How can you – as a local business – attract and retain top talent? Colin Stickland, Eastern regional director at The Marketing Centre, shares his top five tips.
Marketing isn’t simply focused on enticing customers – it can also be centred around attracting employees.
Moreover, a robust employer brand is essential for attracting and retaining the best talent in today’s competitive job market.
Top company strategies to appeal to new employees are often similar to those used to attract new customers. Here’s how:
Define your value proposition
- It has become vital to articulate what sets you apart from your competitors.
- Be sure to highlight unique offerings, such as career growth opportunities, workplace culture, benefits and overall work-life balance.
Leverage employee advocacy
- Utilise employees as brand ambassadors on social media and review sites. Remember that potential employees will be looking over these platforms.
- Be mindful that genuine employee testimonials can enhance credibility and attract potential job seekers.
Engage through multiple channels
- Communicate your brand through your company’s career page, LinkedIn, other social media platforms, job fairs and industry conferences.
- Be sure to take a broad approach to ensure visibility among diverse candidate pools.
Focus on diversity and inclusion
- Demonstrate a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. And be sure to highlight this in as many ways as possible.
- Remember that highlighting these efforts will attract a wider array of job applicants, which – in turn – will enrich overall company culture.
Measure and Adapt
- Be sure to use tools like brand perception surveys and recruitment platform analytics to gauge and measure the impact of your branding efforts.
- Make sure you regularly update your strategy based on these insights to ensure continual improvement and relevance.
Employer branding is more than just a recruitment tool. It’s crucial for finding the right match between company and employee, leading to mutual growth and success.
By adopting these top tips, companies can boost their attractiveness to prospective employees and foster a loyal and engaged workforce. A win-win for all.