A NEW year, new goals and maybe new staff? Bringing in new talent to help grow your business is exciting but still daunting.
If you’re new to recruitment then take a step back and get a few things clear in your mind before taking action. Mistakes could be costly, but they’re also easy to avoid.
There are simple(ish!) and practical steps you can take to ensure that you get it right first time.
* Do you really need to recruit?
This might seem like a no-brainer. Not necessarily!
Go back to the drawing board, think about what you really want to achieve.
A NEW year, new goals and maybe new staff? Bringing in new talent to help grow your business is exciting but still daunting.
If you’re new to recruitment then take a step back and get a few things clear in your mind before taking action. Mistakes could be costly, but they’re also easy to avoid.
There are simple(ish!) and practical steps you can take to ensure that you get it right first time.
* Do you really need to recruit?
This might seem like a no-brainer. Not necessarily!
Go back to the drawing board, think about what you really want to achieve. Do you want to build and manage a team? Many don’t, preferring to focus on doing what they love, whatever that may be, without the stress of becoming the boss.
Considered temporary staff? Will this see you over that busy period, or freelance help on a contract basis. You get the benefit of extra help and flexibility, without the stress.
* How to find the talent?
The job market might be tough right now, so you still need to pull out all the stops to get the right people.
What do you have to offer? Aside from the salary what’s the benefit of working for you? The go-to option is often a newspaper advert, but that’s not always the best route.
Widen the talent pool by advertising online, target specific trade publications. Be strategic, and dig a little deeper before rushing into anything.
* Get your processes right
Remember this process works both ways. You’re looking for the best people for your roles, but even in this tough climate, high-calibre clients can afford to be choosy. Don’t give off the wrong message because you haven’t planned your recruitment processes sufficiently.
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