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How to recruit talent in a candidate-driven market

The Manufacturing Executive · 28 Jun 2022 · 40m · Episode 108

What this episode covers

Ann Wyatt, founder of Ann Wyatt Recruiting, discusses the shift to a candidate-driven labor market in manufacturing, citing the unemployment rate dropping to 3.6%. She explains that small HR teams are overwhelmed by operational duties, leading to slow response times that cause candidates to accept other offers. Wyatt advises manufacturers to be proactive, flexible with benefits, and transparent about culture and career paths to attract talent. She also highlights the importance of using platforms like TikTok and LinkedIn to humanize the brand and reach workers where they are.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Ann Wyatt Recruiting, Gorilla 76
Tools
TikTok, LinkedIn, Clubhouse

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