In today’s competitive job market attracting and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. As companies compete for the best professional in their industry the concept of employer branding has emerged as a crucial strategy. Employer branding goes way beyond marketing a company’s products or services; It is also about shaping and promoting the company as an attractive place to work. Essentially it is the company’s reputation as an employer.  

 

Let’s explore the importance of employer branding and how it plays a crucial role in securing and retaining top talent. 

 

 

In today's rapidly evolving job market, attracting top talent has become more challenging than ever. The rise of remote work and the virtualisation of the workplace has seen a rise of a new era of recruitment, requiring innovative strategies to lure the best candidates to your organisation.  

 

In this blog, we'll explore the top 10 best practices to help you attract top talent in a virtual world. 

 

In today's rapidly changing world, diversity and inclusion in the workplace isn't just morally crucial; it's also a strategic advantage. 

 

Companies that embrace diversity and create an inclusive workplace culture tend to be more innovative, better at problem-solving, and ultimately more successful. 

 

A key area where this inclusivity can be cultivated is in the recruitment process. So, let’s look at the top 10 strategies for achieving diversity and inclusion in recruitment: 

When searching for a new employee for your business it is essential to consider the key attributes that define exceptional recruitment. Three vital qualities that contribute to great recruitment are: 

 

• Communication – a recent poll carried out has shown that ⅔ of candidates commented that poor communication negatively impacted their recruitment experience. ⅓ of these candidates also turned down a job offer due to the quality of the communication. Therefore, excellent communication is vital to successful recruitment. 

• Be a finisher/completer – ensure your recruitment process not only starts well but, more importantly, successfully concludes. A comprehensive process from start to finish ensures you attract and retain top talent. 

• Persistence – Candidates seek acknowledgement and positive engagement. Woo and flatter them!! If a candidate isn’t sure about a role or doesn’t come back first time persist and continue to chase them. 

 

Now you’ve considered the qualities that contribute to great recruitment, you need to look at the 5 little known habits that are needed to recruit successfully. 

 

 

Unlocking the potential of your future team members begins with the questions you ask at interview; this is a guide on creating the best interview questions that will help you find the perfect fit for your business. 

 

Prior to the interview, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of what you want to learn about the candidate. We believe that there are four key areas to consider when matching a candidate successfully to your role: 

 

 

 

 

 

With the rising cost of living, you may be looking for ways to reduce costs in 2023. Recruitment costs may be one area you can make some cutbacks whilst still ensuring you are attracting the very best candidates. 

 

 

 

 

2022 saw a lack of suitable candidates applying for each role and on top of this the withdrawal rate was higher than ever before for a lot of roles being recruited for. How do you deal with this whilst recruiting? 

 

 

 

In the 2nd half of 2022 growth in average pay was 6.2% (4.3% excluding bonuses) and with the rise in inflation over 10% - candidates are looking for pay rises of at least this. Here is how, as a hiring manager, you can work with this during your recruitment process: