Recruiting Trends: Taking The Right Steps To Navigate Through A Troubled Economy
As the economy continues to present challenges to businesses across the country, it's important to do more with less and make certain that everything you do keeps good talent on board.
While you might believe that the latest and greatest recruiting trends will lift you above the competition in challenging times, you should
Focus on the basics...
- Hire quality. As the economy sheds more workers, the talent pool becomes flooded with laid off workers. Some are top talent, others are less skilled and less experienced. Always recruit the best.
- Speed your hiring decisions. Time to hire has never been more important. Once you've found the right person, extend an offer with as little delay as possible.
- Get a positive return on your recruiting investments. Work with industry experts that have an eye on your bottom line — who understand your company, your needs, and your industry.
- Mine your data. By keeping close tabs on who's who and who's where, you'll be in a better position to move quickly to fill newly opened positions.
- Get the biggest bang for your buck. Sure it's easy to post job ads to job boards, but you might get more traction by sponsoring industry events that reach a specific, qualified audience.
- Maintain your reputation. The best people want to work for the best companies — in good times and bad. If a candidate admires and respects your company, it's considerably easier to bring them on board.
- Ask for referrals. Nothing beats a good referral for landing the highest quality candidates at the lowest posible cost.
- Make good use of social media. Facebook, Twitter, and Linked In have their place in the recruiting cycle... just make sure you're smart about using them.
- Network. It's another way to build your brand and your reputation for professionalism, honesty, and excellence.
- The search engine is your friend. You'd be surprised at the amount and qaulity of information you'll find through search engines today. Use them effectively.
A mix of new and established recruiting tactics are sure to see you through these troubled times... and help you emerge with a stronger, smarter, and more dedicated workforce.
