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That’s a wrap! HUGE thank you to all our panelists 🌟 @VanHackMeghan @tiafomenoff @stephlemire_ @jeffrey_doucet @lindsayannejean Kelvin Shaw @KeynoteGroup @SarahPo50329977 @OompleFreelance #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A9. Major changes in the technology and AI used to source talent and increased automation in talent acquisition processes. The next 5-10 years the shift will be the divide between speed vs quality of service. As well a strategic focus on DEI in the workforce. #SaaSChats

Q9. How has the hunt for great talent changed in the past 5 years? What do you predict will happen in the next 5 to 10 years? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A8. Some of the ways people are making a difference is strategic consulting on hiring needs, guidance throughout the hiring process, best practices for virtual interviewing etc #SaaSChats

Q8. What are some of the ways people in your field are making a difference in the #talent / #recruitment market? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A7. Yes, Always-on service industries, and the rise of e-commerce and on-demand delivery have created millions of hourly workers across the globe. #SaaSChats

Q7. If not, why not? If yes, how important do you think this benefit will be during the #recruiting and #retention periods? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A6. Yes, this trend has been rising since the early 2000’s as more and more workers look to earn a living and income in different ways. It allows workers to pursue multiple passions while earning a living. #SaaSChats

Let's tackle Trend #3: Earned income access 💸 Q6. The service industry is seeing growing pressure to pay employees daily vs every 2 weeks as a way of filling staff shortages. Do you see this earned income access becoming a standard offering for high tech professionals?

@LSPARKGlobal A5. If this model works within your industry or organization it can be a great recruitment resource for hiring temp talent to solve a specific need but if your goal is to build a strong company culture with employee loyalty/longevity this model may not encourage this. #SaaSChats

Q5. What do you fear losing the most by incorporating an on-demand #recruiting mix into your hiring plans? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A4. Yes it would be different as the on-demand model works best for us in niche scenarios, the traditional recruiting model works best, as we desire to build a strong team culture with employees with more longevity. #SaaSChats

Q4. When you think about the average amount of time employees stay at your company, is the on-demand model really that different from the traditional #recruiting model? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A3. We have adopted a slight variation of this model, as it relates to access to niche markets and industries that we have strategically targeted. #SaaSChats

Let's shift gears + move on to Trend #3: The on-demand professional 📱 Q3. Is your organization considering on demand talent for 9-18 month assignments to fill critical #talent gaps? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A2. I believe approximately 60+ percent of companies have adopted this model, according to Forbes it is estimated that by 2025 75% of companies will have moved to this model - Check out This Is the Future Of Remote Work In 2021 (forbes.com) #SaaSChats

Q2. What percentage of high-tech companies do you think will adopt this model? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal A1. Zoom - for all face to face meetings and networking calls, Google Docs - For live back end document sharing and Monday.com - For project and client management #SaaSChats

Let's kick things off with Trend #1: The "work from anywhere" model 🌎 Q1. What are the top 3 software products you use to maximize collaboration and productivity in this model? #SaaSChats #TheHuntForGreatTalent

@LSPARKGlobal @VanHackMeghan @tiafomenoff @stephlemire_ @jeffrey_doucet @lindsayannejean @OompleFreelance Hi all! I’m Kelvin Shaw - Director of Executive Search from Keynote Group. I am a career and business growth leader with over 15 years of diverse executive search and recruitment experience as well as professional training and business consulting. #SaaSChats

Welcome #SaaSChats panelists 👋 🔥 @VanhackMeghan @tiafomenoff @stephlemire_ @jeffrey_doucet @lindsayannejean Kelvin Shaw @KeynoteGroup Sarah Powers @OompleFreelance Tell our other panelists + our guests a little bit about yourselves before we dive into the questions!

HERE WE GO! #SaaSChats 🔥 Our topic, #TheHuntForGreatTalent is getting significant coverage as of late. Today we’ll discuss 3 key trends: 🌎 The “work from anywhere” model 📱 The on-demand professional 💸 Earned income access

30 MINS until we kick-off today's #SaaSChats 🕛 Our panel is ready to talk all things #recruitment. Tune in at 12 PM ET 👀

@LSPARKGlobal @LisaHenderson00 @awille @SEOBrock @coldwhitegravy @simon_wessels @GilsonTorii It’s been a pleasure, all! I apologize for the lack of funny content and GIF sharing during this rapid fire #SaaSChats fun!

That’s a wrap on this August edition of #SaaSChats! 🎬 A huge thank you to our panelists: @LisaHenderson00 @awille @SEOBrock @coldwhitegravy @simon_wessels @KeynoteGroup @GilsonTorii 💫

@LSPARKGlobal (A9) In my opinion, culture is a makeup of the team while acting as their true selves. It’s really important that every team member feels included, valued and respected despite any challenges that the business may face. #SaaSChats

Q9. #Culture is a word we hear a lot in the #startup world. What does 'company culture' mean to you? #SaaSChats

@LSPARKGlobal (A8) It’s so critical that an organization is committed to living up to its corporate values. Everyone is looking a true “fit” that is also complemented by other assets such as fair compensation, benefits and other benefits like flexibility. #SaaSChats

Q8. What do you believe the best assets are for a potential employer to have and to communicate to candidates? #SaaSChats

@LSPARKGlobal (A7) 100%. Without F2F communication on a regular basis, you miss out on the desk side engagement that helps employees to learn the nuances of the business in a very organic and in my opinion, quicker manner. #SaaSChats

Q7. Learning curves are inevitable when starting a new job. What differences should you anticipate from new hires in remote work vs. in-person when it comes to learning a new role? #SaaSChats

@LSPARKGlobal (A6) It’s important to be clear and structured when onboarding any employee, regardless of their location. The first few months are critical to their success so scheduling regular and engaging meetings is critical. #SaaSChats

Q6. What does a successful onboarding process look like with the growing popularity of remote work? #SaaSChats