The challenge of hiring quality people - Stage 2

A Stage 2 business has between 11-19 employees. One of the top five challenges businesses of this size face is hiring quality people. A Stage 2 business is beginning to move away from hiring generalists to hiring more specialized talent. This marks a significant shift in procedures which can be difficult to get right—especially if the company is growing rapidly.

The obvious threat posed by this challenge is that the business won’t be able to sustain growth if it doesn’t have the right team in place.

Typical Symptoms

The typical symptoms that can be found in a company that is struggling to hire quality candidates include:

  • Open positions remain unfilled

  • Requirements for identifying good candidates are unclear

  • New hires are not qualified to perform the work

These symptoms range from not being able find anyone qualified to do the work (meaning that there is no one in the candidate pool who has the right skills), to hiring someone who turns out to be unqualified after the fact. If a new hire is unable to do the work, there’s a good chance that the requirements for the position were unclear.

Key Elements to Address the Challenge

The Organizational ReWilding framework is composed of 11 Elements. Each one is integral to the health and full-functioning of a business. When a business is struggling to hire quality candidates, there are three elements that should be implemented in order to address the challenge.

  1. Establishing a clear promise to the market through Brand & Core Values will hep the company stand out in the labor market.

  2. Working on Master Processes, which include interviewing and onboarding, will create more structure and consistency in the hiring process.

  3. Establishing clear roles and responsibilities through Organizational Structure will ensure the company knows the type of candidate that is needed.

Why this Challenge Must be Resolved

Every business needs people with the right skill set, in the right positions, in order to function at a high level. Not only is this important for the success of a business at its current Stage, but also if the business is going to grow into the next Stage. Getting quality people in well-defined positions is critical to the success of a Stage 2 business.

To get help with implementing the three Elements recommended in this article, contact The ReWild Group or check out our Element Guidebook Series. Not sure what Stage of Growth your business is in? Use the Stage Calculator to find out!