RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION NUGGETS

Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for any organization's success. However, finding and keeping the right people can be a challenge. To overcome this, it's important to have a solid recruitment and retention strategy in place.?Majority of definitions of a talent strategy define it as the holistic approach an organization takes to source, hire, onboard, engage and retain talent. The tactics in the talent strategy may include offering competitive compensation and benefits, creating a positive company culture, and providing opportunities for career development.

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Without the human capital, there is no organization, the consistency and continuity of the organization depends on the skills set present and skills are key elements of performance success. How do organizations ensure they recruit and retain the skills sets they need? Here are some tips for attracting and retaining top talent.

RECRUITMENT:

Define the position and qualifications clearly: Clearly defining the requirements for the position you are hiring for can help you attract qualified candidates who are a good fit for the job.

Use a variety of recruitment methods: Don't limit yourself to just one recruitment method. Use a variety of channels to reach a diverse pool of candidates, including job boards, social media, employee referrals, and professional networks.

Offer competitive compensation and benefits: Competitive pay and benefits packages can attract high-quality candidates who may have multiple job offers to consider.

Emphasize company culture: Highlighting your company's culture and values can help you attract candidates who share your vision and are a good fit for your organization.

Streamline the hiring process: A lengthy and complicated hiring process can discourage top candidates from pursuing the position. Streamline the process as much as possible to keep candidates engaged.

RETENTION

Create a positive work environment: A positive work environment can help keep employees engaged and motivated. This can include things like offering flexible work arrangements, providing opportunities for professional development, and promoting work-life balance. Key to work environment is the organisation culture and ho employees are lead and managed.

Recognize and reward employees: Recognizing and rewarding employees for their hard work can help keep them motivated and committed to the organization. This can include bonuses, promotions, or other forms of recognition.

Provide growth opportunities: Providing opportunities for career development and growth can help keep employees engaged and motivated. This can include things like training programs, mentorship, and advancement opportunities within the organization.

Listen to employee feedback: Listening to employee feedback and taking action on their suggestions can help build trust and loyalty within the organization. It can also help identify areas for improvement and prevent turnover.

Maintain open communication: Maintaining open lines of communication between employees and management can help build a positive and collaborative work environment. This can include regular check-ins, team meetings, and feedback sessions.

By: Frida Owinga

She is the Founder of PassionProfit a learning and leadership development company and a certified life and work coach. She supports her clients to elevate their human experience from merely surviving to thriving. She is the program lead for Transcend an HR professionals mentorship program powered by IHRM. She can be reached at?[email protected]