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can't work remotely, but perhaps prepress and participate, and what the feedback and review loops
customer service can, if you have the right look like internally. This is one of the most important
infrastructure in place. Using cloud-based tools such as parts of the candidate experience and can make a
Slack and Basecamp to help with communication and difference whether someone you really want to hire will
project management can help better integrate remote accept the job offer. It also makes for a more thorough
workers. And, of course, Zoom meetings have become a and consistent vetting process for potential hires.
daily diet at many companies who have remote Of course, you always want to check references. But
workers. Not as good as in-person, but people are you also want to take a look at a candidate's social
getting used to this way of working and it can be
media persona. It's a small investment in time that can
effective. So don't shy away from remote employees in save you from bad hires. People can often put forward
situations where it makes sense. one persona in an interview but an entirely different
Hiring and On-Boarding (and more accurate) one in their social media presence.
Okay, so you've got the word out about how great it is to Finally, after all this effort in finding the right hires,
work in your company. Your executives have increased make sure you have a solid on-boarding process.
their social media footprint. You've figured out how to Especially if they are going to be working remotely, it's
best incorporate remote workers. You have a great job important to make them feel welcome and part of the
description in place and a competitive compensation team. And it's important to provide the ability for other
package. Now it's about choosing the best candidates team members to get to know the new hires and
and getting them on-board as quickly as possible. understand their role. This will allow your new
First, make the application process as simple as employees to be successful and comfortable as they
possible. According to Career Builder, about 60% of all start their new jobs, and to begin to contribute quickly
job seekers quit in the middle of filling out online and effectively.
applications because of the form's length or complexity. Following the path laid out here will help your company
It's also important to develop a clear and consistent with a solid path to success in the future, even beyond
interview strategy. Plan for the progression of the pandemic.
interviews, the venues you will use, who will (Courtesy: AIT / Printing News)

AIPMA created a Helpline for the Members

and Industry during lockdown

The template was circulated widely in the Industry
to provide services and bridge between members

and GOI with regard to manufacturers facing
problems for transporting essential goods etc. we
received 350+ requests from units which were
communicated to concerned department.

Coordinated with DPIIT, DCPC and respective State
Governments.

Solution to most of the requests made on our
Helpline. This initiative was widely appreciated by
the Industry

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