Hiring the right people isn’t about luck or gut feelings. It starts with a clear, consistent process and a solid understanding of what success looks like in each role. 

In this episode, Vanessa Brulotte talks with Jonathan D. Reynolds, CEO of Titus Talent Strategies. They discuss why most hiring efforts fall short and how to define measurable outcomes before bringing someone on board. Jonathan also explains why accountability after the hire matters. 

Key takeaways:

• Why your hiring strategies might not be working
• The importance of an objective hiring process
• How to address underperformance promptly and fairly

Key topics:

(00:00) Introducing Jonathan Reynolds

(04:03) Common hiring mistakes companies make

(09:45) The head, heart, and briefcase approach 

(16:23) Who should be accountable for the success of new hires? 

(21:45) Importance of onboarding and integration in helping employees become successful 

(27:56) Setting clear expectations for success

(32:00) Handling underperformance and difficult decisions

(34:25) Define and quantify every role

(36:45) Embracing AI while maintaining human connection

Key links:

Read BambooHR’s blog, “How to Build Candidate Profiles for Better Job Descriptions”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/candidate-profiles

Read BambooHR’s blog, “Recruit Better Candidates with These Outside-the-Box Ideas”: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/creative-recruitment-ideas

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/

Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw

BambooHR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanreynolds/ 

Read Jonathan’s Book, Right Seats, Right People: A Leader's Guide to Hiring and Developing Top Performers: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Seats-People-Developing-Performers/dp/1642256404 

Learn more about Titus Talent Strategies: https://www.titustalent.com/