The employment rate is at its highest ever level, the unemployment rate is down to its lowest since well before the crash at 5.2%, and youth unemployment continues to fall impressively. Therefore, with 2016 just around the corner and everyone in a reflective mood and setting their career and personal goals for the New Year, can we afford not to cultivate our top talent?
Our most talented individuals will be in great demand from other companies so how can we ensure that our talent strategies are robust and working for 2016?
- Provide opportunities to grow and learn
Give challenging and stimulating work. Tap into their passion and energy and allow time to focus on areas that they enjoy.
- Open and honest career plans
Be transparent with your talent pipelines. Let them know that there is room for advancement in your company and share with them the career and succession plans you have for them.
- Development plans
Development needs to begin from the first day they arrive. After all, if you have recruited them as a star you need to ensure that the company lives up to their expectations. By investing from day one you will demonstrate that professional development is underpinned in everything the company does.
- Ensure you make your talent feel like an asset to your company
Give feedback on their work performed and listen to their new ideas. Keep them informed about what is going on in the company and get their input on changes that may be happening. They need to feel that their contribution to the business is important.
- Recognise and reward
Recognition of a job well done goes along way to creating loyalty. Top talent need to feel appreciated, respected and worthwhile. It’s not just monetary bonuses that encourage good will!
- Maintain an effective Talent Pipeline
Actively recruiting companies are considered the strongest. Robust pipelines comprise of qualified candidates, both internal and external, already screened waiting for ideal jobs to arise.
Being clear what makes your organisation’s talent strategy distinct and what gives it the competitive advantage is essential in cultivating and attracting talent to be part of your winning team.
Call The Results Centre Team today on 01858 414240 to define successful recruitment and development strategies for your top talent.