{"id":19452,"date":"2021-06-25T10:00:24","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T09:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=19452"},"modified":"2021-06-25T10:59:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T09:59:43","slug":"why-our-talent-acquisition-team-knows-no-bounds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/why-our-talent-acquisition-team-knows-no-bounds\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Our Talent Acquisition Team Knows No Bounds"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the Ringmasters series, we look behind the curtain at how our teams use the RingCentral platform day-to-day. They offer up advice on how to get the most out of the platform and give their honest opinion on the features they would like to see next. The first episode taps into our talent acquisition team.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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There are many layers to talent acquisition. It isn\u2019t all about locating the best talent, it\u2019s about nurturing skills to help individuals be the best employee they can be. The role of the talent acquisition team is fundamental in building an inclusive company culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When a corporate crisis happens, talent acquisition is often one of the first areas to suffer. It’s a tough part of the business world. Before the pandemic, global talent shortages were at record highs according to ManPower Group, with <\/span>54% of companies<\/span> claiming they could not find enough skilled applicants to meet demand. Research from Nelson Hall and IBM showed that 95% of surveyed talent acquisition leaders have a reduced internal recruiting capability. With a smaller recruiting force, organisations have had to redesign their talent acquisition processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With all this in mind, it almost goes without saying that it\u2019s been a turbulent time for this sector. But the talent acquisition team at RingCentral powered through 2020\/21. Since January 2018, RingCentral<\/a> EMEA has gone from a team of 53 to near 400.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The people behind the scenes (Mags, Nima, Sonni, Paul, Martin, Amy, Chrystelle and the support team in Manila) have all played a vital part in this growth. But how did they do it? <\/span>Mags Deogun, talent acquisition manager, EMEA<\/span><\/a> tells us how his team continued sourcing the best talent during a time of great transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Culture first\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Applying for jobs<\/a> can be a long-winded experience. Unless you\u2019re headhunted, it usually starts with an online application followed by waiting. Even if you\u2019re a prime candidate, the whole process often feels a bit unknown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“But at RingCentral we are clear with our communications, especially when it comes to candidates. This has been even more important during a time where we simply couldn’t see people in person. While our hiring process helps us get the talent we need, it\u2019s also a chance to show a little about our culture and how we work together. Our team in EMEA uses the platform to make the experience clear and open.”<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t

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