Cutting Edge Sourcing at Fox Interactive Media

Human Capital Management, HR Technology Conference 2006 #9

Virtual Edge Software: Roger Coker – VE Pilot:
– Zero-Talent Outages
– Succession not Replacement
– 360 view of talent pipeline

Fox Interactive Media: Conrad McGinnis

50% Professional
35% College
15% Other

FIM Talent Sources
35% Employee Referral Program
25% Direct Sourcing
15% Job Boards
25% Our Career Website

1400 Employees based in the US currently

Traditional Sourcing Method
– Old Media Mentality
– Dated and geared to film and TV
– Limited to local universities

New Strategic Sourcing Strategy
– Targeted to Tech
– Tech tools for better communication
– Global versus local
– Recruiting structure – Personnel
– CRM – VE Pilot

Search Engine Marketing – overall has found Google to be most effective

Why Search Engine Marketing?
– Reach Active and Passive Candidates
– Inclusive and Broad Approach
– Pay for Performance
– Workforce Planning
– VE Pilot

Other Tools:
– Fox Careers Site
– Myspace Careers Site

Reference Checker and Sourcer are separate

Frees up recruiter to build relationships with hiring manager and candidates

Training and Networking Events:
– Recruiters must know the business
– Recruiters need to spend more time in front of the desk than behind it
– Recruiting teams are true partners in moving the business forward

Employee Referral Program
– Myspace friend branded
– Ticket themed logo for concert – B.Y.O.F.
– Increased cash incentives
– Teaser campaign

Tracking Referrals
– Keeping track of individual job referrals
– Link track (like affiliate marketing campaign