The new year is just around the corner, and you’re excited for a fresh start. You know your company needs to hire in 2023, but you weren’t planning to get started until January.
It’s easy to see why waiting might seem like the best move, but it’s actually not. Here’s why it’s best to figure out what positions you’ll need to add and start searching for talent as soon as possible.
Five Reasons to Make Your 2023 Hiring Plan Now
Be Proactive
Figuring out what — and who — your team will need in the near year and any challenges you might face now allows you to be at least one step ahead of the competition. While you can’t anticipate every issue, the more prepared you are, the better equipped your team is to succeed.
Secure Top Talent
Finding the best person for the job isn’t easy. If you wait until the last minute, it’s likely you’ll feel obligated to go with a candidate who is good enough, but probably not an ideal fit. However, when you start early, you can take your time, so you can find someone who will be a great match for both the position and your company culture.
Budget Accordingly
Hiring new team members takes money — both for their salary and recruiting costs. If this is an afterthought, there’s a chance you won’t have enough room in the budget to attract the right person. Planning ahead allows you to put this money aside, so you don’t risk missing out on the best candidate because you can’t afford them.
Maximize Holiday Downtime
If your company is like many businesses, things slow down during the holiday season. This makes it an ideal time to make your hiring plan, because you have extra time to dedicate to it. If you wait until January, you’ll face competing priorities, which could cause you to procrastinate it by several weeks or months.
Start Achieving 2023 Goals
Your company has already set its objectives for 2023, but right now, you don’t have the staff to achieve them. Hit the ground running at the beginning of the new year by figuring out who you need to hire and starting your search for them. Getting these people in place as soon as possible will allow your team to meet — or exceed — its potential in 2023.
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