Hiring manufacturing talent isn’t easy, especially in today’s tight labor market. You have a lot of competition, so you’ll need to think outside the box to attract the best. Here are a few tips to help you win the talent wars.
Boost Your Perks
The first step is to make sure the pay and benefits you offer are competitive in your area. But that’s no longer enough. If you want to bring in top talent, you’ll also need to offer enhanced perks. Examples that won’t break the bank include, but are not limited to:
- Pet insurance
- Personal development stipends
- On-site or subsidized certification courses
- Job sharing opportunities
Streamline Your Processes
Top manufacturing talent is in high demand. If you’re still using antiquated hiring tools and methods, you’re likely to lose candidates to your competitors. Instead, take advantage of the latest technologies, such as automated resume screeners, to move prospects through the hiring journey quickly. Cut down the number of interviews, and keep candidates apprised at each stage of the process.
Partner With a Manufacturing Staffing Agency
One of the best ways to keep your manufacturing talent pipeline full is to partner with a dedicated manufacturing staffing agency. Recruiting is our core business, and we maintain a constantly updated roster of top candidates who are ready to go on Day One. We’ve also worked hard to improve our processes, creating a rapid and seamless hiring journey.
In addition, we understand that manufacturing demand can fluctuate rapidly throughout the year. Temporary workers can help meet surging demand. Whether you need one person for a few days or a large team to push through the busy season, we can typically get temporary employees to you in just a few days. This takes the pressure off your permanent team without adding full-time employees that you won’t need when demand cools.
Another option is temp-to-hire. Whether you’re expanding into a new product line or opening an additional facility, you might not be sure how many new full-time workers you need. Temp-to-hire employees are on a temporary contract with an option to convert. At the end of the contract period, if you and the worker agree, we can help you onboard them onto your permanent staff. If not, you are free to allow the contract to simply expire. This offers a great deal of flexibility that you simply can’t get on your own.
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