Hiring Manager: Do you have any questions?
Candidate: I do, What makes your company extraordinary?
Hiring Manager: Errrr, Great Question...Errrr
The hiring manager should never be put in a position where there are filling the answers with lots of umms and errs. But the reality is, it happens all the time.
Every company, no matter the size, should have an EVP in place. An EVP (Employee Value Proposition) is a statement of the unique benefits and rewards that a company offers to its employees in exchange for their skills, expertise, and time.
This is the company's opportunity to make a commitment to being extraordinary to its people. Things that could be included in an EVP:
- Professional development opportunities: Tech is a constantly evolving field, and the majority want to keep up with the latest developments. Highlight any opportunities for training, mentorship, or professional development that you offer to your employees.
- Collaborative and innovative work culture: Tech is a collaborative field, and people want to work in a company that fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork. Highlight the company's commitment to fostering a collaborative environment and creating opportunities for employees to share ideas and innovate.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The tech industry has been criticised for its lack of diversity and inclusivity. Highlight the company's commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, including initiatives such as unconscious bias training, diversity and inclusion committees, and employee resource groups.
- Cutting-edge technology: Highlight the latest tools, software, and hardware that your employees will be working with. Tech professionals often want to work with the latest and greatest technology, so make sure this is shouted about in your EVP.
- Work-life balance: The tech industry can be demanding, with long hours and tight deadlines. If your company offers flexible work arrangements, such as 4-day working week, Flexible core hours, and remote working make sure to highlight these in your EVP.
- Competitive compensation and benefits: Salaries and benefits are important considerations for any job. Make sure to emphasise any competitive salary packages, bonuses, and benefits that you offer, such as health insurance, pensions, and holiday.
- Impactful work: Technology can be a powerful tool for driving positive change in society. Highlight the company's commitment to making?a difference.
The list can go on, but to summarise, developing an EVP for your business is a critical step in attracting and retaining top talent. By taking the time to clearly articulate what makes your company extraordinary you'll be able to differentiate yourself in a crowded marketplace and build a team of exceptional individuals who share your vision and values.
Remember, your EVP is more than just a catchy tagline or a list of perks; it's a reflection of your company's culture, purpose, and promise. By staying true to your EVP and investing in your employees, you'll be well on your way to building a truly extraordinary company.
Senior Project Manager | Product Owner | Helping companies run software projects (SAFe, Waterfall, Agile)
3 周Mark, awesome !
Engineering Manager at Howden.
1 年Love it. I honestly believe a lot of companies would benefit from owning their true positioning, rather than trying to pretend they're something they're not. Not every organisation can be a "market leader". Not everyone can offer top 10% salaries. A lot of companies don't have the biggest budgets, or the most perks. But answering the question "what can we do better than others" could unlock potential in a lot of organisations. "We may not pay the best, but we're willing to sponsor people to get their first job in the UK" "We may not offer the most holiday, but we frequently recruit and invest in bootcamp candidates" "We may not have the most interesting product, but our workforce is more diverse than 90% of organisations" etc