OCTOBER 2020HR TECH OUTLOOK9In the interview process, ask about results. How did the candidate leave their former employer better than when they first arrived? How did the candidate find creative solutions to challenges? Does the candidate have a reputation for delivering success? Drilling into these details will help you to identify go-getters.Seek Out Diverse Backgrounds and IdeasDuring our early years, we were an American company that didn't quite understand the global landscape. But from 2007 until now, although still American-born, we are keenly aware that we must comprehend, businesswise, what's going on in a broader global context and make sure our company culture looks beyond our roots. And it's our employees who can get us there.We grow when we bring people onto our team that come from different countries, cultures, and backgrounds ­ those with diverse opinions and experiences. Doing so helps us gain new perspectives and develop better solutions to business challenges. And now some advice to career seeking future leadersAlthough COVID-19 has pushed unemployment much higher than it was at the beginning of the year, companies like ours continue to hire talented individuals, and getting a foot in the door requires flexibility. Some suggestions for helping future leaders land a great career opportunity are to:· Be prepared. When a company calls or emails for an interview, candidates should understand the organization, what it's looking for, and what they can bring to the table.· Stay flexible. A company might ask that candidates don a mask and come into the office for an in-person interview. · Use that network. Candidates might know someone who knows someone who's hiring ­ and that expanded network can get a foot in the door. So, prospective hires shouldn't be shy about using it.· Be persistent. If that great company hasn't reached out, then candidates should reach out to express continued interest in a new, exciting role.HR Holds the Key In sum, when given the opportunity, HR can help companies hire and foster future leaders who achieve results. But first, it must be included in business decisions and long-term initiatives, such as growth. Doing so could ultimately be the difference between meeting ­ or missing ­ your business goals. Crystal Williams
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