480-716-5333As a business owner or member of a leadership team, you know what you expect from a new hire who will fill a specific role in the company. Their skillset, level of professionalism, ability to work well within the company culture, and their desire to deliver as needed are all crucial factors that are combined as you search for the ideal person to hire. However, at Potere Search, we have found that it is critical for employers to be willing to flip the script and understand what the elite employees are looking for in their new job.
The Factors Other Than Money
When a top performer or person at the peak of their field considers a new position or job, while they might want more money, many other factors could be seen as nearly or just as essential to inspire them to leave their current employer. Some of the vital factors shared during the survey and discussions with hiring experts include achieving a better work-life balance or increased feeling of wellbeing, seeing the purpose of their job or the work that they are doing, the opportunity for growth and personal advancement, job stability and security, and a positive work culture and management team. Addressing these must-haves for any potential new hire is the best way to ensure that they will seriously consider a move from their current employer and the challenges that can present.
Is Money Always A Factor?
Money is typically among the top five reasons that can motivate a top performer to leave their current job and company to join your team. Just under 65% of employees consider more money critical. But it is equally as important to know that the added money might not need to be a significant dollar amount if the offer includes a generous benefits package. This is an excellent place for a growing business to increase its appeal to new hires if the current benefits package has not been reviewed and updated in recent years. Addressing this factor can also increase the level of satisfaction of your current employees and begin a ripple of discussions in the industry about the great benefits offered by your business, thus enhancing the desire of the best employees to join your company should the opportunity arise.
Making A Great First Impression
When top performers are considering a new job, several red flags can cause them to turn away from a business, even when they are offering a significant salary increase. Keep in mind that the candidate you are considering is also evaluating your company and its operations and management. If the hiring or interview process is rushed, the responses to questions or the time waited to schedule an interview are lengthy, the potential employee could envision a company that cannot accomplish even simple tasks swiftly or efficiently. Other common warning signs of possible trouble can include excessive time demands from the employee or mandatory overtime, high staff turnover, a poor or harmful workplace culture, and overly aggressive recruitment that is bordering on stalking.
At Potere Search, not only will we provide you and your staff with a short list of very well-qualified candidates, but we will also help you understand how the potential employee will evaluate your business and what they are looking for that would motivate them to leave their current job to join your team. You can explore our recent hires to see examples of the top talent we’ve placed and view our current job postings if you’re seeking your next career move.