Strategic Talent Acquisition and Retention

In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining the right talent is essential for maintaining organizational success. This online training course offers participants a thorough understanding of strategic talent acquisition and retention techniques, providing them with the tools needed to draw in top talent, align hiring practices with organizational objectives, and implement effective retention strategies. Participants will discover innovative methods and learn how to foster a high-performance culture that boosts employee engagement and minimizes turnover.

By the end of this Anderson online training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the strategic importance of talent acquisition and retention
• Align talent acquisition with business objectives
• Develop effective recruitment and selection processes
• Implement best practices in employer branding and candidate experience
• Utilize data analytics to enhance talent management strategies
• Design retention programs that foster long-term employee engagement
• Address challenges in retaining top talent in a dynamic business environment

This online training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• HR professionals and managers involved in recruitment and talent management
• Talent acquisition specialists
• Line managers responsible for hiring and retention
• Senior leaders involved in organizational strategy and workforce planning
• Professionals looking to improve their talent acquisition and retention strategies

This Anderson online training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

• Overview of the talent acquisition and retention landscape
• The role of talent acquisition in organizational success
• Aligning talent strategy with business objectives
• Key challenges in talent acquisition and retention
• Employer branding: Attracting the right talent

• Defining your recruitment goals
• Developing effective job descriptions and requirements
• Recruitment channels: Traditional vs. digital strategies
• Candidate experience: Creating a seamless recruitment process
• Leveraging social media and AI in talent acquisition
• Building a talent pipeline for the future

• Best practices for screening and selecting candidates
• Conducting structured interviews and assessments
• Evaluating candidates through skills testing and behavioral interviews
• Onboarding: Ensuring a smooth transition for new hires
• The role of onboarding in employee retention
• Designing an engaging and effective onboarding program

• Using data and analytics to improve talent acquisition
• Metrics for measuring recruitment success
• Predictive analytics in retention strategies
• Employee engagement and satisfaction surveys
• Implementing performance metrics to track retention

• Understanding employee motivations and turnover triggers
• Developing comprehensive retention programs
• Creating a culture of engagement and recognition
• Compensation and benefits strategies to retain talent
• Leadership’s role in talent retention
• Case studies on successful talent retention programs

An Anderson e-Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the online course.