6 - Avoid Costly Mistakes: The Importance of a Thorough Hiring Process with VisionSpark's Kat Lockhart

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Your host, Ryan Weiss, talks with the Client Strategist of VisionSpark, Kat Lockhart. Kat Lockhart is not just a strategist; she is a visionary who understands the importance of hiring the right people for companies. VisionSpark specializes in hiring integrators. They have developed a unique assessment tool called the Talent Impact Profile (TIP). This assessment measures cognitive and behavioral traits to determine if a candidate aligns with the success parameters of a specific role.

Kat emphasized that hiring based solely on technical knowledge can lead to costly mistakes. Companies risk losing 3 to 14 times the salary if they hire the wrong person. With 82% of companies struggling with hiring, VisionSpark aims to change the narrative by providing a proven process and focusing on selling candidates on the company rather than the other way around.

Kat emphasizes the importance of hiring the right person for a position, not just based on resumes and metrics, but also considering cultural fit and values alignment. She explains the hiring process at VisionSpark, which includes their own assessment called the Talent Impact Profile (TIP).

Kat invites listeners to reach out to Vision Spark for a conversation about their needs and to explore potential solutions. She praises VisionSpark's commitment to being a genuine and heart-centered organization, led by a servant leader.

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