“Where ARE all the good employees?!” 🧐
If you’ve ever asked yourself this question (especially lately), this episode of the Pet Boss Podcast is exactly what you need! Candace welcomes Joe Latona of Walker Scout, a specialized recruiter who focuses exclusively on the pet industry.
After 11 years of experience in the pet care world (where he grew a team from 5 to 45 employees🙌🏻), Joe has cracked the code on finding amazing talent in today’s challenging labor market.
The good news? Great employees ARE out there – you just need the right recruitment strategy to find them!
In this episode, you’ll discover:
💼 Why most pet businesses are sabotaging their own hiring efforts without realizing it
💼 The surprising reason your job posts aren’t attracting quality candidates (hint: it’s not what you think!)
💼 How to create a lightning-fast recruitment pipeline that beats competitors to the best talent
💼 Why your mobile application process could be costing you amazing employees
💼 The truth about wages in today’s pet industry – you don’t need to pay the most, but you can’t pay the least
💼 Creative strategies for addressing the groomer and trainer shortage challenge
Whether you’re fully staffed or desperately hiring, this episode provides actionable insights to transform your recruitment process and build the dream team your pet business deserves!
Mentioned on the Show
- Walker Scout recruitment services
- Indeed and Glassdoor
- Handshake (Gen Z job board)
- Snag a Job (small business job board)
- PIN Network
