About this episode

Ronnie Cheung discusses strategies for SMEs in New Zealand to attract top talent and avoid bad hires.

I am joined on this podcast with Ronnie Cheung from the Talent Connection. Ronnie is a Recruitment Consultant and a Career Coach who helps New Zealand businesses find the best person for the job. Ronnie has over 12 years’ experience across a broad variety of industries, as well as experience in providing human resources support. Ronnie talks with me about how SME owners/leaders in New Zealand can attract the best talent for job openings within their organisations. All business owners know that attracting top talent has always been a crucial part of business success but in today’s market it has never been more important. Ronnie chats with me about how a strong employer brand can set you apart from your competition and help your organisation secure the best and brightest candidates. Ronnie talks about defining an Employer Value Proposition (EVP), the importance of showing your workplace culture, as well as professional development pathways and ensuring you have a strong online presence. We also dive into the actual process and some of the behind the scenes work that goes on when advertising a new role, screening candidates, the interview process, reference checks, psychometric…

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