The skilled labor shortage seems to create challenges throughout several industries, especially in manufacturing, healthcare, and other major industries which have a strong presence. Several leaders and HR professionals are familiar with high-level hiring strategies for addressing this scenario, like offering competitive benefits, displaying your culture, having a strong online presence, and others.
To truly stand out, however, means you might need to step out of the office to meet prospects face to face, even those who might not have considered working in your industry earlier (or those you might have overlooked in the past).
Consider some practical ideas shared by Trendsetters Facilities and Technical Services, top manpower and skilled labor services providers in several industries in Gurugram, Manesar, Dharuhera, Bawal, Jaipur World City, (SIDCUL) Rudrapur, Pantnagar, and Haridwar for reaching more candidates to assist your company close the skilled labor gap.
Job fairs
Standing out at a job fair is not always easy when there are several organizations looking for attention. To help provide you an edge, ask for a list of other organizations that will be represented so you can know who you are up against. Look to benchmark what they might offer prospects and be ready to answer questions or point out distinctions (while never defaming your competition).
Leverage any social media attempts made by the job fair organizer and use proper hashtags, live videos, photos, and more to draw candidates to your booth. Carefully choose who from your company will be present at your company’s booth, and make sure they are not only knowledgeable about your requirements, but are personable, friendly, engaging, and will clearly communicate your culture and values.
While free, creative promotional products are a nice way to draw people in and must be considered, remember that attendees are there because they are hoping to connect with an organization that could provide a fulfilling career for years to come. Have information present that outlines your job opportunities, creative benefits, and culture, and look for ways to incorporate interactive technology like tablets for email sign-ups, mobile apps, the video showing your people in action, and a few more.
Apprenticeships or internships
Apprenticeships that provide on-the-job training are seeing a resurgence in the present-day workplace as a method to address the skilled labor shortage. There are several benefits of an apprenticeship program, and the Department of Labor reports that almost 9 out of 10 apprentices remain employed with the employer post completion of their programs. Those in apprenticeship schemes are considered employees and can receive highly targeted training to address certain needs within a company while contributing to the organization’s success and their own.
Also, internships provide shorter-term opportunities for meeting requirements and usually, are not focused on acquiring a single, high-level skill. Unfortunately, some companies see interns as a method to get “low-cost labor” for a period of time. Strategic companies, however, treat their intern programs with the essence they deserve and develop a robust program. Presenting challenging work that lets interns prove their value and, in several cases, become future employees that contribute to the ultimate successful outcomes of the company.
Develop and equip your leaders
People are keener to work for great leaders. Even ordinary job duties could feel extremely rewarding when people are surrounded by leaders who bring out the finest in them and foster a strong culture where others feel worthy and appreciated. Invest in your leaders by providing generational training and assisting them to improve their relational and communication skills. Show employees that they, too, can boost their careers by forming opportunities for advancement.
When employees are happy and feel confident in their leadership, they are more possibly to help to recruit efforts by referring more, posting on social media, and spreading the word in other manners.
