In this episode of Who Hired This Person?, host Kaitlyn sits down with Jason Wavell, the Human Resources Director at Bluesky Property Management. With years of experience in HR and recruitment, Jason shares his journey from discovering his passion for recruitment to becoming an HR leader in the property management industry. He dives into the challenges of hiring, the importance of building a strong team culture, and the strategies that have led to Bluesky’s success and expansion.

Key Lessons Covered in This Episode:

🔹 A Journey from Recruitment to HR Leadership:

Jason reflects on how he found his niche in recruitment and moved into a human resources role at Bluesky Property Management, balancing recruitment with creating a sustainable and collaborative workplace.

🔹 The Importance of Hiring for Both Skills and Culture:

Jason discusses why it’s critical to hire employees who not only have the technical skills but also fit within the company’s culture, and how this ensures long-term success for both the employee and the company.

🔹 Embracing Diversity in Hiring:

Jason shares how focusing on finding the best candidate for the role naturally leads to a diverse team, and why diversity of perspectives enriches the work environment.

🔹 Managing Expectations and Communication:

Managing expectations across employees, tenants, and property owners can be challenging. Jason explains how transparent communication is key to aligning those expectations and keeping everything running smoothly.

🔹 Onboarding for Employee Success:

Jason emphasizes the importance of a solid onboarding process and how it helps new employees feel supported, integrated, and confident in their role, setting them up for long-term success.

🔹 Lessons Learned from Hiring Successes and Mistakes:

Jason shares real-life examples of both successful and unsuccessful hires, discussing how the right person can quickly elevate a team, while a bad hire can have a ripple effect on productivity and team morale.

🔹 Creating a Positive Work Culture with Team Building:

Jason reveals how Bluesky fosters team cohesion and a positive work environment, from regular appreciation lunches to team activities like sports challenges that help employees bond outside of work.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Hire for both skills and culture to ensure long-term success.

✅ Transparent communication and managing expectations are critical for maintaining team morale and productivity.

✅ A well-executed onboarding process sets new hires up for success.

✅ Diversity in hiring naturally happens when you focus on finding the right fit for the role.

✅ Team-building activities can strengthen relationships and foster a supportive work environment.

✅ A bad hire can disrupt the entire team’s productivity, so it’s essential to get it right.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Jason Wavell on LinkedIn

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