(BIZTALKRADIO) SHOW 15: PROBLEM 3 - THE PROCESS IS DYSFUNCTIONAL - WILLIAM EASTMAN

Owner Stats (May2021)

• 10 million unfilled positions, 1 m more than unemployed
• 31% have positions unable to fill for 3 months or more
• 41% dealing with rising wages
• 24% expect to add people this year

EPISODE 1 - THE BIG DISCONNECT
We believe with the 'Big Resignation" and the inability to hire are based on a misunderstanding of what has happened in the hiring industry. People have different expectations of what employment means and we have automated so many tools there is no connection between what employers and employees need.

Topics

• Unrealistic Expectations of Employers and Employees
• Artificial Intelligence - Is It That Smart?

EPISODE 2 - CHANGE THE GAME
The challenge and opportunity for employers to stop everything conventional about the current technology based hiring process. Instead be different, be unique, and create situations that will attract prospective employees.

Topics

• Host your own mobile and virtual job fair or host it with other members of your network of owners
• Focus on training & development within your industry, not just a job

EPISODE 3 - GO LOW TECH / HIGH TOUCH
Ready for some extra work that will payoff? Block time on your calendar and call or take calls from prospects. Most people looking for work create resumes and send it off never to hear. On average only 20% of resumes will even get a turn down letter.

Topics

• Understand their expectation before pitching your
• Be ready to provide placement with other employers you know - create the buzz of talking to you = a job

EPISODE 4 - OTHER HIRING HACKS
Here are some additional thoughts about how to raise your exposure to attract prospective employees.

Topics

• Interviewing is training
• Goal One - make them comfortable to experience the real them
• Where and How you interview needs to attract attention
• Work your employees for employees

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