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ATTRACTING TALENT. ANDREW LE LIEVRE/ STAFFING MANAGER – MICROSOFT. “People are your greatest asset only when you hire the right person for the right job”. WE WILL BE COVERING TODAY. Getting the basics right Creating a Talent Scouting Culture Sourcing Techniques Use of Social Media
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ATTRACTING TALENT ANDREW LE LIEVRE/ STAFFING MANAGER – MICROSOFT
“People are your greatest asset only when you hire the right person for the right job”
WE WILL BE COVERING TODAY • Getting the basics right • Creating a Talent Scouting Culture • Sourcing Techniques • Use of Social Media • Employee Referrals • Direct Source Methodologies • Building and Leveraging a Preferred Supplier List • Creative Sourcing Techniques
HOW TO ATTRACT TALENT TO YOUR ORGANISATION? • Strong Employer Value Proposition & Employer Brand • Build a talent mindset from within the organisation, retention and acquisition • Differentiate yourselves • Work life balance; flexible working hours; compressed working week; gym memberships; • Think globally not locally- articulate a relocation/immigration plan • Quality and functionality of your CRM tool is critical
WELL CRAFTED JD’S • Candidates are clear on what the role responsibilities are when applying • It is in plain speak • Its primary focus is as a attraction NOT selection tool. Oh dear! These excerpts were taken from Microsoft job descriptions! • “The scope of this position is primarily local in its execution scope.” • “Over the next 3 years the re-signing of EAs is a core EG activity which we will achieve in co-operation with relevant people in SMS&P and BMO as we align for better CPE across MS” • “The position isn’t being modified however, we are seeking a more senior and experienced sales professional than previously.”
ADVERTISE / PROMOTE THE OPENING STEP # 3 • Online / offline advertising • Media (Roles of seniority, niche skill sets) • Company Website; Intranet; Seek, My Career; CareerOne; • Innovative ways to recruit - LinkedIn; Ning; Bebo; Twitter; Facebook; • Recruit through using networks • Employer Referral Program • Promote from within • Industry forums • Diversity • Longer term strategy is to build relationships with Universities / schools / colleges • Engage Recruitment /Specialist agencies if required
HOW TO RETAIN TALENT • Once candidates have been hired • Formal Career development plans • Formal mentoring program • Offer training and development to staff • Reward and recognition – formally and informally • Benefits – review and constantly update in a competitive market • Remember it is not always about money
CREATIVE ATTRACTION METHODOLOGIES • I’m looking for a boss – is it you campaign? Http://blogs.msdn.com/acoat/archive/2009/07/12/i-m-looking-for-a-boss-is-it-you.aspx • Protégé http://www.microsoft.com/australia/protege/ http://www.gradcareers.com.au/blog/tag/protege/
CONTACT US? • Andrew Le Lievre • Sales Recruiter at Microsoft • alievre@microsoft.com • 02 9870 2208