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Most Employees Want the Same Thing Employers Want

Hiring managers sometimes seem to forget that most employees want the same things that employers want—a long term, mutually beneficial relationship. As part of our search process, we ask each potential candidate why he wants to leave his current employer. The overwhelming response is “there is no room for growth and no potential for advancement.”

I often wonder if we are making the investment to develop talent that we already have in house. Employees want to be productive and appreciated. They are most productive when they are given significant challenges and growth opportunities.

In one recent example, a client was in desperate need of a Quality Manager. We found them a qualified candidate. They hired him and felt he was a perfect match for their needs. Unfortunately, a week after they hired him, their Quality Supervisor, who had been with the company for several years, gave her notice. She felt she was never going to be anything more than a supervisor with this company.

Since the HR Manager and I had a very good business relationship, we discussed the situation and decided to offer her a training schedule and promotional plan that would lead to an Assistant Quality Manager position. This employee withdrew her resignation, was pleased with the actions taken and is now on a career path that she feels will afford her many growth opportunities. The company retained her valuable contributions and demonstrated their commitment by investing in her development.

Prepare today for tomorrow’s human resource requirements. Look now, and begin the process of developing your future leadership and technical skill sets.

2007 marks the third year that TCA has offered recruiting and placement services for our clients. We have experienced tremendous success in matching our clients’ needs with qualified candidates who want to be productive and are looking for a place to call home.