Who is your next hire and how do you find that perfect fit for your organisation? In this month’s Growth, Leadership and Management Tip I want to talk with you about the importance of building your talent bench and how to make sure that’s happening inside of your business.
Suddenly having a vacancy is not the time to start looking for someone to fill it. Prospecting for talent is an ongoing process. You want to have new hires in mind far in advance of needing to bring them on. Remember that the people you hire really shape your business and help you grow, so recruiting the best talent ahead of time is crucial. That’s what your talent bench is about. Not only will you be looking at people who apply for positions inside of your business, you’ll be actively seeking talent as well. Build relationships and interest along the way and keep in touch with prospects so that when you do have that vacancy you’ll know who to call immediately.
Improve your talent bench by knowing the skillsets required for all positions inside of your business and keeping lists of potential hires that can best fill those roles. The people already working for you are always progressing so you’ll need to fill their positions as well as hiring members for new teams. Having an impressive recruiting campaign to send to all your prospects regularly and consistently will generate interest and drive momentum for people who are interested in joining you.
You must maintain a long-term vision and make a commitment to stay out of scarcity mode. Foster the talent you have whilst seeking and recruiting quality prospects for your talent bench. And make sure everyone inside of your business understands that you’re always prospecting and recruiting. You never want to miss out on an opportunity to bring in great people for the future.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this month’s Growth, Leadership and Management Tip, and I look forward to seeing you here again next month.