Building and Retaining High Performing Teams with Kelly Swanberg

Business, Finance & Soul

Join Shaun Enders, CEO of Transition Staffing Group, and Kelly Swanberg, CEO of Cake Freight, as they chat about how to build high-performing teams by finding the right people and keeping them engaged.

Key Points:

1. Finding Great Talent:

   • Cake Freight uses LinkedIn and works with recruiters to keep a steady stream of candidates.
   • It’s crucial to have flexible team members, especially when the company is growing.

2. Keeping Employees Happy:

   • Focus on team vibes and leadership, not just perks, to keep people around.
   • Clear communication and career paths motivate employees, especially in smaller teams.

3. Skill Growth and Teamwork:

   • Keep developing skills and match personal goals with the company’s vision.
   • Work with recruiting firms to ensure new hires fit well with the company culture.

4. Tackling Hiring Hurdles:

   • Avoid biases and don’t focus too much on fancy backgrounds to prevent hiring mistakes.
   • Use a structured onboarding process with clear goals and performance indicators.

5. Refreshing the Hiring Process:

   • Include collaborative projects before hiring and extend interviews to 30-60 days for better assessment.

6. Streamlining Recruitment:

   • Use tools like LinkedIn and video interviews for smoother recruitment.
   • Partner with recruiting firms that align with your company culture.

7. Building Long-Term Partnerships:

   • Do thorough checks to ensure candidates are a good fit.
   • Develop lasting relationships with search firms to understand top performer traits, crucial for selecting the right candidates.
   • A search firm’s reputation and knowledge of your business can greatly affect the company’s market image.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyswanberg/

https://cakefreight.com/