Emily BallweberClearwater Analytics
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Reviewing Takeaways and Why It Matters
Each step is important to overall satisfaction and attracting and retaining employees
Attract
Interview
Retain
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Understanding the Shift in Economy
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Tech Industry 10-Year Job Growth
Attracting Talent
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Use employees as brand ambassadors
Build relationships with candidates
Leverage technology
—even if they are not readyto leave their current position
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> For example, Clearwater created monthly posts on LinkedIn to highlight employees
> “Clearwater has encouraged me to grow as a developer, discover my own leadership style, and aim toward new professional goals.” — Jillian H, Division Lead, Development
> Regularly record short videos that give insight into the culture and environment
> Share employee stories and experiences via social media
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Referral Programs
Employee Referral Effectiveness
• Seek out job candidates
• Prescreen candidates
• Provide realistic information
Job Candidates
• More qualified
• Realistic expectations
• Passive job seekers
New Employees
• Better performance
• Better retention
• Better morale
• Less transition time
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Build Connections
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Hiring Manager Interviewer/Team Member
> Maintain and build relationships with professors and university representatives
> Review historical data on universities and degree programs to make sure you’re meeting with students who align with the skill sets in your organization
> Give back to the university by providing resume workshops, interview trainings, or mock interviews
> Be prepared to discuss the organization as a whole > Use this as an educational opportunity to give the
students insights and guidance> Be prepared to discuss topics that would be
interesting to a new graduate
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> ATS (applicant tracking software)
> For example: the data garnered during the recruitment process can be used to help create a customized development program once the candidate is hired
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Share Jobs
> Jobs that are shared are viewed 3 times more than jobs that aren’t and have a higher apply volume. Be sure to “like” and share jobs posted on LinkedIn to help your company fill open positions.
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LinkedIn is the #1 recruiting tool with over 500 million users.> Network effectively with prospective
candidates and professionals> Build trust for your brand> Promote your brand’s culture and
employment benefits
> Encourage employees to share company updates, blog posts, and news articles
> Even though only 3% of employees share content, they generate 30% of all content engagement for a typical business
LinkedIn Connections Share Company Updates
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Have a connection strategy. Connect with the following members on LinkedIn:• Your team• Leaders in your organization• People you’ve worked with at previous companies• People you’ve met at conferences, trainings, or
other work-related events• Key vendors you work with regularly
Connect Thoughtfully
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Enhance Glassdoor Presence
Interviewing
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› Metrics:
• Time to hire
• Cost of filling the position
• New employee retention rate
• New employee performance level
• Hiring manager satisfaction with the recruitment process
• Applicants’ perceptions of the recruitment process
Before starting the interviewProcess areas to be aware of
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Before starting the interview
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The longer you take to make an offer or have a candidate go through the interview process, the more opportunities they
can be presented with.
Stick with2-3 weeks
Don’t take more than a month
Good rule of thumb
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Cohesive messaging across interviewing teams
Continued interview team;backing message
Not just a culture fit,but a culture addition
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› Placement of candidates
› Understanding your organization’s current needs
› Underselling or misrepresenting the position
› Drawn out and lengthy interview process
› Under-preparing for the interview
› Recapping with hiring team
Interviewing Pitfalls
Retaining
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What sets you apart from other employers?
Growth path Value Annual reviews Other
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What sets you apart from other employers?
Growth path Value Annual reviews Other
› Employees are more likely to stay engaged and committed to an organization if the organization invests in them and their career development
› Recognize your employees’ contributions
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What sets you apart from other employers?
Growth path Value Annual reviews Other
› Average tenure being a little more than 3.2 years (age 25-34)
» Instead of annual reviews
• Real-time feedback
• Ongoing feedback
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Add each other!
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Questions?
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