Summary:

Dr. Jim and Jennifer Akoma, VP of People and Stewardship at Android Industries, dive into transforming high churn rates by refining hiring and onboarding processes. Jennifer shares her experiences of navigating crises, implementing applicant tracking systems, and shifting from temporary staffing to a more strategic talent acquisition approach. Discover how integrating data-driven decisions and better forecasting led to longer employee retention and more effective teams. Essential for HR leaders grappling with high turnover in high-volume environments. Tune in for actionable insights on building high-performing teams during challenging times.

Key Takeaways:

• Centralized Recruitment and Data Utilization: Implementing an applicant tracking system and focusing on HR analytics can help identify inefficiencies and reduce reliance on expensive external recruiters.
• Strategic Use of Temp Agencies: Use temporary staffing agencies as a supplemental tool for specific scenarios like seasonal work or special projects, rather than a primary resource.
• Enhanced Onboarding and Training: A strong onboarding process and proper training for first-level leaders can significantly improve employee retention, particularly within the critical first 30 days.
• Collaborative Problem-Solving Approaches: Partnering with operations teams and being ready to pivot strategies as necessary are vital for addressing high churn rates efficiently.
• Long-Term Thinking Over Short-Term Fixes: Consistently resorting to short-term solutions leads to long-term pain points; focusing on sustainable, long-term strategies is essential for stable growth.

Chapters:

00:00

Breaking the Cycle of High Employee Turnover

02:22

Scaling HR Operations Amid Crisis in the Automotive Industry

10:08

Optimizing Talent Acquisition by Reducing Reliance on Temp Agencies

14:34

Navigating Hiring Challenges in the Automotive Industry During COVID

23:19

Strategies to Improve Employee Retention in the First 30 Days

27:46

Transforming High Churn Environments Through Data-Driven Hiring and Onboarding

Connect with Dr. Jim: linkedin.com/in/drjimk

Connect with CT: linkedin.com/in/cheetung

Connect with Jennifer Akoma: linkedin.com/in/jmakoma

Music Credit: Shake it Up - Fesliyanstudios.com - David Renda



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