6 Tips to Happy Recruiting of the perfect candidate
Knowing how to attract the correct candidate is a tough task. Follow these six steps to happy recruiting, and you will be on the right track! It’s a worthwhile read, you won’t be sorry! Ask better questions! Get to know your candidate. Don’t make assumptions; this is a fundamental mistake often made by someone conducting an interview. There is no better way to get to know someone than when they are sitting in front of you. Probe the candidate, be sure to get all the information first hand! Asking for and accepting Employee Referrals The staff you currently have employed are the staff you hired so if they are referring someone to you, it could be worth your while considering their referral. They would understand first hand the job intricacies, demands as well as the skill set needed. Seek and Embrace Diversity Be open to welcoming new cultures into your team. Often diversity brings with it an opportunity for people to learn and embrace something new. It could be exhilarating and bring a whole new dimension to your workplace. Communicate A Strong Employee Value Proposition Being upfront with your candidate about its core values and ethics as early as the interview stage is critical. If a potential candidate doesn’t feel they fit or vice versa, why continue? Streamline the Hiring Process Don’t make this process unnecessarily long and drawn out. Ensure your company knows what you are looking for and don’t settle for less. If you have your exact candidate specification, and someone you have interviewed meets the criteria and feel they would be an excellent cultural fit, hire them! Why delay. Write Catchy Job Descriptions When advertising the job, be 100% sure that you are not overselling the position, neither underselling it. Use the correct terminology, specific words to attract the correctly qualified person, and brag a little about the benefits. If you are struggling with the recruitment process or managing employees, please contact me. Roodt Griesel is the Owner of West Coast Personnel, a successful recruitment agency that has been around for 30 years in the Table View, Western Cape area. You can connect with Roodt via email, web, or social platforms – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – LinkedIn
The Happiness Factor in the Workplace
With a year gone by which we would rather forget about, one thing is certainly clear … we need more happiness. When it comes to the happiness factor in the workplace, you, the owner of your business, need to make a real contribution. You may not realise it, but your staff and even partners look up to you and more so, look to you for positive reinforcement. Cultivating a happy workplace seems like a simple enough idea, but when times are tough, it can be the one part that gets out the door faster than you can say HAPPINESS! Running my own business for closing in on 2 decades, has made me realise that a positive action, word and demeanour can go a long way. Creating the happiness factor in the workplace 1. Without being kitsch, start the day off with a positive sentiment And, communicate it through to your staff and peers. While they may roll their eyes and think you crazy, that one positive catchphrase or word can stay with them for the rest of the day. 1. Bright colours cannot bring dark days Is your office bright and sunny? No matter your corporate colours, you can bring some light and joy into your staff’s environment with colour. The stats show that a colourful breakroom or office space can help employees to get through their day with a more positive outlook. 1. Share and Share Alike Often just sharing your own life stories, good and bad, can bring you closer to your staff, and of course, they may feel obliged to share too. No one is saying become their best bud, but having that open-door policy is vital to unity and solidarity. 1. Rewards As a child, you got excited about rewards. You got motivated to do whatever it was you had to do, and often it was something you didn’t really want to do. Having a reward to look forward to can make all the difference to a mundane task. Sure, your staff get paid – that should be reward enough – but if you look at it differently, you will see the benefit in giving rewards other than salary. An experience that they may never have spent money on can really take their spirits up and build loyalty. A simple thank you can also do wonders. Consider how you would feel on the other side of the stick. If you are struggling with the recruitment process or managing employees, please reach out and chat with me. Roodt Griesel is the owner of West Coast Personnel, a successful recruitment agency that has been around for 30 years in the Table View, Western Cape area. You can connect with Roodt via email, web, or social platforms – Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – LinkedIn