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In today ’ s competitive job market where one in 20 people are unemployed , companies could easily choose to accept higher employee attrition rates rather than proactively trying to recruit the right people and then , go above and beyond to keep them .
Yet , as employers and employees alike navigate work / life changes brought on by the pandemic – from increases in flexible working practices to ‘ zoom fatigue ’, there appears to be increasing evidence that happy workers are better workers . And , what could make an employee happier than being a perfect fit for a role ? So how can businesses ensure they ’ re adapting to keep pace with what prospects want to attract the right people long-term ?
There are many things to consider when hiring new employees , and it ’ s not just how much the salary should be . Ben Hogg , Managing Director , International , Lucid , explains how to hire the right person for the right role for the long-term and how to create a happy workplace .
Hire for attitude , train for success
Many roles require specific skills and ‘ on-the-job ’ training necessary for every candidate . What businesses can ’ t teach is that something extra – the passion , drive and personality that makes a group of people feel like a team . If a candidate has these personal qualities – the professional skills can easily be taught .
At Lucid , we recruit talent from a variety of sources , such as from traditional graduate programmes to job boards for underrepresented communities . We
HAPPY WORKERS ARE BETTER WORKERS : HIRING FOR ATTITUDE AND TRAINING FOR SUCCESS
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