Join Shaun Enders, CEO of Transition Staffing Group, and Kelly Swanberg, CEO of Cake Freight, as they chat about how to build high-performing teams by finding the right people and keeping them engaged.
Key Points:
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Finding Great Talent:
- Cake Freight uses LinkedIn and works with recruiters to keep a steady stream of candidates.
- It’s crucial to have flexible team members, especially when the company is growing.
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Keeping Employees Happy:
- Focus on team vibes and leadership, not just perks, to keep people around.
- Clear communication and career paths motivate employees, especially in smaller teams.
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Skill Growth and Teamwork:
- Keep developing skills and match personal goals with the company’s vision.
- Work with recruiting firms to ensure new hires fit well with the company culture.
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Tackling Hiring Hurdles:
- Avoid biases and don’t focus too much on fancy backgrounds to prevent hiring mistakes.
- Use a structured onboarding process with clear goals and performance indicators.
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Refreshing the Hiring Process:
- Include collaborative projects before hiring and extend interviews to 30-60 days for better assessment.
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Streamlining Recruitment:
- Use tools like LinkedIn and video interviews for smoother recruitment.
- Partner with recruiting firms that align with your company culture.
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Building Long-Term Partnerships:
- Do thorough checks to ensure candidates are a good fit.
- Develop lasting relationships with search firms to understand top performer traits, crucial for selecting the right candidates.
- A search firm’s reputation and knowledge of your business can greatly affect the company’s market image.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswanberg/
https://cakefreight.com/
