Spherion October Workforce Newsletter

Is your Business Planning to Hire Early in 2016? Start Recruiting Now

As 2015 winds down, many companies are finalizing next year’s budgets and determining the next steps to grow their business. In turn, the pressure is on for HR managers and recruiting specialists to secure the next crop of top-tier talent that can help employers reach their business goals. And, with 62 percent of employers reporting in Spherion’s 2015 Emerging Workforce? Study (EWS) that they are more worried about the talent shortage today than they were one year ago, it’s no surprise that recruitment has become a hot-button issue.
 
Recruiting has become increasingly complex – not solely because of the challenges in finding skilled workers. Today’s workforce is more diverse and multi-generational than ever before. Companies must understand which strategies are most effective to successfully attract workers representing different demographics.
 
A few basic considerations can make a significant difference when recruiting among this diverse workforce and help your business stand out. These include:

1. Emphasize work/life balance as a recruiting tool. The 2015 EWS found that 62 percent of employers believe work/life balance programs have a positive impact on recruitment. Even if you have an amazing work/life balance policy, if job candidates don’t know about it, you’re not letting the perk work for you.
2. Tailor recruiting strategies for different age groups and professions.Surprisingly, only 50 percent of employers say they do this, even though 82 percent agree that recruiting and attracting Millennials is critical to future success. A candidate in his or her twenties likely values different things than someone decades older, making it critical to play to the strengths and needs of each demographic when recruiting.
3. Start building your future talent pipeline now. Seventy percent of companies believe Baby Boomers exiting the workforce will leave a major skills gap within their organization, yet only 58 percent of employers say they are already preparing to attract and recruit Generation Z workers to stay ahead of future talent needs. Planning for this gap now will cut down on transition challenges and ensure that capable workers can assume the responsibilities of departing workers.

While the process may seem stressful, recruitment at its core is a chance for your team to emphasize what you do best, and why your company is a great place to work. Getting ahead of your needs for 2016 now will give you an edge when it comes time to make those important hires.