Why you should change the way you hire
Why should companies change the way they hire? The core issue is that many companies rely on luck, and luck is not a strategy.
They are not sure when to make a hire, who to hire, or how to go about finding good candidates.
A proactive approach to hiring will prevent you from being caught off guard and aimlessly looking at a pool of candidates in desperation. No good, well-thought-out hiring decisions can come from this.
You need to plan better:
Create an Accountability Chart that clearly spells out roles, responsibilities, and KPIs.
Continue to cross-train your team – Winners like to learn new things.
Have a list of internal candidates for each role in the company in case you have to make a shuffle or shift (We’ve actually completed successful 3-way shifts within companies).
Always be looking for good people; they are out there – at the market, out to dinner, when you make an important purchase, when you have a problem with a company you work with in your personal life.
Keep a written list of external candidates for all key roles, just like you would when trying to woo a new client. Have a touch process and follow through.
Always be ready to uplevel your team.
When you are ready to make a hire, have the best possible tools ready to go:
A real Job Profile that clearly defines to the team and the candidates what is expected in this role. Not just a job description loaded with do’s and don’ts and tasks to be completed.
A quality Job Posting on the internet that gets the RIGHT candidates’ attention and draws them in, even when they aren’t 100% ready to make a move.
An Interview Process like nothing they have ever experienced.
An Onboarding Plan that makes sense to them and that sets clear expectations.
A Development Journey outline that will keep fuel in their tank for years to come.
These steps, when implemented with intention, create efficiency and reduce risk in the hiring process.
If you need any help with any of the tools mentioned, or if you want to chat about a situation you are facing right now, feel free to reach out. Let's connect.
Why you should change the way you hire
Why should companies change the way they hire? The core issue is that many companies rely on luck, and luck is not a strategy.
They are not sure when to make a hire, who to hire, or how to go about finding good candidates.
A proactive approach to hiring will prevent you from being caught off guard and aimlessly looking at a pool of candidates in desperation. No good, well-thought-out hiring decisions can come from this.
You need to plan better:
Create an Accountability Chart that clearly spells out roles, responsibilities, and KPIs.
Continue to cross-train your team – Winners like to learn new things
Have a list of internal candidates for each role in the company in case you have to make a shuffle or shift (We’ve actually completed successful 3 way shifts within companies).
Always be looking for good people; they are out there – at the market, out to dinner, when you make an important purchase, when you have a problem with a company you work within your personal life.
Keep a written list of external candidates for all key roles, just like you would when trying to woo a new client. Have a touch process and follow through.
Always be ready to uplevel your team.
When you are ready to make a hire, have the best possible tools ready to go:
A real Job Profile that clearly defines to the team and the candidates what is expected in this role. Not just a job description loaded with do’s and don’ts and tasks to be completed.
A quality Job Posting on the internet that gets the RIGHT candidates’ attention and draws them in, even when they aren’t 100% ready to make a move.
An Interview Process like nothing they have ever experienced.
An Onboarding Plan that makes sense to them and that sets clear expectations.
A Development Journey outline that will keep fuel in their tank for years to come
These steps, when implemented with intention, create efficiency and reduce risk in the hiring process.
If you need any help with any of the tools mentioned, or if you want to chat about a situation you are facing right now, feel free to reach out.
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