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Recruitment at Talent Plus is unique. Talent Plus rarely advertises for positions and attracts thousands of applications each year. Over the span of July 2007-July 2008, Talent Plus averaged approximately 3,000 applications. Chad Thies, Talent Plus Acquisition and Wellness Lead, leads Talent Plus’ recruitment efforts and states that the number of applications is due to “selecting hard and managing easy”.
“The culture created at Talent Plus is unique. We select the right fit for the right positions. When placed in a position of talent, employees are happy to come to work everyday.” Talent Plus’ selection process is complex and on average takes 74 days from date of application to selection. Numerous hours are invested in selecting the right fits for the organization. Within Talent Plus, there exists absolute trust in each one of the associates, lending to an autonomous working environment.
Development at Talent Plus is also a priority. Talent Plus focuses its efforts in keeping each associate engaged, happy and working in an area of strength. For instance, every day at 9:30 am all available associates attend Formation. During Formation, an associate reads one of Talent Plus’ mission statements which are then discussed among associates. Outstanding accomplishments are recognized along with associate birthdays and their Talent Plus anniversaries.
Another example is Talent Plus’ two on-site chefs that cook breakfast, lunch and snacks. The food is incredible, feeling more like a five star restaurant with service to match. Talent Plus places value on events that are celebrated off-campus, including Christmas, Easter and Halloween parties. To further recognize associates’ annual contributions above and beyond, Talent Plus holds a Gold Standard night formatted like the Oscars.
In an effort to continue to impress, Talent Plus places a large emphasis on associate wellness. Each associate is given a personal wellness plan designed to meet their individual goals. Wellness related contests are held throughout the year focusing on improving and sustaining overall company wellness. Talent Plus will kick off their Talent Plus Olympics August 8 when the Olympics begin in Beijing.
Great cultures are known by the people they keep. Talent Plus’ annual turnover rate is approximately 6%. With a growth of more than 100 people in the last three years, that number is truly phenomenal. Talent Plus has found it pays to focus on the selection and development of talent. 
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