Recruiting Top Talent in 2015
Mar 16, 2015
The US market is constantly changing, but there are a few key strategies shaping recruitment around the world in 2015. We are working in a candidate-driven market. Here are some things we feel are crucial for recruiting talent gold this year.
Make the most out of technology!
- Make it easy for candidates to apply online both from their desktops and from their mobile phones. There is nothing worse than having a applicant end the application process because it is not mobile friendly.
- It is important that candidates are able to easily find your job postings. Using the right key words in your job postings to match the key points candidates are using in their resumes makes a significant difference.
- Know how to optimize your searches when using your recruiting channels through career sites and online resume databases.
- Document your efforts and measure your returns on your investments. Know where you are getting the most results and focus on those areas. Don’t waste too much time on sources that aren’t producing any results.
Social Media and Marketing
- Bring awareness to your brand! Have candidates ever heard about your company? Do they like what they hear? Establish a presence in your community. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to learn more about our company and culture.
- According to Talent Solutions on LinkedIn, almost half (46%) of US companies cite social professional networks as one of the most important sources of quality hires, followed closely by employee referral programs (44%), company career sites (43%), internet job boards (40%), and internal hires (27%).
- Build virtual relationships with potential candidates and with your referral sources. Once you start those relationships, you need to strengthen them and keep building them.
- Maintain networking relationships in your community and build your pipelines. Make sure your referral sources know your core values and how to help you promote your business.
Candidates are looking for some key things besides salary…
- Today’s top talents are looking for a work-life balance. Employers can help promote work-life through scheduling such as telecommuting, job sharing, and compressed workweeks.
- Health and wellness programs are important. Candidates are becoming more focused on their health and their families’ health. Some companies offer rewards for completing activities that include an assessment of their personal health and risk factors. Other companies have been known to crunch employees’ health-risk, claims and other data to offer more personalized wellness programs and incentives.
- Many applicants are looking for ways to continue or advance their careers. Businesses offering continued education and career advancement are going to excel. Offering employees continuing education opportunities has several benefits for employers. A educated and trained work force is an important productivity enhancement. Education benefits also show that a company truly values its employees and their future.
- Employees want to be part of a team that is successful and beats out the competition. Teamwork can be an important part of an effective workplace. An efficient team can be trained as a group, help each other maximize their job performance, and help support and motivate new team members.
Creating a employee retention program is another way to hold on to top talent. HireLevel is here to contribute to your success! We offer several solutions to your business needs. Recruiting top talent takes time! Let us find the talent for you!
