The right employees are vital to the future of your business, the satisfaction of your customers, and your reputation in the marketplace. But when you’re in search of new staff, your hiring criteria should go beyond skills and experience—because you need workers who are also reliable. After all, there’s very little value in an employee who is able to push your company to new heights but never shows up to work. So what can you do to help ensure you fill your staff with reliable workers?
Tips for finding employees you can count on
By following a few key steps, you’ll be that much closer to finding workers you can trust to show up on schedule, work hard and complete their tasks. When conducting interviews, look for candidates who exemplify the following key characteristics:
- Strong work ethic. Employees who are willing to work hard to get things done and who believe in the mission and vision of your company are the ones you want on board. These are the people who you can rely on to never give up—and see assignments through to their completion.
- Upbeat, can-do attitude. Happy staff are more likely to spread positive energy through your workforce and will be among your most productive candidates. And their good moods can be contagious—helping to increase the productivity of your workforce overall.
- Organized and prepared. The most reliable workers have a good handle on what they need to do and how they’re going to get it done. This way, you can rest assured that tasks are being handled in an accurate and timely manner.
- Candidates that skip from job to job in a year or less are most likely not very reliable. Instead, you should hire workers who have a history of sticking with a job for two years or more, and who only leave with a solid reason for moving on.
- Level-headed. The best workers are logical and reasonable in their actions, rather than flighty or wish-washy. You can rely on level-headed staff to make the best decisions on the job.
- Staff who take responsibility for themselves—by taking their role seriously, showing up on time and on schedule, and behaving with the utmost professionalism, etc. are the ones you can count on to push your company forward.
Work with a staffing partner
If you’re in need of new workers but you’re not sure where to start, a staffing partner is a great first step. Recruiters are experts at finding and placing the workers you need to get the job done right. They’ll be able to locate both active and passive candidates, so you know you’re getting the most qualified applicants possible for your open positions. Plus, working with a staffing agency saves you the time and money associated with finding new workers on your own—so you’ll have the staff you need quickly and easily.
Snelling Georgia Group can help
When you’re looking for new workers in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, reach out to Snelling Georgia Group. We place highly qualified candidates with best-matched positions—and we’ll work with you for the candidates you need to reach your short- and long-term business goals. To learn more, contact Snelling Georgia Group today!
