Human-resource leaders at enterprise companies are expected to tend to the concerns of a large internal workforce while recruiting, screening, and hiring top-tier talent.

The workload has HR leaders reporting high levels of stress. Workvivo, a workplace-communication platform, surveyed more than 520 HR professionals in the US and the UK in 2022, and 98% of them reported feeling burned out within the past six months.

We asked three HR experts for their advice on how their peers can manage the pressure of hiring top talent and how businesses can better support their HR staff.

Navigating the challenges of attracting talent at a large company

The role of an HR professional at a large company comes with unique challenges. Francesca Peters, the chief talent officer at International Workplace Group, said the hiring process, which varies across industries and positions, has evolved in recent years.

"While technology and automation help to expedite the application and interview process, HR managers also have to contend with skill shortages and gaps," she said. "Also, the rise of hybrid work has made it possible to attract talent from a wider geographic pool, which means screening more applicants."

Peters also said that HR professionals must balance the need to be deliberate and thoughtful with hiring without overextending the hiring timeline. Hiring delays mean that employees currently helping fill vacancies can quickly become overworked and burned out, so companies need to incorporate strategies that streamline the hiring process, Peters said.

"Finding top talent can be challenging in the current climate, making it vital to proactively manage these pressures by creating an efficient and effective recruitment process that aligns with the organization's strategic goals," she told Business Insider. "Examples include strategic workforce planning and anticipating talent needs within the company, strong talent pipelines and referral programs, and leaning on technology to streamline the recruitment process."

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