Hiring can be a challenge. So if you have a position that you can’t seem to keep filled (also known as a revolving door position), it can certainly be a frustrating experience. Is there anything that can be done to stop the turnover and keep the job filled? Here are some steps to help you in the process:
Hire right.
As one of the top staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force knows if you’re not investing the time to hire the right fit applicants for the job, then it’s going to impact the quality of people you bring on board. It’s therefore vitally important to follow a proven hiring process and strive to ensure you find the candidate with the right skills and the right personality too. It’s all important to check references and credentials so you can hire with peace of mind.
Pay well.
If you’re under-paying your people, then they are going to leave the second a better paying job comes along. That’s why it’s important to pay market rate for your job openings. The same holds true for benefits and vacation time. So conduct some research to find out what your competitors are paying and make sure your compensation is similar for similar positions.
Be direct.
Before you hire someone, be honest about the challenges and obstacles that come along with the job. Don’t try to paint a rosy picture just so you can fill an empty seat. When you’re clear and direct about the job, you’ll be much more likely to find the right person to hire. So if you need someone to occasionally work weekends or evenings, tell applicants that. If the workweek often exceeds 40 hours, let them know. If you don’t, then you’re setting both the individual and your company up for failure.
Train new hires.
It’s important for new hires to become productive as soon as possible. And training will help them do that. When a new employee understands what is expected of them – and is given the resources to accomplish those tasks and goals – they’ll be more engaged and far happier on the job.
Get feedback.
When employees do quit, make sure you conduct exit interview with them so you can find out their reasons for leaving. They may be able to offer you some valuable insight or information into the revolving door position and what you can do to improve the situation.
If they can’t, and you’d like some expert help staffing your company, call the team at Future Force. As one of the top staffing firms in South Florida, we can help you hire skilled, dependable employees on a full-time, part-time or temporary basis and ensure they get up to speed – and productive – as soon as possible. Contact Future Force today to learn more.