Where Are The Employees?

If you’ve tried hiring any employees lately, you know qualified employees are rather scarce. Here are some things you can do to entice applicants to choose your company for their new job.

	Be sure your benefits are competitive. Flex time and sabbaticals are currently popular.
	Tell everyone you know what qualifications you are looking for. Remember, everyone knows someone who knows someone, etc. looking for a job. Make sure current employees like the working conditions and policies.
	Referrals are always the best candidates. You might even want to design an award system for referrals.
	Post the position on the Internet. More and more people are using the Internet for finding jobs and posting résumés.
	Give the candidate a tour of your office, introducing possible co-workers.
	Be sure to check references. Ask if they would re-hire the applicant.

Give employees as much autonomy as possible. No one likes a boss breathing down their neck.
Upgrade the job to provide an opportunity for advancement.