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5 Recruiting Secrets Every Leader Should Follow

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11.07.2024

Growth isn't just a luxury for most businesses; it's a necessity.

Think about the basketball GOAT, Michael Jordan. His Air Jordan shoes are timeless and still coveted by kids and adults alike nearly 40 years after their launch. This iconic shoe also catapulted Nike into the biggest shoe brand in the world. If you've seen the movie Air, you know Jordan wasn't with Nike initially.

The deal happened because of relentless recruiting from Sonny Vaccaro, who was dogged in his pursuit and never stopped until MJ joined. In business, we need to think like Vaccaro, always looking for top talent and ready to seize opportunities.

Let's dive deeper into why everyone needs to be a recruiter and how you can supercharge your recruiting efforts. Below are five steps that can help you supercharge recruiting in your business.

Recruiting is critical to the success of your organization. From the intern to the C-suite, each person is a brand ambassador for your firm. So, how do you get buy-in from the entire team? It starts by reframing recruiting as a fundamental part of everyone's role — not just HR's job. Every employee should see themselves as a brand ambassador and recruiter.

Communicate the importance of recruiting as part of their role. Make it clear that the company's success depends on attracting and retaining top talent. Share stories illustrating how employee referrals often lead to the best hires and highlight how competitors leverage their entire workforce to scout talent.

To make this shift, start with leadership. When leaders actively participate in recruiting, it sets a precedent for the rest of the team. They must be visible at industry events, on social media, and within professional networks. Their engagement will signal to the entire organization that recruiting is a priority. They should also........

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