As we enter another year, many small to mid-size business owners may be strategizing ways to attain their recruitment and hiring goals in the new year. Recruiting and hiring can be difficult to navigate in the best of times, and it’s never an easy feat for any business to find the right candidates who are aligned with their goals, values, and objectives.
A company’s employees are the most vital asset that contributes to its growth and success, and recruiting and hiring the right talent is critical for any business. In this blog, we’ll explore some effective ways to start the year off on the right foot in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding to ensure that your small to mid-size business has a successful new year.
Identify Your Business Needs
The first step in starting the year off right in recruiting and hiring for your business is identifying your specific business needs. Before you begin seeking new hires, you should assess and identify the positions that require immediate filling and what qualifications, skills, and experience the ideal candidate would possess.
As part of Amplify Recruiting’s process, we work together to build an Ideal Candidate Profile, which all candidates are qualified against. This approach helps to determine the type of talent and experience that you need to meet your business’s goals and objectives. Additionally, identifying your specific business needs helps you create a hiring plan and job descriptions that stand out to attract the right candidates.
Enhance Your Company Culture
A negative or toxic company culture can repel top-tier candidates even if your recruitment and hiring practices are top-notch. If your employees are unhappy, overworked, or unappreciated, it can lead to high turnover and low retention rates. The best way to enhance your company culture is by creating a workplace environment that encourages collaboration, team building, communication, and support. Building a healthy and positive work culture goes a long way in attracting and retaining top-tier candidates who remain loyal to the company’s values and goals.
Onboard and Engage New Hires
The final step in starting your year off right in recruiting and hiring is ensuring that new hires feel engaged and supported during the onboarding process. Design a comprehensive onboarding process that outlines your company’s mission, values, goals, and best practices for their new role. Amplify Recruiting offers three free onboarding guides for you to utilize:
- One Year Salesperson Onboarding
- 90 Day Sales Manager Onboarding
- Virtual Onboarding for New Hires
Make sure your new hire meets with key team members, and they have access to the resources and training necessary to succeed in their roles. Assign seasoned employees to mentor them, provide regular feedback and opportunities for growth, and celebrate wins and milestones to increase morale and engagement.
Utilize Social Media to Your Advantage
Social media is a valuable tool for those looking to hire new employees. LinkedIn is the preferred social media platform to connect with potential candidates and review their professional backgrounds, interests, and values. LinkedIn also facilitates communication and collaboration between you and potential candidates.
Posting job openings on social media platforms increases the chances of your company’s positions reaching a larger and diverse pool of candidates. Recruiting companies like Amplify Recruiting allow for a bigger audience reach and network connections through our own company page, recruiter pages, and partner pages, such as Sales Xceleration.
The Bottom Line
Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding can be a daunting prospect for any small to mid-size businesses. Employing the right approach and strategies ensures that companies find the right candidates aligned with their values, objectives, and goals. Remember, like your business and employees, recruiting and hiring are continually evolving processes that require diligence, flexibility, and an unwavering commitment to sourcing the best talent you can to ensure sustained growth and success.
Don’t be left behind as the recruitment landscape continues to evolve. Reach out to Amplify Recruiting today at 844-874-7253 x 4 or [email protected] to get a head start. We are equipped with the tools and expertise to help your small to mid-sized business thrive in the dynamic and ever-changing business environment. Let us help you navigate through these changes and secure top talent for your organization!
