EP 99: How to leverage behavioral assessments for effective hiring. Employee engagement and retention. Early growth-stage focus.

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Join host James Mackey and guest Erick Gydesen, COO at GG Homes, as they explore a revolutionary approach to talent acquisition and its impact on hiring success.
Discover the power of behavioral assessments and how they achieved an impressive 90% success rate. Gain practical insights into transforming your hiring process and learn about the concept of evergreen mechanics for long-term employee engagement.
Uncover a unique program that rewards high-performing team members with discounted home purchases, fostering loyalty and motivation.
They explore leadership challenges like decision-making under pressure and the value of a strong referral program. With a focus on culture, James and Erick discuss the perils of a bad hire and how to avoid them.
This episode is a must-listen for startup founders, HR executives, and aspiring leaders seeking to build a thriving and efficient team.
0:39 Erick Gydesen's background
2:38 Leveraging behavioral assessments for effective hiring
11:58 Designing evergreen mechanics for long-term engagement
20:56 Hiring and maintaining company culture challenges
31:48 Decision-Making and the blind faith challenge
36:45 Referral program building

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Chapters

1. EP 99: How to leverage behavioral assessments for effective hiring. Employee engagement and retention. Early growth-stage focus. (00:00:00)

2. Erick Gydesen background (00:00:48)

3. Leveraging behavioral assessments for effective hiring (00:02:47)

4. Designing evergreen mechanics for long-term engagement (00:12:07)

5. Hiring and maintaining company culture challenges (00:21:05)

6. Decision-Making and blind faith challenge (00:31:57)

7. Referral program building (00:36:54)

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