Building and Retaining High Performing Teams with Kelly Swanberg

Join Shaun Enders, CEO of Transition Staffing Group, and Kelly Swanberg, CEO of Cake Freight, as they chat about how to build high-performing teams by finding the right people and keeping them engaged. Key Points: Finding Great Talent: Cake Freight uses LinkedIn and works with recruiters to keep a steady stream of candidates. It's crucial to have flexible team members, especially when the company is growing. Keeping Employees Happy: Focus on team vibes and leadership, not just perks, to keep people around. Clear communication and career paths motivate employees, especially in smaller teams. Skill Growth and Teamwork: Keep developing skills and match personal goals with the company's vision. Work with recruiting firms to ensure new hires fit well with the company culture. Tackling Hiring Hurdles: Avoid biases and don't focus too much on fancy backgrounds to prevent hiring mistakes. Use a structured onboarding process with clear goals and performance indicators. Refreshing the Hiring Process: Include collaborative projects before hiring and extend interviews to 30-60 days for better assessment. Streamlining Recruitment: Use tools like LinkedIn and video interviews for smoother recruitment. Partner with recruiting firms that align with your company culture. Building Long-Term Partnerships: Do thorough checks to ensure candidates are a good fit. Develop lasting relationships with search firms to understand top performer traits, crucial for selecting the right candidates. A search firm's reputation and knowledge of your business can greatly affect the company's market image.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswanberg/ https://cakefreight.com/