Did you know that more than THREE MILLION people apply to work at Google each year – yet there are only 7,000 jobs available.
Despite only having a 0.2 per cent chance of getting a job with the tech giant, there is no shortage of talent trying to get through the doors.
Google hasn’t achieved this by chance. They have established themselves as a ‘go to employer’ because they have created the perfect working environment and conditions that attracts talent. They build on the fact the tech industry is ‘very cool’, which appeals perfectly to the Millennial and Gen Z generation.
Wouldn’t your business like to be in a position where talented management employees are knocking on the door to come and work for you?
Not everyone can be a Google and be ‘cool’ or offer free time for creativity or provide free lunch and great perks, but there are things your business can do.
- Money. Salaries do matter and low pay will not attract talent. Benchmark your salaries against your competitors and adjust them accordingly.
- Mission statement. Make sure it stands out on your website and social media and via your recruitment agency.
- Cultural Values. Does your business have the right values and work-place culture that will draw in employees? People want to work for a business that also represents their core beliefs and goals.
- Career goals. Employees want to be recognised for their hard work, success and loyalty. Do you provide a career pathway? Do you recognise success? Is every employee valued?
- Sector reputation. How are you viewed in the industry? What do your employees think of the business? What do competitors think? Build your reputation up and be noticed.
- Excellent hiring process. Candidates talk and recruiting agencies take note. There is nothing more frustrating than a drawn-out hiring process. Ensure it is slick, enhances the candidate experience and that you provide swift feedback at each stage. Having an unclear process runs a high risk of not only losing the candidate but also appealing to potential future employees.
- Proactive onboarding process. Do you have procedures in place to ensure new employees adjust to life in their new workplace? Have a checklist, prepare early, make it personal, provide a mentor, introduce them to colleagues and ease them into the company. The right measures will make huge impact.
- Location. Where your business is located can have an impact on the talent available to you. You can either relocate the business, which has its own challenges or you if you are staying put, then consider what you can do to lure talent to you to make it as attractive as possible.
To learn more about how we can save your time and money on your next recruitment campaign, or for a free online demonstration of CLARICO XL®, simply contact our Founder and Managing Consultant, Jamie Town at +44 7584 685 368 or by email at jamie@claricoxl.com
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