{"id":4831,"date":"2020-05-04T09:54:29","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T06:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/?p=4831"},"modified":"2020-05-04T10:03:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T07:03:45","slug":"roadmap-for-hiring-highly-skilled-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/roadmap-for-hiring-highly-skilled-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"ROADMAP FOR HIRING HIGHLY SKILLED WORKERS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Any CEO or director worth their salt will tell you human resource is the ultimate resource<\/a>. Skilled workers are an asset for any business. They play a large role in setting you apart from your competition, develop your business\u2019s reputation and maintain its ongoing success. A skilled worker is someone who holds the necessary qualifications to produce exceptional results in their work and consistently goes above and beyond in the performance of their duties. Every organisation needs a skilled workforce. This is because the success or failure of any business highly depends on the quality of labour available to it. Having access to staff who are well-trained, able to adapt and knowledgeable in their roles ensures you can maintain high levels of performance, no matter what the current challenges of your industry may be. Here\u2019s how you can have the best of the best working on your team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. DEVELOP A RECRUITMENT STRATEGY<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    A recruitment strategy is a formal plan of action involving an organisations attempts to successfully identify, recruit, and hire high-quality candidates. With no shortage of\u00a0 job seekers, you’ll need a strong recruitment strategy to build an engaged workforce that will give your business a competitive advantage.[1]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Begin\nby closely examining your business needs, goals and objectives as this will\nenable you to hire a team that will help you realise them. You should avoid\nbeing vague about what the job requires. Write a detailed job description\nthat’s clear about the required skills and experience and what the job entails;\nincluding hours of work and responsibilities.[2]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The\nbeauty of running a business in today\u2019s society is that there are many technological\nresources available that will help you in the recruiting process. Social media\nfor instance can be a great tool for posting job ads as well as collecting data\non potential job candidates.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. MAKE YOUR COMPANY A TOP PICK<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Employees\nwant to work for a company that they’re passionate about, but they also want a\ncompany that’s passionate about them. By making your company attractive to\nprospective employees, you enable your company to hire high-performing workers\nwho increase productivity and sales and allow your company to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For\ncompanies that want to stay competitive and attract top candidates, it\u2019s\nbecoming more and more important to have the kinds of benefits and perks that\nemployees are looking for in today\u2019s market. These include healthcare benefits,\npaid leave, vacations etc.[4]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      People\ngenerally feel appreciated and motivated when their good work is acknowledged. Provide\na competitive salary and opportunities for personal growth within your business\nfor employees to showcase their skills. It is also important to highlight your\ncompany\u2019s strengths as this will emphasise to potential employees the\nadvantages of joining your team.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. NARROW DOWN YOUR LIST OF CANDIDATES<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        In\na perfect world, it would be easy to make hiring decisions. You post a job\ndescription, a handful of qualified people apply and you begin the recruiting\nprocess. Unfortunately, we don\u2019t live in perfect world. Some job seekers just\nblast resumes off for jobs they\u2019re not entirely qualified for and hope for the\nbest. The recruiting team then has to sort through numerous applications to find\nthe handful who have what it takes to do the job.[6]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        In\norder to avoid the hassle of sorting through numerous applications, ensure that\nyou provide a clear job description. The job description should communicate the\nessential job tasks, duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the\nposition. Effective job descriptions are professional and relatable. Before\npublishing, double-check your job description to ensure clarity and accuracy.\nIn an effort to try and find the best workers, be realistic about your\nexpectations so as not to scare away potential employees.[7]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. CARRY OUT INTERVIEWS<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          After\nnarrowing down your pool of potential candidates, you should have a short list\nof potential hires that you want to formally interview. The candidate interview\nis a vital component of the hiring process and can be carried out in a number\nof ways.[8]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          You\ncan conduct face-to-face interviews where you can ask more in-depth questions\nabout the candidate\u2019s background and skills to really find out if they\u2019ll be\nthe best fit for your company. Hiring qualified employees is an art that also\nrequires certain skills. Remember to also give your interviewees a chance to\nask questions they may have about your company. You have to be a good listener;\nyou need to know how to redirect a conversation; and you must be able to make a\ndistinction between a person who simply wants the job and the perfect candidate\nwho can get the job done.[9]<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. MAKE AN OFFER<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            When\nyou are satisfied with the results of the interview process and have made your\nfinal hiring choice, it is time to make an offer to the job candidate. Be sure\nto make an offer that is worthwhile as highly skilled workers are in high\ndemand and chances are that they may receive better offers elsewhere. While the\ncandidate considers your job offer, stay in touch. The purpose is for you to\nreinforce your enthusiasm about having them on your team.[10]<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Hiring highly skilled workers can be a lengthy and daunting process and we understand that. With the right tools and guidance you can be sure to have top tier employees working in your corner. Here at The Manpower Company<\/a>, we pride ourselves in recruiting the best for your business. Drop us an email and begin skilling your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Did you know you can submit a job posting directly to our website? Click here<\/a> to try it out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            CREDIT<\/strong>\nto Insperity for providing these steps.[11]<\/a>
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            [1]<\/a> https:\/\/www.hrtechnologist.com\/articles\/recruitment-onboarding\/top-employee-recruitment-strategies\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [2]<\/a> https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/recruitment-strategies<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [3]<\/a> https:\/\/recruitingdaily.com\/9-employee-recruitment-strategies\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [4]<\/a> https:\/\/www.getkisi.com\/unlocked\/important-benefits-that-make-your-company-more-attractive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [5]<\/a> https:\/\/learnaboutus.com\/9-ways-make-company-more-appealing-job-seekers.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [6]<\/a> https:\/\/www.womenonbusiness.com\/fast-ways-to-narrow-down-a-big-pool-of-job-applicants\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [7]<\/a> https:\/\/www.huntclub.com\/blog\/6-strategies-to-narrow-down-your-candidate-pool<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [8]<\/a> https:\/\/www.allbusiness.com\/tips-for-interviewing-potential-employees-2556-1.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [9]<\/a> https:\/\/www.go2hr.ca\/recruitment\/preparing-conducting-interviews<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [10]<\/a> https:\/\/www.insperity.com\/blog\/hiring-highly-skilled-workers\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            [11]<\/a> https:\/\/www.insperity.com\/blog\/hiring-highly-skilled-workers\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Any CEO or director worth their salt will tell you human resource is the ultimate resource. Skilled workers are an asset for any business. They play a large role in setting you apart from your competition, develop your business\u2019s reputation and maintain its ongoing success. A skilled worker is someone who holds the necessary qualifications to produce exceptional results in their work and consistently goes above and beyond in the performance of their duties. Every organisation needs a skilled workforce. This is because the success or failure of any business highly depends on the quality of labour available to it.\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[70,74],"tags":[81,95,67,66,68,78,93,64],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":5}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4831"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4835,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4831\/revisions\/4835"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4831"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4831"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tmc.ke\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4831"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}