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The modern workplace is continually evolving, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of remote working. However, one thing is clear - companies that do not hire the right staff will struggle to succeed. This is due to the fact that your employees are essential to the daily running of your business - whether they are designing and manufacturing new products or working in a customer service position.
As a result, companies that are serious about the growth of their business need to think seriously about the staff they are hiring and adapt their hiring processes to bring in new and exciting employees.
With that in mind, here are some top tips that you should bear in mind when hiring.
Be specific in your advertisements. When putting together a job description and application pack, you must be as specific as possible when describing your ideal employee. For example, you may want to contain a bulleted list of both essential attributes and qualifications, alongside any desired ones. This will help the right applicants find you.
Know when to bring in extra help. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find the right employees on your own. Thankfully, there are various companies you can turn to to help you make meaningful connections with prospective employees. For example, if you work within the legal field and are looking to bring in new layers, companies such as Wegman Partners can help by connecting you with job-seekers that are not only highly qualified but incredibly passionate and determined.
Think carefully about the interview process. According to a recent study, a typical employer will interview 6-10 candidates before finding the right fit for their company. This can be incredibly time-consuming and, at times, demoralizing if a promising candidate doesn’t impress you in the interview. As a result, you should ensure that you structure the interview carefully. Create questions that not only assess the candidate’s suitability for the role but also allow you to learn something about them as a person. Furthemore, you should always ask them to give examples of previous work or when they put their skills to good use. For example, if a candidate states they are great at delegating tasks - ask them for an example of when they did this. This is a great way to coax impressive answers from candidates, especially those who may be a little nervous.
Be the kind of company employees will want to work for. During the interview process, candidates also assess whether or not they would want to work for your company. Therefore, you need to ensure that you impress them too. Thankfully, there are various ways to achieve this - many of which center around simply taking good care of your current employees and maintaining an impressive employee retention rate. For example, you should ensure that you have excellent management skills and offer your employees the appropriate care and support. For example, you should have steps in place to take care of their mental health through burnout reduction strategies. You should also ensure employees receive fair wages and attractive benefits - especially if you want to bring in high-caliber employees.
