In a candidate-driven work environment, first experience that delights is everything. A whopping 78% of candidates note that their experience as an applicant is an indicator of how much the company values its employees. With such a strong statement, how can the ultimate hiring process be optional? The candidate experience is now a necessity for recruiting and hiring. Applicants use this slight glimpse into your company to compare and contrast different opportunities. The candidate experience may focus on the applicant, but did you know that their positive experience is just as important for your company?

UPDATE 4/2019: This article has been updated to reflect newer statistics found on diversity hiring. For more articles on diversity in the workplace, take a look at these:

HR technology has continued to make appearances in the manufacturing industry from recent years. Employees play a vital role in operations and the overall success of the industry, so it’s important to keep them wanting to come back to your workplace, and focusing on their engagement will do just that. Not only do engaged employees outperform those that aren’t by 202%, but they are happier and want to see their contributions benefit the company's long-term goals.