BE AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
BE AN EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
HOW TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE BEST TRADIES Scratching your head on how to be an employer of choice? Wondering why all your tradies are staying for a short time and buggering off? In this article, we’ve outlined some helpful ways you can stand out from other trade businesses vying for the best recruits. Ready? Let’s go!
‘World’s best boss’ We all want to think we’re a great employer. The reality is, all employers have their share of faults, and areas for improvement. How willing are you to take onboard constructive feedback – and make things better? Forbes business magazine notes:
“The first step in benefiting from criticism, is to be open to it. Actively listen and take time to absorb the information. Don’t jump to the conclusion that the person delivering the critique is out to get you.” If you don’t know what you’re doing well, how do you know to keep doing it? It’s the same for your shortcomings. If you don’t know what impact they are having on your business, how can your business ever improve?
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Hire fast, fire fast Good tradies are always snapped up quickly and you might be left with the ‘jack of all trades, master of none’. Hire good people fast, but also don’t be afraid to let them go if it’s not working out. The goal is to retain valued employees — and it’s no surprise businesses with high turnover often have low business performance. Therefore, it’s important to understand why your employees are quitting. According to the Harvard Business Review: “If people are leaving an organisation in ever-increasing numbers, figuring out why is crucial.” Going through this process will expose hidden issues in your business, and highlight opportunities to be an employer of choice. L I F E S T Y L E T R A D I E .C O M . A U
