Great talent makes all the difference-now and always. Here are 11 tips to help you win the talent war in 2023:

1. Allocate more funds for leads-not all ads are created equally. Sponsored Indeed ads can pay off in significant ways.

2. Establish clear ownership of the interviewing process.

3. Make the recruiting process as fast and frictionless as possible.

4. Empower hiring managers to make offers on the spot when finding the right candidates.

5. Be aware that resumes have a very short shelf life. Make it a point to call every qualified candidate within an hour from the moment they have submitted their resume.

6. Reallocate your marketing efforts from cookie cutter Canva generated ads to investing in company ambassadors-employees that are well-known and respected in the industry are way more effective in helping you attract great talent than those ads.

7. Hire industry influencers to help you grow your company brand and expand the candidate pipeline. People want to work with people they look up to and admire.

8. Try unconventional ways to get your name out to great talent Ex: sponsoring industry-related podcasts.

9. Establish apprenticeship and paid internship programs.

10. Create a scouting department specialized exclusively in finding great talent.

11. Create outreach programs targeting groups that are making a small percentage of your employee demographics: high school students, college students, Military personnel transitioning towards civilian life and women.

Do you have any suggestions for improving the recruiting game? Drop a line in the comments.

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