Many professionals mistakenly associate the hiring process as talent management, but there’s more to the story. Crucial details help company leaders and candidates recognize talent management for what it truly is: a strategic and sustainable business strategy for matching skilled individuals to the the right position and company culture.
Make Room for Personality
Identifying the best and brightest talent, and successfully matching them to their ideal role within an organization, requires a personal approach.
A small team of 15 people, we embrace the individual personalities of our team members, which opens the door for genuine interaction and engagement.
Personality is often overlooked in a field where commoditized and increasingly automated talent acquisition processes are becoming the norm. In other words, the combined personalities that characterize our talent management team shine through in our work, forming a genuine and authentic experience for every candidate.
Provide Personalized Attention
Finding experienced professionals with the right mindset requires personalized attention. There simply is no substitute. Cultivating real relationships helps to uncover the specific aspects of a position or company that appeal to a person. It’s a vital process for effective talent management, one that requires a human touch from on boarding to off boarding.
Personalized attention is a differentiator for job candidates, especially when it’s provided by a team of real people with real personalities. In other words, providing one-to-one interaction is embedded into our experiences of aligning the right person with the right position.
Inspiration, motivation, and accountability are factors that can be identified using personalized attention, marking the importance of having a trusted partner during the talent search and selection process.
Use a Consultative Approach
In the field of talent management, a new challenge is an opportunity to understand the needs of the organization and prospective talent. The dialogue between talent managers and consultants sets the stage for effective communication during the hiring process. And we believe that collaboration is a crucial component of assisting highly skilled talent, especially when searching for their perfect fit in a company and position.
Through dialogue, feedback, and rapport we transform goals into reality; uniquely tailored roles that match the right professional with the right team. We never forget that this is a people-first business, and compatibility is more than skin deep. It’s our responsibility to uncover the details leading to a successful pairing of skill, talent, and values. We could leave this to job placement agencies, but what sort of human experience would that be?
The One-to-One Approach
As exciting as a new job can be, the change is risky for many consultants. We’ve worn these shoes before and understand the emotions involved with changing jobs. We instill comfort, confidence, and respect from the very first conversation.
There’s no room for the uncertainty and anxiety that some agencies create. You are a unique individual, after all, with desirable skills and a value that no machine can measure with complete accuracy. Data is a helpful tool, but it doesn’t come between the real relationships that our talent managers develop. From the get-go, our partners and clients are in control of the decision process while we help create the greatest impact in their lives. Within our team, treatment isn’t just a noun; it is a shared mindset.
Transparency In Communication
Have you ever experienced anxiety after accepting a meeting request or interview with a talent professional? Of course you have and you’re not alone. Often times, you aren’t certain of their motives or whether you can trust their recommendations.
From the first point of contact, every form of communication reflects organizational transparency towards our team and clients. Business goals must be clear and accessible across all public channels; they help job candidates understand the what, why, and how related to the work.
It’s imperative to showcase the company culture through specific channels of communication. And the message or story must be consistent through the on-boarding stage. From the job description to email correspondence and follow-up conversations, candidates deserve a clear understanding of how a new job impacts their life — if at all. The transparency reduces uncertainty and helps people feel comfortable with the company sooner.
Operating With Core Values
We are a people-first company. There’s no “inner circle” here, no biased behavior, and certainly no ‘acting’ involved when managing your professional goals. As much as we embrace technology tools, we leave algorithms at the door, creating room for personality and deliberate action that supports you. Talent management is in our DNA, and we guide our partners through their journey, step by step, with a focus on the opportunity at hand.
Now, let’s get started on your journey.