A Simple Way To Solve Your Hiring Problems (Even With Talent Shortages)

“A new employee worked for us for 3 days and then disappeared — no call, no show,” a frustrated business owner vented his emotions on Twitter.

The culprit? “An unemployment claim. When will the madness end?” He’s not the only one. I’ve seen, heard, and experienced it as well. But I’m confident leaders don’t get far with complaints.

Instead of complaining, get focused.

Invest more time and energy in your hiring efforts.

Hiring is often a reactionary objective.

We need to fill this role, so we’ll post a job ad and hire someone. But, most of the time, it’s ineffective. Small businesses struggle to invest in a well-rounded hiring strategy. They feel there are more important things to do, but a business’s biggest asset is its people.

Recruiting is never an afterthought.

What small business leaders can do, right now, is treat recruiting as a sales process:

• Identify your ideal candidate with clear role expectations.
• Write and publish a captivating job ad.
• Use multiple mediums to generate candidates (i.e., Indeed, employee referrals, cold messages, etc.)