🧠 عندما يتوقف قسم الموارد البشرية عن الرد: التآكل الصامت لاحترام المهنة

Arrogant HR manager interviewing a candidate who is anxious and sweaty

In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged across recruitment platforms and LinkedIn: HR professionals publicly defending ghosting candidates or refusing to provide feedback post-interview. What used to be considered unprofessional has, somehow, been normalized—and in some circles, even praised.

But at what cost?

❌ The Rise of Ghosting Culture

It's now common to hear:

“If you don’t hear back, that’s your answer.”“HR is not your coach.”“We don’t have time for feedback.”

While technically true in a limited sense, this mindset misses the bigger picture. Candidates are not passive receivers—they are contributors who invest time, preparation, and emotional effort. Ignoring them is not efficiency—it’s disrespect.

🪞 HR Is the Mirror of the Company

“HR is not just a department—it’s the face of your organization.”

If HR behaves with empathy, respect, and professionalism, it reflects a healthy workplace culture. But if HR presents a condescending or cold attitude—as if they’re doing candidates a favor—it casts the whole company in a negative light. Unfortunately, this dismissive tone is becoming more common and dangerously normalized.

🤖 “No Time” Is No Longer an Excuse

If the concern is lack of time or resources, the solution is simple:

AI tools today can generate respectful rejection emails in seconds.

Whether it’s a brief update, a “thank you for your time,” or a polite decline—automation makes this effortless. So why choose silence?

👤 Candidates Are Not Seeking Validation—They're Seeking Clarity

Requesting feedback is not “emotional immaturity.” It’s a sign of self-awareness and a growth mindset. Many professionals want a simple answer to help them improve—not comfort or reassurance.

“Professionalism and humanity are not mutually exclusive.”

🔄 The Real Risk: Damaging Your Brand

Disrespectful candidate experiences lead to:

• Negative Glassdoor reviews

• Fewer quality applications

• Higher offer rejection rates

• Talent avoiding your company entirely

People talk. And employer brand is built on candidate experience, whether they get hired or not.

✅ A Better Way Forward

You don’t have to coach candidates. But you do need to close the loop with them. A few steps every HR team can adopt:

• Automated closure emails

• One-sentence feedback when feasible

• Acknowledgment of time and effort

• Transparency in process timelines

✍ Final Thoughts

In a world driven by connection, the way you reject candidates speaks volumes. Choose clarity over silence, and courtesy over ego.

“The most unforgettable thing about your company may not be the job offer—it might be how you handled rejection.”