France Travail Pro: The HR Revolution We Didn’t Know We Needed!
So, here we are—October 28, a day that will forever change the landscape of recruitment in France, or at least that’s what Jean-Christophe David, the director of the France Travail agency in Roanne, wants us to believe. I mean, he has quite the charm, doesn’t he? You can just imagine him standing there, arms wide open, presenting this shiny new brand as if it were a superhero cape flying in the wind: “France Travail Pro—the HR of all companies!” Now, I don’t know about you, but those are some mighty big shoes to fill!
The Grand Launch: A New Hope for Employers?
Oh, but the anticipation! On October 24, a fabulous presentation took place—think less red carpet and more… well, Roanne! Around thirty employers attended to witness the magic unfold. They shared their recruitment woes, flashing their own hiring secrets like “I recruit through Bon Coin,” and “Me, I go old school; I use word of mouth.” Honestly, if these folks were any more retro, they’d have a landline phone on their desks!
Now, brace yourself for the stats that will shock you to your core: nationally, 57% of employers found recruitment difficult in 2023, and in Roannais, it skyrocketed to 61%! I mean, if recruitment was an Olympics sport, we’d be winning gold medals in difficulty!
We want to be the HR of all companies.
What’s their secret sauce? By launching this specific brand, it’s all about making recruitment easier and more accessible. They’re promising to have a dedicated telephone line open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Saturday. That’s more flexibility than your average yoga class! And let’s not forget the promise of advisors coming to meet employers—like a door-to-door sales pitch, but, y’know, helpful.
The AI Factor: Are We Ready?
And it doesn’t stop there! France Travail Pro is diving headfirst into the world of Artificial Intelligence. “Mainly for matching candidates with job offers,” says David. I can just hear the skeptics: “Ah great, now we’re entrusting our hiring to robots that can barely make toast!” But fear not, folks! The tests conducted have shown very positive results. Because nothing says “trust me with your future” quite like a computer algorithm, am I right?
So, here we stand on the precipice of great change! Will France Travail Pro truly transform the chaos of recruitment into a seamless experience? Only time will tell, but for now, we can at least have a chuckle at the sheer audacity of claiming to be the answer to all employment woes. If nothing else, they’re certainly giving us a delightful dose of optimism—like a strong espresso after a long night out.
So, dear readers, keep your eyes peeled and your phones handy. Perhaps this is the HR evolution we’ve been waiting for… or just another chapter in the ongoing saga of job hunting? Either way, let’s hope it doesn’t end with the punchline being “your call is important to us!”
The development is presented by the director of the France Travail agency in Roanne, Jean-Christophe David, as “an important step”. France Travail Pro is now the brand of the public organization dedicated entirely to employers.
Officially launched this Monday October 28
Thursday October 24, a presentation was organized in the premises of the Roanne agency, with around thirty people, employers and representatives of France Travail partners. “I recruit through Bon Coin”, “Me, through word of mouth or through acquaintances”, testified the VSE or SME employers present. Nationally, 57% of employers considered recruitment “difficult” in 2023. “A ratio which rises to 61% in Roannais”, specified Jean-Christophe David.
We want to be the HR of all companies.
It is to bring back these decision-makers in recruitment, and retain the others, that France Travail has decided to launch this specific brand, this Monday, October 28. “We want to be the HR of all companies,” assure the agency director and the 12 advisors in charge of companies in Roannais.
With the commitment to be more accessible, thanks to a telephone line (dial 3995) open from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday; be more proactive, through advisors coming to meet employers; offer simplified routes with a dedicated contact; be more effective in recruiting or training the “right profile”; and finally a more personalized approach to support.
With artificial intelligence
France Travail Pro will also use Artificial Intelligence. “Mainly for matching between candidates and job offers, which allows broader sourcing. Very positive tests have been carried out in employment areas,” assures Jean-Christophe David.
