America Back to Work: Ryan Cleaveland, Spotter Staffing
Navigating the Complexities of Talent Acquisition In the Modern Era
In this episode of America Back to Work, hosted by Arnette Heintze, we dive into the complexities of the modern talent acquisition landscape with staffing industry expert, Ryan Cleaveland, co-founder of Spotter Staffing.
Ryan shares his invaluable insights on the evolution of staffing, the significance of a positive hiring and onboarding experience, and strategies for navigating today’s labor market challenges. Whether you’re a hiring manager looking to refine your recruitment process or an HR professional aiming to stay ahead in the talent game, this episode is packed with actionable advice and forward-looking perspectives.
Show Notes
- [00:47] Introduction to Ryan Cleaveland, co-founder of Spotter Staffing, and talent acquisition in the modern era.
- [01:41] Ryan discusses his journey in the staffing industry and the creation of Spotter Staffing with his best friend.
- [03:12] The dynamics of working with a close friend in a business environment and how trust and honesty play a crucial role.
- [04:23] How talent and staffing roles have evolved and the predicted changes in the upcoming years.
- [05:21] Ryan’s positive prediction for the hiring and recruiting process in 2023 and beyond.
- [06:17] The challenge facing HR and staffing organizations today is talent demand and competition.
- [07:16] Key elements to a great hiring and onboarding experience for clients in today’s market.
- [09:22] Using data-driven processes to support informed hiring decisions and the importance of consistency over perfection.
- [11:57] Dealing with no-shows and catfishing in recruitment, and the importance of the interview process in preventing such issues.
- [14:16] How expectations from different generations of candidates are changing and what the future holds.
- [16:22] Best practices in due diligence for making informed hiring decisions, including the critical role of reference checks.
- [17:55] Strategies for handling a candidate turning down an offer and the importance of reflecting on the interview process.
- [19:45] Ryan shares a personal anecdote in response to what a background check might reveal about him.
- [20:32] Where to find Ryan Cleaveland and Spotter Staffing online for more insights into effective talent acquisition strategies.
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S2Verify is one of the leading, privately held, pre-employment background screening companies in the United States.
Arnette Heintze is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at S2Verify. Before establishing S2Verify, Arnette spent more than three decades working at the highest levels of federal, state, and local law enforcement.
He served more than 20 years in the United States Secret Service as a special agent and senior executive where he planned, designed, and implemented security strategies to protect U.S. Presidents, world leaders, events of national significance, and our nation’s most sensitive assets, including financial infrastructure.
After retiring from the Secret Service, Arnette focused on building growth and performance of innovative start-ups and SMBs. In 2004, he established Hillard Heintze, a globally recognized strategic security risk management and investigations firm. In 2009, along with Bill Whitford and Jim Zimbardi, Arnette established S2Verify with an approach and methodology that delivers fast, accurate, compliant, and affordable background screening insights crucial to better managing insider risks, threats, and vulnerabilities.
