Evidence-Based Recruiting: Stop Hiring for Beer Buddies (And Start Hiring Winners)

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Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast

29 episodes

6 days ago

Welcome to Bragg N’ Bout Business, the podcast that shines a spotlight on incredible entrepreneurs and business owners in and around Bragg Creek, Alberta. Each week we pull back the curtain on local storefronts, fantastic restaurants, skilled tradespeople, and dedicated service providers—giving them the chance to share their inspiring stories of resilience and success. You'll connect with the faces behind the businesses you love, discover some hidden gems, and be reminded how your support makes a remarkable difference in our communities.

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Evidence-Based Recruiting: Stop Hiring for Beer Buddies (And Start Hiring Winners)

Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast

58 minutes 17 seconds

1 month ago

Evidence-Based Recruiting: Stop Hiring for Beer Buddies (And Start Hiring Winners)

Most companies are hiring based on gut feeling—and it's showing. In this episode, Al Bassiri from Hammehr Talent Consultants breaks down the science of smart recruiting. Discover why one bad hire costs 2.5x their salary, how structured interviews improve both hiring quality AND candidate experience, and why your job postings might be broken. Plus: the wildest interview story you've ever heard (spoiler: lip-syncing candidates are a real thing). Whether you're hiring or job hunting, this episode will change how you think about recruitment.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

2:45 - What is Hammehr Talent Consultants?

5:30 - The #1 Hiring Mistake (Gut Feeling Decisions)

12:00 - Evidence-Based Recruiting Process Explained

18:45 - Why Your Job Postings Are Broken

22:15 - AI in Recruiting: Help or Hack?

27:30 - The Craziest Interview Story Ever

33:00 - Career Tips for Job Hunters

38:45 - Three Questions Game

42:00 - Personal Questions & Wrap-up

Bragg N' Bout Business is your go-to podcast for interviews with Calgary's most innovative small business owners and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Gregg Hinton, each episode dives deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets behind successful local businesses. From live social selling to recruitment innovation, we're bringing you the real conversations that matter. Subscribe now and discover what it takes to build and grow a thriving business.