Description
Summary
In this conversation, Tim Ratliff, Senior Director of Technology and Innovation at Skillwork, shares insights on adapting corporate experience to a small business, evaluating technology needs, balancing technology with human interaction, and monitoring technology adoption. Tim emphasizes the importance of understanding pain points in the staffing process and the future opportunities for technology in enhancing client and candidate engagement.
Chapters
02:47 Adapting Corporate Experience to a Small Business
05:30 Evaluating Technology Needs and Implementation
07:29 Balancing Technology and Human Interaction
10:27 Monitoring Technology Adoption and ROI
12:55 Future Opportunities in Staffing Technology
15:46 Advice and Personal Insights from Tim
Key Highlights
Understanding the need for technology is crucial before implementation.
Employee feedback is essential in identifying pain points.
Technology should enhance, not replace, human interaction.
Monitoring technology adoption is vital for assessing effectiveness.
ROI can be measured in employee satisfaction, not just dollars.
The staffing industry must focus on both talent and client engagement.
Future opportunities lie in improving communication and feedback mechanisms.
Links to any books, podcasts, tools, events
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement, by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/113934.The_Goal
Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed, by Ben R. Rich and Leo Janos
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/101438.Skunk_Works
Social media and website links
Skillwork at skillwork.com
Tim Ratliff on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiratliff/
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