As you reflect on this year, it’s worthwhile to ask yourself a few questions. What worked well for your organization? What could be improved upon? Is hiring on that list?
It’s no secret that hiring the right candidate can be a tricky, time-consuming affair. Hiring pain points can cause big headaches for any company looking to acquire talent. All companies want to hire someone who’s a great fit and has staying power. But those candidates can be hard to find, especially in a hiring pool overflowing with resumes and applications.
So, what can you do? Well, first you need to identify exactly what your hiring pain points are. Let’s take a look at the three most common ones and some solutions to take the stress out of your hiring process in the new year.
Getting to the Root of It
It doesn’t matter if you are established, a startup, or a small business trying to hire your first employee. Hiring pain points affect everyone! When we talk about challenges that arise when you’re growing your team, we mean the roadblocks that keep talent from getting to their destination—you. It’s essential to fix these problem areas if you want to create a strong team.
No. 1 – Making Your Company Attractive
It isn’t enough to have a flashy PR campaign. It isn’t even enough to allow the job to speak for itself. Benefits and salary only go so far toward attracting the right candidate. Prospective employees want to know exactly what kind of a company you are.
They want to know the nature of the workplace. What is your company culture like? Do you make sustainability a priority? Are you socially responsible? Do you offer opportunities for upskilling or reskilling? Is your company a place where candidates can see themselves working long-term?
These are essential questions that need to be addressed in order to attract talent. Left unaddressed, candidates may simply look somewhere else, leaving you back at square one.
Keep in mind that one of the fastest ways this information travels is through current employees and previously interviewed candidates. So pay close attention to the experience people are having when they interact with your company.
No. 2 – Acquiring Talent
Acquiring talent is different from attracting talent. This is when you get down to the paperwork—resumes, cover letters, and applications. These days, resumes can add up quickly, especially if you’re using a large online platform. The problem is that many of the candidates coming across your desk won’t be a match and many may not even be qualified. While online services can seem like a way to reduce time and cost, they can actually end up increasing the sifting needed to find the best candidate.
This can be particularly overwhelming for companies that don’t have the resources to focus full-time on acquiring talent. And really, the resume is just one piece of the puzzle. While vital to the hiring process, it doesn’t tell you everything about a candidate.
No. 3 – Proper Vetting
When you do find a promising resume, it’s time to vet the candidate thoroughly before making any type of hiring decision. The last thing you want is to end up with a bad fit because you didn’t have the time or team power to really get to know your potential hire.
Hiring mistakes not only decrease productivity in the workplace but set you back financially, as well. Did you know the average cost of a bad hire is $17,000?! In addition, taking on a team member who doesn’t align with your organization can damage team cohesion and morale. So it’s worth frontloading the work of hiring for sure.
Let’s Talk Solutions
From attracting to finalizing the right hire, it comes down to having the time and resources to pump into the task. That’s not to mention the expertise that help a professional recruiter distinguish a good fit from someone who might just look good on paper.
In the end, one of the strongest strategies for resolving hiring pain points is to partner with a trusted staffing agency. For instance, at Masiello Employment Services, our experienced team of staffing managers is highly skilled in attracting talent and narrowing down resumes to create a focused pool of candidates for you. We also handle all initial interviews internally, thoroughly vetting each candidate before we even consider presenting their application.
We spend time interviewing, gathering references, and making sure required skill sets and attitude match the position you’re hiring for. And as we build a relationship with your company, we become better and better at knowing exactly when the right fit shows up. We’re proud to grow with local companies and continuously streamline their staffing processes for efficiency and low stress.
Working with a staffing agency takes away the headaches and leaves you with a handpicked selection of quality candidates. While there is an investment involved, it means substantially less time focused on hiring for your team and far better results.
We work closely with our clients to make sure we are providing the best quality candidates. All of this pays dividends by helping our partner organizations create strong teams that last. And when a company has a strong team, amazing things can happen! Productivity increases, morale is boosted, and the company thrives. By working with a trusted staffing agency, you open up the door to opportunities you might not have found otherwise.
A New Approach for a New Year
At Masiello Employment Services, we’ve been helping companies find quality candidates for over 40 years. If you’re experiencing any one of these hiring pain points, reach out to us. We can help you find the team members you need to make your company thrive!
Come visit our offices in beautiful Keene, New Hampshire, check out our website and blog, or give us a call at 603 358 1000. We cannot wait to meet you. Happy New Year!
