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City Manager/Retail Manager/Operations/Merchandising

During my time working with Anita Dongre Limited (2014-2023), I developed an efficient hiring process that significantly shortened the time to onboard new sales staff. I took full ownership of the hiring process, often bypassing the traditional multi-step procedures involving HR or senior management. I streamlined the process by: Directly contacting my Senior Manager for quick approvals over the phone. Updating HR with all necessary details and ensuring they prepared the offer letters swiftly. Assisting candidates with documentation to ensure they were ready to join within 1-2 days. This fast-track system not only worked seamlessly but also ensured that the sales floor was never understaffed, thereby maintaining operational efficiency. My proactive approach minimized delays and helped the organization remain agile in a competitive environment. However, in recent times, I’ve noticed a stark contrast in the hiring practices of many organizations. Despite giving several interviews over the past year, I often experienced prolonged waiting times of 10-15 days between rounds. This not only slowed the process but also risked losing qualified candidates to competitors who might act faster. Key Learnings from My Experience: 1. Empower Decision-Makers: Grant hiring managers more autonomy to make decisions without excessive reliance on hierarchical approvals. 2. Streamline Processes: Simplify and standardize the hiring process, ensuring all necessary steps are completed efficiently without unnecessary delays. 3. Utilize Technology: Implement tools for real-time communication and tracking to enhance collaboration between departments like HR and operations. 4. Foster Proactivity: Encourage managers to take initiative in expediting critical processes like hiring and onboarding. 5. Focus on Candidate Experience: Reducing waiting periods not only secures top talent quickly but also reflects positively on the company’s reputation. Application for Organizations: Develop a "fast-track" hiring framework for urgent or high-priority roles, empowering managers to act quickly. Automate repetitive tasks, such as document collection and offer letter generation, to save time. Introduce flexible approval workflows that allow for verbal or electronic approvals in time-sensitive cases. Prioritize transparency and clear communication with candidates to keep them engaged throughout the process. By adopting such measures, organizations can improve their agility, enhance candidate experience, and gain a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.

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