Quick Recruitment tips for small businesses

Bringing new employees into a small business is often a significant challenge. When you have a small firm, one person not pulling their weight or disrupting the company can have a negative impact, so you need to make sure that you approach the recruitment process as effectively as you possibly can.

There is a rule of 100

The Rule of 100 in recruitment means that to hire one new employee, you need to reach out and connect with 100 people. A small firm will think that they don’t have the time or presence to reach that many people but with the internet, social media platforms and new ways to communicate with people, it is possible for small firms to reach a large number of people.

Even if you don’t quite hit 100 people, you should be aware that you need to broadcast to as many people as you can. Even if you are looking to keep your search focused, perhaps in a certain working discipline or location, you’ll find that social media allows you to reach out to a lot of targeted people.

Get out of the office

Of course, social media platforms mean that some businesses think they can do everything online from the comfort of their home or business premises. Online dating has helped people who don’t like going out or who struggle to meet people in real life, but it isn’t everything, and it limits what you can find out about people straight away.

This is also the case when it comes to recruitment so don’t just focus online. Make sure your business has a presence at job fairs, recruitment shows and at a broad range of after-work meet-up events in your local area.

Ask your current employees

If you have a small-knit team, you want to maintain the positive atmosphere and positive approach to working that you already have in place. One good way to encourage this is to ask your current employees if they know people who would be a good fit for the business. Your current employees are already committed to helping the firm grow, and they won’t want to bring in unsuitable people to your business.

Asking your current employees to recommend people for roles is a great way to screen candidates and only bring in people who are likely to be of benefit.

Research what the role should consist of

If you are a new or emerging business, you may think that you know what you are looking for in a new employee. You should have tasks that need to be completed and skills that the new person should have. Is this similar to an existing job title? It may be that the position you want to fill is a standard position but do you know what these jobs usually entail? If you are looking for a sales manager, is your opinion of a sales manager the same as the general public?

19 April 2016 Author : 2XL Recruitment Solutions part of 2XL Media Solutions