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EP268: Paul Sanneman shares how contractors can avoid these costly hiring mistakes

⏱️ 51:39 🎤 Brad Huebner, Paul Sanneman
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EP268: Paul Sanneman shares how contractors can avoid these costly hiring mistakes
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Paul Sanneman
    Host Brad Huebner introduces Paul Sanneman of Contractor Staffing Source, highlighting his extensive experience in coaching and staffing for contractors.
  • 1:11
    Paul's 10-Step Hiring Process
    Paul outlines his comprehensive 10-step hiring process, emphasizing the importance of detailed job ads, widespread posting, real-time response, and technology's impact on recruitment.
  • 2:08
    Behavioral Assessments & Integrity
    Paul details the crucial role of behavioral assessments, including DISC profiles and integrity tests, to match personalities with job roles and identify key traits like honesty and attitude.
  • 3:21
    Successful Onboarding & Offshore Staffing
    The discussion covers the significance of a successful onboarding experience for new hires and the benefits of offshore staffing for roles like marketing, accounting, and estimating.
  • 4:50
    Six Hiring Myths Debunked
    Paul debunks six common hiring myths, including only recruiting when needed, employees being expensive, and recruiting exclusively within the construction industry.
  • 5:52
    Hire Slow, Fire Fast
    Paul stresses the importance of hiring slowly and deliberately while being quick to fire underperforming employees to maintain a strong company culture.
  • 8:28
    A Players vs. B & C Players
    The conversation shifts to the difference between A, B, and C players, highlighting the transformative impact of hiring A players and the necessity of proactive recruitment.
  • 9:18
    Leadership and Continuous Improvement
    Brad and Paul emphasize that the business owner is always the bottleneck, and continuous self-improvement and strong leadership are essential for attracting and retaining top talent.

Speakers

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Brad Huebner
Host
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Paul Sanneman
Contractor Staffing Source

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize continuous recruitment by maintaining a recruiting budget, as a strong team is the foundation of your company.

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Utilize comprehensive behavioral assessments and integrity tests to ensure candidates possess the right personality and character for specific roles, rather than relying solely on resumes.

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Invest in a successful onboarding experience to ensure new hires feel valued and committed, which is crucial for retention during their first 90 days.

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Look beyond the construction industry for talent; skills from other sectors, like wedding planning for selections coordinators, can be highly transferable.

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Adopt a 'hire slow, fire fast' mentality. Be meticulous in your hiring process, but do not hesitate to let go of underperforming employees who negatively impact company culture and productivity.

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Strive to hire 'A players' by recognizing their value and actively seeking them out, even if it means creating a position for them, as they significantly outperform 'B' or 'C' players.

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Recognize that you are the bottleneck in your business; continuously improve your leadership skills and company culture to attract and retain high-quality employees.

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