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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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