Let’s talk 2023. You’ve thought all about what you need from future hires. You know who you want to hire. You know when you want to hire them. You even know how you’ll hire them. But have you thought about what candidates need from you? Always remember hiring is a two-way street. It’s about the other party’s needs just as much as it is yours.
So let’s take a look at the most important things candidates want to see from companies in 2023.
In today’s job-hopping culture, candidates need a good reason to stick around. The average tenure for Gen Z staff is only 2 years and 3 months. The younger generations are hungry for progress and advancement. So be sure to have training programs and a solid career progression path to keep their interest!
If you haven’t boarded the diversity and inclusion train yet, you need to. Diversity and inclusion has picked up momentum over the past couple of years - and with good reason! It's key in attracting today's top talent. Candidates need to know their voice will be heard, no matter what their background.
The economy has gotten a lil’ shaky of late. In fact, plans for redundancies in Q4 of 2022 are up 13% year on year. So candidates will be looking at your company’s credentials now more than ever. Can you fill them with the confidence they need to put their faith in your company? Prepare to talk about this in your interviews. Better yet, find ways to convey stability through your company’s messaging.
More and more job seekers are looking at the way companies approach mental health. Does your company have a mental health policy? Do you promote well-being in the workplace? How do you support employees that are going through tough times? Your company’s approach to mental health definitely has a role to play in attracting top talent.
Will a copy-and-paste job advert attract candidates? Sure. But will it attract those top-tier candidates who aren’t actively looking for a job? Not so much. A great job description can tempt passive candidates into applying for a role. You’ve got to give them something that shows you’re different from their current employer. And an eye-grabbing job advert could be just the ticket! Be sure to pack your job adverts with bundles of personality to stand out from the crowd.
The pandemic flipped job flexibility on its head. 2020 officially raised the flexibility bar. Flexibility isn’t just about being able to start/finish work 30 minutes early or late. It’s about offering flexible working arrangements. This could be remote or hybrid working. Either way, flexible working arrangements will bode well for your hiring strategy!
Don’t make the mistake of thinking candidates need to jump through hoops to work for you. Younger generations are used to having anything they want appear fast. And in today’s age of fast-advancing tech, a tedious hiring process could reflect poorly. We’re not saying your hiring process should be easy. But it should be well thought-through and seamless.
For all you cheap skates in the back, this one’s for you. We’re not teaching anything new here. But some companies need to realise their low salaries are holding them back. Sure, you might be saving money in the short run. But at what cost in the long run? To achieve long-term growth, you need talent. And that, my friend, comes at a cost.
We understand hiring top talent is never easy. Here at Fixed Fee Placements, we find you the best of the best…and at a price to suit your budget! Call us today to discuss your hiring needs: 01865 648 532.
Vanessa Ramkissoon | Recruitment Content Expert
