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Are you finding you’re stuck in a pickle without enough staff? We’re not referring to the much publicized and often talked about ‘skill shortage’. This is a broader issue with the Australasian markets experiencing lowest unemployment levels since 2009. Adding to this, both governments have tightening immigration policies. So here we are, stuck without staff!
Putting aside those broader issues that are out of our control aside, there's still a number of strategies for you to consider when sourcing staff. For example:
Entice candidates/employees. Make sure your employment proposition stacks up. Ask yourself or people across your organisation: What will motivate a person to move from their current organisation to yours? In our recent candidate insights survey we identified the top 3 factors influencing job change:
Top 3 factors influencing job change (Australia)
Top 3 factors influencing job change (New Zealand)
Consider these factors when presenting your job opportunity. If you’re unsure how your proposition stacks up against others in the market or ask us for feedback.
Lastly, if you have a great team, work hard to retain them. Book performance reviews to understand their motivations and aspirations. Understanding the expectations of your people can help towards mitigating the risk of losing them.
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There's are a number of strategies for you to consider when sourcing staff, and with borders restrictions until further notice, methods for uncovering talent in our own backyard is more important than ever.