Watching Man United trash Arsenal 8-2 recently, you could not but admire the recruitment skill of the winners, who have once again moulded a group of highly skilled individual into a continually high-performing unit. ManU have continued to invest in the process of continuous improvement, particularly at times when it appears that there is nothing that requires fixing. Arsenal languish close to the bottom three of the league simply because they have not made the necessary investment in new recruits and also because of poor recruitment decisions. The Manager of course is crucial to the process, but without the right raw talent, you will never get the great results from your team !
In order to attract the best, you must provide a stimulating working environment, the opportunity for reward, the promise of progression and very importantly the chance of enhancing your skill set – if you do not learn something new every day, you stagnate, become bored and lose interest in your job.
Like ManU, no progressive company can afford to stand still – they need to be continually making great recruitment decisions !
Great recruitment requires investment, which is why most serious companies recognize the excellent value that good recruitment agencies can bring to the identification and selection of suitable staff. Established agencies are worth their weight in gold – just look at the great people in your own organization – you’re bound to find at least a few star performers who have come from one of the recruitment agencies on your PSL !