Apr 1, 2024
Ever feel like you've hired someone only to watch them vanish into the Bermuda Triangle of new hires? Well, the mystery of successful onboarding is about to be solved! Michelle Byers, a seasoned expert with 17 years of fine-tuning her craft in human capital management at top-tier organizations like Target and Cencora, is going to show you how to guide your new hire toward a smooth landing with air traffic controller expertise. Michelle reveals how to use your team as your co-pilot and unveils the single most crucial activity every leader must undertake within the first 30 days of a new employee's journey. Get ready to glean insights on issues like navigating the multi-generational workforce and discover Michelle's three buckets of effective onboarding strategies firsthand. Tune in and fasten your seatbelts for a masterclass in setting your team up for success from day one!
About our Guest:
Michelle Byers is an accomplished HR and Learning & Development Leader with extensive experience across retail, distribution, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director of Learning & Development at Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Michelle drives operational success by aligning learning programs with business objectives. With a master's degree in Management and a bachelor's in Marketing from Azusa Pacific University, Michelle excels in strategic planning, leadership development, and fostering strong business partnerships. Prior to her current role, she led HR initiatives at Target, achieving notable improvements in operations, talent management, and diversity leadership. Michelle's expertise lies in crafting tailored solutions that elevate organizational performance and drive growth.
About Your Host:
Ken Schmitt is the CEO and founder of TurningPoint Executive
Search. He is also the author of "The Practical Optimist: An
Entrepreneur's Journey through Life's Turning Points". Ken was
raised in an entrepreneurial family and brings a uniquely authentic
voice to his podcast, blending life, family, and business together.
With almost three decades of experience in executive recruiting,
Ken is a seasoned expert. In his podcast, he focuses on revealing
the secrets of recruiting, retention, and real HR strategies. The
podcast is not preachy, academic, or theoretical. It provides
authentic perspectives on the challenges, triumphs, and quirks that
make the hiring game both exhilarating and unpredictable. Twice a
month, Ken offers tactical advice and industry insights to empower
listeners to navigate the intricate world of executive recruiting
confidently. "Hiring Matters" is your go-to resource for elevating
your hiring game and equipping you with the tools to build, grow,
and lead truly exceptional teams. Brace yourself for Ken's
"Recruiter Rant" episodes, where he shares unfiltered insights and
behind-the-scenes revelations about the industry's hidden secrets.
Get ready to gain more than expected from this informative and
engaging podcast.
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