I deliver better colleague experiences ⭐ I design positively disruptive communications ⭐ I'm a strategic, logical and creative thinker ⭐ And I’m outcome focused and insight driven (always).
Today is my one week anniversary in my new role The Culture Club. And thank you to the team for making me feel so welcome! There's been leader forums, client meetings, pitch preparations and much hilarity (and yes, even pancakes!). It’s been a blast. Along with joining I've been reading Give and Get, a book all about the employee value proposition. The simple premise is when recruiting you should talk to adversity in the role as well as the benefits. In the US c.250 people are turned away from every job. Job adverts shouldn't be designed to sell your product to everyone, but to be clear about what it will take to thrive. Or as it says “we all want to know what it takes to become a Jedi in this job”. As part of my interview process I got to grill the team about what it's really like to work here. They were brutally honest, for which I’m thankful. I got to see how my values and aspirations compared to the role and environment - and making the switch from in-house to agency I was conscious this could be a big leap. Instead I've walked in with my eyes open and so far it's been everything I’d hoped for. My one wish, I hope every recruiter can be a bit bolder and talk to the good and the bad, so that candidates can make the right decision for them. As Bryan Adams & Charlotte Marshal say “we owe it to all concerned to tell the whole story.” #employeeexperience #culture #internalcommunications
It's brilliant to have you in the team Hannah, looking forward to our Bristol breakfast tomorrow (more pancakes? 😉 )
Love this Hannah Simpkins. Still think I had the best pancake though 😂
Couldn't agree more with you on this Hannah. 😍 We spend a good chunk of our time at work, it just makes sense to bring our values and job satisfaction needs into the interview chat. More interviews should be like your experience, with people feeling empowered and confident to say, "this company isn't the right fit for me", without fearing negative consequences. Imagine this kind of open interview conversation becoming the norm – total game-changer! It benefits everyone and sets the stage for a healthier, more honest work environment and the cherry on top - better matches between individuals and companies, surely that's got to be a win-win for everyone? PS Jealous of the pancakes and happy one week anniversary too. x
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9moHappy week-versary Hannah Simpkins. Transparency is definitely the best policy during the interview process, and often lacking. No one benefits from companies being opaque.