--- title: Overcome talent acquisition & retention challenges for Australian SMEs description: "How do you stand out when your competitor's salary bid will always be higher?\nFortunately, today's recruits are looking at more than just a good salary." image: https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hubfs/architectural-design-architecture-buildings-161878.jpg --- [![Gradient.png](http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2500081/hubfs/Gradient/Branding/Gradient.png?width=2915&height=816&name=Gradient.png "Gradient.png")](http://inboundpixels-2500081.hs-sites.com/gradient-home) - [Blog](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/blog) [![talentvinelogo whiteaqua.png](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/talentvinelogo%20whiteaqua.png?width=4994&height=2504&name=talentvinelogo%20whiteaqua.png "talentvinelogo whiteaqua.png")](https://www.talentvine.com.au/) Guide about overcoming talent acquisition and retention challenges unique to Australian SMEs ### **Free Download** # **The SME Recruitment Playbook** ### Download The Guide ![Ebook Mock up new Jun22 v3](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Ebook%20Mock%20up%20new%20Jun22%20v3.png?width=2622&name=Ebook%20Mock%20up%20new%20Jun22%20v3.png "Ebook Mock up new Jun22 v3") Times are tough for growing businesses right now. There's a lot of work to be done but limited skilled workers to do it. As a result, top talent know they can have their pick of jobs and receive the salary and work perks that they're after. For SMEs like yours, competing against larger firms, particularly in sales, marketing, and technology can be tough. How do you stand out when you know your competitor's salary bid will always be higher? Fortunately, today's recruits are looking at more than just a good salary. ### The Australian recruitment market In Australia, the recruitment market is made up of 75% millennials who - even before COVID - were pushing for a change in workplace culture. Ergo, when COVID came along, and hybrid workplaces were introduced, majority of the workforce (millennials) realised the opportunity at hand. ### Learn from companies like: ![skippr.png](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/skippr.png?width=254&name=skippr.png "skippr.png") ![Qwilr](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Qwilr.png?width=243&name=Qwilr.png "Qwilr") ![sc.png](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/sc.png?width=243&name=sc.png "sc.png") ![Cloud](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Cloud.png?width=243&name=Cloud.png "Cloud") ![stripe.png](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/stripe.png?width=243&name=stripe.png "stripe.png") ![Croft](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Croft.png?width=243&name=Croft.png "Croft") *Top tip: if you're up against competitors with deep pockets look at what you can offer outside of salary and make sure you communicate that!* ### How to nab millennial talent: Hybrid workplace environments aren't all millennials are looking for. In fact, despite their reputation for being the 'selfish' generation, they just want to be involved and challenged. ## In employment, top millennial talent looks for: - Career growth opportunities - Purpose and responsibility - Inclusive social environments - innovative technology And are - in some cases - willing to take a lower salary to get it. Not sure where to start? Download our [SME Recruitment Playbook](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/sme-recruitment-playbook#Form). ### Inside we discuss in detail: - The current state of the Australian recruitment market - What talented sales, marketing, and technology executives are looking for in employment today - How to identify and find your ideal candidates - Strategies to keep applicants engaged throughout the entire recruitment process - How to seal the deal on top talent and get signed contracts through the door - How to keep your current talent, and combat talent poaching Today's recruitment market is a tough one. Don't let blindsight be your biggest hindsight. Get the talent you need to grow your business. [DOWNLOAD THE PLAYBOOK to begin](https://lp.talentvine.com.au/sme-recruitment-playbook#Form)