Enticing talented, motivated candidates to apply for open positions can be difficult. Recruiting employees who fit in with the company culture, work hard and will remain in their positions for a long time can take a lot of effort. However, the right hires will make the process worthwhile.  

1. Foster an Excellent Reputation

Most businesses focus on having a good reputation to attract customers in order to boost sales. While that is an excellent idea, it is also important to consider how the company is presenting itself to candidates. An outdated website that is difficult to navigate or does not contain relevant, updated information may cause candidates to look for employment elsewhere.

Current or previous employees who experienced issues or candidates who went through a bumpy recruitment process may warn others in the industry to avoid applying for a job. Ensure that everyone the candidate encounters is professional and trained to give a good impression during the entire process.

2. Offer Valuable Benefits

An employee lounge packed with games or free lunches on Fridays are great perks, but they are not usually the type of things that top candidates consider essential. Besides the job requirements and description, candidates often look for information regarding competitive salaries and paid time off. Good health insurance plans, flexible hours or the ability to work remotely can all effectively attract quality candidates when recruiting employees.

3. Involve Current Employees

The employees currently at the company can be a fantastic resource when it comes to hiring fresh talent. Establish a program that rewards staff members who recommend quality candidates. Because most people do not want to make a poor recommendation and jeopardize their reputation at work, they will likely only endorse people they genuinely believe will excel.

Another way to involve employees is by asking for input. Anyone who holds a similar position to the one that is vacant should review the job ad for accuracy. Candidates may present one side of their personality to the interview team and another to the rest of the company. Team members who will be working closely with the applicant should be introduced at some point during the interview process so they can help determine whether the new hire will fit in. The receptionist can be queried to determine how polite the candidate was while checking in and waiting for their interview.

One or two bad hires can take a toll on the whole company. Recruiting quality employees will help prevent the company from experiencing lost profits, loss of reputation or an increase in higher turnover.