Finding the right talent for your company can be a hassle. Yet, there are a few things you can do to ensure you have the most opportunities to find the right talent. Here are some talent strategies that work for you and your business.
What Hurts Finding Talent
Of course there are things that you can do, that we’ll get to. But first, what hurts finding talent? Here are a few:
Not Defining Objectives
In order to optimize your recruitment and make sourcing strategies that work, your recruitment objectives must be defined. Know what your goals are.
Not Using the Right Sources
It is crucial to utilize every source available. Find out what works best for you. Whether it’s online job postings or word-of-mouth, you have to pinpoint these sources before you start. Keep in mind that social media is not supposed to be a hiring board. While you can use it to find new talent, you have to engage them first. People who see the same “We’re hiring” post will become bored. Use it for what it is intended – social media. Then, you can pepper in some job postings, but don’t make it all about hiring.
A Lack of Partnership with Recruiting Staff
There must be communication between you, your company, and the recruiting staff. You don’t want your hiring staff to feel pressured or taken for granted. It’s a two-way street, and communication is key.
Talent Strategies That Work
So, what works when it comes to talent strategies?
Plan Ahead
It is important to know what you need before you need it.
In June of 2015, DHI Hiring Indicators found that the average time to hire a new employee takes more than 27 days. However, this is across many industries, and more specific roles often take significantly longer.
And we know that now, things are even more difficult. Anticipate your growth ahead of time and plan accordingly.
Make a List
Keeping a talent list is a good idea for when you need new employees. These are those who are on the short list and your hiring radar. These may be those you have interviewed in the past who didn’t quite make the cut, but were close. No matter where they come from, having a list of potential hires is ideal.
Using Other Means
You don’t have to always use the most common means of finding new talent. Consider a “now hiring” link or widget on your site.
Think outside of the box. If you run an IT business, consider a billboard in ASCII code.
Your business is unique so consider ways to hire unique to you. It shows your potential talent pool that your company is creative and forward-thinking
About Synergy
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