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Happy Groundhog's Day! Have you ever considered that hiring is a lot like Groundhog's Day? Reliving the same challenges on a loop trying to find the right paralegal or attorney. It seems likes firms are always having to deal with: candidate ghosting unqualified candidates always seeming to find the "I'm looking for a 100% remote role" candidate If Groundhog Day describes your hiring efforts, what efforts are you implementing in your firm to find the right fit, reduce hiring time, and not having relive the same challenges when it comes to your hiring process? Hiring is frustrating and challenging but it doesn't have to hinder you to ultimately getting you back to focusing on the growth of your firm.

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Hiring for entrepreneurial-led companies required an extra special set of skills that most search firms don’t have. That’s why Alec Broadfoot is bridging the gap! Check out this article from FOX40 in Vestal, NY, for more insight on the secrets of hiring superstars. https://lnkd.in/gKkX8xS2

How do I decide between hiring operational or support staff? Back in September we welcomed Stewart Houston into the team in the newly-created Technical Operations Manager role, and what an impact he’s had! There’s been (and continues to be) a clear improvement in our processes and practices as a result of having a highly skilled person in this role. Now that Stewart’s settled, I’m turning my attention to what our next hire could/should be, and it’s a decision that I always find tricky – technical or support staff? Technical staff are, of course, at the heart of what we do, and each new technical team member brings unique experience and additional technical skills to the service. It’s always very exciting to get a new technical person in, and, of course, they’re a chargeable resource! Support staff, on the other hand, are an expense, but I know that having the right people in roles like Sales, Marketing, and Accounts can free-up my time and/or generate business opportunities. What should Nimbus Blue’s next hire be? It seems to me that, in small business, at least, the revenue is rarely there to hire support staff and it just becomes a “must do” in order to progress the business. Or perhaps I just work better (read as "procrastinate less") when I put myself/payroll under a bit of pressure! #smallbusiness #growingteam #investinpeople

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Received an overwhelming response on my last post—so many of you reached out, revealing just how widespread the issue is. While I can't reply to everyone individually, I want to share some valuable resources. Here are a few folks who commented and are eager to help: - Vinay Shukla has made the transition himself and is happy to help folks looking to transition. - Danielle Coleman writes on LinkedIn about how to break into product counsel roles, shares relevant openings on her page, and more → Give her a follow! Also, we’re hiring at SpotDraft across roles. Specifically for our sales team—those of you interested in transitioning to a sales role, I encourage you to apply. [Disclaimer: These are entry-level roles but have a lot of potential for growth.] Additionally, joining in-house legal communities can be a game-changer: - In-House Connect - Legal Operators - The L Suite (TechGC) - Legal Ops Uncensored These communities are full of supportive folks who can help you navigate your career path. All the best!

Hiring for entrepreneurial-led companies required an extra special set of skills that most search firms don’t have. That’s why Alec Broadfoot is bridging the gap! Check out this article from FOX40 in Vestal, NY, for more insight on the secrets of hiring superstars. https://lnkd.in/gcHQk7zE

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Hiring is a two-way street. It is all about  finding the right person for the job. AND It's also about finding the right job for the person. The ultimate goal is  Both parties need to feel that the fit is right. I see hiring as  an investment in your organization's future  AND an opportunity to enrich someone's career and personal growth. So, let's get it right!  Share your thoughts or experiences around this perspective in the comments below!

The Friday before a new hire's start date... There are nerves. Think about the last time you were a new hire and all the stuff that was on your mind. So we have two new hires starting in Dallas on Monday, and I texted them both to make sure they have everything they need. And I also volunteered that "hey you will also have a fellow new hire joining on Monday and they're awesome and you'll love meeting them and you're probably going to be best friends." The responses were full of "Yay!"'s and "I'm so excited!"'s and "OBE is awesome!"'s. And we have two new hires ready to go. And they are about to have a new best friend. Because #candidateexperience. And in related news- OBE is awesome. The end :). #nowhiring #OBE #recruiting #recruitinglife #companyculture #recruitingdifferently #dallasjobs