Episodios

  • Avoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes with Sean Vassilaros Founder at KANNY

    Avoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes with Sean Vassilaros Founder at KANNY
    Jul 25 2024
    We discuss the importance of character in the hiring process, exploring the challenges of assessing character and the impact of hiring the wrong person. We highlight the role of references, the need for candid peer reviews, and the significance of character in building successful teams while avoiding costly hiring mistakes. In this episode, we look at character, hiring process, challenges, wrong hire, references, peer reviews, successful teams, hiring mistakes, transparency. Discover how character assessments and transparency can revolutionize hiring, leading to better decision-making and alignment between candidates and employers. Key Takeaways Character is a crucial factor in the hiring process, significantly impacting team dynamics and performance. Assessing a candidate's character is challenging, as the entire hiring process is curated by the candidate, making it difficult to get authentic information. References are often not reliable indicators of character, as candidates typically provide references who will speak positively about them. Candid peer reviews can provide valuable insights into a candidate's character, as peers have firsthand experience working with them. Hiring the wrong person can have significant financial and operational consequences, including lost clients, damaged team morale, and wasted resources. Integrating character assessments into the hiring process can provide valuable information for employers and candidates, leading to better hiring decisions and long-term success. Chapters 00:00 Who is Sean Vassilaros 02:54 The Importance of Character in the Hiring Process 08:55 Challenges in Assessing a Candidate's Character 13:08 The Impact of Hiring the Wrong Person 16:02 The Limitations of References in Evaluating Character 22:54 Avoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes 24:02 The Uncomfortable Truth About Character 25:30 Understanding Your Character Spider Graph 29:25 The Potential Impact of Character Data in Hiring 36:42 Challenges and Opportunities of Integrating Character Assessments 45:11 The Future of Character Assessments and Transparency in Hiring Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • Simplifying Global Hiring with Edge Talent Marketplace with Iffi Wahla, Co-Founder Edge

    Simplifying Global Hiring with Edge Talent Marketplace with Iffi Wahla, Co-Founder Edge
    Jul 18 2024
    Iffi Wahla, co-founder of HR tech company Edge, discusses their mission to make global hiring easier for non-tech companies. We talk with Iffi about what Edge is doing and how they are serving industries like compliance and healthcare, providing an ecosystem with salary data, equipment procurement, IT support, and more. In this episode we look at HR tech, hiring, global hiring, talent acquisition, ecosystem, marketplace, compliance, healthcare, and retention. Key Takeaways 1. Edge is building a global HR tech platform to make hiring globally easier for non-tech companies. 2. They focus on specific industries such as medical and risk management insurance, where they have a deep understanding of the jobs and requirements. 3. Edge provides an ecosystem that includes salary data, equipment procurement, IT support, compliance, HR support, and talent acquisition. 4. They use data and marketplace teams to vet and match candidates, resulting in high retention rates. 5. Edge’s triage process fills up the talent funnel and matches the right talent with the right employer, aiming for an 85% certainty of hiring one of the first three candidates. 6. Ideal prospects for Edge are non-tech companies in the compliance and healthcare industries that are struggling to hire talent locally. Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Increasing Retention and Rewarding Employees with Gage, Founder and CEO Justin Henshaw

    Increasing Retention and Rewarding Employees with Gage, Founder and CEO Justin Henshaw
    Jul 11 2024
    Gage might be one of the most interesting platforms we've dug into this year. Communication, engagement, and accountability to the fullest. Beyond that, Justin Henshaw the Founder and CEO has a story worth the listen. September 11th, 2001 his world changed as he witnessed firsthand the fall of the World Trade Center. Inspired by the events of that day, he decided to put his ambitions on hold and serve his country in the United States Marine Corps. Justin served 6 years in the Marine Corps Infantry and participated in several combat tours including both Iraq and Afghanistan where he was decorated for Valor. Connect with Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinhenshaw/ Here's what we learned: Gage is a universal employment recognition system for shift and hourly workers. It combines features from LinkedIn, Instagram, and FICO to support recognition, growth, and career development. Employees own their data and can take it with them if they leave a company. Gage aims to provide meaning and purpose to shift and hourly workers, addressing an underserved workforce segment. Employers value Gage and see it as beneficial for hiring and paying employees based on their Gage score. The platform fosters positive relationships between employers and employees by serving as a common language. Gage aims to increase employee retention and rewards employees for longer tenures. The system is not editable, ensuring its validity and reliability. It replaces traditional resumes with a comprehensive workforce portfolio. Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • netpresenter: The employee and emergency communications platform

    netpresenter: The employee and emergency communications platform
    Jul 4 2024
    We talk with Frank Hoen about employee communication, digital signage at work, and message engagement. What happens when you need to disseminate important company information, or manage a company wide emergency? This is a Use Case on netpresenter. Who should consider using the platform and why. Takeaways NetPresenter is a versatile communication tool that delivers messages to employees through digital signage on various devices, utilizing AI for personalized and optimized message delivery. The platform is particularly valuable for remote work and maintaining social cohesion, with repetition and entertainment ensuring message retention and engagement. Targeted messaging based on audience segmentation ensures that crucial information reaches the right people. Seamlessly integrates with SharePoint and other communication tools, enhancing an organization's intranet. Provides analytics and statistics to track message engagement and understanding, offering a cost-effective solution for improved communication and employee engagement within organizations. Chapters 02:02 Innovative Approach to Digital Signage 06:10 Expanding the Reach of Messages 08:12 The Power of Repetition and AI in Message Delivery 11:38 The Role of Employee Communications and the Human Side 13:29 Infusing AI into the Platform 16:19 Impact of COVID-19 on NetPresenter 23:25 Increasing Message Awareness with NetPresenter 26:53 Types of Information to Communicate 30:31 Gamification and Engagement in Communication 34:48 Benefits of NetPresenter as a Communication Tool 39:23 Implementation and Deployment of NetPresenter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
  • Scoring Validation and Transparency The Role of Technology in Screening Resumes

    Scoring Validation and Transparency The Role of Technology in Screening Resumes
    Jun 27 2024
    In this episode we speak with Frank Abrams, founder of Gee-Score to better understand scoring validation and transparency and the the role of technology in screening resumes. Takeaways G-Score aims to score job seekers in every job posting and search. Scoring validation is a top priority for G-Score to maintain integrity. Open documentation is being considered to provide transparency and build trust with potential clients. Job seeker exaggeration is a challenge that G-Score is addressing through techniques like sister jobs and custom scoring modifiers. The future may bring a solution that verifies candidate information and skills to improve the hiring process. Traditional recruiting methods have shortcomings and often rely on fakery and shortcuts. AI agents have the potential to automate and customize the hiring process for job seekers and hiring companies. Technology can help in screening resumes, but a scoring system is needed to filter candidates effectively. Understanding the client's needs and the limitations of job descriptions is crucial in finding the right fit for a job. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Origin of G-Score 06:08 Addressing Job Seeker Exaggeration 34:18 Understanding the Client's Needs and the Limitations of Job Descriptions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 m
  • Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Sorted with Karaconnect

    Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Sorted with Karaconnect
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode we speak with Tobba Vigfusdóttir, founder and CEO of Karaconnect to understand how they are increasing productivity by reducing burnout, absenteeism and staff attrition. The mission is to make it easy for employees to manage their wellbeing through direct access to best-in-class support. Whenever they need it. Tobba is a cognitive psychologist by training. She founded Kara Connect in 2014 and has served as CEO for over 9 years, building a community of professionals to give employees easy access to support. Takeaways Tobá's journey from studying educational psychology to founding Karaconnect highlights the intersection of education, mental health, and technology. The impact of digital tools on social interactions and the need for personalized mental health support in the workplace are significant considerations for organizations. The barriers to adoption of mental health services in organizations include budgeting, stigma, and the disconnect between HR, CFOs, and CEOs. Karaconnect's approach to providing personalized mental health and wellbeing services has led to higher usage rates compared to traditional Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). Implementing effective mental health support in the workplace requires addressing challenges related to EAPs, communication, and engagement. Technology plays a crucial role in providing accessible and secure platforms for employees to access mental health services. The impact of remote work on mental health services highlights the need for innovative solutions to support employees' well-being in a distributed work environment. Chapters 00:00 Company Profiles and Target Markets 12:11 The Impact of Digital Tools on Social Interactions 14:19 Challenges in the Buying Process for Mental Health Services 23:09 Credits and the Reactive vs. Proactive Approach 24:52 Navigating the Challenges of Mental Health Support in the Workplace 36:08 The Role of Technology in Workplace Well-being 42:22 Adapting Mental Health Services to Remote Work Environments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Recruiter Enablement in its Simplest Form: You Need To See PoetryHR with Adam Gordon

    Recruiter Enablement in its Simplest Form: You Need To See PoetryHR with Adam Gordon
    Jun 13 2024
    The role of the Recruiter has changed. Expectations around recruiter skills have changed. Stop fighting the shift and embrace the new norm. Recruiter Enablement. We talk with Adam Gordon, serial entrepreneur in the Recruit Tech space to understand why TA needs to understand what this means and what will happen to their team if they don't. Takeaways Recruitment enablement is often overlooked, and existing solutions like SharePoint require extensive customization. Poetry platform offers comprehensive tools for recruiters, including marketing, operations, learning, research, templating, and multilingual support. The platform centralizes resources, streamlines workflows, saves time, and increases efficiency by automating tasks and providing easy access to content. Designed to be user-friendly for both experienced and new recruiters, Poetry is used by Fortune 500, FTSE 100 companies, and RPO businesses. Future enhancements include enabling hiring managers and incorporating video content; pricing is $120 per person per month with no extra costs. Chapters 00:00 Who is Adam Gordon and what is PoetryHR 06:10 The Limitations of SharePoint and the Need for a Specialized Solution 12:17 Doing More with Less: The Importance of Efficiency in Recruitment 26:35 The Role of Generative AI in Poetry 33:48 The Role of Enablement in Recruitment 42:23 Questions to Ask When Buying Recruiter Enablement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Company Culture, Career Navigation and Deep Talent Insights - What is PlumFlourish and PlumThrive with Jason Putnam

    Company Culture, Career Navigation and Deep Talent Insights - What is PlumFlourish and PlumThrive with Jason Putnam
    Jun 6 2024
    Plum is a platform that focuses on human-centric data and uses psychometric assessments to match individuals with job opportunities and provide career coaching. They have seen significant growth in the past two years, with 50,000 people creating Plum profiles each month. Plum has recently launched two distinct platforms: Plum Flourish for individuals and Plum Thrive for companies. In this conversation with speak with Jason Putnam, CRO at Plum to understand the importance of building careers with psychometric and skills data and how when combined, successfully solves skills-based hiring. We talk about: What this means for Talent Acquisition What this means for candidate experience and careers Why you need to pay attention to this What happens to your TA org if you sleep on this Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Plum 03:25 Introducing Plum Thrive for Skills-Based Hiring 06:21 The Importance of Soft Skills in a Changing Job Market 09:07 Becoming a Skills-Based Organization in 90 Days 15:26 Simplifying Complex Solutions with Plum 19:37 Putting the Human First in Talent Assessment 21:31 Focusing on the People, Not Just the Technology 25:53 Appreciation for Data in Larger Organizations 30:54 Identifying the Right Fit in Demos 34:24 Success Stories: Quick Implementation and Global Solutions 37:38 Common Mistakes in Culture Assessment 39:31 Measuring Success: User Engagement and Cult Following Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m