Neha Naik answers two questions:
1. How do we scale our business during a recessionary times?
2. How do we retain "top talent"?

In this riveting episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, we dive deep with Neha, a top recruiter and successful entrepreneur, to discover the secret recipe for happiness and effective hiring. Neha shares her unique perspective on how success isn't just about dollars or clientele; it's about inner happiness. She also reveals essential tips on recruiting for small businesses, emphasizing that hiring should be viewed as a partnership for growth, not a 'necessary evil.' Lastly, we talk about the importance of discipline in making consistent choices that lead to personal and societal betterment .

Top 3 Highlights
Success Redefined: Why happiness is Neha's ultimate measure of success.
Hiring Essentials: Why small businesses should see recruiting as a strategic partnership.
Discipline Matters: How disciplined choices lead to a fulfilled life and contribute to society's improvement.

In this insightful episode of the CTO Show with Mehmet, we sit down with Neha Naik, the Founder and CEO of RecruitGyan and an accomplished entrepreneur. Neha shares her journey into the recruitment space and her passion for helping startups succeed by building top-notch teams. We delve into the unique challenges startups face in the hiring process, the role of CTOs in building strong team cultures, and Neha's innovative methodologies for effective hires and retention rates. Don't miss this engaging conversation as we uncover the secrets to successful recruitment and team growth for startups in the tech industry.

In this interview with Neha, we're going to talk about Scaling your business by investing in team growth.

Businesses are increasingly recognizing analytics' value in decision-making across various domains. One significant area experiencing a revolution is Human Resources (HR), now increasingly called People Operations or People Analytics. As of this year, 30% of new hires leave within 90 days. The reasons aren't shocking: 43% say the role didn't meet their expectations, 34% left because of a specific incident, and 32% didn't think the company culture was a good fit.

In this episode, Neha Naik, CEO and Founder of RecruitGyan, joins us to discuss how people analytics offers insights for understanding the employee lifecycle, from hiring with the right expectations to ensuring a cultural fit.

In this episode, Neha shared many recruiting tips and suggestions to help you find your next great job. Some points we discussed include:

• First impressions matter in your resume, LinkedIn home page, interviews, and as you network.

• Mistakes people make as they search for jobs include dressing inappropriately, being late (or much too early), and not being their true self.

• Some hot markets right now include AI, sales, medical tech, and clean tech.

• Best advice to someone who has been laid off: things happen for you, not to you; don’t take the layoff personally; figure out what your next job is going to look like; and journal during your transition to help you know where you have been and where you are going.

• Key skills looked for in a candidate: communication skills, ownership/accountability of issues, meeting deadlines, and culture fit.

• Three things to keep in mind during your job search: have an abundance mindset, be prepared, and have fun in the process.

The hiring process is a delicate game of deal or no deal, which makes it exhausting and challenging to navigate. My guest today is here to discuss how you can break the cycle, making for an easier and more efficient hiring process!

Neha Naik, owner of Recruit Gyan (ɡjɑːn; ‘knowledge’ in Sanskrit), is a leader in the recruiting game. She shares her recipe for finding the best topical talent for your company, along with her expertise on employee retention, employee transition, and strategies to help ease the challenges of hiring.

Neha observed that many companies are transitioning from fully remote to either entirely in-person or a hybrid model. However, she warned that abruptly moving to an in-person work environment without any transition period can lead to employee turnover. People have grown accustomed to the flexibility of remote work and prefer working from anywhere at any time.

To address this, Neha suggested a shift in measuring employee performance. Instead of focusing on the number of hours worked, she recommends evaluating output based on milestones and the quality of work produced. This allows employees to have more flexibility in their work hours while still being accountable for their deliverables.

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Key Points from the Episode:

• Discussion on the current job market and the impact of layoffs

• Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent

• Focus on roles in product engineering, product management, product design, UI/UX, and data science

• Companies scaling back after the initial push for remote work during the pandemic

• Caution in hiring due to the impending recession and focus on profitability

• Importance of creating a strong first impression and being active on social media

• Offering competitive benefits and compensation to attract high-caliber candidates

• Transition from fully remote to in-person or hybrid work models

The Founder and CEO of Recruit Gyan, Neha Naik joined me today! She gave some great recruiting advice from a Leadership perspective... First Impressions, Culture, Compass Leadership, increasing retention are all things she talked about and so much more! Let's get at it!