You might have heard someone describe employees as the lifeforce of a company. When you think about this, it does make quite a lot of sense. After all, consider the role that employees play in your company. They are the ones who are going to be interacting with customers, providing the service that they want. They are going to be the ones who are in the public eye, adding or detracting from your brand image. Employees aren’t the only part of the business that you need to be concerned with, but, they are definitely an aspect of your company that determines whether it does in fact work. So, let’s look at some of the possibilities of how to build up the right team and make sure that you are protecting the life force of your company.
Hire A Recruitment Specialist
It makes sense for a small company to handle recruitment without any outside assistance. However, the larger your business is, the more important it will be to hire a recruitment specialist. They will run the interviews, speed through the resumes that are sent in and make sure that you are making the right decision. More than that, they’ll ensure that the candidates you see in the final stages are the best of the bunch.
Since we’re talking regarding specialists, you may also want to consider investing in the services of a recruitment agency. Think of a recruitment agency like the broker of the job market. They work as an in-between for those looking for work and those eager to fill positions. More than this, they often have access to some of the best employees on the market. We’re talking about candidates who aced all their years in college and were headhunted before they were even out the door. Or, those with a wealth of experience in management positions. Basically, the exact people who you want in your company. You might find these individuals don’t bother applying for your position online. Instead, you’ll be contacted by their agent. Or, you might find that you need to contact them to even see their resume. This type of service typically will come with a premium, but it’s worth it to get the best of the best.
Investigate Thoroughly
If the recent Disney scandal should teach business owners anything, it’s that every employee needs to be vetted thoroughly. The first step should always be a background check. This should be completed either before the final stage of interviews or potentially before interviews even begin. These days background checks can be handled through tech and here is an example of the type of system that you can invest in.
But as well as the typical background check, you need to dive deep into social media. It doesn’t matter whether the info is ten years old, it could come back to bite you and damage your business reputation. This is exactly what has happened with Disney, and you certainly don’t want to follow in their footsteps. A company like Disney will survive this type of controversy but an SME certainly won’t.
Look at the legalities
Hiring new candidates for your new businesses should involve two teams. The first assesses the candidate’s role and the potential they have as a new member of the business. The second team looks at the legality and potential liability of hiring a candidate. These will be HR professionals who you can either hire through an outsourcing service or as a full part of your team. It’s important to be aware that there are lots of rules and regulations to follow when you hire a new candidate. For instance, you can not let someone know that they have been chosen while you are still hiring other people. You also can not hire based on a personal preference or personality trait that has nothing to do with the quality of work that someone could bring to the position. You also should always hire the best person for the job. If you don’t do this, you could leave your business open to a lawsuit.
Search Far And Wide
Finally, you should not just be accepting applications from the people who live down the street of your business or even in the same city. Instead, particularly for important roles, you should be completing and international talent search. By doing this, you can make sure that you are not missing out on hiring some brilliant candidates from further afield. Even if you have to arrange their migration, it can be worth it if you get someone who can take your business to the next level.
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