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in today, small and medium sized audit firm employers should ensure manager builds a workforce that can make them realize their dream in long term, retain their topmost skilled employees and to achieve vision 2030 or the firm goals with luxury. Why Smart Leaders Put People before Numbers? The answer is so simple, is talent that delivers the numbers. In 2020, pandemic forced firms into a reactionary mode.
Many industries rushed to implement procedures to deal with the sudden change, and those who hadn’t yet made the necessary infrastructure investments jumped at the chance to put technology in place to support remote learning, virtual work and collaboration as it was the rustle time for audit firms. Employers, however, anticipated a gradual return to business as usual before the pandemic, so a large portion of this effort was designed to be a temporary fix. Instead, 2021 and 2022 saw an increase in retirements and resignations, new COVID strains, and higher expectations for flexible workplaces.
The advantages of working from home (more time with family, less time commuting, savings on expenses like lunches and work clothes) have been seen by employees who have felt overwhelmed by the pressures of the last couple of years. They have also experienced what it’s like to have more balance between work and life. They are more likely to switch jobs due to the talent shortage and the fact that they are aware of other opportunities Given this and the fact that 2023 and 2024 is the target year, it is not surprising that the employee experience is the main focus of the newest talent management trends.
In order to succeed in the fierce competition to draw new talent, firms must adopt a people-first strategy. To accomplish these goals, a deliberate strategy that normalizes hybrid work, supports the manager’s evolving role, adopts a modern approach to hiring, and focuses on proactive upskilling and reskilling of current employees is needed.
Normalizing Hybrid Work– Instead of arbitrary decisions made by individual managers or departments, employees prefer formalized procedures that standardize hybrid work. Firms must first decide on and make clear what their “return to office” strategy will be, including expectations for onsite presence, whether flexible work arrangements are offered, who is eligible, how to request one, and the standards for approval. Concerns about fairness and equity will be helped by establishing enterprise-wide standards for hybrid work. In firms where flexible work schedules are an option, it will be crucial to establish deliberate in-person touch points.
Firms should instead concentrate on formalizing policies and launching initiatives around situations where being present in person advances a particular goal, whether it be fostering the creative process, influencing decisions, or simply forging bonds and connections. Instead of making working in the office a check the box activity, this will give it meaning and purpose.
Transforming the role of Manager When compared to office workers, employees who work remotely or
in hybrid arrangements develop fewer deep relationships with their coworkers. As a result, the manager employee relationship has gained a great deal of significance because managers are frequently an employee’s main point of contact with the firm. Without technology, there is no scalable or sustainable way to accomplish this. For managers and employees to be empowered, learning management systems and learning experience platforms that highlight available training and suggest learning opportunities based on specific skills are essential. Firms need to cut down on the amount of time spent on administrative work given the increased responsibilities managers are taking on.
Rethinking recruiting strategy– Firms are having to rethink their approach to filling positions as a result of the fierce competition for talent and the high demand for labor. As a result, internal mobility, project-based outsourcing, and rehiring are receiving more attention. Employees may move vertically or
laterally within the same firm to take on new roles known as internal mobility. Internally promoting talent mobility not only aids in filling important positions, but it can also reduce attrition by giving current workers chances to advance and by fostering their continued involvement with the firms.
Recruiters are diversifying their methods for sourcing and evaluating candidates in addition tobroadening their target audiences. Instead, the application process is putting a greater emphasis on skills and potential while evaluating cultural fit, resilience, and adaptability. Businesses require workers who can pick up new skills quickly and who don’t mind changing course when circumstances call for it.
Upskilling and Rethinking current employees- The goal of upskilling is to assist employees in acquiring new skills relevant to their current position. This strategy aids firms in keeping workers informed as work processes change, for instance when new technology is introduced or a manual process is automated. The main goal of reskilling is to get workers ready to take on new responsibilities within the firm. Reskilling aids in bridging the skills gap that exists between the current skill sets of employees and the
skills required for newly created jobs. Upskilling and reskilling programs are about demonstrating commitment to the growth and retention of current employees, but they are also about future-proofing the firm.
How should employer manage talent?
Talent onboarding is the first process of onboarding a new employee to the firm. New recruits selected through interviews energetically step up to demonstrate their talents in the firm.Managers have a responsibility to ensure that each employee is talented in their field
Talent acquisition – Recruiters, Sources, HR Managers, Recruiters. These powerful features combine to form Talent Acquisition (TA). It is simply the firm’s task of finding the right person for the job. In a corporate environment, it is often under the Human Resources (HR) umbrella and includes employee
sourcing, hiring, interviewing, recruiting, and onboarding.
Talent work plan- A set of processes used to identify and promote employee potential. Simply put, it is a training and development tool that prepares employees for their future roles in the firm.
Succession planning- is a talent management process that builds a pool of trained employees ready to take on key roles when managers and other key employees leave. Screen talent and identify potential risks and loss impacts. Identify the right people for the right jobs. Talent Maximize the value of her
meetings, aligning and benchmarking talent through interactive discussions.
Talent performance management – We focus on the entire employee journey through recruitment, onboarding, training, upskilling and promotion. Performance management refers to measuring employee performance based on feedback and metrics, and engaging employees to improve productivity and achieve firm goals. Performance management is an integral part of talent management aimed at ensuring
that firm goals are achieved effectively and efficiently through individual and collective performance.
Talent Development-Encompasses all firm activities and initiatives that support employee learning and growth. Successful human resource development requires processes and programs that align with the needs of the firm and the goals and interests of her members of the team. Firms that invest time and resources in developing talent are able to adapt quickly to the business environment and thrive.
Why Talent Management to a firm?Why
Talent Management to a firm?
Attract top talent – Strategic talent management gives firms the opportunity to attract the most
talented and capable employees, thus improving business performance and firm results.
Employee motivation. Strategic talent management helps firms motivate their employees. In fact,
most employees say they want more than money to feel engaged and motivated.
Increase employee performance. Help firms identify the best employees for the job, reducing
performance management issues and complaints.
Retain top talent. A well-structured onboarding practice can improve customer retention and save on
recruitment and performance management costs in the long run.
Improve business performance. Employees feel engaged, qualified, and motivated to work toward the firm’s business goals. This improves customer satisfaction and business performance.
Higher client satisfaction. Customer satisfaction is usually higher when the system is more integrated, because there are fewer people to handle and needs are met sooner.
In a nutshell, talent management is essential to building a resilient workforce for any firm or firm. I
see the development of the entire firm. Developing human potential within a firm in the face of new
employment opportunities is critical to a firm’s profitability and sustainability.
REFERENCES
Managing Talent: Recruiting, Retaining, and Getting the Most from Talented People (Hardcover) by Michel Syrett
The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers (Hardcover) by Bill Conaty
The Writer Is an Internal Auditor at the Kenya Institute of Special Education
