Question

Conduct a research on a Hong Kong Medcial industry/company in which it has a high demand on manpower, but is unable to recruit enough. You are required to:
(a) explain why it is difficult to attract candidates;
(b) what and how planning should be done to do the manpower forecast?
(c) what would be the possible ways of attracting and recruiting candidates?

Answer 1

Hong Kong may be forced to recruit hundreds of medics from overseas asthe health sector will face a critical manpower shortage .From the government point of view the shortage is a result of many factors .One of the major factors is a rapidly ageing population.Other reasons suggested by the govt include an immature public private patnership and an emphasis on secondary care .What attracts workers to an organization can also be what engages and makes the,and also retain their starm stay.When competition for talent and skills is so acute,getting it rightup front brings return on investment on the longterm.To be successful ,they need to understand what workers want as a part of a holistic talent strategy.to win the battle for talent companies must look beyond salaries and focus on creating a positive work culture.In todays competitive job market,with demand outstripping supply,employers must up their game to attract the best candidates to help them succeed, and also retain their star employees.A strong sales force is critical to driving revenue growth and solutions to this endemic difficulty need .

Freedom is a key value Consider flexibility for employees,offer a competitive salary and good benefits,take an active approach to promote a workplace culture.make time to mentor employees and let them know you care them arepossible waysof attracting them .