{"id":871,"date":"2018-06-18T14:25:24","date_gmt":"2018-06-18T14:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=871"},"modified":"2018-06-18T14:27:47","modified_gmt":"2018-06-18T14:27:47","slug":"2-ways-win-talent-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/2-ways-win-talent-war\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Ways to Win the Talent War"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not enough that you need to worry about how to find great talent. In today\u2019s business environment, you also have to worry about how to keep that talent from walking out the door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these not-so-fun facts from<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobvite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/jobvite_jobseeker_nation_2015.pdf\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jobvite<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45% of workers will jump ship for a new job\u2014 even if they are happy in their current position<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of employed job seekers view their current positions as only temporary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employed job seekers reported searching for new positions during their commute (38%), on the job (30%) and even in the bathroom (18%)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, your employees are looking for work. Maybe even on company time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And even if they aren\u2019t looking for work, other companies or recruiters could be looking for them. A quick LinkedIn search by industry, company, or experience can provide all kinds of potential job \u201ccandidates\u201d who didn\u2019t even think they were on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how you can protect yourself from a mass employee exodus?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are two things that will help you build an organization where people want to work. And stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1.) Competitive compensation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like it or not, compensation is still the number one factor for job seekers when choosing whether or not to accept a new position. Today\u2019s employees don\u2019t just want living wages, they expect them. And if they aren\u2019t receiving them, they\u2019ll move along.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your wages are in line with your industry, positions, and the cost of living in your area. Do your research on this one. A lot can change in a relatively short time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how much your employees love you, if they can\u2019t pay the rent, they won\u2019t be able to stay. Make sure your compensation structure is in alignment with the wider business market and the local housing market. Businesses who aren\u2019t offering adequate salaries will be receiving a lot of resignation letters. And companies committed to offering attractive compensation packages will see an influx of incoming talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2.) Kickin\u2019 culture<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So we just said that money was a primary factor involved in employee decision making. But it\u2019s a little more complicated than that. Yes, wages are a big part of the picture, but more and more, employees are looking for things you can\u2019t put a price on. Health. Flexibility. Balance. Opportunity. Acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High salaries will get talented people in your door, but if they\u2019re not happy once they\u2019re there, you might as well install a revolving one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you giving employees what they need to be healthy and productive team members? Here are some key things they value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 What kind of health plan do you provide? Is it a bare bones, high deductible number so complicated even a rocket scientist couldn\u2019t figure it out? If so, it\u2019s not going to do much for longevity. Work with your benefits consultant to come up with a plan that offers maximum coverage for minimal cost. Don\u2019t be afraid to get creative. Sometimes the best solutions are ones you haven\u2019t heard yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Gone are the days when Mr. Cleaver went to work and Mrs. Cleaver tended to the house, kids, and everything else. We\u2019ve got news for you. Life doesn\u2019t stop between 8 and 5. Employees have kids, parents, pets, and many other things to take care of. Offering flexible schedules and remote work options can help employees take care of business while they take care of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Balance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Despite the glorification of the 24 hour hustle, most people don\u2019t want to sleep when they\u2019re dead. They want to sleep tonight. And tomorrow night. And the night after that. A high-strung, stressed-out, overworked team may deliver results in the short-term, but not in the long run. Keep workloads and staffing levels manageable. Offer paid time off that allows for vacation, sick time, and personal days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Acceptance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 No one wants to feel like they can\u2019t be who they are. And yet so many workplaces have rules or cultures that keep employees from bringing their whole selves to work. Whether it\u2019s rigid appearance standards or a culture that\u2019s rife with harassment and discrimination, these things will chase away good talent at lightning speed. Don\u2019t just have an EEO policy\u2026 Live it. Better yet, celebrate it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Opportunit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">y \u2013 Do you offer employee education, development, and career paths? Your best talent isn\u2019t interested in staying stagnant. They want new challenges, new skills, and new responsibilities. If you want to keep these people around, you need to help them grow with the company, not out of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The happiest, most loyal employees feel valued, appreciated, and taken care of. If you want to win the talent war, design your compensation and culture in a way that leaves no room for doubt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruiting and retaining employees is easier when you can proudly offer a comprehensive benefits plan that makes your team members feel as valuable as they are. At Sonus Benefits, we build cost effective, long-lasting employee benefits strategies to keep your business and your employees in optimum health.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not enough that you need to worry about how to find great talent. In today\u2019s business environment, you also have to worry about how to keep that talent from walking out the door. 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