Episode 1 - Jodi Schafer, MLTA Video Series - Improve Your Chances for a Successful Hire

Choosing an employee can be one of the toughest tasks for any human resources professional. Through MLTA’s new podcast series, listen in on industry leaders as they discuss the importance of education and the workplace. MLTA President and CEO Steve Yencich interviewed human resources professional Jodi Schafer for insight on the problems and obstacles we face during the hiring process.
            Steve kicks off the interview with MLTA’s experience with Jodi Schafer and the benefit for members to access the series. Today’s industry reality is that people are hiring out of necessity, rushing to replace the key employee they once had.

“The unfortunate thing is from a time perspective, you end up spending that very precious time 10-fold because the person was the wrong hire,” advised Jodi. She goes on to explain that time ends up being spent on counseling sessions, retraining and even possible termination.
            Schafer goes on to discuss the biggest obstacles in finding quality employees. Her reply sums up what is truly important about hiring. The biggest obstacle currently is that the job market is extremely competitive. Not only are candidates trying to impress companies, but companies should also be trying to impress those looking for a job.

“You’ve got to think of this as a marketing opportunity,” Schafer explains. “They’re not selling themselves to you … it’s a two-way street if this is really going to be successful.”
            Jodi Schafer is the senior professional for Human Resources Management Services (HRM). MLTA has partnered with HRM to create an educational video series on how to interview and make a successful hire. This series is available on MLTA’s website -- http://www.milodging.org/mlta-education.