About this episode

Gordon Patterson discusses building a mission-driven team and effective talent acquisition strategies.

For Gordon Patterson, leading Talent Acquisition is about building something that lasts. In this episode, he shares how he shaped a mission-driven team at LKQ. From aligning with Ops to developing future talent pipelines, Gordon shows how people, process, and technology can become your playbook for success. Many manufacturers and distributors are stuck in a revolving door of new hires, failing to meet production, and losing workers. Learn about how MyWorkChoice builds reliable workforce...

People in this episode

Guest: Gordon Patterson

Topics covered

• Talent Acquisition
• Team Building
• Workforce Management
• Manufacturing
• Culture Development

Keywords

• Talent Acquisition
• Team Building
• Manufacturing
• Workforce
• Culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LKQ, MyWorkChoice

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