Recruiting department associates have become known for their competitive ways of motivating each other to achieve goals. If you happened to be at the Central Support Office when they rewarded winners of their latest challenge, you might have thought you were on the set of a game show.
It all started with an idea by partner and senior vice president of talent acquisition, Chris Jemo. Any recruiter who completed 100 percent of their goals for the previous hiring period received time in a money machine. Six recruiters were up to the challenge, each earning a specific amount of time based on positions they hired.
“Our team is super competitive,” said partner and director of recruiting Angela Burns. “Anytime we can add an extra challenge, they are all in.”
Another layer to the challenge came as associates gathered in the atrium to watch the event. Chris announced the six recruiters would have to wear potholders on their hands while grabbing as much cash as possible. The motivated recruiters were unfazed, especially the top cash earner, Kara Kershner.
“[Jemo] thought he could make it harder on us by implementing rules,” said Kara. “I was still able to crush it!”
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“Being competitive, I wanted to top everyone’s numbers,” said executive recruiter Charley Jones. “I only made $63, but I also scored a day off by catching a lucky sticker with Jemo’s face on it.”
With Kara leading the way, here’s how much cash each recruiter scored during the challenge.
- Kara Kershner: $169
- Josh Eades: $100 + a vacation day
- Kevin Pierce: $85
- Rebecca Koehler: $77
- Charley Jones: $62 + a vacation day
- Zach Rainwater: $30
Not everyone was happy with their individual performances, including Kevin Pierce, who snagged $85 during his turn.
“I was not pleased with my effort,” said Kevin. “I wanted to walk away with the top amount of money and the two days off.”
Kevin and the rest of the team are already looking forward to the next challenge. While the next reward is yet to be determined, recruiters are dreaming up new ways to motivate each other.
“I grew up watching ‘The Price is Right,’” said field recruiter Josh Eades. “So, a Plinko or Punch-a-Bunch game would be fun!”
Ask others what they would do, and you’ll find a different type of motivation.
“That’s easy,” said Charley. “Dunk tank for Jemo.”
Regardless of the method, the recruiting department continues to perform at a high level thanks to a combination of fun and competitiveness.
“I am still blown away with our culture at The Connor Group,” said field recruiter Rebecca Koehler. “The way we recognize each other for exceeding goals is something you can’t quite understand until you’re here.”