ConveyIQ Blog Digital Interviews Can Keep Recruiting Up and Running During Volatile Times

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, companies are increasingly turning to digital solutions to help bridge the gaps created by social distancing. According to MarketWatch, digital tools like Microsoft Teams and Slack have seen huge jumps in the number of users on their platforms, with Microsoft reporting a 37% increase in the number of Teams users over the past week and Slack reporting a 40% increase in users over its previous two fiscal quarters. As communication of all types continues to move into the digital space, recruiting is becoming more of a virtual process. In fact, a recent survey by Talent Board found that 41% of organizations report that social distancing measures will disrupt their in-person candidate interviews and 58% say they are increasing the number of virtual interviews to deal with the problem. If you’re considering increasing digital interviews at your organization, here are some key ways that they can help you keep your recruiting process up and running during these unprecedented times.