Your company needs to stand out as great to attract top talent. After all, highly skilled employees are in high demand, and may be able to pick and choose where they’d like to hang their hats. To attract the brightest, shiniest superstars, you must have a company for which top talent is dying to work. Here’s what you’ll want to consider.
Ways to run your company to attract the best employees
If you were to ask an exceptional worker what makes a good company great, he or she might include the following:
- An excellent company culture. The best companies have fun, supportive and positive employee cultures. If you don’t already, consider offering holiday events, dress down days, in-house clubs and teams, charity work, career development, job mentorship, etc.
- A rich benefits package. Benefits such as medical, dental and vision care are imperative. But what about 401k, Employee Assistance Programs, wellness programs, flexible scheduling, plenty of vacation time, etc.? All these added perks will keep your employees happy and loyal to your company.
- Competitive pay. It’s important to do your research to be sure your salary levels are in time with the current market. If you’re going after employees that are in demand, you may want to give yourself some wiggle room with salary offers, in case you’ll need to negotiate higher.
- A comfortable, stimulating office environment. Is your office a place that is both visually appealing and comfortable? Think about décor, art work, ergonomic work stations, noise level, clutter, etc.
- Room for growth. It’s important for your staff to feel that their hard work will pay off in terms of job growth and promotions. Glass ceilings don’t tend to attract and retain highly skilled workers.
How to scout out the most talented staff
So if you have a great company to work for, how do you go about finding the best and brightest employees? Here’s what you can do:
- Recruit them. You simply can’t wait for top talent to come to you. Actively seek them out through job ads, social media interactions, marketing efforts, or by working with a staffing service.
- Don’t rely too heavily on resumes. A candidate’s resume should list his or her qualifications, education and past experiences. Beyond that, treat it as a document that lists out facts about the candidate, nothing more.
- Make sure cover letters show plenty of passion. A candidate’s cover letter is where he or she has the time to shine. A well-crafted cover letter should showcase a candidate’s motivation, passion, creativity and personality.
- Ask creative interview questions. You won’t get a true assessment of a candidate by asking the same old tired interview questions. Ask job-specific questions that will force an interviewee to think on his or her feet and give you an honest, unrehearsed answer.
Consider a recruiting partner
To access a much wider and more diverse pool of talent, work with a staffing service. Recruiters have access to databases that include both active and passive candidates, and can help you find staff who are best suited to your company and open jobs.
Snelling Georgia Group can help
If you’re an employer in the Atlanta Metropolitan area, contact Snelling Georgia Group to supplement your staff. We excel at matching our clients with highly qualified workers perfect for the job. To learn more about how Snelling Georgia Group can help your company, contact us today.
