Do you want to know how to find good employees even in times of skills shortages? Then you've come to the right place! In the fast-paced and competitive business world, finding qualified and committed employees is usually a real challenge.
After all, they have to fit in with the company in terms of character and have the necessary skills for the job. Potential applicants also have their own expectations of their new job, which employers must fulfill.
In this article, I'd like to take you on a deeper dive into the world of employee recruitment and introduce you to the most important recruiting tips that will help your ecologically socially committed company find the right employees faster. Let's go!
Background: Why is it so difficult to find good employees these days?
It is true that for companies really challenging to find qualified employees. So before we jump straight into the specific practical tips, let's take a look together at why this is the case in the first place.
The following reasons ultimately provide the necessary motivation and also cluesfrom which useful tips can be derived:
- High competition for talent (Keyword: employee market)
- Poor marketing (e.g. boring job advertisements)
- Increasing qualification requirements (especially in technology-oriented industries)
- Demographic changes (ageing population and shortage of young workers)
- Higher expectations of applicants (e.g. Home officemeaningfulness and Work-life balance)
- Fast-moving technological development (continuous further training required)
- Geographical hurdles (e.g. company is too far away from metropolitan area or place of residence of potential interested parties)
- Political uncertainties (e.g. war, financial crisis or pandemic)
10 tips: How can you find good employees who will really help the company?
Regardless of whether you are a sales employee, IT specialist, engineer or Find nursing staff want: Recruiting works today definitely only with a strategic approachwhich incorporates different approaches and modern technologies.
Use the following specific tips now to get started faster attract truly qualified and motivated applicantswhich also remain as long-term as possible.
1. create an attractive basis
So that potential applicants are interested in your company at all and always feel valued and supported once they are employed, there are a number of requirements to be met in the modern working world.
Basically, you should always ask yourself the question "What do employees want?" and align your company accordingly and adapt your job advertisements accordingly.
Especially with the following aspects your company should lead the way to ensure the satisfaction and loyalty of all employees and ensure that it is also perceived as an attractive place to work:
- Develop an attractive corporate culture
- Ensure a flexible working time model (including home office)
- Offer competitive compensation and benefits
- Promote diversity and inclusion
- Emphasize personal training and development opportunities
- Offer health and wellness programs
2. make sure you have an attractive career page online
Most people today go looking for a job on the Internet. So it's only logical that not only your company website, but also the subcategory "Career" is crucial for getting applications from really good specialists!
So take care of the "figurehead of your company" on the Internet. The site should not only Vacancies (with an exciting description, just not 08/15 texts), but also to show potential new employees the Corporate culture and its personal benefits closer.
3. introduce employee referral programs
Always be aware that satisfied employees are not only more productive, but also the best employees. Ambassador:inside your company to the outside world are. Not only do they like to stay on board, they also bring other potentially good employees on board.
Why? You know the company inside out and can give a great first-hand recommendation to people looking for work or a change of scenery. Accordingly, you should work with Placement bonuses Create additional incentives as part of an employee referral program and also reward your staff if they are successful.
Tip: Start an official "employee recruitment campaign" so that your entire team is aware of it. At the end of the day, you will most likely save a lot of money on recruitment costs.
4. search within our own ranks
It is even better to contact vacancies directly with the qualified to fill positions with specialists who have already been working in your company for years. So before you start your external search, first check the suitability of internal candidates for open positions.
Be aware that with such internal recruiting measures and promotions, you are also motivate incredibly well can. Not only because it is a sign of appreciation, but also because you emphasize the general career opportunities within the company.
5. work actively with educational institutions and universities
It is actually always worthwhile Training companies, universities of applied sciences and Universities enter into partnerships. This allows you to directly offer young people and graduates internships, working student positions and future-proof jobs.
For example, through guest lectures on site - or via the information on Student networks of the universities or the Intranet of the respective training company.
These collaborations and measures are therefore extremely effective in finding good employees because they allow you to Establishing relationships with young, qualified and adaptive talent at an early stage build up.
6. actively search career networks and job boards
The best place to look for good personnel is where they are already openly presented on the job market (and with the most important personal details): on professional online networks such as LinkedIn or XING or on any specialized job boards in your industry.
There you will then search specifically for suitable candidates - and use the Wide reach of the networks and the one for you decisive search criteria.
7. make your company interesting at career fairs
At job and career fairs, you as the person responsible for your company come into direct contact with potential applicants. The big advantage: Most Visitors to such fairs are currently looking for a job or are at least open to suitable new job offers.
With an appealing presentation, you can Arouse interest and in a personal conversation then fully convince us.
Tip: To prepare, be sure to use my article with the Tips on how to convince people can. They are based on a bestseller by the US communication and motivation trainer Dale Carnegie.
8. invest in personnel marketing and employer branding
If you want to find good employees and attract lots of new talent and professionals, it's important, your company as attractive employer to position.
It is therefore essential to actively promote your employer branding - the branding of your company, so to speak. It must be clear, Why people should work for your company - and why so many satisfied employees are already doing it. Then spread your message through various channels to arouse the interest of potential applicants.
9. use recruitment agencies or headhunters
Finding new employees is not always easy. Sometimes months go by - time that not every company has! Accordingly, it is advisable to outsource the employee search if the worst comes to the worst.
For example, give the job to professional, experienced recruitment and headhunting agencies. They will use their large network for you Direct search for suitable personnel. The use of this service is particularly recommended if you are looking for qualified employees for vacant management and key positions of your company.
10. bind employees to your company
So that you Spend as little time as possible looking for employees you should actively ensure that the people who are already committed to working in your company stay for the long term!
So develop strategies for employee retention! Among other things, ensure better career opportunities, offer a competitive payment and Performance-related bonuses and provide with Team building measures (e.g. sustainable company outings) for a consistently positive working environment.
Finding good employees made easy!
Yes, it's really hard to find suitable staff these days - in almost every industry! Patience is also required! But all this is No reason to bury your head in the sand - On the contrary! At a time when competition for skilled workers is constantly growing, it is more important than ever, Proactive and well thought-out strategies for employee recruitment and retention to develop.
"Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits."
Thomas Alva Edison (more at Patience Quotes)
I hope that the tips in this article will help you! Do you have any questions, suggestions or other useful advice for a successful employee search? Then I look forward to your comment!
Stay optimistic,
PS: It is usually worth taking an example from people who are already successful. So take a look at my article about the Habits of successful people and let yourself be inspired. Have fun!
