Sessions

Concurrent Session
Stand Out: How Small Businesses Can Leverage Their Strengths to Attract Top Talent
Westgate Ballroom B
Wednesday 07/01/2015 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM   Add to calendar
1.25 SHRM PDCs, 1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: HR Expertise | Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
Learn how small businesses can leverage their strengths to attract top talent. 

Small businesses often feel at odds with their larger counterparts, particularly in attracting top talent. How can smaller, less widely known businesses compete for talent against global brands that have teams of recruiters larger than some companies' total head count!? This session will explore how the Great Place to Work Best Small & Medium Workplaces compare to their larger counterparts, the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For. Nelson will share: - The similarities across organizations of all sizes as well as size-specific challenges that smaller business may experience. - Trends on perks and benefits at the most recent 50 Best Places to Work. Best practices and tips in recruiting, hiring, and creating a winning culture from outstanding workplaces with between 25 and 999 employees as well as tactical ideas on how to leverage being smaller to achieve hiring success.

Lindsay Nelson Photo
Presenter:
Lindsay Nelson, manager, Client Insights,
Great Place to Work