Finding The Right Fit For The Team During This Post-Pandemic
Published by: Greymouse Marketing | 23 June, 2022
Aside from the health crisis brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it also has changed the shape of the employment situation globally. In a span of a few months, the outbreak caused a major economic and job crisis as unemployment rates soared. The struggle for businesses to get back to their feet and start again became more evident. Strict health protocols like social distancing have also contributed to the changes in employment conditions and even requirements in workplaces and industries. This made way for remote work to be possible.
This early 2022, as COVID cases have lessened, a hybrid work set-up is being normalised. However, business owners and entrepreneurs who want to recover and rebuild from the last mishap now face another challenge— hiring new employees. Unfortunately, because of adjustments made to transition into the new normal, businesses are saddled with not being able to utilise their business operations because they lack workers.
The talent acquisition industry has always endured peaks and valleys. However, with a permanent shift of mindset from COVID-19 and society’s increased value for a work-life balance, hiring skilled team members is getting tough and critical for businesses.
For skilled positions, this is one of the tightest labour markets we have ever seen in many industries. With a shortage of qualified candidates, employers were forced to reduce job requirements and expand the available talent pool. Slight reductions in skill qualifications and academic and credential requirements is necessary to account for the shortage.
How do you choose effective team members, and where do you find the right fit for the team? Here are tips that will guide you in choosing the right fit in the tough hiring market:
| • | Know what you are looking for in candidates. Along with sole responsibilities and qualifications, determine any additional skills that might benefit or complement the team. Skills and knowledge should be a priority. |
| • | Establish an interview process with questions tailored to address any additional information you might need to know. |
| • | Be dedicated during onboarding and successfully integrate the newly hired employee into the team and office environment. The objective and goals of the team should be clear. |
| • | Find a candidate that is a great communicator. He/she must be able to understand instructions and act upon them well. |
| • | The candidate should be able to adapt and adjust quickly. Getting hung up on mistakes might affect the progress moving forward. The team member should be able to make a proper decision when they encounter a problem rather than being upset the whole time. |
| • | Candidate should create a positive impression. |
| • | Company must be able to provide career growth opportunities. |
| • | The company should have a network where they are able to build a potential candidate pool. They can also work with a staffing agency or even, work to fulfil their hiring needs through Greymouse. |
When looking for the best team members, carefully lay out your plan, strategy and resources. Remember that the people you choose will determine the success of the company— finding people who are skilled and knowledgeable at their work will help make the best results.
With the right work culture and environment, these tips will help you have employees who will choose to stay in your company and deliver results and maintain an outstanding work performance.
You might also want to consider our help! Greymouse offers an effective way of getting your team the right person. Greymouse will take care of the payroll services and human resources to help you recruit the best team members with no stress and at a minimal cost.
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