by Linda Finkle
But why is it that there is hardly any organized and strategic hiring plan in place? Staff come and go and the HR team is always cramming to fill empty positions, in an almost desperate attempt not to slow down the business process. Sometimes, they do this even at the expense of spending too much just for one hire, or worst, they get the wrong people with the wrong skill set!
Believe it or not, the hiring process does not have to be a nightmare.
Really, all you need is a proper, well thought out hiring plan in place and the rest will be a breeze. Don’t wait for that good employee to file for a resignation before you get a plan together. Don’t kill yourself trying to fill the vacated spot not even knowing where and how to begin.
Now is the time to get your HR team together to put up your hiring plan. Below are a few very important components that should be included:
1. Your hiring strategy
First things first, you need create a clear strategy for the entire hiring process. Think of this as your mission statement, every step you take from here on should be in alignment to your overall hiring plan strategy. In this part, you need to list down crucial details like who will do the actual hiring? Who will do the interviews? What media are you going to use to find candidates? How will you allot resources? Who is accountable?
2. Your hiring budget
At the start of the fiscal year, make sure you allot enough funds for the hiring process. Many HR managers make the mistake of not budgeting properly. So make sure you allot money for processes and activities related to hiring like job ads, transportation, and others. With a well-planned budget, you will have more room to work.
3. Your selection process
The hiring process involves so many important details to ensure quality employees are hired. The process involves qualifying resumes, interviewing, screening, doing background checks, and more. The best thing experts suggest for start-up companies to do is to follow a proven selection process that already works for another organization. You can take an existing hiring plan from a company in a similar industry, and then tailor it to suit your needs.
4. Your measuring system
Just like any other important business process, your hiring process must be tracked to measure its efficiency and improve its process further. The time it took you to complete the hiring process, the cost per hire, and other key metrics must be measured and evaluated after each process.
Being equipped with a good hiring plan will help you ensure a higher percentage of hiring top employees. It will also help you save more money with making mistakes along the way.
