Solving skills shortage : How to recruit and retain skilled people

As any human resource manager knows, the pool of skilled people is shrinking. And it's no just the engineering and building trades that are affected. Public utilities, banks and service companies are also suffering. So how can this growing shortage be tackled ? In this highly practical book, the authors take a hands-on approach to the problem by showing employers and managers what immediate measures they can take. Illustrated throughout with real-life examples and cases, Solving Skills Shortages shows how to: recruit skilled people: what works and what doesn't;get a better response to recruitment advertising;save money on advertising and consultancy fees;stop skilled people leaving;get the remuneration package right;make training apy and motivate skilled people and improve performance. If you're at the sharp end of dealing with a skills shortage in your organization, this book is essential reading. You'll find a wealth of sound advice and imaginative ideas for recruitment and retention that you can put into practice immediately.