From Kristen’s Desk
Making Hay: Business Lessons from the Farm
When my team has a busy season, I remind them that this is our time to "make hay." It is a call to seize and make the most of this moment. Also implied in that sentiment is that there will be days when conditions are cloudy, wet, and rainy, and we can't make hay.
Developing Front Line Leaders
Henry Ford once said, "The only thing worse than training your employees and having them leave, is NOT training them and having them stay." Our highest-performing clients understand the importance of developing leadership and technical skills for those they plan to promote.
We’re Growing With You
As the economy and the labor market have changed over time, so has Team Builder. We continue to look for new ways to support your business growth. Here are just a few of the ways we can serve you in your team building journey.
Hiring Outside the Box
Flexibility is crucial to your hiring success when the labor market is this tight. Even if you think you know exactly what you want, you may have to work with what you can get.
Shake It Up
Simple events can have a ripple of consequences. This ripple effect is true in all areas of life and business, and it's certainly true in recruiting. Here are a three small changes in the recruitment process that have helped our clients be more successful in hiring.
Strength Through Cross-Training
If you think about your organization, are there any tasks that only you, as the leader, can complete? Do you have any teammates who either intentionally or unintentionally built silos around their work?
Emerging Hiring Trends for 2024
We’re several weeks into 2024, and some unexpected patterns are emerging. Here’s what we observed as we worked through over 6,000 applications on behalf of our employers in January and early February 2024.
A Matter of Time
Learning to have a healthy relationship with time is a journey. Sometimes, it feels like one step forward and two steps back, but we all get 24 hours in a day, and with intentionality, we can make the most of it.
Creating Space in a 24/7 Accessible World
We work in a world where it's common practice to give customers and employees our cell numbers. We can check our email via a little device in our pocket. For many of us, we're tethered to work 24/7.
Looking Back on 2023
2024 is right around the corner, and 2023 has been a fun ride. Team Builder has been blessed to work with talented business leaders across the country as they grow. As we reflect back and look ahead, I wanted to share a few of our key “takeaways” from this year.
What’s New for 2024?
2024 is just a couple of weeks away, and Team Builder Recruiting is excited to announce a few upcoming changes and additional service offerings.
The Need for Speed
If someone is an A player or even a B+, the window of time between sending out their resume to a handful of employers and getting a job offer is precariously small in many cases. Don't let the slightly less-frantic labor market lull you into moving slowly through the hiring process.
Hiring During the Holidays – Full Steam Ahead!
Hiring during the holidays is a double-edged sword. However, if you want to hit 2024 at full speed, getting this new teammate lined up will make January a much better month.
Beyond the Paycheck: What Draws People to Your Team?
Why should someone trade in 20, 40, or even 50 hours of their week for the paycheck you are offering? The best candidates have many options, and money is not the only thing they are looking at.
The Moment of Truth: Presenting the Offer
Recruiting is like matchmaking but less romantic. Sometimes the candidate falls in love with the employer and job, but the employer chooses another candidate. Other times, the employer falls in love with the candidate only to have the candidate take another offer. We need a "spark" for both parties to make a successful match.