11 Dec Hiring After the Holidays
According to Business News Daily, the optimal times for hiring are at the end of the year and the beginning of the new year (1). This strategy aligns with the natural cadence of business operations, as organizations often set new budgets and experience heightened momentum at the start of the year, irrespective of the previous year’s performance. Companies either find themselves catching up from the previous year’s demands or capitalizing on the fresh energy by revitalizing their teams with new hires.
Moreover, statistics for January 2023 reveal the addition of over half a million jobs, marking it as one of the top months for employment throughout the year (2). Despite these opportunities, the competitive job market presents challenges in securing top-tier talent. Here are some strategies that our company has observed:
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- Quiet Hiring: As defined by Gartner, quiet hiring is the practice of an organization acquiring new skills without hiring full-time employees (3). Examples of this approach include utilizing temp-to-direct-hire staffing to evaluate potential employees or opting for 1099 candidates instead of the conventional recruiting process. These alternatives reduce costs and enable teams to manage peak seasons or budget constraints effectively.
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- Talent-Focused Recruiting: Identifying the essential qualifications for a candidate is crucial. Does a sales position necessitate a four-year degree, or is strong interpersonal skills more pertinent for a warehouse role? At Integrated Staffing, our approach centers around aligning the company’s needs with the candidate’s skills, ensuring a meaningful connection.
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- Referral-Focused Hiring: Valuable individuals often know other high-performing individuals. In our experience, team members, candidates, and companies provide excellent referrals, resulting in diligent and committed hires. Consider leveraging referrals to build a new manager’s team or implement referral bonuses, contributing to improved morale and retention rates
Implementing these changes within your team requires careful consideration. Have you explored quiet recruiting, or is this a novel concept for you? Integrated Staffing is dedicated to assisting companies in the capital region to source exceptional talent in ways that benefit both the candidate and the company. Whether it’s promoting internal talent or scaling up during busy seasons, we offer references and competitive pricing to support your hiring needs. Feel free to reach out for further assistance.
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