Advisor Idea Generator

Step 1 of 3 – Industry

What industry is your client in?
  Bookkeeping
What challenge are they facing?
  Hiring bookkeepers
What have you tried?
  Online job postings, getting our sister company to put the word out, hired some HR folks to have more focus on this
Response
 

1. Referral Program: Create a referral program for current employees, clients or business partners to help in recommending potential candidates for the open position. Offer incentives for referring top talent such as bonuses, gift cards, or extra vacation days.

2. Social Media Campaigns: Launch social media campaigns targeted towards bookkeepers by highlighting employee experience and company culture. Consider partnering with specific accounting or bookkeeping associations on LinkedIn or Facebook.

3. Internship Programs: Partner with local universities or vocational schools to offer internships to students studying accounting or bookkeeping. This will help your client develop a pipeline of potential hires and provide valuable training to students with the interest of pursuing a career in bookkeeping.

4. Recruitment Agencies: Consider partnering with recruitment agencies who specialize in matching bookkeepers with companies. These agencies typically have a robust database of potential candidates already vetted to ensure they have the necessary skillset and experience.

5. Implement an Applicant Tracking System: Utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to streamline the hiring process. An ATS will help your client track applicants at every stage of the hiring process, which can help eliminate duplicate applications and save time for the HR department.

6. Employee Referral System: Implement an employee referral system to encourage current employees to refer candidates. This can be done through an online platform or through regular internal communication.

7. Skills-Based Hiring: Switch up the traditional job description and focus on skill requirements rather than specific years of experience. This will help attract a wider pool of candidates and better match the actual skills needed for the job.

One framework to consider is the SMART framework which stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based goals. This framework can help your client set specific hiring goals with measurable outcomes, making it easier to track progress and adjust any strategies accordingly.

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