Five Places to Recruit New Talent
In today’s talent shortage, employers share in the burden of attracting and retaining quality employees. In fact, 77% of employers globally report difficulty finding skilled talent they need.1 As these challenges persist, employers must adapt and develop innovative strategies to move forward. With so many companies battling for top talent, how can you stay competitive? Here are five resources that could help.
Hidden Gems in the Talent Pool
The solutions to your talent shortages may lie in places you have never explored. Consider these non-traditional tools when sourcing for new talent.
Reservists, Guardsmen and Spouses: Service members typically possess advanced skills, education, discipline and can be outstanding employees. These individuals may also have spouses that are looking for employment during this time. Connections to this community serve as an advantage for employers. When one person is called away, another is likely to arrive and want to step in.
U.S. Department of Labor: Employment can have a different look and feel to traditional approaches. The U.S. Department of Labor can help guide employers to seek untapped markets that you may not be aware of. Examples include apprenticeships, Indian and Native American programs, Safety and Health programs, veterans’ assistance, Trade Act Programs and more.
Non-Professional Events: Community events or local venues could be the perfect place to find your talent match. Consider attending events that align with your company’s culture to find like-minded professionals.
Student Outreach: Students attending local colleges, universities and even high schools are great options to consider for employment. They are typically eager to jump into opportunity and learn all about their specific field.
Your Own Event: Get creative with your efforts and host your own event. Hosting a “Hiring Happy Hour” is a great example to try. Get in front of job seekers before your competition does.
By looking beyond the common places employers seek new talent, you may be able to give yourself a competitive edge. Job seekers may recognize and appreciate the efforts an employer puts into recruiting. First impressions during the beginning of someone’s career can have lasting impacts. According to HRDive, roughly 44% of new employees say they have second thoughts about their new job within the first week.2 The intentionality behind your recruitment strategy could be the reason an employee desires to stay around.
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This blog is up to date as of April 2024 and has not been updated for changes in the law, administration or current events.
