In Pictures: 'Don’t drag out the process,' and other hiring tips
Cori Maedel is the CEO of the The Jouta Performance Group, a human resources consultant firm based in Vancouver. In our weekly series ‘It Starts with One,’ she offers advice on building a hiring strategy
Cori Maedel is the CEO of the The Jouta Performance Group. The firm offers human resource services and coaching. They also track employee leaveMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
Ms. Maedel advises seeking help from the start from consultants in HR and accounting to set up the legal and financial framework for building a teamMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
Implementing systems for compensation, incentives and benefits at the start can save many headaches down the road, she saysMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
By the time some employers bring in an HR consultant, 'we may find people have been hired with 50 different promises and compensation packages.'Marelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
There needs to be more rigour in the interview process, and companies should take the time to understand their growth pathMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
To make a successful hire, employers need to know the type of person they’re looking for and where to find themMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
During the recruitment process, make sure there’s more than one person conducting the interview. A team approach can be very effective, she suggestsMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
The system for hiring should be as succinct as possible; otherwise you’ll lose good candidates. “Don’t drag out the process,” she urgesMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail
Your hiring plan can be written on a napkin or an excel spreadsheet, just make sure you have one, she saysMarelle Reid/The Globe and Mail