Summary

On this episode of the Press Play Podcast, Rick Girard joins host Derek Gerber to discuss hiring best practices. Rick is the CEO of Stride Search Inc., specializing in helping startups make the correct hiring decisions. He also hosts the podcast Hire Power Radio, and he is the author of Healing Career Wounds.  Tune in to hear about how to ensure you are hiring the best candidate every time!

Shownotes

(0:38) Introducing Rick Girard and Stride Search

(5:55) Success stories

(7:44) The Great Resignation

(9:20) Successful education and marketing strategies

(10:46) Interviews must connect with corporate values

(14:27) What to expect from the HireOS 

(19:28) Closing thoughts

Links

Derek Gerber

Rick Girard

Stride Search  

Quotes

“We make [hiring] decisions based on whether or not we like somebody, or whether or not they bring the skills that we need.  So we make decisions based on irrational thought patterns that essentially put us in bad positions, and it doesn’t really put us in a position where we’re setting ourselves up for success.” (4:43) - Rick Girard

“If you want to be successful as a company, people need to be aligned with the values of the company at its core.” (11:12) - Rick Girard

“You should be getting an ROI out of every person that you bring on board.” (13:35) - Rick Girard