What today’s top talent actually wants from their next role

Hiring for your next team member? You’re not just filling a role, you’re selling a lifestyle. Right now, the talent pool is deeper than ever, but the best candidates? They’re picky, savvy, and probably getting LinkedIn DMs daily from your competitors.

So, what do they actually want?

We’ve broken it down in the article below…

Flexibility isn’t a perk, it’s a priority

Hybrid or remote working. However you label it, today’s market wants flexibility built in – not bolted on. Meaning if you are still making 5-days working in the office mandatory, it might be time to re-think your flexibility options.

Give your employees purpose

Talent right now wants to be more than pipelines, they want to build something that matters. Especially mid-senior professional who’ve probably seen every industry cliché under the sun!

They want to know:
– What’s the mission behind the brand?
– Who’s benefiting from what we do?
– Is the team genuinely passionate about it?
If your employer brand doesn’t scream “we care about what we do, whilst having fun along the way”, you’ll struggle to stand out.

Learning and progression is a non-negotiable

The best employees don’t want to be doing the same thing in 12 months, and they don’t want to work for a company that’s standing still either?

What they look for…
– A clear progression plan (not just “you’ll grow with us”)
– Budget for courses, conferences, or coaching
– Mentorship and exposure to other parts of the business
In short, if they’re levelling up, your brand is too.

Employer Branding is your biggest hiring funnel

Potential employees are taking notice of more than you might think.
Is your hiring process slick? Do your Leaders post insightful stuff on LinkedIn? Are you showing off your culture on social media?
If the answer to those is “sort of”, it’s time to fix it. Your employer brand is your secret weapon when it comes to top tier talent… use it!!

To attract the best talent to your business, our best piece of advice is to build somewhere they’d be proud to join. Then shout about it with the same creativity you expect from them! You’ll start to find that you’re attracting talent that aligns perfectly with your mission, vision, and goals.