Perfecting The Art And Science
Of Talent Management
I have gone to unusual lengths to stay close to Mark in my endeavor to launch a new practice in this infamous economy, and the investment in both the firm and Bluewater is working incredibly well.
- David Dillard, President - D2 Architecture
Have you ever hired somebody that you thought was perfect for a position, only to discover that you were very wrong? Even those with a keen eye for talent make hiring mistakes due to the natural biases they bring to the interview and hiring tables.
Executive talent management is a balance of art and science.
That’s why at Bluewater, we’ve developed a proprietary process that dramatically reduces uncertainty in talent management. We can proudly report 12-month new hire retention rates of over 90%, compared to a national average of approximately 50%.
Want to discuss? Contact a Bluewater talent consultant with this form or give us a call at 877-543-0525. For more general information about our process, continue reading just below.
Executive Search And Selection
Recruiting mistakes are very expensive. Traditional recruiting firms and headhunters leave a lot to chance. Our executive talent management team uses laser-focused job fit with technology-based assessment and proven on-boarding and development programs to practically eliminate uncertainty. This unique process continually produces results more than 65% better than traditional approaches.
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On-Boarding For New Employees
With all the time and money that companies spend on hiring, it is amazing how little emphasis is placed on on-boarding. This is a costly and common oversight. An effective on-boarding program, tailored to an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, clarifies and reiterates expectations while reducing uncertainty and anxiety for the new recruit, ultimately leading to substantially lower turnover.
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Job Benchmarking
Why does this job exist? What key responsibilities will this position entail? Are there secondary accountabilities? What skills are absolutely necessary? What “soft” skills, values, behaviors, and motivators should the ideal candidate possess? If you are hiring solely on a job description, you are doing your organization and your new hire a serious disservice. Job Benchmarking is a patented process that identifies the key accountabilities for the job and the ideal attributes needed for a tight job fit. Bluewater Advisory’s team members are experts in Job Benchmarking. Benchmarking is the first step in every recruiting engagement, and we also commonly Benchmark positions already filled, for optimal employee coaching and professional development programs.
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Applicant Tracking Software
If you hire more than 20 people per year, a good applicant tracking software will prove invaluable. Bluewater is one of a few firms in the world authorized and trained to distribute Talent Management Plus (TMP), a breakthrough recruitment software. Fully EEOC and OFCCP compliant, TMP offers full database search, job benchmark comparison, reporting and tracking among other key features.
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Recruiting And Selection Consulting
There’s no business in the world exactly like yours, and at Bluewater, we understand that. If you have in-house talent management staff and would like to improve your hiring and development program, increase retention and engagement, and decrease turnover, let’s talk. We take the “teach a man to fish” approach, developing a program for your organization then training your staff to carry it forward. Our temporary involvement results in long-lasting benefits, and we’re always nearby if you need us.
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Positive feedback regarding the program is pouring into my office every minute. Participants are looking forward to learning even more about their DISC and Motivators.… Read More
- Lyn Elliott, Director of Human Resources - Abilities Network
Talent management is hard. Let us help you convert it from a pain-point to a distinct, sustainable competitive advantage. Get in touch with a consultant using this form or by calling 877-543-0525.