Hiring is probably an issue that you’re having right now in your contracting business. And many contractors don’t have a hiring problem as much as they have a keeping them problem. In this episode, Tom sits down with Ryan — the founder and CEO of Core Matters, a company that helps businesses attract, hire, and retain qualified employees. The two talk about how to attract and hire the right talent and keep them in your business.

Episode Highlights:

[0:00 ] - Intro

[00:30 ] - Ryan’s bio and what Core Matters does

[01:08 ] - Hiring frontline workers

[03:09 ] - People leave bosses, not jobs

[04:30 ] - The core fit hiring system

[06:03 ] - 3 questions for business owners to identify their core values

[08:04 ] - Addressing the question: What’s in it for me?

[09:44 ] - Growth Accelerator Program (GAP)

[10:26 ] - It’s not a hiring problem. It’s keeping them problem

[11:12 ] - Some reasons why employees leave

[12:25 ] - Why behavior matters in hiring and retention 

[15:39 ] - Having clear communication and keeping promises

[19:35 ] - How poor communication can make employees feel insecure about their jobs

[21:15 ] - Advice for those who are afraid to hire

[24:25 ] - Recognizing and utilizing the talents of existing employees

[26:17 ] - Hire Better People Faster book

[27:00 ] - How to work with Ryan

[27:41 ] - What working with Core Matters looks like

[29:06 ] - Identifying and hiring the right talent

[33:56 ] - Closing remarks

Resources:

== Core Matters Website: https://corematters.com/book-a-call/ 

== Get Hire Better People Faster book: https://corematters.com/freebook/ 

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