Recruiting & Staffing

Selecting the right people has been said to be THE MOST important thing any manager can do. It seems intuitive. You know what the last person in the job did, or the current incumbent does, so all you need to do is hire someone just like that to perform the job. Right? Wrong! In any staffing decision, there are some steps that need to be taken before filling a position.

A wise manager will follow a protocol that asks: Do we really need to fill the job, or is this an opportunity for an internal developmental candidates? Is the job description for the position complete (including behavioral dimensions / competencies) and, most importantly, current? Who is available internally to do this job? Are my managers skilled interviewers? Is our interview process targeted toward predictors of success? Do we have a process in place to collect and objectively synthesize input from all interviewers? Do employees feel that hiring / selection processes are objective and “fair”?

If it is necessary to recruit externally, the questions to be resolved are:

• Is the candidate acquisition process supportive of business needs, efficient, and cost-effective?
• Does the talent acquisition function have a human face and feel to it?
• Is our website kept current and rigorously maintained?

For assistance in any of the above mentioned areas, as well as specialized talent searches that go beyond your internet efforts, Spirk & Associates stands ready to serve as your partner.