There are millions of unemployed people out there searching for work. Yet, as one of Overland Park’s leading staffing firms, Morgan Hunter knows that finding and hiring top talent seems harder than ever. And with narrowing margins and a still uncertain economy, competition is only going to get more intense for the best candidates.
So if you want to attract top talent to your company, it’s critical that you give them reasons to want to work for you. To help you, here’s a look at what’s important to them:
Culture
If your company has a reputation for treating employees disrespectfully or unfair employment practices, then you’re in trouble when it comes to recruiting. People want to go to work at places where they will be happy. And thanks to the likes of social media, it’s more apparent than ever which companies treat their employees well and have a positive workplace culture – and which ones don’t.
Management
When it comes to management, top talent want leaders who are going to set clear goals and expectations. They know that in order to thrive, they need goals to be both measurable and attainable.
In addition, the best candidates want leaders who are transparent about the organization, including where it is and where it’s going. While you may not be publishing confidential company numbers, it’s important for the management team to have an open door policy with their staff and to communicate often – not just about the big things, but the day-to-day as well.
Freedom
Micromanaging employees can actually lower productivity and result in frustrated employees. Instead, top candidates want the autonomy to get the job done in their own away. Set expectations, but allow them the freedom to determine how to deliver.
Flexibility
With technology today, employees can pretty much work anytime from anywhere, depending on the kind of work they’re doing. While you may need them in the office during certain times, top candidates want a choice to be able to work from home or take advantage of flex hours. There are even employees out there who would accept a lower salary if they were truly able to maintain a more flexible work schedule. For these people, offering a solid work life balance is the key to appealing to them.
Compensation
That said, you can’t offer below average compensation if you want to attract top talent. They have bills to pay and families to feed, so good salary and benefits are still critically important in your recruitment efforts. One way to get a leg up on your competition? Pay people just a little bit more or offer a difficult-to-turn-down benefit, such as fully paid healthcare.
Need More Help Recruiting Top Talent?
Call Morgan Hunter. As one of Overland Park’s leading staffing firms, we pride ourselves on the service and results we provide for our clients. Our approach to recruiting is not only distinctive, but highly successful as well. Contact us today if you’re ready to learn more about how we can help you.