The document discusses strategies for building a strong talent bench in the NBA through proactive recruiting techniques. It outlines how the NBA now faces competition from the global workforce and passive talent. It advocates developing meaningful relationships with candidates over transactional applications and job descriptions. It also highlights the benefits of a deep talent bench for team performance and discusses how the NBA is leveraging technology and inclusive practices to source, engage, and retain a diverse pool of candidates.

1. Building Our Bench & Scouting the Next All-Star
at the NBA
BRYAN LICK - TALENT SCOUT

2. BRYAN LICK
Talent Scout at the NBA

3. RUNNING A NEW PLAY: OUR
RECRUITING SHIFT

4. No longer just competing against other sports leagues or teams
… we have new competition

6. of the global workforce is made up
of passive talent who aren’t actively
job searching1
70%
Where most companies are today
of active and passive
candidates are open to new
job opportunities1
87%
Where successful companies will be by 2025
PROACTIVEREACTIVE
THE
CHASM
Applications and job descriptions Relationships and candidate first
1 The Ultimate List of Hiring Statistics, LinkedIn

7. The most meaningful way to differentiate your company
from your competitors, the best way to put distance
between you and the crowd is to do an outstanding job with
information.
How you gather, manage and use information will determine
whether you win or lose
– Bill Gates
“
”

8. SIXTH MAN EFFECT: THE
IMPACT OF A GOOD BENCH

10. More authentic
relationships
Better candidate
quality
More engaged,
informed candidates
Faster time
to fill
The advantages of a strong bench ...

11. Requirements for a strong bench ...

12. HONING OUR GAME: IMPROVING
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
WITH TECH

13. Through Beamery we …
Find, segment & communicate with talent
Nurture and develop relationships
Glean better insights through data
Show and tell an improved brand story

14. Engaging and
unbiased Job
Descriptions
Proactive
sourcing, job
posts, candidate
outreach
Automated reference
checking, unbiased
evaluations

15. WHO’S IN THE GAME?
INCLUSIVE RECRUITING &
RETENTION

19. Build unbiased job
descriptions via
Textio
We have a number of key inclusive Recruiting processes in place ...
Create
Structured
Interviews
Leverage various
sourcing channels
Commitment to
diverse candidate
pools

20. Employee Resource
Teams
… In addition to various retention practices
Mental
well-being
Workplace
flexibility

21. FINAL SCORE: THE RESULTS

22. More robust database
Enhanced candidate experience
Improved interviewer experience
Higher employee satisfaction

23. THANK YOU!

24. QUESTIONS?