3 Ways to Acquire Talent for your Business

For any business, finding and acquiring top talent is a huge priority. Not only can these types of employees improve your business in a significant way, but they can actually prove more productive than other types of employees as well.

Naturally, acquiring talented employees is sometimes difficult. However, we have developed some ways for you to accomplish this goal in your business.

Work Environment

Start by focusing on providing current employees with a positive work environment. This is actually something you can feel when you walk in a company, so this is highly attractive to potential employees as well as customers. In fact, companies that had a healthy work environment were able to grow over 22% in 2014, according to Forbes. When they enter your business, they will be able to see that your current employees enjoy working with you, which will make them more inclined to accept an offer from you.

Provide Mentors and Career Navigation Strategies

These types of services will help your employees know you care about their future with the company. It also allows them to grow in their career and discover more about your industry as a whole. Growth and advancement are always things talented applicants are looking for, so supplying these items from the very beginning is a huge benefit.

Recognize

Finally, make sure you are recognizing your employee’s accomplishments. This is another item that will translate into positive employee morale, which will be palpable to applicants. When employees are recognized for superb behavior and accomplishments, you will be more likely to attract strong and talented employees and applicants. Unfortunately, only about 21% of employees feel valued by their company. This causes them to seek employment in other places sooner than desired.

Not only do these particular items help you attract talented employees, but they will help you retain your top talent as well. With this in mind, every business should focus on delivering these particular items to their employees and applicants.

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Meet Shane...

Shane’s journey with Nextaff began in 2019, when he established a successful franchise in the Kansas City metro area. His experience as a Nextaff franchise owner provides prospective buyers with a completely transparent view of the Nextaff Franchise Opportunity. Prior to his time at Nextaff, Shane led large sales teams in the Financial Services and Medical Device industries, further developing his expertise in leadership and business management.

Do you play sports?

Basketball! I was fortunate enough to play college basketball all 4 years and in 2013 we won the NCAA DII National Championship.

What do you love most about your current role?

Getting to know prospective franchise buyers. I love hearing about their goals and dreams they want to achieve through entrepreneurship.

What is your favorite color?

Orange! Yes, it is one of Nextaff’s main colors but it was my favorite before coming to Nextaff. In the franchising world, I’m known as “Orange pants guy”.

Meet Cary...

When it comes to operating a staffing firm, Cary has worn every hat.  From recruiting, to sales, to management, to ownership, he has been involved in every aspect of running a successful staffing business.  He has successfully led three separate companies to the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 lists, which puts him in an elite class of staffing entrepreneurship.  Combining that experience with a strong passion for entrepreneurs makes Cary an ideal leader for driving the Nextaff vision. 

Describe yourself in three words.

Loyal, Driven, Creative

Is there a mantra or affirmation you live by?

Do what you said you were going to do.

Do you have a celebrity doppelganger?

Back in the day, it was John Cusak.  “I want my two dollars!”