Hiring During Election Year Drama
Hiring During
Election Year Drama
Hiring during an election year is always a challenge. Candidates are always nervous to change jobs and especially relocate when the economy could be changing drastically within the next 12 months.
While you are in the interview process, consider offering the following as differentiators for your company while also showing them that accepting an offer with you is a solid idea:
1. Provide flexibility in work arrangements during the start of the new job (remote work, flexible schedule, etc.)
2. Discuss and provide stats showing low turnover, company growth, and so forth.
3. Offer a shorter clawback agreement for their relocation costs.
4. Share a company-specific list of differentiators you have versus competitors.
5. Invite the top candidate to lunch with Senior Management so they feel important.
If relocating a new employee, you’ll want to stay engaged with the person between the offer acceptance and the start date. Relocation is a stressful time; here are some suggestions you can use to keep them engaged and excited:
- Introduce the significant other to a recruiter who can help with their transition.
- Connect the employee with a realtor who is known for their customer service.
- Invite the new employee and their significant other out to dinner.
4. Send flowers, company swag, etc, welcoming them to the team. If they have children be sure to send something the whole family will enjoy (fruit, for example).
The next 8 months are going to be a tad rocky enticing top talent to join your organization. If you find ways to show why you are a stable, solid choice then the journey will be easier. Your external recruiting firm should find ways to grab candidates’ attention and sell your story. Good luck!
Christina Rever Stroud SPHR
🌐 Group928.com 📞 864-334-6979 📩 Christina@group928.com
