by Ben Hess, Managing Director, ThirdPool Recruiting
It does no good to “focus on a small set of priorities” unless you take the next step and dedicate proactive effort towards these priorities.
Recruiting is frequently identified as a top priority, but somehow gets ignored in the day-to-day execution of tasks.
To solve this problem, most managers attempt to set aside a time-block to work on recruiting.
Good idea, but it may not be enough.
A time-block can easily be ignored unless it is supported by one or more trigger events.
Trigger events signal your brain that it’s time to work on proactive tasks.
For recruiting, here are some more trigger events you may want to consider:
Add a pre-appointment reminder to your time-block
Shut your office door/hang a do not disturb sign
Add a second reminder to your phone 5-minutes after your time-block asking, “Have you started yet?”
Silence your phone and put it your desk drawer
The goal is to trick your brain into starting something that is good for you and your life.
It’s one of the ways new habits are formed.
And unless recruiting becomes habitual, it will just remain a good intention.
