Top talent can deliver ten times the amount of average performers, creating a huge impact on business organisational success, but finding and attracting them can be a challenge.
Research reveals the bottom 10% of your workforce can result in zero output, while the top 1% of employees can account for 10% of business success outcomes.
Steve Jobs explained:
I noticed that the dynamic range between what an average person could accomplish and what the best person could accomplish was 50 or 100 to one.
Given that, you’re well advised to go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.
So, how do you solve the problem of finding more of this talent?
When recruiting high-quality talent, Indeed publishing on HRM Online suggests looking for the main attributes of top performers. This includes:
- problem-solving skills
- self-direction
- strategic thinking
- communication
- passion.
Interestingly, evidence suggests while compensation and benefits are an important factor, this group is less influenced by these than clear paths for career progression, and company reputation and mission.
Source
The talent gap, and how to hire transformational staff
Indeed
HRM Online