Hiring to Thriving: HR Strategies with Tara McAlister

Join Nicole Greer as she dives into the world of HR strategy with the dynamic Tara McAlister, an HR advisor with Catapult. With 20 years of proven HR expertise, Tara excels in employee relations, recruiting, and strategic HR initiatives. Her passion for connecting people and resources to drive success shines through in this enlightening conversation. In this episode, you'll discover: [02:00] Tara's definition of leadership and why a title doesn't make you a leader [05:00] The importance of modeling behavior as a leader, especially with PTO [10:00] Strategies for effective recruiting and building your employer brand [19:00] The value of internal recruiting and developing high-potential employees [25:00] Tips for conducting effective interviews and the importance of transparency [37:00] Why problem-solving skills are crucial for employees and how to develop them [43:00] The dos and don'ts of the interview process Ready to level up your HR game? Try these: [05:30] Model the behavior you want to see in your employees, especially regarding PTO usage [26:30] Use social media to showcase your company culture and celebrate your employees [34:00] Empower your employees to be problem-solvers by encouraging creativity and ideas [41:00] Be transparent about job requirements and salary ranges during the pre-screening process A big thank you to Tara McAlister for sharing her wealth of knowledge and passion for HR. Her insights on leadership, recruiting, and employee development are sure to inspire HR professionals and leaders alike to create more vibrant workplace cultures. Resource Mentioned: - Tara's  "15 Killer Interview Questions and Scorecard" Want more Tara in your life? (We don't blame you!) Connect with Tara on LinkedIn  Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!