Where Have All The Good Ones Gone?
You know, the ones who support you and your company; who pick up that extra project; who prove their worth in gold when it comes to dependability and tenacity; who you’d name your firstborn after.
As hiring managers, we know that sinking feeling of a signed resignation letter staring back at you or that dreaded email sent from your ‘A’ player. Other than hoping the ‘other’ company slides into ruin and voids the offer to your top performer, there is little that can be done.
It’s clear why those thoughts run through your head when facing that perspective loss.
Good people are hard to find.
That email sends managers into the spin of costly, time-consuming and sometimes, downright humorous hiring process.
In today’s hiring market of Generation X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers, appealing to these diverse needs and desires can be challenging.
Here are a few ways to navigate the hiring tides to find great waves of employees:
Examine Your Hiring Practices
According to a recent Glassdoor poll, the top two obstacles to increasing headcount were: Shortage of candidates and lengthy hiring processes with 47% of declined offers due to candidates accepting other jobs. What development opportunities are available for your employees? A whopping 67% of current generation employees list career development programs as a huge retention incentive.
Transparency
If your company offers an amazing 100% paid benefits package, a flexible work schedule and 5-star lunches, make certain that’s clear in the job description. If you are a small start-up not yet prepared to offer such perks, perhaps offer company stock or yearly revenue bonus.
Always inform a future candidate of their potential with your company. Address any negative reviews a candidate may have seen and
According to a recent review statistic, over 45% of candidates have strong hesitation about a company upon reading a less than glowing report.
Increase Your Social Media Presence
Social media is a legitimate avenue for finding passive, qualified candidates. A 2016 Society for Human Resource Management survey found over 90% of companies are, or are planning to, use social media to recruit their next employee and 82% of HR Professionals reported social media is where they recruit passive candidates!
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