Ways of recruiting the best employees
THE war for talent is fiercer than ever and – with access to company information and reviews available online – top candidates can eliminate a business from their list of potential employers for reasons that may not be on your radar.
According to president of the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations (APSO) KC Makhubele, this “war ” makes the recruitment process more competitive for business leaders.
“Organisations compete with each other for new business, but there is a notable focus on hiring and maintaining top talent. This resource – your staff – is vital in optimising a company ’ s quality of service, workplace morale, productivity and revenue,” says Makhubele.
“Employers must ask themselves if they are applying the correct methods to find the right person for the right job, such as incorporating online platforms for job postings, and review their culture, flexibility, benefits and pay-scale.”
Makhubele ’ s top factors that may get in the way of acquiring top talent: Company reputation and culture People read reviews and engage with others. Ensure your perception as “employer of choice ” coincides with what people think and say about your company. Keep abreast with jobseeker trends Be open to finding your next “employee of the month ” through mobile technology, social platforms or established professional staffing organisations. Have accurate job descriptions It is important to have a detailed job description for vacancies. These descriptions will help you in identifying the exact skills, qualifications and experience you require in candidates. Be millennial friendly Top talent from the younger generations, such as millennials requires flexibility and a working environment conducive to career growth, creativity and balance. Current company website Your website is a reflection of your company. It is essential to keep it up-to-date, including the careers page, client list, projects and company culture sections.
Open communication When interested in a post, candidates will e-mail enquiries. Make the candidate experience seamless. Ensure that no messages go unanswered and set a maximum response time.