Employers today must find new methods to attract talent through social media, posting on jobs boards as well as utilising the more traditional methods such as attending jobs fairs and using recruitment agents.
The new generation of employees are looking for roles that provide a balance between employment and family, and desire autonomy and the ability to make a difference within the organisation.
Companies are well advised to search for diversity that can generate new ideas, better and smarter ways to work, improved productivity and a sense of equality that builds teamwork.
Lack of technical talent has made it difficult for companies to fill specialised roles. Even during periods of high unemployment, technical and technology driven companies are finding a shortage of employees with the training and competencies to perform niche jobs.
It is therefore even more important to have a strategy to retain your talent. Utilising positive feedback platforms (once called reward and recognition) are proven to make a difference, as the new generation or workers crave recognition, so implementing a technology to drive recognition and feedback should be a key part of your employee engagement strategy.
Instant feedback that is broadcast across the organisation can be a powerful tool in your armoury. What gets recognised gets repeated.
Tony Delaney, CEO Brownie Points
