Episode 234 - The Secret to Staffing with David Dunkel
Jan 24, 2023
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Expert on staffing, David Dunkel, shares insights on attracting and retaining employees. He discusses the importance of faith-based entrepreneurship, community support, and navigating career transitions. The podcast also delves into Dunkel's experiences as a CEO and his musical journey in a cover band.
Culture is crucial for attracting talent by reflecting the leader's values.
Retirement can involve continued involvement in impactful activities post-transition.
Deep dives
Cultivating a Strong Company Culture is Key to Attracting and Retaining Talent
The ability to attract and retain top talent is vital for businesses. Dave Dunkel emphasizes that culture plays a pivotal role in this process. He underscores that a strong company culture, reflecting the heart and values of the leader, is a significant factor in attracting individuals who resonate with the culture. By prioritizing a culture where employees feel recognized, loved, and rewarded, organizations can create an environment where individuals choose to build their careers.
Navigating the Transition from CEO to Retirement
Dave Dunkel shares his transition from CEO to retirement, highlighting that retirement does not equate to a complete detachment from work. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining involvement post-retirement to facilitate a smooth transition and utilize newfound time for impactful activities. By allowing space to discern God's plan and refraining from immediate commitments, individuals can navigate retirement purposefully while exploring new significant opportunities.
Imparting Wisdom on Leadership and Talent Recruitment at Different Growth Stages
Dave Dunkel provides insights on the evolving role of a CEO in talent recruitment across different growth stages of a company. He underscores the significance of actively shaping the culture, starting with direct reports and extending through all organizational levels. By focusing on replicating the established culture and ensuring alignment with core values, leaders can foster a self-sustaining culture that attracts and retains top talent.
Impact of Prayer and Abiding in God's Word in Personal Growth and Discernment
Dave Dunkel reflects on the transformative power of prayer and abiding in God's word as vital components of personal and spiritual growth. He shares insights from 'With Christ in the School of Prayer' by Andrew Murray, emphasizing the importance of listening to God in prayer. Dunkel highlights the shift from monologue to dialogue in prayer, encouraging individuals to actively listen for God's guidance and journal their insights, facilitating deeper communion and discernment of God's will.
There’s a lot of chatter out there about the challenges around recruiting and retaining employees. Dave Dunkel is an expert on these issues. The recently retired CEO has been leading an employment agency for over 40 years and has been on the front lines of major changes. In 1995, he played a pivotal role in taking the company–Kforce–public, a dream of his father’s who founded the organization decades earlier. Dave helped the team adapt to the staffing changes that came with the rise of the internet. He’s adapted to cultural and generational changes, and he’s stayed faithfully dedicated to excellence throughout. He joins us today to talk about how companies can attract and retain the right people, why community is so critical for Christian entrepreneurs, and what his favorite songs to play when he was in a cover band.
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