Tom Applegarth on Effective Hiring Strategies, Balancing Forced Ranking, Fairness, and AI in Hiring

In this episode of Alooba’s Objective Hiring Show, Tim interviews Tom, an HR veteran with over 30 years of experience, on various aspects of hiring and recruitment. The discussion delves into the perennial changes in technology versus the static nature of employee desires, the impact of AI and networking in the hiring process, and the intricacies of forced ranking systems. Tom shares insights from his extensive career, including the importance of reference checks, diversity management, and the structured approach to interviews. They also examine the challenges of measuring hiring success, the legal nuances in hiring and firing decisions, and the significance of onboarding strategies. The episode ends with Tom posing an essential question for the next guest about the most successful selection processes in hiring.Show Notes:00:00 Introduction to Workplace Engagement00:41 Guest Introduction: Meet Tom01:00 Tom's Career Journey02:09 Changes in HR Over Three Decades04:24 The Power of Networking in Job Applications08:43 Diversity and Fairness in Hiring11:12 The Role of AI in Hiring16:12 Importance of Reference Checks25:51 Challenges in Providing Candidate Feedback41:09 Boot Camp Style Hiring Strategy44:44 Measuring Hiring Success45:31 Forced Ranking System in Performance Reviews53:33 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVisit Our Website: https://www.alooba.com/