The Talent Pool Every Employer Is Ignoring (And Why They’re Better Employees)
The Talent Pool Every Employer Is Ignoring (And Why They're Better Employees)
Finding qualified employees has never been more challenging—but what if the solution has been overlooked all along?
In this episode of The Hiring Confessional, recruiting expert Michael Hayes sits down with Jeff Swanson, CEO of One Step Beyond, to discuss why employers should rethink where they search for talent.
Jeff shares how adults with intellectual disabilities are becoming dependable, hardworking employees across industries, why retention starts with hiring people who genuinely care, and what businesses often get wrong about recruiting today.
The conversation also explores nonprofit leadership, internships, AI in recruiting, hiring trends, candidate experience, workplace culture, and why employers need to move faster if they want to attract top talent.
Whether you're a recruiter, HR professional, business owner, hiring manager, nonprofit leader, or job seeker, this episode offers practical insights that can change the way you think about hiring.
In this episode:
👥 Why employers are overlooking an incredible talent pool
♿ Hiring people with intellectual disabilities
🔥 Recruiting for passion instead of perfect resumes
🔄 Why retention is more important than constant hiring
❌ The biggest mistakes companies make on Indeed
🎓 How internships create stronger employees
🤖 AI, hiring, and where technology falls short
🤝 Creating an inclusive workplace
🏆 How nonprofits compete for talent
🌟 What great employers do differently
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🎙 Guest: Jeff Swanson - CEO, One Step Beyond
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeff-swanson-284a016
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🌐 Website: One Step Beyond, Inc. ( https://osbi.org/ )
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