If you believe that employees are your greatest asset, then talent acquisition is the most important part of any organization. In this episode of “Hire Quality,” host Devyn Mikell talks with BECU’s Head of Talent Acquisition, Steve White, about how he has evolved hiring practices at a major credit union to fulfill its mission to promote financial freedom. Steve draws upon his experiences not only at BECU but also at companies like Lockheed Martin and Microsoft to share his best practices for hiring (and keeping) top talent.

Key Takeaways:

• Takeaway One: Speed is a game-changer, especially in hyper-competitive markets like tech. Being first to offer can make all the difference in landing top talent.

• Takeaway Two: Conveying your organization’s mission to potential candidates can be transformational. Candidates want to rally around a purposeful brand and vision.

• Takeaway Three: Understanding Hiring Managers’ needs is the first step to creating an organization optimized for speed, quality, and diversity in recruitment.

• Takeaway Four: Talent Acquisition deserves a seat at the table. This is achieved by aligning your recruiting team with the organization’s priorities.

Jump into the conversation:

[06:06] BECU aims to make a significant impact for its members starting with its recruiting efforts.

[12:23] Slow hiring can lead to losing candidates.

[29:46] How to shift focus from talent to business priorities.

[32:19] Alignment with priorities is crucial for organizational success.