Here at Imperium Solutions, we understand the challenges local authorities face when it comes to recruitment and retention - that’s why we’ve created this short guide to attracting top-tier talent as a local authority!
Create a welcoming environment
Make your organisation a place where people undeniably want to be! Sometimes this means re-evaluating company culture and identifying areas for improvement so that new hires feel welcome and inspired from the get-go.
Perfect the job description
Ensure your vacancy advert appeals to a wide range of potential candidates and includes all of the relevant information. This means:
Being clear about the job responsibilities and requirements - using convoluted language is only going to deter potential candidates.
Gender-neutral pronouns (i.e. avoiding nouns like ‘businessman’).
Being explicit about working arrangements - it is important to point out whether or not your company offers flexible/remote working as this could be a deal-breaker for some.
Offering special accommodations - mention how candidates can go about requesting special accommodations for the next stage in the interview process if required.
Highlight employee benefits.
Be transparent about salary - this one is so important as it not only saves you time when it comes to the recruitment process but also helps close the gender pay gap.
Sell, sell, sell
Selling the role is obviously vital to attracting top-tier talent because guess what? Top-tier talent will be drawn to top-tier jobs. Think about the culture at your organisation, as well as the opportunities for career growth and highlight these as reasons to apply.
Collaborate with specialist recruitment agencies
Working in collaboration with a recruitment agency that specialises in the public sector can help boost your chances of success when it comes to attracting and retaining talent. Be honest about your requirements and maintain clear communication throughout the recruitment process to ensure both parties get the best outcome.
Imperium Solutions helps local authorities fill the gaps in service to create an efficient and collaborative relationship between the assessment/review teams and the existing social work teams, where both teams represent a united front.
Contact the team today to get more information about how we can help your local authority with project-based transformation solutions. Email us via info@imperiumsolutions.co.uk or book a call with us.
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