Sourcer re-defined | Talent Connect 2016
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William Maurer discusses the challenges faced in global sourcing at General Motors, emphasizing the need for a new approach to talent acquisition. The presentation highlights misconceptions about Detroit and the automotive industry, advocating for a redefined role for recruiters as strategists and brand ambassadors. Key focuses include improving communication, brand awareness, and the importance of attitude in achieving hiring objectives.
Sourcer re-defined | Talent Connect 2016
- 2. William Maurer Global Sourcing Manager, General Motors William.Maurer@gm.com @_recruitingnerd Sourcing Re-Defined
- 3. • The challenge • A new definition • Our hunt for talent • Conclusion • Q&A Today’s agenda
- 5. 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
- 7. 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
- 10. 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
- 11. The challenge was breaking new ground while retaining core competencies
- 12. • Communication • Presentation skills • Learning agility • Problem solving
- 13. Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude. Zig Ziglar
- 14. • Training • Strategic tools • EVP / Brand Awareness • Early wins are crucial Other considerations
- 15. • 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