Home > Business > Human Resources

Tittle's top 10: Attracting talent

by Dave Tittle

Article Rating: 0

email this article    print this article

Dave Tittle reviews how to attract top talent.


Rounding up a top-notch team is hard work. if only we could use a few of those sniffer dogs the airports use and - voila! - a team of experienced and talented people.

To build a top team, get back to the basics. Here are 10 tips.


  1. Make sure employees understand your business plan and can communicate it,
  2. Be specific and realistic about the job you are filling.
  3. Don't be afraid to hire overqualified and pricey talent if you need theft skills. The best people are in demand - and worth it in any market.
  4. Don't shy from the unemployed. In this market, their reasons may have nothing to do with competence or commitment
  5. Look outside the traditional areas. Be on the lookout in every professional and social setting.
  6. Reward company referrals well. These generally are your best hires.
  7. Offer competitive salaries, good benefits and a career path.
  8. Pay for high performance.
  9. Stick to the 401(k), ditch the 320i. Those days are over. Ditto for stock options.
  10. Don't take advantage unfairly just because you can afford to be selective now.

David Tittle, a veteran of over three decades in the executive search industry, is a co-founder of Paul-Tittle Search Group, an executive search firm.  He leads searches for senior executives within the federal government and professional services communities.  Dave has a BS in psychology from Duke University and has done extensive postgraduate work in industrial psychology.  Dave is a frequent writer and speaker on executive search, executive recruiting and manpower utilization.  He is a regular contributor to the Washington Business Journal, Federal Computer News and other publications.  He is also a guest instructor at the William & Mary Graduate School of Business, founding member of the Potomac Officers Club and has appeared on local and national radio and television.
Article Source: www.businesshighlight.org
report this article
More articles by Dave Tittle:

  •   The Market for Executives
  •   Tittle's Top Ten: How to Wow ‘Em at a Job Interview During an Economic Downturn
  •   Tittle's top ten: Ways to get fired
  •   Crack the Resume Code and Discover the Write Stuff
  •   Tittle's top ten: How to schmooze with the best of them

    • More articles >>