A medium-sized business guide

to hiring

A medium-

sized

business

guide to

hiring

A medium-sized business guide

to hiring

MSBs contribute

25 per cent of

private sector GDP

and 16 per cent of jobs

A medium-sized business guide

to hiring

In 2013, MSBs grew

their

• Profits

• Investment

• Workforce

Faster than small or

large businesses

But a lack of

skilled talent

holds back growth for

1 in 4 businesses

How can MSBs attract

top talent?

Company

culture

Does your company

work hard to create

stronger ties within the

workforce or support

social causes?

Flexibility

Flexibility around

working hours, holiday

and remote working

can help MSBs stand

out from large

corporates.

Development

opportunities

Fast-growing MSBs

may offer candidates

better opportunities to

take on larger

responsibilities

and progress in their

career.

Diverse

roles

Working for an MSB

may mean a broader

range of job

responsibilities and

experiences.

Spread the word

• Let relevant university

societies and business

groups know you are

hiring

• Use social media,

networking events and

business partners to

source candidates

The interview• Create a profile of

the ideal

candidate

• Consider setting a

practice task

• Would they fit in

to the company

culture?

Develop talent

from within

• Don’t forget current

employees – help

them flourish

• Apprenticeships

can be a cost-

effective way to

develop rising stars

Sources

• http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk/Documents/Agents-of-

growth-power-mid-sized-business-report.pdf

• http://www.grant-thornton.co.uk/en/Media-

Centre/News/2014/Latest-figures-reveal-that-with-

additional-efforts-to-boost-skills-and-exporting-mid-sized-

businesses-could-add-an-additional-50-billion-to-UK-

economy/