Election Day: How Businesses Can Navigate Employee Rights and Recruitment
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
On Israel's election day, employees are entitled to paid time off or double pay if they work. Businesses are advised to use this holiday to re-evaluate recruitment, particularly targeting the ultra-Orthodox community, which offers a strong workforce but requires specialized outreach. The "Avodot La'Haredim" platform offers a comprehensive solution for reaching these candidates through multiple tailored channels, saving employers time and resources.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Employees are entitled to paid time off or double pay on Israel's election day.
- The ultra-Orthodox community is identified as a valuable, yet hard-to-reach, talent pool.
- Standard job boards and social media are ineffective for recruiting ultra-Orthodox candidates.
- The "Avodot La'Haredim" platform offers a multi-channel solution for reaching this demographic.
- The platform distributes job postings via email, WhatsApp groups, newsletters, and specific media sites.
On Israel's election day, a designated national holiday, employers must adhere to specific regulations regarding their employees. Staff who have been employed for over two weeks are entitled to their regular salary even if they do not work on this day. Employees who do work on election day are eligible for double pay or an alternative day off.
Beyond the logistical and financial considerations, election day presents an opportunity for businesses to reassess their staffing needs and recruitment strategies. The article highlights the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community as a significant, yet often overlooked, source of valuable human capital, characterized by a strong work ethic, thoroughness, rapid learning ability, and loyalty.
However, reaching this demographic for recruitment purposes is challenging due to their distinct media consumption habits, including filtered internet access and specialized communication channels. Standard digital job boards and social media platforms are often ineffective in reaching potential Haredi candidates.
The article suggests that traditional recruitment methods fail to capture "passive" job seekers within this community, who are more likely to discover opportunities through email, dedicated groups, or sector-specific publications rather than actively browsing job sites. To effectively recruit from this pool, employers need a comprehensive outreach strategy.
The platform "Avodot La'Haredim" (Jobs for Haredim) is presented as a solution, offering a centralized approach. It distributes job postings directly to candidates' inboxes and screens through various channels, including a popular job board, active WhatsApp groups, a targeted weekly newsletter, the digital newspaper 'Shacharit', and the news site JDN, a prominent Haredi media outlet. This integrated approach aims to save employers time and resources while connecting them with qualified candidates across diverse fields, from education and sales to administration and high-tech. For job seekers, it provides a accessible hub for quality positions suited to their lifestyle.
