What top talent wantsRaj Lal

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What top talent wantsBREXIT!

• It’s out there. Now let’s move on!

• UK economy remains strong…so far

• ONS Labour Market Statistics (September) show 4.9% UK unemployment

• Lowest unemployment rate since 2005 – 1.63 million

• Of which, 621,000 are aged 16-25

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What top talent wantsSkills gap?

Research tells us…

•Employers struggle to attract, recruit and retain talent

•Yet jobseekers find it hard to get noticed

•A case of mismatched supply and demand?

•Or can employers do more to understand talent?

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What top talent wantsA world of potential

• Is this gap impossible to close? Or is it partly a misunderstanding between two groups who should really get to know each other better?

• 4.9% unemployed. That’s 1.63m potential hires, right there.

• Of which, 621,000 are aged 16-25. That means 14% of young people are unemployed

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What top talent wantsSo how can employers give the top talent what they want …and hire them?

Adopting a candidate-led approach

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Long term benefits:

• Better engagement

• Productivity

• Retention rates

• Enhanced employer brand status

What top talent wantsOffer work experience that’s worth doing

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• Entry-level candidates not “work ready”?

• Chicken and egg - If you want candidates who have experienced the work place, then offer them quality work placements!

• Work experience – “try before you buy”

What top talent wantsProvide more apprenticeships

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• Big increase in apprenticeships in recent years

• Changes to come with Apprenticeship Levy in early 2017

• Still remains an excellent way to attract and access entry level talent

What top talent wantsShowcase your benefits and career development offering

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• Candidates want a role that fits their lifestyle

• Work/life balance, progression

• Show potential hires that they will be valued and invested in – this is a huge draw for millennials in particular

• Development

What top talent wantsLet candidates see who you are

• Candidates like to know who they are working for – will the fit be right?

• It’s never been more important to retain clear focus on employer brand positioning across multiple channels to attract the right talent

• Speak to candidates as individuals

• Company culture and working environment

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What top talent wantsEnhanced employer brand – Pret A Manger

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Thanks! That’s great serviceYou’re very welcome – Please let us know if we can be of any further help

Now watch me fish, then watch me cray cray. Fish, Fish then I craycray

I’ve got 99 problems but the fish ain’t one

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I can’t feel my place when I’m with you

Prawn to be wiiiiiild

Cause the players gonna, play play play and the haters gonna hate, hate, hate ,hate Baby, I’m just gonna hake, hake, hake, hake

What top talent wantsEnhanced employer brand – Pret A Manger

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I’m all about that plaice, ‘bout that place, no pebble

I never haddock dream come true, until the day that I found you…

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Uh oh uh oh uh oh – oh no noLooking so soi-zy on love’s.Got me looking, got me looking so koi-zy in love.

We’ve enjoyed this but we’ve got to swish, jellyfish. So long!

What top talent wantsSimplify the application process

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• In today’s job market, speed is as important as accuracy

• Keep application and interview process quick and clear with all stages mobile optimised, simplifying the process for jobseekers

• With outdated processes you risk candidates being snapped up by competitors

What top talent wantsBe flexible on qualifications

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• Qualifications don’t give the whole picture

• Restrictive recruitment practices could be your downfall

• Take a look at your current employees

• Identify different qualifications that might equally appeal to you

• Reflect your approach to qualifications in your job advertising

What top talent wantsRecruit for cultural fit

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• Hire candidates that match your brand culture

• Look at your most successful hires – what are their characteristics and attributes?

• Look beyond the CV and the person in front of you

What top talent wantsProvide constructive feedback – and build employer brand

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• Constructive feedback is great for employer brand and a useful way to attract talent!

• The rise of online employer reviews – boost your score

• Good practice and a worthwhile investment

What top talent wantsDeliver on your promises

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• Now the real work begins!

• Pay attention to your new hire

• Your on-boarding programme is crucial

• Its vital towards:

• Retention rates• Productivity • Employer Brand enhancement

What top talent wantsAnd finally…

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Begin by asking yourself…what would you want?

What top talent wants

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Any questions?

Raj LalSales Manager

Totaljobs