Talent Management

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Oct 25, 2024

Your People are Your Superpower

Attracting AND retaining top talent is THE competitive advantage, especially for small businesses.

• Hire for Fit: Skills can be taught, a bad attitude can ruin a whole team. Seek those who align with your values.
• Growth is Golden: Provide opportunities for learning, advancement…or your best people WILL find them elsewhere.
• Autonomy Matters: Micromanaging kills motivation. Trust, then hold accountable to results, not busywork.
• Feedback is Frequent: Not just annual reviews. Real-time praise, course correction, builds engaged employees.
• Walk the Talk of Culture: If you preach work-life balance, but email at midnight, the message is clear.
• Pay Fairly, But It’s Not Everything: People leave bad bosses, more than they leave low salaries.

Investing in your people is investing in the long-term success of your business.