008- Finding and Hiring the Right People

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Show Notes:  Get the show summary, resource links and downloads here.

:45      Introduce episode:
            There's lots of issues business owners face that puts a drag on the growth and profitiability of their organizations.  (Mention regulations, disruptive competition, employee costs.)  Today's we are going to talk about one that touches many of these other areas- Finding and Hiring the right people.
 
1:15   How does the listener benefit? 
The techniques we will discuss today will put the decision maker in better control of the recruting and hiring process, thereby insuring a better outcome choice.
 
2:00   Discussion points: 

1. Why do so many employers struggle with hiring?
2. What are some challenges effecting good hiring?
3. What does it cost a company when turnover occurs?

 
10:00 Tips for improving in this area or overcoming this problem: 

1. Understand what every position needs and what kind of people you want in your company (position profile)
2. Become a talent scout.  Interview on a continual basis whether you have openings or not.
3. Have your on-boarding, orientation and training program tuned up and in writing.

 
Final Take-aways:   Improving your ability to hire your best people requires planning and practice.  You must value your people highly enough to be proficient in finding and selecting new people.
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Resource Links:

• https://www.thebalance.com/the-high-cost-of-high-employee-turnover-2276010 
• https://business.salary.com/7-signs-you-hired-the-wrong-employee

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Bonus Download:  ebok- How to Hire & Retain Your Best Employees