Technical profiles wanted? 6 tips for an effective hr policy
June 2024 - Maintenance mechanic, electrician, site manager or mechanic? The shortage of technically skilled profiles is acute. And this is felt by service and installation companies, which are finding it increasingly difficult to find suitable staff. A solid recruitment strategy is a must to find the right people, but how do you make sure your employees stay happy? This article gives you some tips.
The VDAB's list of bottleneck professions confirms the shortage of technical profiles. And a survey by Techlink, the federation of service and installation companies, also leaves no doubt: 90 per cent of companies in the sector are struggling to find and retain the right employees.
Salaried vs self-employed
The most common reason why technical profiles say goodbye to their employers is to become self-employed. This turns out to be true in a whopping 55 per cent of cases. Today, thanks to sharing economy platforms such as Listminut and social media, it is also easier than ever for budding technical profiles to appeal to their target audience. So self-employed status is very tempting.
Success factors of retention management for service and installation companies
How can employers counter this move and ensure staff loyalty? According to a survey by Techlink, the following are key factors when choosing an employer:
· the working environment (69%)
· the image of the company (68%)
· the salary (56%)
· flexible working hours (42%)
· the responsibilities (30%)
Therefore, the following tips for employers:
1. Invest in conviviality
Company outings, a team day, a joint lunch moment, ? They are small things, but they contribute substantially to the atmosphere at work. A good relationship with colleagues also improves your employees' productivity.
2. Give trust
As far as possible, let employees determine their own planning and agree on concrete goals. This way, you give them confidence, which in turn motivates them. Moreover, thanks to modern communication and cloud applications, you can monitor work perfectly remotely.
3. Show interest
Make employees feel seen and appreciated. Show genuine interest, regularly check whether they are still feeling well, ask what is going well and what could be improved, ? This way, you create an open working atmosphere.
4. Provide powerful electronic equipment Provide employees with up-to-date devices that make flex-working and working in the cloud as smooth as possible. This also increases efficiency and productivity.
5. Give compliments
Did you know that a compliment from the boss is more motivating than a bonus? So say it when someone has done a great job and take your time. Of course, do not forget to turn those compliments into financial appreciation every now and then.
6. Invest in IT
Invest in software tailored to your sector that your employees enjoy working with. It will undoubtedly improve your team's productivity.
