Talent Attraction Vs. Talent Retention: The two sides of a Talent Acquisition Managers Role

As the Group Talent Acquisition Manager at Kinetica, my main job is to source and attract talent to join our organisation. That being said I actually think one of the largest parts of my role and the part that often gets overlooked is talent retention. 

Attracting talent to join your organisation is all very fine and well, but if staff turnover is high and people are leaving as fast as you can place them; then your job becomes irrelevant. 

Since joining the business in September 2022, I have divided my time between recruiting new employees and working with our Senior Leadership team to ensure that Kinetica provides an exceptional company culture and positive working environment. I want to guarantee that our employees both existing and new find Kinetica a great place to work and want to stay with us for the long haul to progress and develop their career.

So what affects talent retention within an organisation? Below I have created a list of key factors that I think affect talent retention and what we have done as an organisation to ensure we are ticking these boxes for our staff:

1. Compensation and Benefits:

We offer an above industry average basic salary, commission and benefits package. We ensure our staff are adequately rewarded for their contributions.

2. Career Development Opportunities:

We provide our employees opportunities for professional growth and advancement. As a business we work with you to provide you with a tailored career development plan based around your ideas.

3. Work-Life Balance:

We offer a healthy work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, normal working hours, and wellbeing time off policies.

4. Company Culture:

We provide a positive and inclusive company culture, with monthly incentive days to foster a sense of belonging and engagement. 

5. Recognition and Appreciation:

We like to regularly acknowledge our employees' contributions and achievements, as we want our staff to feel valued and appreciated in their role. 

6. Managerial Leadership:

We have strong and effective leadership, with a senior management team that continues to recruit and lead from the front.

7. Employee Engagement:

We ensure our employees remain engaged providing regular feedback sessions and opportunities for involvement in decision-making.

8. Health and Wellness Programs:

We prioritise our employee well-being through health and wellness programs, such as our Health Assured mental health support scheme and private medical.

9. Communication and Transparency:

We provide open and transparent communication across the business to ensure everyone knows our company goals, performance, and any changes that may affect them.

10. Job Security:

We are a stable and profitable business, even growing through challenging times such as the COVID pandemic. Our employees can rest assured that their job is safe with us.

11. Diversity and Inclusion:

We embrace diversity and inclusion and have established a D&I working group to ensure our business delivers a positive and inclusive work environment.

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