the elimination of this cost at interview stage will be a welcome change. For a typical active candidate who may be travelling to 3-4 interviews in a week, this amounts to a substantial amount of time and money saved. 4. Image and the Employee Engagement Journey An employer in 2020 who is not open to the concept of remote interviews and flexible working, risks looking out of touch. As many of us look to adapt our working practices, those who are slow to change will damage their employer brand. Companies that tackle the obstacles head on will capture the interest of their potential hires early on, thus attracting the best talent.
The Benefits of Technology for First round selection 1. Safety In an environment where health has taken the forefront of people’s concerns, using conferencing software for interviews negates the risks associated with travelling to and from locations. 2. Efficiency and Time to Hire Being able to interview face to face at the touch of a button is revolutionary. Eliminating the time, it takes to get to locations means that candidates and clients alike are reporting better flexibility and productivity around their diaries. For national campaigns, such as the Castleoak role, the ability to arrange a large number of first stage interviews remotely has meant that a 2-week interview process has been reduced to one – with no reschedules or cancellations
⁴ https://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/Vision-of-uk-home-working
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