Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.ai #33: Doug Keim—How to Attract, Hire and Manage Top Talent
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Aug 16, 2021 Doug Keim, President of Business Made Simple and StoryBrand, shares invaluable insights into hiring and managing top talent. He emphasizes the importance of a structured recruitment process to avoid poor hiring decisions. Doug discusses strategies for attracting diverse candidates and enhancing the onboarding experience, ensuring new hires feel valued from day one. He also stresses the need for clear roles and team integration to boost engagement and reduce burnout, providing a roadmap to develop effective talent management practices.
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Hiring Mistake From Personal Connections
- Many people hire through personal connections without interviewing properly, leading to poor hires.
- Donald Miller admitted this mistake, which inspired a better hiring practice.
Build A Candidate Pool
- Avoid falling in love with one candidate; build a diverse candidate pool.
- Use multiple networks and online services to find top talent efficiently.
Invest In Talent ROI
- Pay attention to the return on investment, not just salary figures.
- Sometimes paying less for a hungry, teachable candidate yields better results than a higher salary for experience.