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KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX® 
CANDIDATE 
EXPERIENCE 
FROM HIRING TO ONBOARDING
THE FIRST 
90 DAYS 
ON THE JOB 
81% 
OF NEW RECRUITS COME AWAY WITH 
A GENERALLY POSITIVE IMPRESSION 
AFTER JOINING THE ORGANISATION 
APPLIED FOR A NEW JOB 
IN THE PAST YEAR. 73% 
EMEA 
39% DEFINITELY POSITIVE 40% SOMEWHAT POSITIVE 
APAC 
43% DEFINITELY POSITIVE 39% SOMEWHAT POSITIVE 
AVOID THE 
COMMUNICATIONS 
BLACKOUT 
1 
Make it easy as possible 
to submit applications. 
Job requirements, qualifications, 
experience and salary should be 
easy to understand. 2 
Timely reponses from employers 
are vital in helping all candidates 
understand that they are being 
fairly evaluated and respected. 
3 
Once employed, build a strong 
foundation for retention by 
providing them with a planned 
approach to onboarding. 
4 
ONLY HALF 
were satisfied with their recent experience 
when applying for a job. 
Job seekers in 
ITALY 
were the least satisfied (23%) in the 
job application process. 
3–5 DAYS 
Approximately half agree that three to five 
days is an acceptable timeframe for hearing 
back on the status of their application. 
Employers in 
CHINA 
are the most likely (77%) to have 
a planned approach to guide their new 
employees and assimilate them into the 
organisation. Italy was the least likely (36%). 
RESUMÉ TYPE 
When submitting an application, electronic 
methods are now almost universal (94% EMEA, 
91% APAC region). Social media and 
video resumes are still in their infancy as 
recruitment tools (used by less than 1 in 10). 
77% 
EMEA 
67% 
APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 2 
2
CONTENTS 
4 More than just a job 
11 The “onboarding” experience 
14 Technology as the enabler 
15 Conclusion: maximizing the 
investment in human capital 
18 How Kelly can help 
THE KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX 2014 
The Kelly Global Workforce Index® 
(KGWI) is an annual global survey 
revealing opinions about work and the 
workplace. Almost 230,000 people 
across the Americas, EMEA and APAC 
regions responded to the 2014 survey. 
The topics covered in the 2014 
KGWI survey include: 
• Engaging Active and 
Passive Job Seekers 
• Career Development 
• The Candidate Experience 
from Hiring to Onboarding 
• Worker Preferences and 
Workplace Agility 
This third installment, The Candidate 
Experience from Hiring to Onboarding, 
identifies some of the common pitfalls 
in the recruitment process that can 
have lasting impacts on candidate 
attitudes and employee engagement. 
The report reveals how candidates 
are thinking after they have emerged 
from the recruitment experience and 
some of the key findings that can make 
or break a successful relationship. 
It also looks at the critical first 90 days 
in the job and what employers can 
do better to make it a success. 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 3
More than just a job 
The job application and hiring process is typically a candidate’s first 
experience with an organization, where initial impressions are formed. 
It is also a company’s first opportunity to 
put its best foot forward. 
This entire process of engagement with 
prospects is important—not only for 
successful candidates, but for others who 
may not secure a position, but who will 
form lasting impressions. 
In addition, an employee’s first few 
months on the job are a time when they 
are being tested by employers. It is 
frequently a period during which new 
hires are still making decisions about 
whether to stay or go. 
The entire process of identifying and 
integrating new talent sets the stage for 
success, and sends a powerful message 
to a wider audience about how the 
organization values its people. 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 4
RECENT JOB 
SEARCH ACTIVITY 
It’s worth considering just how many 
people have some contact with the 
recruitment process in a given year. 
Globally, 73% of respondents 
reported having applied for a 
new job in the past year. 
In EMEA, more than three-quarters 
(77 per cent) had applied for a 
job, significantly higher than in 
APAC where approximately two-thirds 
(67 per cent) had sought a 
new position in the past year. 
Have you applied for a new job within the last year? 
(% “yes,” by region) 
77% 
EMEA 
67% 
APAC 
73% 
GLOBAL 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 5
SATISFACTION 
WITH JOB 
APPLICATION 
PROCESS 
For candidates, the job application 
and hiring process is a first glimpse 
inside the organization where they 
may work—a sneak preview of how it 
functions and how it treats its people. 
But this process is frequently 
sending a lot of mixed messages. 
Only half of global respondents were 
satisfied with their recent experience 
of the job application process. 
In both EMEA and APAC, just 42% 
were satisfied with the process. (The 
global figure was boosted by 55% in 
the Americas who were satisfied). 
Across the globe, the stand-out 
countries were Russia (68% satisfied), 
Thailand (59%) and Poland and the UK 
(both 56%). 
Thinking of the most recent job for which you applied, what is your overall level of satisfaction with the application process? 
(% “very satisfied” and “satisfied,” by country) 
GLOBAL AVERAGE: 50% 
EMEA AVERAGE: 42% APAC AVERAGE: 42% 
80% 
70% 
60% 
50% 
40% 
30% 
20% 
10% 
0% 
RUSSIA 
AUSTRALIA 
CHINA 
GERMANY 
HUNGARY 
INDIA 
INDONESIA 
MALAYSIA 
THE NETHERLANDS 
NEW ZEALAND 
NORWAY 
POLAND 
SINGAPORE 
SWEDEN 
SWITZERLAND 
THAILAND 
THE UNITED KINGDOM 
ITALY 
PORTUGAL 
FRANCE 
DENMARK 
Russia Thailand Poland UK Singapore Denmark New ZealandSwitzerland Norway China Indonesia India Germany Netherlands Australia Malaysia France Hungary Portugal Sweden Italy Global 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 6
POSITIVE FACTORS 
IMPACTING THE 
JOB APPLICATION 
PROCESS 
A candidates’ direct experience with 
the recruitment process throws 
up some important findings about 
what works well. Among those who 
were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with 
the job application process, the key 
positive features they identified were: 
• The “easy to apply/submit resume 
electronically using various electronic 
devices” such as laptops, tablets and 
smartphones, identified by 70% in 
EMEA and 69% in APAC. 
• Clear job description and requirements 
(46% in EMEA and 58% in APAC). 
• Clear/regular communications 
or updates on the status of the 
application (46% in EMEA and 
56% in APAC). 
• Clear/regular communications 
following an interview (32% in EMEA 
and 47% in APAC). 
• Awareness of the pay/salary range 
(21% in EMEA and 44% in APAC). 
If satisfied/very satisfied with the application process, what factors contributed to your satisfaction? 
(%, multiple responses allowed) 
80% 
60% 
40% 
20% 
0% 
Awareness of pay/ 
salary range 
Clear/regular 
communications 
regarding status 
following interview 
Clear/regular 
commmunications 
or updates regarding 
status of application 
Clear job description 
and requirements 
Easy to apply/submit resume 
electronically using various 
electronic devices 
EMEA 
APAC 
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NEGATIVE FACTORS 
IMPACTING THE 
JOB APPLICATION 
PROCESS 
Candidates were also able to 
clearly identify the negative 
factors that contributed to their 
unsatisfactory recruitment experience. 
Among those who were “very 
dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied” with 
the job application process, the 
overwhelming source of discontent 
was the lack of clear/regular 
communications or updates regarding 
the status of their application, cited 
by 70% in EMEA and 68% in APAC. 
Other downsides were lack of 
communication or updates following the 
interview; lack of awareness of pay or 
salary; lack of clear job description; and 
difficulty applying by electronic means. 
If dissatisfied/very dissatisfied with the application process, what factors contributed to your dissatisfaction? 
(%, multiple responses allowed) 
80% 
60% 
40% 
20% 
0% 
Not easy to apply/submit 
resume electronically using 
various electronic devices 
Lack of clear job 
description and requirements 
Lack of awareness of 
pay/salary range 
Lack of clear/regular 
communications regarding 
status following interview 
Lack of clear/regular 
communications or updates 
regarding status of application 
EMEA 
APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 8
KEY FACTOR 
INFLUENCING THE 
JOB APPLICATION 
PROCESS 
When employees reflect on their 
overall job search experience 
and identify the most influential 
factors in making it positive, there 
are two issues that dominate. 
In both EMEA and APAC, respondents 
identify the importance of easy-to-submit 
applications using electronic 
devices, and the need for clear and 
regular updates on the application. 
There is also a smaller, third group 
that identifies the need for clear job 
description and requirements. 
Considering your job search efforts in general, what one factor is most influential in making 
the job application process a positive experience for you? (%, by region) 
80% 
60% 
40% 
20% 
0% 
Awareness of pay/ 
salary range 
Clear/regular 
communications 
regarding status 
following interview 
Clear job description 
and requirements 
Clear/regular 
communications 
or updates regarding 
status of application 
Easy to apply/submit resume 
electronically using various 
electronic devices 
EMEA 
APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 9
JOB APPLICATION 
RESPONSE TIME 
A recurring theme across the 
recruitment experience is the need 
for a timely response by employers. 
But what exactly is “timely”? 
When asked about an acceptable 
timeframe for hearing back on 
the status of their application, 
candidates have firm expectations. 
Approximately half (48% in EMEA and 
52% in APAC) say that 3–5 business 
days is an acceptable timeframe. 
There is a smaller group (36% in 
EMEA and 27% in APAC) who say 
that up to two weeks is acceptable. 
A minority (12% in EMEA and 17% in 
APAC) would ideally like a response 
within 1–2 business days, but only 3% 
say that they would be happy with the 
response dragging out to four weeks. 
(If previous question = clear/regular communications updates regarding status of application), Once you have received confirmation that your 
resume/application has been received, what is an acceptable timeframe for receiving communication regarding the status? (%, by region) 
60% 
40% 
20% 
0% 
1–2 business days 3–5 business days Within 2 weeks Within 4 weeks 
EMEA 
APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 10
The “onboarding” experience 
Once a firm has successfully attracted and hired a quality candidate, the hard 
work begins on assimilating the employee into the organization and building a 
strong foundation for retention—a process often known as “onboarding”. 
Onboarding is the process of equipping 
new employees with the tools they 
need to succeed in the organization, 
including expectations related to 
performance and behaviour. 
The way this process is conducted—if at 
all—can have long term implications for 
both employees and their employers. 
Employers should give careful 
attention to onboarding as part 
of any recruiting effort. 
The time and resources devoted to 
attracting the best talent can quickly be 
undone by a poor assimilation process. 
Employers should implement a best 
practice onboarding program with 
appropriate personnel and resources, 
so that new hires have the benefit of a 
structured assimilation, with appraisal 
and feedback over the first 90 days 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 11
NEW EMPLOYEE 
ASSIMILATION 
When new employees arrive at 
their organization to start work, 
they may encounter a structured process 
to guide them in their early period, or 
they may be left to muddle through. 
Only a bare majority of respondents 
globally (55%) report that their 
current employers had a planned 
approach to effectively assimilate 
them into the new organization. 
This planned approach to onboarding 
was more common in APAC 
(60%) than in EMEA (48%). 
A number of countries in the APAC 
region stand out for the relatively high 
incidence of planned approaches 
to onboarding, in particular, China, 
Russia, Thailand, India and Malaysia. 
China Russia Thailand India Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Poland UK New Zealand Australia Hungary Portugal Germany Denmark Switzerland Norway Sweden Netherlands Italy France Global 
Did your current employer have a planned approach to assimilate you into 
the organization once hired and/or placed? (% “yes,” by country) 
APAC AVERAGE: 60% 
GLOBAL AVERAGE: 55% 
EMEA AVERAGE: 48% 
80% 
70% 
60% 
50% 
40% 
30% 
20% 
10% 
0% 
CHINA 
AUSTRALIA 
DENMARK 
GERMANY 
HUNGARY 
INDIA 
INDONESIA 
MALAYSIA 
THE NETHERLANDS 
NEW ZEALAND 
NORWAY 
POLAND 
RUSSIA 
SINGAPORE 
SWEDEN 
SWITZERLAND 
THAILAND 
THE UNITED KINGDOM 
PORTUGAL 
FRANCE 
ITALY 
China Russia Thailand India Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Poland UK New Zealand Australia Hungary Portugal Germany Denmark Switzerland Norway Sweden Netherlands Italy France Global 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 12
EMPLOYEE 
IMPRESSIONS 
POST RECRUITMENT 
The first three months of 
employment is a critical phase 
for employers and employees alike. 
Typically, it is the period where new 
hires are tested by their employers 
and early judgments formed about 
performance, capability and potential. 
Fortunately, the majority of new recruits 
come away with a generally positive 
impression after joining the organization. 
After 90 days of employment, 39% of 
EMEA respondents were “definitely” 
positive about the organization, while 
40% were “somewhat” positive. 
In APAC it was a better outcome, 
with 43% “definitely” positive and 
39% “somewhat” positive. 
Did your experience during the first 90 days of employment with your current employer positively impact your 
impression of the company (image, culture, management, core values, etc)? (% “yes,” by region) 
EMEA 
APAC 
39% 
Yes, definitely Yes, somewhat Other 
43% 
40% 
39% 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 13
Technology as the enabler 
As technology is now an indispensible part of everyday life, 
it has also become integral to the recruitment process. 
Ensuring that job applicants can readily 
access critical information and apply 
for positions using electronic devices is 
essential to effective recruiting efforts. 
The way that candidates are scouring 
jobs markets and applying for positions 
reflects shifts in the use of technology 
and social media and particular traits 
unique to different regional markets. 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 14
METHOD OF 
SECURING MOST 
RECENT JOB 
The most frequent way of landing 
new jobs in 2014, was through 
online job boards, with approximately a 
quarter of respondents in EMEA (26%) 
and APAC (27%) using this method. 
Word-of-mouth remains an important 
conduit for jobs, particularly in EMEA 
where 16% used it successfully, 
compared with 8% in APAC. 
Direct approaches from employers/ 
recruiters comprised 16% in 
EMEA and 15% in APAC. 
Significantly more APAC respondents 
(23%) secured their most recent job 
through recruitment/staffing company/ 
headhunters than in EMEA (16%) 
Print advertising was responsible 
for only 3% of work secured, and 
social media sites for just 2%. 
How did you secure your most recent job? 
(% “yes,” by region) 
Online job board 
Word-of-mouth 
Direct approach from employer/recruiter 
Recruitment/staffing company/head hunter 
Employee referral 
Company website 
Print advertisement 
Social media site 
College/university career services office or event 
Networking event 
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 
EMEA 
APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 15
METHOD USED TO 
APPLY FOR MOST 
RECENT JOB 
In regard to the actual method used 
to apply/submit an application, the 
survey shows that electronic methods 
are now almost universal and have 
long replaced hard copy resumes. 
More than 90% in both EMEA and APAC 
applied for their most recent job using a 
digital/electronic resume or application. 
Only approximately one-in-five 
used traditional hard copy resumes 
or applications. 
Other methods such as social media 
and video interview/resumes remain 
in their infancy as recruitment tools. 
Which of the following were used during your most recent job application? 
(%, multiple responses allowed) 
Digital/electronic 
resume or application 
Traditional (hard copy) 
resume or application 
Social media 
Video interview/ 
Video resume/Other 
EMEA APAC 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 16
CONCLUSION 
Maximizing investment in human capital 
It’s a simple fact that not all firms are 
getting off to a good start with the 
recruitment process. 
The goodwill and optimism that 
characterizes the initial phase of recruitment 
can quickly evaporate if the process is not 
properly structured, planned and resourced. 
The challenge for employers is how 
to treat all candidates with respect, 
and in a way that leaves those who 
missed out with a clear understanding 
of why they were unsuccessful. 
The reality is that some unsuccessful 
candidates may be re-considered in the 
future, while their experience will shape the 
opinions others hold about the organization. 
Too many firms treat the recruiting 
exercise with an element of indifference. 
All too often, candidates are left in a 
vacuum—uncertain and perplexed. 
Also causing frustration is the onboarding 
process. Given the size of the investment 
involved in new hiring, it is surprising 
that firms do not impose greater 
accountability around this exercise. 
The satisfaction rates recorded in the 
latest KGWI suggest considerable room 
for improvement, but more importantly, 
show the extent to which the investment 
in new talent is often squandered 
through poor assimilation into the firm. 
As a matter of course, employers 
can do a number of things to bring 
greater efficiency into the process. 
These include establishing performance 
indicators around the full recruitment 
WHAT EMPLOYERS CAN DO 
process to ensure it is meeting the needs 
of candidates, new employees and the 
business, and initiating “exit” interviews 
with a random sample of unsuccessful 
candidates to identify positive and negative 
features and areas for improvement. 
There is a frequent complaint from many candidates about a lack of information 
regarding where they stand in the application process. It’s often described as a 
“communications blackout” that leaves candidates confused and bewildered. 
One of the keys to improving the job application process lies in communicating 
with candidates to let them know where they stand, both after submitting their 
resume/application and following an interview. 
It is also important that employers make it as easy as possible to submit 
applications. Job requirements, qualifications, experience and salary should be 
easy to understand. And, timely responses from employers are vital in helping 
all candidates understand that they are being fairly evaluated and respected. 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 17
How Kelly can help 
Kelly Services brings a wealth of experience in understanding 
and assisting with the hiring and onboarding process. 
Kelly recognises that for most 
organizations, the main focus is on 
doing what they do best—concentrating 
on their core business. In turn, it can 
make sense to outsource all or part of 
the recruitment and onboarding task 
to experts who deal with it regularly 
as part of their core business. 
Even for firms with extensive HR divisions, 
there are times when specialist support 
can assist in dealing with particular 
HR functions and challenges. 
One of the key learnings from the KGWI 
survey is that the significant investment 
in human capital can be jeopardised if 
the entire exercise is not approached 
in a structured and effective manner. 
Kelly aims not only to bring insights 
to these tasks, but expert advice and 
planning that leverages off the firm’s 
global knowledge and experience. 
Getting the recruitment process right 
involves applying the lessons that have 
been learned from hundreds of clients 
across the globe, and that is where 
Kelly can assist in getting the best 
return on human capital investment. 
Kelly Global Workforce Index® 18
ABOUT THE KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX 
The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions 
about work and the workplace. Approximately 230,000 people across the Americas, 
EMEA and APAC regions responded to the survey. The survey was conducted online by 
RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services. 
EXIT 
ABOUT KELLY SERVICES® 
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. 
Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as 
world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients 
around the globe, Kelly provided employment to approximately 540,000 employees in 2013. 
Revenue in 2013 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, 
LinkedIn and Twitter. Download The Talent Project, a free iPad® app by Kelly Services. 
An Equal Opportunity Employer. © 2014 Kelly Services 
kellyservices.com 
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Candidate Experience in Europe and Asia - From Hiring to Onboarding

  • 1. KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX® CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE FROM HIRING TO ONBOARDING
  • 2. THE FIRST 90 DAYS ON THE JOB 81% OF NEW RECRUITS COME AWAY WITH A GENERALLY POSITIVE IMPRESSION AFTER JOINING THE ORGANISATION APPLIED FOR A NEW JOB IN THE PAST YEAR. 73% EMEA 39% DEFINITELY POSITIVE 40% SOMEWHAT POSITIVE APAC 43% DEFINITELY POSITIVE 39% SOMEWHAT POSITIVE AVOID THE COMMUNICATIONS BLACKOUT 1 Make it easy as possible to submit applications. Job requirements, qualifications, experience and salary should be easy to understand. 2 Timely reponses from employers are vital in helping all candidates understand that they are being fairly evaluated and respected. 3 Once employed, build a strong foundation for retention by providing them with a planned approach to onboarding. 4 ONLY HALF were satisfied with their recent experience when applying for a job. Job seekers in ITALY were the least satisfied (23%) in the job application process. 3–5 DAYS Approximately half agree that three to five days is an acceptable timeframe for hearing back on the status of their application. Employers in CHINA are the most likely (77%) to have a planned approach to guide their new employees and assimilate them into the organisation. Italy was the least likely (36%). RESUMÉ TYPE When submitting an application, electronic methods are now almost universal (94% EMEA, 91% APAC region). Social media and video resumes are still in their infancy as recruitment tools (used by less than 1 in 10). 77% EMEA 67% APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 2 2
  • 3. CONTENTS 4 More than just a job 11 The “onboarding” experience 14 Technology as the enabler 15 Conclusion: maximizing the investment in human capital 18 How Kelly can help THE KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX 2014 The Kelly Global Workforce Index® (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace. Almost 230,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the 2014 survey. The topics covered in the 2014 KGWI survey include: • Engaging Active and Passive Job Seekers • Career Development • The Candidate Experience from Hiring to Onboarding • Worker Preferences and Workplace Agility This third installment, The Candidate Experience from Hiring to Onboarding, identifies some of the common pitfalls in the recruitment process that can have lasting impacts on candidate attitudes and employee engagement. The report reveals how candidates are thinking after they have emerged from the recruitment experience and some of the key findings that can make or break a successful relationship. It also looks at the critical first 90 days in the job and what employers can do better to make it a success. Kelly Global Workforce Index® 3
  • 4. More than just a job The job application and hiring process is typically a candidate’s first experience with an organization, where initial impressions are formed. It is also a company’s first opportunity to put its best foot forward. This entire process of engagement with prospects is important—not only for successful candidates, but for others who may not secure a position, but who will form lasting impressions. In addition, an employee’s first few months on the job are a time when they are being tested by employers. It is frequently a period during which new hires are still making decisions about whether to stay or go. The entire process of identifying and integrating new talent sets the stage for success, and sends a powerful message to a wider audience about how the organization values its people. Kelly Global Workforce Index® 4
  • 5. RECENT JOB SEARCH ACTIVITY It’s worth considering just how many people have some contact with the recruitment process in a given year. Globally, 73% of respondents reported having applied for a new job in the past year. In EMEA, more than three-quarters (77 per cent) had applied for a job, significantly higher than in APAC where approximately two-thirds (67 per cent) had sought a new position in the past year. Have you applied for a new job within the last year? (% “yes,” by region) 77% EMEA 67% APAC 73% GLOBAL Kelly Global Workforce Index® 5
  • 6. SATISFACTION WITH JOB APPLICATION PROCESS For candidates, the job application and hiring process is a first glimpse inside the organization where they may work—a sneak preview of how it functions and how it treats its people. But this process is frequently sending a lot of mixed messages. Only half of global respondents were satisfied with their recent experience of the job application process. In both EMEA and APAC, just 42% were satisfied with the process. (The global figure was boosted by 55% in the Americas who were satisfied). Across the globe, the stand-out countries were Russia (68% satisfied), Thailand (59%) and Poland and the UK (both 56%). Thinking of the most recent job for which you applied, what is your overall level of satisfaction with the application process? (% “very satisfied” and “satisfied,” by country) GLOBAL AVERAGE: 50% EMEA AVERAGE: 42% APAC AVERAGE: 42% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% RUSSIA AUSTRALIA CHINA GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA MALAYSIA THE NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY POLAND SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND THE UNITED KINGDOM ITALY PORTUGAL FRANCE DENMARK Russia Thailand Poland UK Singapore Denmark New ZealandSwitzerland Norway China Indonesia India Germany Netherlands Australia Malaysia France Hungary Portugal Sweden Italy Global Kelly Global Workforce Index® 6
  • 7. POSITIVE FACTORS IMPACTING THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS A candidates’ direct experience with the recruitment process throws up some important findings about what works well. Among those who were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the job application process, the key positive features they identified were: • The “easy to apply/submit resume electronically using various electronic devices” such as laptops, tablets and smartphones, identified by 70% in EMEA and 69% in APAC. • Clear job description and requirements (46% in EMEA and 58% in APAC). • Clear/regular communications or updates on the status of the application (46% in EMEA and 56% in APAC). • Clear/regular communications following an interview (32% in EMEA and 47% in APAC). • Awareness of the pay/salary range (21% in EMEA and 44% in APAC). If satisfied/very satisfied with the application process, what factors contributed to your satisfaction? (%, multiple responses allowed) 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Awareness of pay/ salary range Clear/regular communications regarding status following interview Clear/regular commmunications or updates regarding status of application Clear job description and requirements Easy to apply/submit resume electronically using various electronic devices EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 7
  • 8. NEGATIVE FACTORS IMPACTING THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS Candidates were also able to clearly identify the negative factors that contributed to their unsatisfactory recruitment experience. Among those who were “very dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied” with the job application process, the overwhelming source of discontent was the lack of clear/regular communications or updates regarding the status of their application, cited by 70% in EMEA and 68% in APAC. Other downsides were lack of communication or updates following the interview; lack of awareness of pay or salary; lack of clear job description; and difficulty applying by electronic means. If dissatisfied/very dissatisfied with the application process, what factors contributed to your dissatisfaction? (%, multiple responses allowed) 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Not easy to apply/submit resume electronically using various electronic devices Lack of clear job description and requirements Lack of awareness of pay/salary range Lack of clear/regular communications regarding status following interview Lack of clear/regular communications or updates regarding status of application EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 8
  • 9. KEY FACTOR INFLUENCING THE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS When employees reflect on their overall job search experience and identify the most influential factors in making it positive, there are two issues that dominate. In both EMEA and APAC, respondents identify the importance of easy-to-submit applications using electronic devices, and the need for clear and regular updates on the application. There is also a smaller, third group that identifies the need for clear job description and requirements. Considering your job search efforts in general, what one factor is most influential in making the job application process a positive experience for you? (%, by region) 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Awareness of pay/ salary range Clear/regular communications regarding status following interview Clear job description and requirements Clear/regular communications or updates regarding status of application Easy to apply/submit resume electronically using various electronic devices EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 9
  • 10. JOB APPLICATION RESPONSE TIME A recurring theme across the recruitment experience is the need for a timely response by employers. But what exactly is “timely”? When asked about an acceptable timeframe for hearing back on the status of their application, candidates have firm expectations. Approximately half (48% in EMEA and 52% in APAC) say that 3–5 business days is an acceptable timeframe. There is a smaller group (36% in EMEA and 27% in APAC) who say that up to two weeks is acceptable. A minority (12% in EMEA and 17% in APAC) would ideally like a response within 1–2 business days, but only 3% say that they would be happy with the response dragging out to four weeks. (If previous question = clear/regular communications updates regarding status of application), Once you have received confirmation that your resume/application has been received, what is an acceptable timeframe for receiving communication regarding the status? (%, by region) 60% 40% 20% 0% 1–2 business days 3–5 business days Within 2 weeks Within 4 weeks EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 10
  • 11. The “onboarding” experience Once a firm has successfully attracted and hired a quality candidate, the hard work begins on assimilating the employee into the organization and building a strong foundation for retention—a process often known as “onboarding”. Onboarding is the process of equipping new employees with the tools they need to succeed in the organization, including expectations related to performance and behaviour. The way this process is conducted—if at all—can have long term implications for both employees and their employers. Employers should give careful attention to onboarding as part of any recruiting effort. The time and resources devoted to attracting the best talent can quickly be undone by a poor assimilation process. Employers should implement a best practice onboarding program with appropriate personnel and resources, so that new hires have the benefit of a structured assimilation, with appraisal and feedback over the first 90 days Kelly Global Workforce Index® 11
  • 12. NEW EMPLOYEE ASSIMILATION When new employees arrive at their organization to start work, they may encounter a structured process to guide them in their early period, or they may be left to muddle through. Only a bare majority of respondents globally (55%) report that their current employers had a planned approach to effectively assimilate them into the new organization. This planned approach to onboarding was more common in APAC (60%) than in EMEA (48%). A number of countries in the APAC region stand out for the relatively high incidence of planned approaches to onboarding, in particular, China, Russia, Thailand, India and Malaysia. China Russia Thailand India Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Poland UK New Zealand Australia Hungary Portugal Germany Denmark Switzerland Norway Sweden Netherlands Italy France Global Did your current employer have a planned approach to assimilate you into the organization once hired and/or placed? (% “yes,” by country) APAC AVERAGE: 60% GLOBAL AVERAGE: 55% EMEA AVERAGE: 48% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% CHINA AUSTRALIA DENMARK GERMANY HUNGARY INDIA INDONESIA MALAYSIA THE NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NORWAY POLAND RUSSIA SINGAPORE SWEDEN SWITZERLAND THAILAND THE UNITED KINGDOM PORTUGAL FRANCE ITALY China Russia Thailand India Malaysia Indonesia Singapore Poland UK New Zealand Australia Hungary Portugal Germany Denmark Switzerland Norway Sweden Netherlands Italy France Global Kelly Global Workforce Index® 12
  • 13. EMPLOYEE IMPRESSIONS POST RECRUITMENT The first three months of employment is a critical phase for employers and employees alike. Typically, it is the period where new hires are tested by their employers and early judgments formed about performance, capability and potential. Fortunately, the majority of new recruits come away with a generally positive impression after joining the organization. After 90 days of employment, 39% of EMEA respondents were “definitely” positive about the organization, while 40% were “somewhat” positive. In APAC it was a better outcome, with 43% “definitely” positive and 39% “somewhat” positive. Did your experience during the first 90 days of employment with your current employer positively impact your impression of the company (image, culture, management, core values, etc)? (% “yes,” by region) EMEA APAC 39% Yes, definitely Yes, somewhat Other 43% 40% 39% Kelly Global Workforce Index® 13
  • 14. Technology as the enabler As technology is now an indispensible part of everyday life, it has also become integral to the recruitment process. Ensuring that job applicants can readily access critical information and apply for positions using electronic devices is essential to effective recruiting efforts. The way that candidates are scouring jobs markets and applying for positions reflects shifts in the use of technology and social media and particular traits unique to different regional markets. Kelly Global Workforce Index® 14
  • 15. METHOD OF SECURING MOST RECENT JOB The most frequent way of landing new jobs in 2014, was through online job boards, with approximately a quarter of respondents in EMEA (26%) and APAC (27%) using this method. Word-of-mouth remains an important conduit for jobs, particularly in EMEA where 16% used it successfully, compared with 8% in APAC. Direct approaches from employers/ recruiters comprised 16% in EMEA and 15% in APAC. Significantly more APAC respondents (23%) secured their most recent job through recruitment/staffing company/ headhunters than in EMEA (16%) Print advertising was responsible for only 3% of work secured, and social media sites for just 2%. How did you secure your most recent job? (% “yes,” by region) Online job board Word-of-mouth Direct approach from employer/recruiter Recruitment/staffing company/head hunter Employee referral Company website Print advertisement Social media site College/university career services office or event Networking event 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 15
  • 16. METHOD USED TO APPLY FOR MOST RECENT JOB In regard to the actual method used to apply/submit an application, the survey shows that electronic methods are now almost universal and have long replaced hard copy resumes. More than 90% in both EMEA and APAC applied for their most recent job using a digital/electronic resume or application. Only approximately one-in-five used traditional hard copy resumes or applications. Other methods such as social media and video interview/resumes remain in their infancy as recruitment tools. Which of the following were used during your most recent job application? (%, multiple responses allowed) Digital/electronic resume or application Traditional (hard copy) resume or application Social media Video interview/ Video resume/Other EMEA APAC Kelly Global Workforce Index® 16
  • 17. CONCLUSION Maximizing investment in human capital It’s a simple fact that not all firms are getting off to a good start with the recruitment process. The goodwill and optimism that characterizes the initial phase of recruitment can quickly evaporate if the process is not properly structured, planned and resourced. The challenge for employers is how to treat all candidates with respect, and in a way that leaves those who missed out with a clear understanding of why they were unsuccessful. The reality is that some unsuccessful candidates may be re-considered in the future, while their experience will shape the opinions others hold about the organization. Too many firms treat the recruiting exercise with an element of indifference. All too often, candidates are left in a vacuum—uncertain and perplexed. Also causing frustration is the onboarding process. Given the size of the investment involved in new hiring, it is surprising that firms do not impose greater accountability around this exercise. The satisfaction rates recorded in the latest KGWI suggest considerable room for improvement, but more importantly, show the extent to which the investment in new talent is often squandered through poor assimilation into the firm. As a matter of course, employers can do a number of things to bring greater efficiency into the process. These include establishing performance indicators around the full recruitment WHAT EMPLOYERS CAN DO process to ensure it is meeting the needs of candidates, new employees and the business, and initiating “exit” interviews with a random sample of unsuccessful candidates to identify positive and negative features and areas for improvement. There is a frequent complaint from many candidates about a lack of information regarding where they stand in the application process. It’s often described as a “communications blackout” that leaves candidates confused and bewildered. One of the keys to improving the job application process lies in communicating with candidates to let them know where they stand, both after submitting their resume/application and following an interview. It is also important that employers make it as easy as possible to submit applications. Job requirements, qualifications, experience and salary should be easy to understand. And, timely responses from employers are vital in helping all candidates understand that they are being fairly evaluated and respected. Kelly Global Workforce Index® 17
  • 18. How Kelly can help Kelly Services brings a wealth of experience in understanding and assisting with the hiring and onboarding process. Kelly recognises that for most organizations, the main focus is on doing what they do best—concentrating on their core business. In turn, it can make sense to outsource all or part of the recruitment and onboarding task to experts who deal with it regularly as part of their core business. Even for firms with extensive HR divisions, there are times when specialist support can assist in dealing with particular HR functions and challenges. One of the key learnings from the KGWI survey is that the significant investment in human capital can be jeopardised if the entire exercise is not approached in a structured and effective manner. Kelly aims not only to bring insights to these tasks, but expert advice and planning that leverages off the firm’s global knowledge and experience. Getting the recruitment process right involves applying the lessons that have been learned from hundreds of clients across the globe, and that is where Kelly can assist in getting the best return on human capital investment. Kelly Global Workforce Index® 18
  • 19. ABOUT THE KELLY GLOBAL WORKFORCE INDEX The Kelly Global Workforce Index (KGWI) is an annual global survey revealing opinions about work and the workplace. Approximately 230,000 people across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions responded to the survey. The survey was conducted online by RDA Group on behalf of Kelly Services. EXIT ABOUT KELLY SERVICES® Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB) is a leader in providing workforce solutions. Kelly® offers a comprehensive array of outsourcing and consulting services as well as world-class staffing on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. Serving clients around the globe, Kelly provided employment to approximately 540,000 employees in 2013. Revenue in 2013 was $5.4 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Download The Talent Project, a free iPad® app by Kelly Services. An Equal Opportunity Employer. © 2014 Kelly Services kellyservices.com Kelly Global Workforce Index™ 19