Investing in Talent, especially as an early stage startup, will lead to success. Here's why, how, and what you should do to adjust your talent strategy. NalaniKopp.com for more details.

1. Building a Sustainable
Talent & Operational
Strategy
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Strategic Business Advisor

2. Hello!
I am Nalani Kopp.
I built my career on strategically developing talent & operations.
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Agenda:
Why, How, Cost of Bad Hire, How to Hire, Inclusive Hiring

3. Why?
◈ Impact your revenue
◈ Increase productivity on products
◈ Achieve your mission
◈ Encourage customer loyalty
◈ Retain top performers

4. Cost of a Bad Hire - 40% annual
salary
Sources: FastCompany.com &
Robert Half Survey

5. How?
◈ Determine your mission, vision & values
◈ Create an Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
◈ Write Job Descriptions with inclusion in
mind
◈ Invest in your first 30 hires
◈ Focus on retention in the beginning
◈ Develop a welcoming on-boarding process

6. Tips for Better Hires
◈ Understand the market for the role
◈ Make job descriptions current and realistic
◈ Consider a candidate’s soft skills
◈ Use mission, vision & values to determine
cultural fit
◈ Source over time, instead of in a rush

7. Ensuring your Strategy is Diverse
Key Steps:
◈ Neutralize your job
descriptions
◈ Revise your sourcing
strategy
◈ Redesign Marketing
◈ Train your Hiring Team
◈ Commit to a Minimum #
of Interview

8. Questions?
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