The ‘Talent War’ - How to Secure New Hires in a Tight Market

Finding the right person for the job is becoming more of a challenge in the current economic climate, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. With a potential recession on the horizon, people tend to act more conservatively, staying in jobs they might otherwise have left. Your inbox may be a little dry if you're trying to hire right now.

So how can you improve your chances of gaining fresh faces to infuse energy into your team? Lucky for you, we have a few tricks up our sleeve.

Flexible working arrangements

It is well known that Kiwis care about their work/life balance. Allowing flexibility and remote working during the pandemic has revealed the benefits of having more flexible working arrangements. Highlighting this in job descriptions will encourage more applicants and clarify your business values around staff care.

Salaries and bonuses

With inflation tightening everyone's wallets, offering a competitive market offer for new employees will also increase job applicants. Being transparent about money will clarify everyone's expectations and start you all off on the same page. Offering an annual salary review also signifies that you value your employees. Even if they don't receive an increase each year, it means there is space to discuss it and their performance. This can also act as motivation and an incentive for retaining your current staff as well.

Same-day hiring

Some companies are restructuring how they hire employees to streamline their hiring process. This works particularly well in the hospitality sector, where staff turnover tends to be faster. Creating a system that allows for an interview and potential contract to onboard new staff quickly may attract more job applicants.

Make sure your online presence is strong

New employees will often Google your company before applying, so when auditing your online presence, consider this audience and your potential customers. Making sure you have an active social media and website will allow potential candidates to see if your values align with theirs. People want to work at companies they can trust and feel supported by - your brand should reflect those values.

Are you ready to find your next employee?

Register as a Student Job Search employer now and let us help find the perfect candidate for your business: www.sjs.co.nz/register/employer