Creative Recruiting Solutions
Attracting and retaining talented employees are critical components of a well-managed business, but good help is getting harder to find. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
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There will be an estimated shortfall of about 10 million workers by 2010.
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There are 15% fewer Generation X-ers than the Baby Boomers they will replace.
With the current and future nationwide shortage of experienced workers, businesses are looking for ways to face the inevitable “war for talent” that makes hiring qualified workers seem like a nearly impossible task. Here are some ideas that may give you the ammunition you need:
Employee Referral Programs
If you’re happy with your current staff, remember that they may have friends or family members who might be great employees as well. A monetary incentive to encourage the referrals serves to sweeten the deal.
Support Through Networking
Networking is a great way to make contacts to get a job, but it can also be used as a recruiting tool. You can network with community organizations, churches, chamber groups and more to find job candidates. To make networking successful, promote your company as a great place to work and highlight the many benefits that are available.
Oasis StaffSourcing
As an Oasis client, you can benefit from the staffing services of Oasis StaffSourcing which specializes in recruiting, running ads, confidential resume receipt and telephone screening at reduced rates versus the industry standard. For more information on creative recruiting solutions, please contact Barbara Schneider at 866-856-9560.
Although hiring will continue to be challenging for the foreseeable future, you can win the war for talent.
