As it becomes more and more difficult to retain and hire qualified individuals, many companies are reviewing and overhauling their retention and hiring processes.

As a result, companies are becoming much more transparent and flexible with their associates and in the information and actions they are taking to bring on new talent.

Candidates are seeking more information; and companies are providing it,

Starting with the initial job posting.

Compelling job postings contain everything a candidate needs to know and then some!!

For a particular position companies may state whether they are open to

• Job Sharing
• Part-time work
• Remote work
• Hybrid work
• Some combination of the above

Salary ranges and benefits are often specified.

The hiring process and timeline may be spelled out.

• When drafting your job posting, create a personal, genuine, conversational tone in your descriptions. Be honest, upfront, and comprehensive.
• What’s at the heart of your company? What’s your history and what keeps you in business?
• What makes your company a solid, exciting place to work and grow?
• What does it feel like to work in your organization and with the team the new hire will work with?
• What is the position called, to whom does it report, and what responsibilities does this position entail?
• What specific skills are required to fill this position successfully? The more specific you are here, the easier it is to identify top candidates.
• Are certain licenses or certifications required?
• What kind of flexibility is your firm willing to offer to candidates for this position? Would you consider job sharing or part-time? Would remote or hybrid work be considered? What are the opportunities for growth and advancement?
• What’s the salary range for the job? Do you offer performance bonuses; and how do those work? What benefits does your firm offer? Is there a hiring bonus
• What does the hiring process entail?