STAFFING

By Erin Wolfram and Melissa Johnson

Leaders within an organization often experience immediate panic when they have a sudden need to hire a new employee . This often comes unexpectedly at the worst time , and can lead to an ineffective search and hasty hiring decisions . Preparation is key in reducing stress ; so the more you can do before needing to fill a position , the better . The following tips provide ideas on how to take a more active and focused approach to the recruitment and hiring process .

BUILD YOUR NETWORK Building your network is an important first step in finding and securing top talent . This will help you develop relationships with industry professionals who may someday be a good fit for your organization or may know someone who is .

Join professional associations

Joining and being an active participant in industry-specific professional organizations , especially those at the local and regional levels , are great ways to not only grow your net-

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