SYNOPSIS
In today’s competitive landscape, attracting top talent is a constant battle for startups. While established companies might offer bigger salaries and flashier benefits, they often lack the agility and energy that fuels innovative young businesses. The good news? There’s a growing pool of talented individuals who prioritize purpose and growth over a hefty paycheck.
This dynamic one-day workshop is designed to help early-stage startup founders navigate this talent war. We’ll equip you with the strategies and tools you need to identify, attract, and retain the passionate, skilled individuals who share your entrepreneurial spirit.
The workshop is structured into four engaging sessions, each targeting a critical component of the hiring process. By the end of the day, participants will be equipped with practical tools and insights to attract, evaluate, and onboard top talent, fostering a thriving workplace culture.
This course is for:
- Startup Founders and Co-founders
- Small Business Owners
- Second-generation business owners
- Business executives/ hiring managers with no formal background in recruitment
DATE & TIME:
April 27, 2024 / From 8:00am to 4:00pm
TICKET PRICE:
Php6,000 (plus VAT)
VENUE:
Philippine Innovation Hub
Ground Floor, NDC Building, 116 Tordesillas, Salcedo Village, Makati City
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OBJECTIVES:
1. Establish a Strong Foundation
- Equip participants with the knowledge to craft clear, compelling job descriptions and to articulate their company’s culture and values effectively.
- Emphasize the importance of a strong Employer Brand and Employer Value Proposition (EVP) in attracting top talent.
2. Enhance Sourcing Strategies
- Broaden participants’ understanding of innovative sourcing methods beyond traditional job boards, including leveraging niche communities and social media platforms.
- Encourage a proactive approach to building talent pipelines and networks.
3. Master the Interview and Assessment Process
- Develop participants’ skills in conducting insightful interviews that assess both technical abilities and cultural fit.
- Introduce comprehensive candidate evaluation techniques, focusing on potential, soft skills, and adaptability.
4. Optimize Hiring and Onboarding
- Provide strategies for making competitive job offers that align with candidate expectations and market standards.
- Share best practices for an effective onboarding process that ensures new hires are integrated into the company culture and set up for success.
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
1. Enhanced Hiring Strategy
- Participants will leave with a blueprint for a holistic hiring strategy that aligns with their company’s vision and growth objectives.
2. Improved Candidate Experience
- The workshop will provide insights into creating a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process, enhancing the company’s reputation in the job market.
3. Efficient Talent Acquisition
- Founders and leaders will gain tools and techniques for efficiently sourcing and attracting a diverse pool of high-quality candidates.
4. Effective Evaluation and Onboarding
- Attendees will learn to effectively evaluate candidates for both skill and fit, ensuring long-term retention and success. Additionally, they’ll acquire strategies for seamless onboarding, fostering quick assimilation and productivity.
5. Networking and Insight Sharing
- The workshop offers a platform for participants to network, share experiences, and learn from their peers, fostering a community of continuous learning and improvement in talent acquisition strategies.
Overall, this workshop aims to empower startup founders and their leadership teams with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to attract, hire, and retain the best talent, thereby supporting their ventures’ growth and success.
AGENDA
Session 1
Setting The Foundation – 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
This session lays the groundwork by guiding participants through creating detailed job descriptions, defining the company culture, and establishing a strong Employer Brand and Value Proposition (EVP). The goal is to ensure that the company’s vision and values are clearly communicated and resonate with potential candidates.
Activities:
- Group exercise to draft precise job descriptions and define core company values.
- Discussion on aligning role requirements with long-term business goals.
Break – 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Session 2
Strategic Sourcing – 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Strategic Sourcing delves into innovative and effective techniques for talent acquisition. It covers leveraging niche platforms, engaging with industry communities, and utilizing the power of networking to uncover hidden talent. The session encourages thinking outside traditional sourcing methods to build a diverse and dynamic talent pipeline.
Activities:
- Breakout sessions to develop creative sourcing plans, focusing on niche communities, industry events, and social media platforms.
- Role-plays on engaging potential candidates and building talent pipelines.
Lunch Break – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Session 3
Interview & Assessment – 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
This session focuses on mastering the interview process and conducting comprehensive candidate assessments. Participants will learn to craft questions that reveal not just technical skills but also cultural fit, potential, and adaptability. The session emphasizes evaluating soft skills and using creative assessment methods to ensure a holistic view of each candidate.
Activities:
- Mock interviews incorporating behavioral and situational questions.
- Group exercises on assessing cultural fit, potential, and soft skills through innovative questioning and observation.
Session 4
Closing The Deal & Onboarding – 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
The final session covers the crucial steps of making compelling job offers and implementing effective onboarding strategies. It addresses negotiation tactics, understanding candidate expectations, and fostering a positive onboarding experience that integrates new hires into the company culture smoothly, setting them up for long-term success.
Activities:
- Negotiation simulation to practice offer discussions.
- Workshop to design an effective onboarding plan that integrates new hires into the company culture and accelerates their productivity.
Wrap-Up and Q&A – 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
The workshop concludes with a summary of key takeaways, an open floor for questions, and an opportunity for participants to share insights and networking.
By the end of this workshop, startup leaders will be well-equipped to enhance their hiring practices, contributing to the growth and success of their ventures by building strong, cohesive teams.
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Warren Habaluyas
Founder & CEO
Paraw Talent Solutions
Warren Habaluyas is the mastermind of Paraw Talent Solutions, a trailblazing agency renowned for its innovative approach to talent strategy and recruitment, primarily focusing on steering early-stage businesses towards success by connecting them with the right talents.
With over two decades of experience in diverse fields, he has developed an extensive network encompassing corporate, entrepreneurial, entertainment, and media sectors.
His creative and occasionally unconventional talent strategies, combined with an in-depth understanding of the job market across various industries, positions him as a key figure in shaping the future of work.
Fleur Saguid
SVP, People and Culture
Kumu
Fleur is a Culture and People Manager with 10 years of experience in handling organizational and employee development and general HR Operations for fast growing start-ups. She is also the President and Consulting Partner at Talent Tree Solutions that has helped build teams and recruit talents for different companies in the Philippines. She is currently the SVP for People and Culture at kumu.
Fleur started her career in talent acquisition for corporate and volume roles in the FMCG and BPO industries, then eventually found keen interest in building general and developmental HR programs for fast growing start-ups in the Philippines, SEA and Brazil.
Michael Angelo ‘Mike’ Malicsi
Head of Culture and Growth
UnionDigital Bank
Michael Angelo ‘Mike’ Malicsi is the Head of Culture and Growth of UnionDigital Bank. Prior to this role, Mike was the Head of People Experience and HR Business Partner for Goldilocks under SM Investments Corporation and HR Head of Chef Tony’s Snack Foods Philippines Corporation. He holds a Master of Leadership degree from Monash University in Melbourne which he acquired through an Australia Award Scholarship. Mike concurrently lectures part-time on strategic HR management at Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University.
KitKat Galvey
Employer Brand Consultant
Kitkat is a Brand Consultant with 12 years of experience in Brand Development & Strategy, Product Marketing, Talent Marketing & Attraction, and Employer Branding. She also conducts speaking/workshop modules on Personal Branding and Crafting Authentic Employer Brands.
She was responsible for pioneering talent attraction programs and campaigns for GCash, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), and the Ayala Group of Companies, as well as brand campaigns for the pediatric division of United Laboratories, Inc (UNILAB).
Kitkat is a staunch advocate of flexible working, people-centered culture, Future of Work programs, and authentic branding.
Outside of work, she is the Marketing Head and Co-Founder of an online community that provides support and online resources to mothers throughout their family journeys.
Kitkat has a multi-disciplinary background – graduating with Honors from Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and eventually earning her Marketing Diploma from the Ateneo Graduate School of Business (Center for Continuing Education).
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