TOP TIPS: How to implement a recruitment strategy

TOP TIPS: How to implement a recruitment strategy

To win the talent war, you need an efficient and well-managed recruitmentprocess and the ability to develop and inspire your employees. Thesepointers will help you decide how to improve your company's recruitingpractices.

1. Identify needsA skills audit of the organization may highlight a particular area forconcentration, or reveal untapped existing skills within your company. Fillthe most important positions first - e.g., where poor result from anunder-resourced team is a threat to business. Clues on applicants’ CVssuggest the type of person they are. For example, bad grammar could indicatea lack of attention to detail.

2. The selection processEnsure your HR processes follow best practice to ensure that no unlawfuldiscrimination occurs. Advertise the position where it's most likely tocapture the attention of the type of person you want to recruit. Ensure thatsenior management ask the most effective questions that will best reveal theskills of the ideal applicant.

3. Bringing in the consultantsFor niche roles it's more efficient to call in consultants in a particularfield. The right supplier can fill a more particular role much quicker thanif you were to speculatively place an advert and hope for the best.Consulting experts helps to fill a position with a capable and highlyskilled individual who may not have been found otherwise.

4. Managing interviewsdon’t leave the interviewee waiting in reception for longer than fiveminutes - an interview is a two-way process and if the candidate does notfeel valued, they may not accept the job. Explain to the interviewee whenthey can expect to hear a decision from you - failing to make decisionsquickly enough may discourage the intended employee from waiting for an

5. Develop a retention policyOnce your candidate\'s in the role, it’s important to keep them there. Duringthe induction process, make sure the new employee understands their role andwhere they fit within the company. Offer training and regular appraisals toassess personal development and career goals. Companies that actively engagetheir employees are rewarded with loyalty and longevity.

Source: Alan Rommel, Parity Resources: http://www.parity.net