Prioritizing Core Values in Hiring

In the early days at Nix Industrial , we were hiring anyone and everyone. We had customers to provide for, and needed employees to help us get the job done. But, we quickly saw that we needed to revise our HR and recruitment strategy, and began seeking out new hires who aligned with our core values.

This was a game-changer for us, and completely changed our company’s culture for the better.

Ask yourself, “What do you value most in an employee?”

When you start the hiring process, leading with your company’s vision and values helps you filter in folks who really click with what you’re all about.? They’re the ones who come on board ready to roll up their sleeves and work toward the same goals that get everyone at the company fired up.?

Here’s why this approach has been so pivotal for our business:

• Facilitates Better Onboarding: Aligning potential hires with the company's core beliefs from the outset sets the stage for seamless integration into your workplace culture.

• Encourages Long-term Commitment: Candidates who resonate with your values are more likely to feel a deep connection with their work, leading to greater loyalty and lower turnover.

• Boosts Team Unity and Morale: A team that shares common values and goals naturally works better together, leading to a collaborative and supportive environment.

• Builds Customer Trust: Employees who reflect the company’s values in their actions help build trust with clients and customers.

When you put your company’s big dreams and core beliefs front and center while hiring, you end up creating a workplace full of energy and empathy. The kind of people who are all in, working together towards the same goals. Who, no matter their position in the company, care about their teammates and their customers.?

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The drive to help others in our industry fueled our leadership to create ProFab Alliance – the Nation’s only Consulting, Franchising and Community for metal fabricators and machine shops. To learn more about our shared services and resources, including our HR playbook and templates, visit progressivefabricator.com.