Offer competitive remuneration
Do you think the best way to attract talent is to give them a lot of money? Yes and no. You are right: real talent has to be paid for. Not to mention that an underpaid employee will quickly decamp at the slightest offer from the competition. On the other hand, a good salary is not always enough to retain good employees.
Be flexible!
Four-day weeks, days ending at 4 p.m., teleworking and the possibility of leaving work at the last minute if your child is sick, does that speak to you? These are the kinds of benefits that will make the best talent want to work for your business rather than your competitor's.
Work on your branding
Do you think good corporate branding is like having a great logo and a great website? It's a good start, but that's not all. To attract talent, you need to allow them to learn more about your business values and how they might fit in. You have to show your human side.
Stand out from the competition
Why should the best employees - spoiled for choice - work for you? Make your business attractive and make sure the best talent knows what makes it unique and what sets you apart from others in the same industry. Do you have a daycare center on site? Are your offices a two-minute walk from a metro station? Have you successfully adopted the 4-day week? Do you offer free coffee and muffins every morning? Do you have a gym or a relaxation area? Are you daring and offer innovative products and services to customers? Make sure interesting candidates are aware!
Know the needs of your employees
No one likes to feel like a number and feel like they are being overlooked. It is not for nothing that we often say that we leave a boss and not a company. Take the time to fully understand the motivations and needs of your employees. You will be able to contribute to their development. In addition, if they feel appreciated, there is little risk that they will want to let you down.
Discover your best brand ambassadors
No need to spend a fortune on advertising to promote the merits of your business. If you have done your homework well and your employees are happy to work for you, you will have no problem convincing them to become brand ambassadors. Post their testimonials on your company’s website or encourage them to share photos of your last Halloween party or company’s success stories on social media. The best advertisement is said to come from a satisfied customer. True, but when it comes to hiring staff, you will never find better ambassadors than your satisfied employees.
Hire effectively
You are among the leaders in your field, so you think you will have no trouble attracting the best talent? Not so fast: if the career section of your website is not clear and complete, you won't get anyone's attention. Write down all the information of interest to applicants, but keep it simple. Be on social media because that's where the young talent is. Attend job fairs and other events that interest the type of candidates you are looking for. The headhunter is also your ally both to save you time and to make sure you choose the right people.
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