Factors that Influence
- diverse pool of employees
- upper management
- office vs remote workers
- size of organization
Opportunities are Fair to Internal Applicants
Opportunities are Fair to Internal Applicants
Background Information
The key to any company’s success is having a workforce with the requisite skills that add value and ensure successful operations.
Internal recruitment is a process where employers look to fill job openings from within. Internal mobility involves the movement of employees to opportunities within the same company which include new positions, supplementary projects, mentorships, job swaps and job shadowing.
Hiring internally demonstrates to employees that their company values them and that opportunities are available for them to develop. When organizations consistently hire externally, employees tend to believe that they are stuck, have no growth opportunities and eventually become disengaged, disgruntled or leave to further their career.
This question measures employees’ perceptions on their career prospects and whether they can build a future at the company.
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My company is committed to equity, diversity & inclusion
Why is this Important?
Internal candidates bring workplace knowledge they have already acquired into the new role. While they may need to be brought up to speed on specific skills and expectations of the new positions, there is no need to be oriented to company processes and procedures as external candidate would.
Advertising, interviewing, and pre-screening all require significant resources. With internal hires, these steps can be circumvented, especially important for companies with a high turnover rate.
Internal candidates also carry a lower risk than an outside hire as they do not need to go through a background or reference screening process that can take weeks.
Recommended Action Items
Consider implementing the following action items as part of your personalized strategy to improve the level of employee engagement within your team.
Galvanize Internal Recruitment
Give hard-working employees the chance to grow. Recognize employees for their commitment, skills, and their potential. Foster a workplace environment where employees can openly share their career aspirations and growth opportunities. This improves morale because it is evident that hard work will pay off. It is also essential to provide feedback to internal candidates on their declined applications.
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Build Trust
Build trust by helping employees feel in control of their future. When employees believe there are growth opportunities, they would work harder to stay and grow with the company. Building this solid foundation creates an environment that supports individuals and teams to reach their full potential. This, in turn, dramatically enhances employee engagement, work ethic and productivity levels.
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Invest in Internal Talent Pool
Organizations that invest in their employees benefit from increased engagement and productivity. Seeing peers promoted from within the organization can motivate an entire workforce. Provide employees with the opportunity to take training to enhance their current effectiveness as well as future growth by promoting internal career options.
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Create Pathways for Growth
Create a culture that supports employee pathway development. Once the foundation for the pathways is established, ensure pathways are personalized based on the skill-sets individual employees possess. Challenge employees to grow with personal goals, developing skills, and leveraging their talents. Monitor their progress by evaluating and providing feedback.
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