Want to attract the best talent?  Look at your company’s reputation

The competition for the best talent is fierce.  When salary and benefits are equal, candidates look to the culture, reputation and values of the company. Companies with a strong culture based on a clear set of values, and have taken a leadership role in such areas as environmental responsibility, for example, will develop the best reputation, and will therefore be able to attract the best employees.

A great example is Ingersoll Rand’s initiative across the company’s more than 42,000 employees to increase the awareness of their actions leading to more sustainable workplaces, homes and communities.

Read full article on Ingersoll Rand: http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherskroupa/2017/06/16/hiring-lackluster-talent-hurts-your-companys-resilience-and-reputation/#5a473b846281

A company’s reputation can be affected by a poor hire, as well:  https://regionalpersonnel.com/wrong-hire-costs-part-iii/

James F. Lynch PhD, MBA – Regional Personnel Services ©2018