About the Guest(s):

Amy Bush is the President of Sevenstep RPO, a company renowned for its expertise in recruiting across various scales of businesses, from small enterprises to Fortune 10 organizations. With a robust background in global talent acquisition, Amy has been the collaborative partner at two prominent companies, Rolls Royce and CVS Health. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, having navigated the complex landscapes of talent management, acquisition, retention, and promotion. Residing in Maine, Amy balances her high-paced corporate responsibilities with the tranquil outdoor life that the region offers.

Episode Summary:

In this invigorating episode of "Growing Your Business with People," host Jeff Lackey welcomes Amy Bush to dive deep into the challenges and strategies of business growth through effective people management. Aimed at CEOs and mid-market business leaders, this episode addresses the critical role of data-driven decision-making in talent acquisition and management processes.

Initially, the conversation illuminated the importance of going beyond surface-level metrics such as average time to fill for positions. Instead, it advocated for a meticulous approach to data by examining underlying factors and outliers, thus equipping leaders to make well-informed, strategic decisions. As the dialogue progressed, practical advice was shared on how to remain proactive in talent markets, transform headcount approvals into successful hires, and align people strategies with business profitability without neglecting employee satisfaction.

Key Takeaways:

Embrace a holistic view of data beyond averages to make precise and impactful business decisions.

Time to fill is not just a metric; it reflects the strategic fit of talent acquisition suited to a business's unique context.

Proactive market engagement and preparation can lead to significant improvements in hiring efficiency post approval.

Diversity and inclusivity considerations are pivotal in building effective hiring committees and processes.

A synergetic approach between data intelligence and employee well-being leads to sustainable business success.

Notable Quotes:

"Know your numbers beyond the averages. Know what's causing your averages because it will allow you to make prescriptive business decisions." - Amy Bush

"We might be saying, okay, it's going to take us a little bit of time to get you your first candidate. It's going to look like this. Here's the data. And they're thinking, I've actually already been waiting a month. What do we do?" - Amy Bush

"By the time the job gets approved…by that business unit and those business leaders have needed that job for months." - Amy Bush

"Making something more pointed, the prescription is appropriate for the work when you're putting the right talent." - Amy Bush

"Know to not just look inside out, you have to look outside in as well and compare against the market conditions that are very volatile right now and ever changing." - Amy Bush

Resources:

Paradox AI

Bad Advertising Agency

Sevenstep RPO

Catch the full episode to gain deeper insights into how you can strategically utilize data to optimize your talent acquisition and retention processes, and join us for more thought-provoking discussions on "Growing Your Business with People." Stay tuned for upcoming episodes that promise to enrich your leadership toolkit and empower your business growth with the most valuable asset: your people.