Making the Right Hire the First Time

Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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Hosted by North Park University, Chicago, IL

Free Workshop; RSVP Required

About this Session: A recent study of employee benefit trends found that one out of three employees hopes to be working elsewhere in the next 12 months. Employee turnover is expensive; and this mass exodus is a critical issue for nonprofit organizations with stretched budgets and limited resources. After examining trends in the field, and the costs associated with poor retention and mis-hires, we will take a deeper look at each step of the search process. Packed full of examples and employee search best practices, this session will help you determine which processes and procedures you can put into place to ensure you hire the best candidate every time.

Who Should Participate: Anyone involved in the hiring process

About the Presenter: Shannon Deamer, M.A. is Senior Manager at the Chicago branch of Careers in Nonprofits (CNP). Shannon oversees the strategic growth of the Temporary and Permanent staffing divisions and daily operations of the office. Shannon is a vibrant and strategic professional who believes strongly in following your dreams and doing what you love, a belief she carries into her work at CNP. Under her leadership, the Temp and Perm divisions have seen tremendous growth her first year at CNP, yielding a 100% increase in direct hire placements. Shannon has also facilitated some of these searches at a record pace, leading to accepted job offers in less than two months. Her competence in a demanding market has led to repeat business with clients.

She holds both her BS in Psychology and BA in Sociology from University of New Orleans, in addition to an MA in Industrial/Organization Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Most recently, Shannon completed her coursework toward a Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is ABD status. Shannon is also a Certified Staffing Professional as well as a Certified Search Consultant with the American Staffing Association.