According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, various work aspects are linked to dissatisfaction as well as satisfaction (Sanjeev & Surya, 2016). Motivators like involvement in decision-making, recognition, personal growth, and responsibility contribute to increased employee performance. On the other hand, hygiene factors like work conditions, job security, and vacations are worked upon to remove dissatisfaction from the employees. If I were the HR manager in a contemporary firm, the people that I would try to recruit are goal-oriented, hardworking, positive-minded, and committed to the organization's vision. I would recruit employees based on their zeal or drive towards working for the firm's growth. These people should not only focus on the monthly paycheck but should also ensure that their performance leads to positive changes. According to Herzberg's research, employees tend to become more motivated if they have a management team willing to push them and motivate them to reach their goals (Andersson, 2017). People need to be goal-oriented and must work towards achieving their goals.
In the case of compensation and benefits packages for the best candidates, this would be mainly built around the experiences and skills of individuals. I would ensure that if the candidate is well qualified, has the experience and skills to match what I need in an employee position, the benefits and compensation need to match the contributions this particular candidate brings to the job. This would include hourly compensation, sick days, healthcare insurance, and a fair salary. Also, I would evaluate the extra time worked by these employees plus the results they produce to offer them salary compensation. Other benefits would include tuition assistance if these employees need to acquire certification in a particular area that will benefit the company. I would also look at the rest of the job markets to ensure that my employees receive fair compensation (Youssef-Morgan & Stark, 2014). This will help ensure that the compensation is at least comparable or more than the other job markets.