As we seek to rebuild our staff in the midst of the pandemic, many different questions come up about re-hiring, deciding who not to bring back, how to decide who to promote, and generally how do we do this in a way that is good for everyone involved. It is not enamors easy task but today we are going to gain a lot of clarity about these topics and more as we talk with the always insightful, Dave Stachowiak. Dave founded Coaching for Leaders in 2011. Since them the podcast has been downloaded 12 million times and is consistently ranked as the #1 podcast in business, coaching, and management. Dave was named in Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015 and has also been featured in U.S. News & World Report.  He previously served as Senior Vice President with Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles and led training programs for top organizations like the Northrop Grumman Corporation, The United States Air Force, the Boeing Company, and the University of California system. In our conversation today we will cover: Why it is an employers market Making smart hiring decisions  The consequences of poor staff placement Longterm thinking vs rushed hiring Assessing readiness  Adjusting our decision mindset Job Descriptions Choosing the right person for the role Immediate steps to take in the right direction Links: www.coachingforleaders.com   Dave's past KTTS episodes: 184 : Making Great Business Decisions w/ Dave Stachowiak 025 : Mastering the Art of Training w/ Dave Stachowiak   My past episodes on Dave's show: How to Lead Part-Time Staff 415: Employee Retention in Small Business, with Chris Deferio   Related episodes: 172 : Why Tracking Performance is a Must! 074 : The Life Changing Power of Good Authority w/ Jonathan Raymond 028 : Why it’s Ok to be the Boss w/ Bruce Tulgan : A guide to defining and fighting the under management epidemic in your cafe so you can be the manager your staff need    The BEST in commercial coffee equipment! www.prima-coffee.com/keys   Want the best plant based beverage for your coffee drinks? www.pacificfoods.com/food-service