Staffing competition for talent is alive and well, leaving many employers undecided about how to fill their vacancies. On one hand hiring an employee too quickly can result in high turnover while on the other hand keeping a position unfilled can impact productivity. So, what’s needed?
Hiring managers need to formulate and implement robust recruitment strategies to find employees who can make a difference and contribute to their company’s growth. Do you have a staffing plan? Do you know how job seekers are looking for jobs?
With a little information you can begin figuring what your company’s plan should include. RolePoint compiled the infographic below that illustrates what it takes to find the best employees and what solutions you need to focus on in the future.
Staffing Infographic
Here are a few interesting points of interest that I noted:
- A bad hire can cost your business $12,500.
- From 2010 – 2014, the average time to hire an employee in the U.S. increased from 12.6 days to 22.9 days.
- 82% of job seekers want to see the team structure and where the job fits into the organization.
- 40% of employees see their employer’s commitment to professional development as imperative to their job satisfaction.
- 63% of companies have a documented employee referral programs.
- 22% of all hires come from employee referrals, making them the top source for hires.
- 56% of referred employees have been in their current position for more than five years.
Spend some time reviewing the infographic to learn what it takes to staff a team that meets your immediate and future needs. A little information will go a long way to helping you find and attract superstar employees.
Infographic via RolePoint
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