sourcer re-defined | talent connect 2016
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William Maurer Global Sourcing Manager, General Motors
[email protected] @_recruitingnerd
Sourcing Re-Defined
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• The challenge • A new definition • Our hunt for talent • Conclusion • Q&A
Today’s agenda
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It’s very difficult for a third party vendor to understand and reflect our business around the
world…How can you convincingly talk to someone and describe the culture and convince them to
move? We had reduced recruiting to a transaction and a cost to be minimized. We realized we had
made a strategic error.
Bill Huffaker
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Our challenges
Influx of new talent
• Had to hire quickly;
incorporating people of various skill levels and backgrounds
• In a state of constant change as we create our foundation on the fly
Influx of new ideas
• Hiring teams have
misconceptions due to previous experience
• Antiquated ideas or lack of foundational knowledge by hiring teams
Perception of Detroit
• Highly publicized bankruptcy
• Negative portrayal in
the media
Perception of our industry
• Stuffy / conservative
image • Lack of knowledge
surrounding our breakthroughs in technology and innovation
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A new definition
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• Search Expert • Ambassador • Strategist • Teacher
ModernDay
Sourcer
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Teacher
Increases the skill level of TA
Creates Talent Ambassadors throughout the organization
Helps hiring teams see
new perspectives
Strategist
Advisor vs. Order Taker
Effectively leverages company resources
Ensures alignment between functions
Ambassador
Effectively overcome misconceptions
Communicate the EVP
Build our brand to be a
differentiator
Key impacts
Search Expert
The heart of what we do
Quickest way to build credibility
Necessary for the other
components
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The challenge was breaking new ground while retaining core competencies
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• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Learning agility
• Problem solving
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Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.
Zig Ziglar
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• Training
• Strategic tools
• EVP / Brand Awareness • Early wins are crucial
Other considerations
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• Social ownership (Student Teacher)
• Change in skill based outcomes
• Increase in engagement
• Direct feedback via survey
Measure a little differently
The team must understand – productivity metrics are still at
the core of what we do
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Questions?
Thank you!