178. How to Select Candidates Who Will Contribute Positively and Effectively to Your Business with Jonathan Porter-Whistman

World's Greatest Boss

In this episode of World’s Greatest Boss, we dive deep into the world of hiring with an entrepreneurial powerhouse, Jonathan Porter-Whistman. Jonathan shares his key hiring insights and strategies that have paved his way to success.

We explore the critical importance of employer branding and how it can transform your business from the ground up. Jonathan reveals the secrets to building successful teams and the effective interview techniques he swears by. We delve into the non-negotiable skills every hire must possess and the pivotal role feedback plays in every position. Jonathan's unique techniques for stress testing candidates and observing their behavior provide a fresh perspective!

But that's not all! Jonathan enlightens us on the revolutionary role of AI in recruiting! And for those looking to speed up their hiring process, he shares his tips on compressing the hiring timeline without sacrificing quality.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[0:50] Meet Jonathan Porter-Whistman

[1:20] Key hiring insights and strategies

[6:05] Jonathan's entrepreneurial journey

[7:05] The importance of employer branding

[11:25] Building successful teams

[15:35] Effective interview techniques

[20:25] Non-negotiable skills in hiring

[22:45] The importance of feedback in roles

[23:30] Techniques for stress testing candidates

[24:30] Observing candidate behavior

[27:50] The role of AI in recruiting

[33:05] Building performance fingerprints

[35:40] Custom data models for companies

[38:30] Compressing the hiring timeline

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* Find out more on Jonathan's website https://whohire.com

* Order Jonathan's Book The Sales Boss: The Real Secret to Hiring, Training and Managing a Sales Team

* Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemkoch/

* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co