Now more than ever, organizations of all kinds are placing an emphasis on building well-rounded, diverse teams. While some people may think that taking steps toward being more inclusive is about embracing fairness in the workplace, welcoming individuals from different walks of life to work for you can be beneficial for many reasons. Among other things, prioritizing diversity is the key to boosting innovation, empathy, and productivity within your team. So how do you go about finding the best talent for your company with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and qualifications? By casting a wide net, of course. Check out these simple tips from the experts at The Hire Standard to help you do just that.

Source In-House

Before you start advertising an open position at your company to the world, it's important to see if your ideal candidate is right under your nose. Doing so is an effective way to not only find a candidate who is familiar with and loyal to your business, but it can also save the valuable time and money it would require to locate, recruit, and train someone new. After you write down the specifics of what role a prospective employee would fill, as well as what personality traits would be best in the position, think carefully about whether any of your current employees would be a good match. If so, encourage them to apply. If it works out, everyone wins!

Post on Job Boards

When it's time to recruit a new employee or two for your business, don't underestimate the power of online job boards. They are simple to use, give you access to countless candidates around the world, and, best of all, usually free. Because of their growing popularity, however, there are a few critical steps to keep in mind when trying to attract your ideal candidates:

• Be Specific: Include an accurate job title, description, necessary qualifications, and any of the essentials you wish to see in a future employee.  

  • Check out our sample job descriptions here.

• Keep it Brief: There's no need to write a book in the description; stick to the basics and save the details for the interview.

• Make it Captivating: Let potential candidates know what makes working for your organization unique and desirable. Offer flexible working? Make sure you share this perk to attract an even greater variety of qualified individuals.

Utilize Social Media Sites

Social media sites aren't just for connecting with your friends and family. They're also an effective way to network with colleagues and attract new employees. While LinkedIn, in particular, makes sharing the goings-on of your company simple and convenient, don't be afraid to utilize more casual sites, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well. By sharing your job listing on your personal and organization's page, joining industry-relevant groups, and encouraging friends to share your listing, you'll be able to reach a wide range of candidates that you might not have had access to otherwise.

Use a Recruiter

One of the most effective approaches to finding the best candidate for your business' open position the first time is by partnering with a recruitment agency. Not only do recruiters know where to find qualified prospects quickly and easily, but they can streamline your recruitment and hiring strategy to save you time, effort, and money. The last thing any company wants to do is waste resources recruiting and training an individual who unexpectedly decides to quit, causing them to start all over. An experienced recruitment agency can help you avoid this unfortunate situation. 

By casting a wide net to attract new applicants, you will be sure to reap the rewards. A recent Glassdoor survey found that more and more employees want to work for organizations with diverse teams, so get started now. For all of your recruiting and hiring needs in the San Francisco Bay Area – from Administrative Professionals to Human Resource experts – The Hire Standard is here for you. Contact us today to see how simple finding great talent for your company can be!