Problems with Retention? Be Intentional About Interviewing

One of the biggest struggles in the modern workplace is finding the right staff members and keeping them there. There are myriad root causes of this challenge across the workforce; but regardless of industry or business size, leadership should be asking themselves one question: Am I creating an environment that encourages professional growth and longevity? Most businesses interview simply to fill vacancies in their organizations, and often these “warm bodies” don’t work out in the long run. Smart hiring managers, on the other hand, look for intangible qualities in potential hires; they seek an edge in a candidate that shows they’re ready to commit. The right applicant will be looking for permanence, and desire personal growth and achievement more than compensation. To identify this applicant, it’s important to develop a comprehensive, intentional interview strategy that will help the hiring manager determine the potential hire’s goals, how they will align with the overall organization, and, most importantly, what motivates them.