Matt Bazen, CHRO at Choice Schools Associates

Engaging Employees and Effective Recruitment Strategies with Matt Bazen - Built by People Podcast In this episode of the Built by People podcast sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo welcomes HR executive Matt. Matt shares insights from his extensive career in human resources, detailing his transition from hospitality and tourism to HR, his various roles in employee relations and recruitment, and his current position as Chief Human Resource Officer at Choice Schools. Matt discusses the critical distinction between employee satisfaction and engagement and provides strategies for fostering a highly engaged workforce. He emphasizes the importance of autonomy and personal investment in work projects as key to engagement. Matt also delves into ensuring a positive candidate experience and the use of data-driven approaches to enhance recruitment. The episode concludes with Matt's advice on the necessity of a solid recruitment process and HR’s evolving role as a strategic partner. 00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:44 Meet Matt: Career Journey and HR Insights 02:42 Defining and Fostering Employee Engagement 04:44 Effective Employee Engagement Strategies 07:44 Ensuring a Positive Candidate Experience 10:47 Data-Driven Recruitment Strategies 12:35 Balancing Multiple Charter Schools 13:59 Parting Advice for HR Leaders 15:05 Conclusion and Farewell