The Right Way to Recruit Employees That Match the Company's Culture

For startups that are growing, the process of recruiting a certain number of new employees is a mandatory activity. However, in the field, once the recruitment has been carried out, there will be dynamics between new employees and old employees. An employee who does not fit into the dynamics of a startup will easily resign, even though he has just joined the company.

It is important for startups to think about the hiring process properly. Ideally, from the start, the CEO or other C-Level staff involved can curate well during the interview process.

"At Akseleran, I was the CEO, I was still involved in all the recruitment processes for new employees. From the start, it was clear whether this person could adapt well or not to the company, if it looked like he couldn't adapt, we usually didn't continue the recruitment process," said Akseleran CEO Ivan. Tambunan recounted his experience.

Social media as a "corporate image"

Nowadays, social media is one of the ideal platforms to promote a company. Starting from the office atmosphere, job description to the development of the company, all can be investigated by prospective employees who are interested in applying for jobs at the company. A company image that is introduced on social media can help companies recruit the right employees

Once the right employees are recruited, carry out the adaptation process properly. Avoid conflicts between old and new employees that cause grouping among employees. According to Telunjuk CEO Hanindia Narendrata, this could affect the company's running speed.

"In Telunjuk itself, we had problems between employees so that collaboration in the company was disrupted. This happened because I as the CEO were not involved in the process of adapting new and old employees," said Hanindia.

He continued, it is important for startups to carry out the right process when new employees enter the company. Starting from properly explaining the company culture, introducing it to all teams to getting used to collaboration between employees. Thus conflicts or groupings among employees can be minimized.

"In this case, it is our duty as CEO and other C-Level staff to be able to create a positive work environment, full of collaboration between employees," he said.

Gradual addition

One of the keys so that the employee recruitment process can run well is to do it gradually. Don't equate your capabilities with big tech companies that carry out massive and ongoing recruitment processes. Thus the adaptation process between new and old employees can run better.

"At Akseleran itself, we usually recruit in stages, for example, five employees per month, adjusted to the needs of each team. Thus, new employees can adapt more easily. The point is to recruit employees who are in accordance with the company's own criteria," said Ivan.

Another thing that is starting to become the norm for startups is creating flexible regulations. Starting from the flexibility of working independently remote, flexible working hours, up to dress code informal ones. Atmosphere "work hard play hardcan be created without leaving the morale and performance of employees.

When the number of employees increases, assign one supervisor or management to monitor and supervise the work of each team. Get the latest information about employee performance directly from their respective supervisors.

"The point is to prioritize the process of recruiting employees correctly. If possible, all teams to management are involved in this process. Because in the end the recruitment process at the beginning will affect the running of the company in the future," said Hanindia.