Oslo Met streamlines their recruitment with Grade
Industry
University
Head office
Oslo, Norway
Employees
2600+
Customer since
2014
Oslo Met is a modern, international university with a long history and broad academic range.
We had the pleasure of speaking with one of Oslo Met’s HR representatives to gain insight into how they have streamlined their recruitment process.
Background
Oslo Met spans a wide range of academic disciplines and faced challenges in effectively managing recruitment processes across its various units. The need for a system capable of handling large and complex documents while also supporting expert committees was one of the main reasons they chose Varbi as their recruitment tool.
5 Reasons why Oslo Met chose us as their preferred recruitment tool
Handling complex recruitment processes
- The ability to manage the challenges of effective recruitment across Oslo Met’s diverse academic fields.
- The system supports the university’s need to manage large and complex documents during the recruitment process.
Support for expert committees
- The functionality tailored to expert committees, which play a critical role in the hiring process for academic positions at Oslo Met.
Flexibility and functionality throughout the recruitment process
- The announcement of a vacancy to the final hire, providing a comprehensive solution for managing the recruitment process.
- Features such as applicant filtering based on variables, easy communication, and smooth handling of interview scheduling enhance the process’s efficiency.
User-friendliness and training
- The system offers a low-barrier user interface and an innovative approach.
- Initial training helped the team effectively utilize the tool’s features in daily operations and train each other internally. Should they need support, it’s easily accessible.
Positive candidate experience
- Applicants who have secured jobs have given positive feedback on their experience.
- The system particularly supports the application process for academic positions requiring extensive documentation, making it easy for candidates to upload the necessary materials.
Strategies for talent supply
The university uses strategic staffing plans to identify and meet competence needs. They also have targeted strategies to attract talent in the sector, including focused advertising and involvement from HR and the communications department.
In their quest to attract top talent, they utilize their own website, academic networks, and social media channels, including LinkedIn Premium.
Diversity and inclusion
The university has a conscious approach to inclusion and diversity, indicating a strategic effort to create an inclusive environment for employees. This includes measures to ensure equal opportunities and support for a diverse workforce. The system helps support this in practice.
HR reports that diversity and inclusion are emphasized, though it varies across academic disciplines. Some fields have a high level of diversity, while others have found it more challenging to recruit diversely.
The university is committed to attracting and retaining top talent in higher education and recognizes that diversity and inclusion can add even greater value to each faculty.
“Oslo Met has not only streamlined its recruitment process, but also received positive feedback from applicants”
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