The Recruitment Dating Game: Self-Awareness & Authenticity Are Key with Jennifer Bookspan
Jennifer Bookspan joins the discussion to explore the candidate experience in corporate America, emphasizing hiring the right person and role alignment. The conversation delves into the book "Who Not How" and the challenges of rapid company growth, identifying candidate stages, and being honest about growth trajectories. Jennifer highlights the importance of core values and true company culture representation, along with recruiting improvements and the impact of effective onboarding. The episode also covers signs for employment change, succession planning, and transitioning identity for business owners. Addressing labor shortages and AI's impact in the AEC industry, the discussion concludes with talent development and employee assessment methods.
Key Points
- Prioritize clear communication and transparency in the recruiting process to improve candidate experience and reduce ghosting.
- Develop a robust onboarding plan to ensure new hires feel supported and connected, which significantly increases retention rates.
- Identify and develop internal talent by using assessments and creating opportunities for growth, ensuring that employees are in roles where they can thrive.
Connect with Jen - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbookspan/ Website: https://bookspansearchpartners.com/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Justin - Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/ Website: https://www.spotmigration.com Do you want to be a guest on the show? Go to https://buildingscale.net/guests Need to discuss your IT and Cybersecurity Strategy? Go to https://buildingscale.net/help
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