Today’s employers often find themselves in a battle for talent in a tight market. Is it worth the stress, time and expense involved to recruit top talent? What is the full extent of the impact talent has on your organization? Consider the many benefits Top talent can deliver.

High performers encourage others to “play up.”

When you hire a highly motivated, top performing candidate, you’ll get more than just their outstanding performance. They bring a lot of bang for your buck. Chances are that they will motivate others to perform better as well. Attitudes are contagious. The attitude of high performers can Increase motivation and improve the morale of the entire team.

They are self-motivated.

Top talent doesn’t require as much hands-on management. As long as you are clear about what is expected of them, you can be confident that they will get the job done without micromanagement. Chances are that they will even go beyond the assigned task.

They can mentor your employees.

Leverage the talent of your top employees by asking them to mentor others. It will make them feel valued and appreciated and will spread their positive influence to their co-workers. Mentees will appreciate having a go-to person who they can ask for advice or answers to questions. It will improve their performance at no additional cost to you.

They are innovative.

Look for candidates who think outside the box. People who are invested in their careers are constantly looking for ways to do things faster, cheaper, better. These are the kind of people you want on your team.

Consider the 80/20 Rule

Not every candidate you hire has to be the cream of the crop. It could get very expensive to build a team made entirely of all-stars. Commit to hiring the best possible employees for at least twenty percent of your company’s positions and allow them to influence others around them.

Talent has a substantial impact on the success of your organization. That’s why it’s so important to hire right. For advice on identifying, attracting and competing for talent, contact the experts at SMR Group Ltd. Our experienced recruiters can help you recruit and screen sales and marketing candidates to find those with the high-performing talent you need in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. Contact us today to learn more.