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LinkedIn Poll Results - April 2024

Simon Clark • Apr 18, 2024

At Shepherd Stubbs Recruitment, we are committed to understanding the intricacies of workplace dynamics and what drives employee performance. Our April 2024 LinkedIn poll asked a crucial question: "What’s your biggest motivator at work?" We are grateful for the excellent response and thank everyone who participated and shared the poll with their connections.


The results reveal a diverse set of motivators that underscore the complexity of employee engagement today. Leading the pack was 'Work-Life Balance' with 31% of the vote, indicating that employees are increasingly valuing the ability to effectively manage their professional and personal lives. This trend highlights the importance for employers to offer flexible working conditions that support a healthier work-life integration.


Both 'Recognition/Praise' and 'Financial Incentives' tied at 25%, reflecting a classic yet evolving understanding that both acknowledgment and monetary rewards play significant roles in motivating employees. Recognition and praise show employees that their efforts are valued, boosting morale and productivity. Simultaneously, financial incentives continue to be a powerful motivator, underlining the need for competitive compensation structures.


'Career Opportunities' was also a key driver, with 19% of respondents indicating that the prospect of advancement and professional growth is a crucial motivator. This result points to the necessity for organisations to cultivate clear career paths and development opportunities to retain ambitious employees.


These insights are invaluable as they highlight the varied and complex factors that motivate today’s workforce. We leverage this understanding to help our clients attract and retain the right talent, aligning our strategies with the evolving needs and motivations of the workforce.
 
Remember, in a changing job market, it’s all about the right people, and knowing what moves them is the first step towards success. If you would like to talk to the team about placing a new candidate, get in touch here. 

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What Qualities to Look for in a Candidate

by Jonathan Shepherd-Stubbs • 25 Apr, 2024
With so much talent out there, it’s not always easy to find the perfect candidate for your current vacancies. If you want to avoid a high staff turnover and get the perfect candidate in your team from the off and watch them grow, here are some initial qualities to look out for in your next round of hiring. Leadership There’s no limit to the heights a candidate could reach in your business and it’s often those who start at the bottom who end up working their way up through the ranks. Whilst your current candidate might not be at that level yet, it’s worth looking out for signs early on that will make them an excellent leader in the future. Honesty & Integrity This one goes without saying, you need someone you can really trust to take on a role within your business. Whilst it’s not always evident in the interview stage whether you can really trust a candidate, you will usually find evidence of this when you investigate references and ask questions about the candidates previous roles. Dependability Just like trust, you need someone working within your business who is dependable and does what they say they are going to do. An employer’s nightmare is someone who is regularly late for shifts or worse, doesn’t turn up at all. There are some early signs you can look for here; Was the candidate on time for their interview? How long did they work for their last employer? Do they switch jobs often?  Competency Lastly, is your candidate competent in the job you are expecting them to do? If you are hiring someone straight out of college, maybe they aren’t quite ready for a leadership role. Does the candidate have proven track record of managerial experience? Maybe they won’t be quite suited to a more junior position. As always, it’s important to ask questions and really get to know your candidates in your interviews to maximise the chances of you getting the right employee for your business. If you are new to interviewing, check out our blog ‘3 of the Best Questions to ask any Candidate’ to maximise your time and really get the most out of your next interview. If you need further support as an employer, we have you covered. From advertising your latest role to our audience to matching you with the perfect employee, we would love to help. Contact our team here.

5 Essential Skills all Jobseekers Need

by Simon Clark • 12 Apr, 2024
Are you currently job seeking? It’s not always easy to figure out what skills are required when applying for a new role but there are some skills which employers will automatically look for and will apply to pretty much every job out there, regardless of the industry. Do you have these 5 essential skills? Let’s take a look Good Communication Good communication skills are a core part of life as well as any job and recruiters will want to know how you will communicate effectively in your potential new role. Communication skills are difficult to exaggerate as employers will be able to see in your interview how well you communicate and are well used to overlooking genuine interview nerves. Problem Solving Like communication, problem solving skills are an essential skill in the workplace and to discover how good you are at problem solving, a recruiter might ask for examples on how you have effectively problem solved in previous workplace roles. This will give them an insight into how your mind works and how well you can adapt to different scenarios or conflict. Teamwork Even in a remote role, it’s highly likely you will be part of a wider overall team. Your future employers will want you to demonstrate how well you can carry out your role as part of a team and what your place will be within that team. If you are applying for a managerial role, they will be looking at your leadership skills or how well you get on with a team to collectively move everyone towards the overall business goals. Adaptability In today’s ever changing business landscape, adaptability is a key component in any workplace. If you have the ability to learn, grow and adapt within your role, you have one of the essential skills most employers are looking for. Team adaptability allows an employer to implement improvements, make strategic decisions and remain competitive.  Organisation Organisation can mean many things but for a recruiter it most often means how an employee manages their time and energy for the most effective outcome for the business. Self-management in the workplace is a sought after skill which means that employees know how to best manage their time to stay productive and prioritise tasks. How is your job search going? Do you need some expert help and advice to help you land your dream role ? Our team would love to help. We can guide you through everything from interview preparation to finding that perfect job. Contact our team here.
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