Hiring talent is probably one of the most important duties any HR department faces, as innovation is now a significant requirement for business success. It is no exaggeration to suggest that how far your company can go in today’s modern and competitive business arena depends on your ability to scout and hire innovative minds. Of course, your ability to get the most out of them is also the issue, but attracting them is the first hurdle. So, what can you do to bring in the skills and creativity your business could benefit from? Here are a few suggestions.
Create an innovative culture that speaks for itself
The atmosphere of the workplace and overall business culture affects its image. You may have a solid team, but with poor company culture, this would not be recognised. Contrary to what you may believe, you’re not the only one being picky about who works with you. Your potential employees conduct a thorough research about their prospective companies to determine if they present a suitable environment for them to thrive in.
When you create an upbeat, unique, and exciting work culture that drives creativity and promotes innovation, various wanted talents will rush through your doors to be given opportunities. The best minds want to work and enjoy making an impact, and your company needs to convince them that’s what they get if they choose to work with you. Of course, you don’t have to say it; let your culture speak for itself.
Don’t hire a “Yes Man”
No one wants to work with anyone who doesn’t take orders, but hiring a “Yes Man” is a lot worse as they can hurt your business and exhibit little to no innovation. Eager to please and agree to everything to keep the peace is a sure way to kill innovation. Innovation is risky and usually requires going against the norm. Hiring someone who just wants to be liked all the time cannot take the necessary steps needed to encourage innovation.
Involve your employees in recruiting
Yes, you have a dedicated HR team, but you might want to involve your other employees in the recruitment process. If you have happy employees working with you, then you’re doing something right – something that can attract other unique talents you need. Some experts suggest giving recruitment cards to your employees. This way, when they meet anyone impressive outside working hours, they can offer recruitment and convince the new prospect of why your company is a perfect fit for them. There are few things more convincing than seeing a happy employee talking about the reasons why they love their job to a new prospect.
Spread your net wide
You must be prepared to attract candidates of all experience levels, including the eager beginner with fresh ideas and the expert with years of experience. Suppose you don’t have an HR team. In that case, you might want to work with a recruitment agency with a track record of finding top talent. You can also consider a number of company services with 1st Formations to handle director appointment and resignation issues if you need to shuffle your current team.
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HR Future Staff Writer
