We’ll reveal recent research on how over 500 small business owners and operators across the United States are winning top talent, and recommend simple ways for you to put these learnings into action. Download the full Recruiting for Small Business Guide: http://linkd.in/1rHBqBk

1. How Small Businesses Hire:
Top 2014 Trends Revealed

2. Survey details
515
Small business
owners and operators
U.S. only
Range of industries
Small business survey details

3. Areas We’ll Cover
ü Talent Search
ü Evaluating Talent
ü The Location Factor
Plus, actionable steps for each section

4. Talent Search

5. Online channels deliver

6. Online channels deliver
Invest in your online talent brand
ü Differentiate with your free Company Page
ü Encourage employees to follow your page and
share updates

7. Want to learn more about company pages?
linkd.in/1l0L02U

8. 88% don’t proactively recruit adaptable hires

9. 88% don’t proactively recruit adaptable hires
Remember the value of adaptable hires
ü Consider adaptability when recruiting
ü Explore creating an internship, new grad, or
veteran program

10. 4 in 5 businesses leverage contractors

11. 4 in 5 businesses leverage contractors
Leverage personal networks
ü Socialize openings on LinkedIn
ü Find relevant groups and reach out to members
in your network

12. Use professional groups to find contractors

14. Employee referral programs are under-utilized

15. Employee referral programs are under-utilized
Empower employees to help recruit
ü Try a trial bonus-based incentive program
ü Explore non-monetary incentives too
ü Get feedback on what’s working

16. Only 50% of businesses tap passive talent

17. Only 50% of businesses tap passive talent
Don’t limit yourself to active talent
ü Take advantage of Profile Matches on Jobs
ü Brush up on InMail best practices
ü A little flattery goes a long way

18. Download free:
linkd.in/1uLR0wu

19. Evaluating Talent

20. Experience speaks volumes

21. Experience speaks volumes
There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy
ü Tailor your evaluation criteria to the role
ü Look for potential (adaptable hiring)
ü Pay attention to profile recommendations

22. The Location Factor

23. Understand the pros and cons of your location

24. Understand the pros and cons of your location
Optimize for your location
ü Facing competition? Be different.
ü Start an internship program to recruit fresh
talent

25. Your checklist
Talent Search
ü Audit your LinkedIn career page
ü Remember adaptable hires
ü Tap your personal network for contractors
ü Be creative with referral bonus programs
ü Reach out to passive talent
Evaluating Talent
ü Look beyond work experience
The Location Factor
ü Optimize for your location

26. See all these
insights and more
in the full report:
http://linkd.in/1rnNXbE