HIRED! The Podcast (Ft. Ann Wyatt) | Ep. #46
Life Beyond “Culture Fit”
In the latest episode of HIRED! The Podcast, host Travis Miller sits down with Ann Wyatt, president and owner of Ann Wyatt Recruiting and host of the podcast Workforce 4.0. As a leading voice in manufacturing employment, Ann shares her insights on leadership, recruitment strategies, and the importance of moving beyond mere “culture fit.”
Creating Comfort in Interviews
Ann Wyatt emphasizes the significance of creating a comfortable interview environment. Reflecting on her method, she explains, “It’s my job to inherently make candidates comfortable in speaking with me and sharing things with me.” This approach helps candidates open up and share more authentically, setting the stage for a better evaluation.
Structured and Flexible Interviewing
Advocating for a balanced approach to interviewing, Ann supports using score-based interviews to assess candidates objectively. “I really like the scored interviews… it allows you to make objective decisions for the organization,” she notes. This structure, combined with flexibility, ensures a thorough evaluation of both skills and cultural fit.
Balancing Work and Personal Life
Ann addresses the critical issue of work-life balance, especially for parents. She discusses innovative approaches like the “parent shift,” which accommodates parents’ schedules by starting and ending the workday earlier. This flexibility is crucial for retaining talented employees juggling family responsibilities. Ann mentions, “In manufacturing, it’s important to support work-life balance, particularly for women, as they often bear the brunt of parental responsibilities.”
Valuing Frontline Workforce
Emphasizing the need to value the frontline workforce, Ann suggests implementing more flexible point systems and considering employees’ personal challenges. She believes moving beyond traditional “culture fit” to truly understand and meet employees’ needs is essential for building a vibrant and loyal workforce.
Finding the Right Fit for Candidates
For candidates, Ann advises clearly defining their top priorities and looking for organizations that match their values. “Write down things that you value… and what specifically about that place do you like,” she recommends. This helps candidates find roles that align with their personal and professional goals.
Don’t Miss Out on This Episode!
Ann Wyatt’s conversation with Travis Miller is packed with valuable insights on flexible hiring, balancing work and personal life, and the importance of cultural fit in recruitment. Don’t miss out on these expert tips from a leader in the field. Tune in to HIRED! The Podcast and join the conversation on LinkedIn. Listen now!
About Ann Wyatt
Ann Wyatt is a recruiting phenom delivering top talent with remarkable retention since 2015. Her passion stems from a trailblazing workforce development career in Kentucky. Now, her innovative firm bridges talent gaps for industrial SMEs and solutions providers by masterfully blending cutting-edge digital capabilities with a personalized approach to forge ultra-vibrant cultures.
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