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Episode 3: Blake Babcock [Vice President of Client Engagement, Staffing Solutions]

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发布日期: 2025年2月18日

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Is your hiring process losing you top talent before you even make an offer?

If you’re still waiting to “see just one more candidate,” you might already be too late.

In this episode of What’s Up at Work?, host Sam Clyde Schroeder sits down with Blake Babcock , Vice President of Client Engagement at Staffing Solutions Enterprises , to unpack the realities of today’s hiring landscape.

They discuss the biggest hiring mistakes that slow employers down—like waiting too long to make an offer—and how to fix them before losing great candidates.

Blake shares tactical advice on how to stand out in a crowded job market, why defining what makes your workplace special is critical, and how to craft job offers that don’t get ignored.

Plus, he breaks down the biggest missteps employers make when evaluating candidates and why the best hire might not check every box on your list.

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Blake Babcock and his accidental entry into the recruiting industry
02:30 – Are we in a candidate’s or employer’s market? Blake’s take on why hiring remains competitive
04:15 – The #1 mistake employers make when trying to attract talent
05:50 – Why hiring decisions mirror the sales funnel—and what to do about it
07:10 – The toughest roles to fill (and why it’s not about job titles)
09:00 – Compensation, benefits, and what really makes an offer competitive
12:45 – When to use a staffing firm vs. internal hiring teams
16:00 – How to ensure new hires don’t leave within their first 90 days
19:00 – Is AI coming for your job? The reality of automation in recruiting
23:30 – HR Hot Seat: Hired or Fired? Blake weighs in on Zoom cameras, unlimited PTO, and Gen Z lingo

Hiring the right people starts with the right strategies. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to What’s Up at Work? and leave a review to help more leaders create thriving workplaces.

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Aaron Krznaric

Client Engagement Specialist at BV Staffing

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100% spot on Blake! When speaking with a potential client I like to ask what makes them stand out as the 'employer of choice' in the area. If they can answer, I know I've found a good partner.

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Staffing Solutions Enterprises

2 周

Love this!

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Kimberly Ross

Human Resources Professional

2 周

Such good advice, Blake! Could not agree more with your commment (and follow up) on “the hardest job right now to fill is the one that doesn’t have clarity.” ???? Exactly what you were mentioning was what my boss and I were talking about today. Painting that picture is so important. Thanks for spreading your knowledge!