ALC - CareerArc blog

When people think of using social media for recruiting, they tend to think about LinkedIn and Facebook, and maybe even Twitter. But recruiting on Instagram? That doesn’t sound like something Instagram was even made for.

We totally get it: in this era of supply chain issues, labor shortage, and the Great Resignation, undertaking the annual hiring spree for seasonal workers probably feels more challenging than it would ordinarily. However, there are several ways that HR and talent acquisition managers can boost quality recruitment while saving enormous amounts of time (and preventing headaches). So, please take our advice: stop worrying and start recruiting!

Office culture is not what it used to be—or, to be precise, WHERE it used to be. Remember the days of conference rooms, chats in the kitchen, and impromptu meetings in the hallways? Exactly: in-person gatherings and team bonding are rarer these days. As a result, employee social media engagement, in which HR and talent management leaders encourage their employees to engage with or even post about social media posts from their organization, can feel more challenging too. After all, the first part of boosting employee advocacy is getting your employees excited about your culture.