Why effective recruitment is so important

Recruitment can really make or break your business, so you need to approach it professionally. This article looks at why it’s so important to ensure your recruitment processes get the best person every time.

Recruiting great people requires effort, whether it’s for a part-time, casual, or full-time position.

Sure, you could recycle an old job ad, wait for applicants, and then hire the one you warm to the most, but if you expect to get the best fit for the role and your company, you’re going to need to take a more professional approach.

Why? Because the success of your business is largely determined by the calibre of your team, so recruitment can really make or break your business.There are many reasons for this, so let's look at the top reasons for doing recruitment well:

• Get the right talent - Having an effective recruitment process means you start with a clear understanding of what the business needs, you communicate it well to attract quality candidates, and then you carefully select the one with the best skill-set and character for the position and team.
• Increase productivity - Research has proven that companies that focus on recruitment are more profitable and successful. It’s all about bringing good people in and ensuring they are engaged and motivated from the get-go.
• Improve retention - High employee turnover can be a real killer for your company’s long-term prospects, but if your recruitment and selection processes are effective, you will be far more likely to consistently pick people who perform well and remain loyal.
• Save time and money - If your recruitment campaigns are consistently good, you’re way more likely to get the right person whenever the business needs it. Otherwise, you’ll waste resources and effort only to find new hires aren’t up to scratch or don’t fit, and you have to retrain them or look for a replacement.
• Reduce legal risk - Recruitment establishes the employment relationship, so having rigorous, transparent hiring procedures reduces the chances of finding yourself in legal wrangles.
• Contribute to team diversity - Robust recruitment practices that are free from potential biases and discrimination helps you create a stronger, more diverse team, which helps bring fresh ideas and innovation to your team.

This article takes a deeper look at why your company should focus on its recruitment efforts. Attend our FREE webinar on August 31st at 11:30 am (AEST) to learn more how you can Attract and Retain the Right Talent!