NASHVILLE, TN, January 26, 2024

If you’ve just lost one of your best employees, you’re likely stressed and maybe don’t know how to start the process of finding a replacement. You can find a great hire, but you need to take some immediate action to generate momentum in your hiring process. Here are some steps to take today, in no order:

• Pick up the phone: sometimes email and text doesn’t cut it, and this is one of those times. Call friends, old colleagues, industry partners, and anyone else who might be able to spread the word and/or give you some names who are a fit for the role you’re trying to fill.
• Create social media posts: you don’t have to make a perfect post. Just get on LinkedIn and other channels and start asking people to spread the word. You can say something as simple as: “Hi everyone, my company is searching for a director of operations at our Springfield plant. This is a great opportunity and I’d love to hear from anyone who might be interested in the job!”
• Review the job description: you do have a job description on file, right? Please review it and make any necessary changes before posting the job. Take some time to think critically about what you want the next person to accomplish in the role. It might be time to make some much-needed changes to your organization because of this resignation.
• Post the job: if you don’t know what “posting the job” means, think of it as promoting the job to the world. In years past, we would run a job ad in the newspaper. Today, we primarily use the Internet. Start with sites like LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, indeed, and your company website. Once the job is posted, share it far and wide, and ask your colleagues to do the same.
• Use your HR department: if you’re lucky enough to have a human resources department, now is a great time to use these folks. Let them know that filling this job is a top priority for them and you, and you’ll do everything you can to support them as they lead the recruitment process for your company. Most HR folks have the skills to run a solid hiring process for you.
• If you don’t have the time or an HR department to help you: consider partnering with a professional search firm, but only go through with the process if you know you’ll need their help. Good recruiting companies will give you a great sense of the job market and compensation expectations while presenting you with a strong slate of candidates. And you’ll outsource this critical task so you can get back to your day job! Remember, a successful approach is multifaceted, requiring careful planning, execution, and ongoing evaluation.

Since 2018 we have continued to adapt our practices to provide support to our clients and their hiring needs. Specializing in the Manufacturing Industry has allowed us to gain valuable insight into these organizations and how we can specifically aid hiring managers in the manufacturing space. Stop by our booth to discuss your specific hiring needs and explore how we can partner with you to find the perfect talent for your team. We look forward to meeting you!