Join host James Mackey and guest Erick Gydesen, COO at GG Homes, as they explore a revolutionary approach to talent acquisition and its impact on hiring success. 

Discover the power of behavioral assessments and how they achieved an impressive 90% success rate. Gain practical insights into transforming your hiring process and learn about the concept of evergreen mechanics for long-term employee engagement. 

Uncover a unique program that rewards high-performing team members with discounted home purchases, fostering loyalty and motivation. 

They explore leadership challenges like decision-making under pressure and the value of a strong referral program. With a focus on culture, James and Erick discuss the perils of a bad hire and how to avoid them.

This episode is a must-listen for startup founders, HR executives, and aspiring leaders seeking to build a thriving and efficient team.

    0:39 Erick Gydesen's background
    2:38 Leveraging behavioral assessments for effective hiring
11:58 Designing evergreen mechanics for long-term engagement
20:56 Hiring and maintaining company culture challenges
31:48 Decision-Making and the blind faith challenge
36:45 Referral program building

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