Top Unexpected Recruiting and Retention Tactics (with James Baker - Keynote Search)

Send us Fan MailSmall businesses can thrive by maximizing talent, fostering a dynamic culture, and adapting to the evolving business landscape. Eric, and guest James Baker discuss the challenges and opportunities that small businesses often overlook, from recruitment pitfalls to harnessing government grants, this podcast explores some unexpected tactics small businesses can use to optimize their operations and culture. James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Keynote Search, he boasts two decades of industry expertise and remarkable accolades along the way, like Fastest Growing Company by Globe and Mail and Forty under 40 to name a few. James emphasizes the importance of defining expectations, leveraging technology, and embracing remote work options. Discover practical strategies and actionable advice to propel your small business to new heights.This episode is brought to you by Zenbooks.ca and humanihr.com 0:00: Introduction 1:11: James Baker2:20: Recruiting in the past, not for the future8:30: Fostering your small business narrative10:30: The culture trap12:50: Culture awareness12:45: The hybrid work movement19:05: Brought to you by Zenbooks20:33: Poaching talent vs developing talent22:22: Employee centric legislation24:31: The good, the bad and the ugly25:52: 80/20 recruitment rule29:30: Changes in the war for talent 32:33: Mitigating the risk of turnover34:46: Find, fit and stay; the employment placement journey37:35: Investment structure40:45: Controlling scale and retaining values42:12: People are your best asset43:35: Humani HR Sponsor44:17: Next EpisodeJames [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbkeynote/ Hosted by Eric Saumure (https://ericsaumure.com)