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Executive Interview with Amanda Kleiman

📅 April 9, 2025 ⏱️ 4:15 🎤 Greg Cummings, Amanda Kleiman

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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Amanda
    The host introduces Amanda Kleiman, Director of HR Operations at PJ Fitzpatrick, discussing her 14-year tenure.
  • 0:25
    Career Path to HR
    Amanda recounts her journey from an accounting role to becoming the Director of HR Operations at PJ Fitzpatrick.
  • 2:07
    Motivation and Company Culture
    Amanda shares that the people and positive company culture are what motivate her daily at PJ Fitzpatrick.
  • 2:58
    Recruiting Goals and Values
    Amanda outlines the company's recruiting goals, emphasizing the importance of candidates aligning with core values.
  • 4:29
    PJ Fitzpatrick's Growth
    The host praises PJ Fitzpatrick's growth and family environment, connecting it to their hiring strategy.
  • 5:21
    Summary of Experience
    Amanda summarizes her experience at PJ Fitzpatrick, highlighting the opportunities and strong leadership.

Speakers

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Greg Cummings
Host — CEO of Power 100
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Amanda Kleiman
Director of HR Operations

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize hiring individuals who align with your company's core values to ensure long-term employee success and retention.

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Cultivate a positive and supportive company culture to motivate employees and foster a strong sense of community.

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Look for opportunities to upskill current employees and offer internal career transitions, like Amanda's move from accounting to HR, to leverage existing talent.

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Clearly define your recruiting goals and the type of people you're looking for, not just the positions, to attract the right candidates.

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Emphasize your company's growth opportunities and family-like environment during recruitment to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

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Encourage employees to refer potential candidates, as word-of-mouth can bring in high-quality talent aligned with your company culture.

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