Editor Note: This article was updated with the latest information from 2014. This post was originally published 07/10/2013.
Being an "Employer of Choice" (EOC) means that candidates are willing to work for your small business, as people turn to your employees, you receive unsolicited resumes, and your most talented employees stay with your company throughout their careers. It is a coveted status. He points to brand your company is top quality. And when your company brand is high, it is far less expensive to recruit and retain key employees. 
Now more than ever, employees are traveling. A (2014) recent Harris Interactive study revealed that only 59% of US employees are completely satisfied with their jobs. Eighteen percent of employees are not satisfied with their jobs, and 21% of full-time employees expected to change jobs - against 17% in 2013. The main aspects that make a company attractive is the culture of business and overall reputation for the treatment of an employee wells (source).
How small businesses can become an employer of choice
Any employer - if a small business, a startup or a nonprofit - can become a employer of choice. It is not enough reserved for large dogs. In fact, where small businesses may lack the resources, they form having a unique welded, and "I can make a difference here" culture.
Here are six questions to start building, or improve your brand of small businesses and becoming an employer of choice.
1. What kind of person are you trying to recruit?
you can not be all things to all world. and you do not want to be. you want to recruit and retain people who fit your company culture, and that will become a leader in your business. What is your ideal employee profile? What kind of people want -you run your business? Type-a go-getters? advanced techies? solvers innovative problems? Create a vision for your labor, then hire him to give life. Attracting these people with the advantages and benefits they want.
2. So what are the advantages do ideals employees want?
As mentioned above, to identify what the value of your ideal staff benefits and culture. So, be ready to make some changes in your business or culture. You may find that all the gymnastics club was not very popular, a cheap ski pass would be. Request. Listen. So get ready to change it.
3. How do you fit your competition?
The candidates and current employees, competitors looking around to see how they treat and reward employees. If you are a small business, you may not be able to compete with the pay package of your competitors, then what can you offer to create a competitive advantage? Take ideas from competitors, but make your own (again, with making your employees excited ideals).
4. Do you offer an interesting and challenging work?
Providing challenging work keeps employees engaged. Make sure the work is difficult since the beginning of employment and during employment. The work is hard, but not hard burnout? Are there clear definitions of roles it is simple, but not easy? As employees grow and become more effective, not their responsibilities grow with them?
With the work you ask employees to do, they are excited about the overall vision of the company? Employees (especially leadership) passionate vision? A strong business vision will create a buzz about working for your company.
5. Are there opportunities for advancement?
Similar to number four, if you want employees to stay with your company for a long part of their career, you must give them a career path. This includes a clear path for promotions, regular assessments, training new skills, and mentoring opportunities to help employees get there.
6. How are you acknowledge employees
The recognition can be seen in many ways - equitable remuneration is part of the image, but the rewards for the achievements and the time spent with the company. Competition (such as sales targets) also help employees feel valued, such as bonus, free food, and other benefits. Recognition must be done on an individual, team, and company-wide.
Conclusion
become an "employer of choice" is a goal you must aspire. Why? With the title "Employer of Choice", your small business is considered a company that has everything. In addition, there is a great asset to you as you recruit and retain employees.
What do you do in your small business to become an employer of choice? Leave your ideas in the comments section below.
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