How Do You Find Employees Who Last?

“I quit,” says your employee, and your heart sinks as they walk out the door. That’s the third employee you’ve lost in as many months. What are you doing wrong, and how do you find employees who last?

If you want employees who will stick around for the long haul, you’ll need to revamp your hiring process from the ground up. Follow these retention strategies to score long-term employees who truly care about your business’s success.

Attract the Right Candidates With Detailed and Honest Job Descriptions

Take a close look at your job description and ask yourself (be honest): Is it accurate? If you’re scheduling many interviews, but prospective employees bail after talking with you, the answer might be no.

Employers commonly exaggerate their job postings to cast a wide net and attract as many interviewees as possible. For example, they might offer competitive wages in the posting, but later, the would-be employee finds out that “competitive” actually means “below market average.”

Posting salary ranges instead of hard numbers can also turn off job seekers. Suppose you offer a range of $50,000 to $80,000. Job seekers looking for career growth opportunities aren’t sure where they’ll end up in that range, so they give your job a pass.

Honest job descriptions translate into less wasted time for you and your potential candidates. And be sure to post your job description in the right place, too.

Generic job posting sites, like Indeed and LinkedIn, are acceptable for certain entry-level jobs that don’t require much skill. But it’s wise to seek industry-specific job sites if your business is in a specialized niche and you’re looking for top-tier talent.

Refine Your Hiring Process

How do you find employees who last? Take a look at your hiring process.

If you’re a small business owner with less than ten employees, you may not even have a hiring process. Maybe you just throw up an ad online and accept the first decent applicant who calls. That’s a mistake because you can’t guarantee a good candidate fit without a hiring and screening process.

Screening, for example, is a must. It enables you to filter out candidates who aren’t the right fit for the job. For example, you could filter out applicants who lack a degree or don’t have the requisite years of experience.

You’ll want to ensure that your hiring process reflects your company culture. If you have a mission statement, let it guide you here. Don’t have one? Think about what your company values most. Is it honesty, tenacity, or creativity? Look for employees who match your values, and they’ll stick around long past the onboarding process.

Grow Your Business With Our Proven Employee Recruitment Strategies

If you’re still wondering, “How do you find employees who last?” It is time we talked. Here at 45 Solutions, we help business owners just like you thrive with HR consulting. We can help you build systems and a culture where the right employees want to stay and help you grow.  

To learn more about our fractional HR solutions, call (215) 828-1404.