Top 5 Hiring Mishaps in Ministry
The start of the employee-employer relationship is foundational to a healthy workplace culture, but many ministries unknowingly make common mistakes that lead to high turnover, low morale, and tarnished reputations. The financial cost of turnover alone can be significant, costing around $4,700 per position and sometimes even more. This webinar, hosted by HR Advisors Nicole Gregory and Jolie Allen, breaks down the top five hiring mishaps and provides practical tips for avoiding them.
This webinar will help you correct or avoid these common mistakes:
Mistake #1: Recruiting and Advertising. We'll show you how to move beyond simply backfilling a role and instead assess the needs of your organization. Learn to create accurate job descriptions, set competitive salaries, and avoid non-compliant application questions about salary history, age, or marital status.
Mistake #2: The Hiring and Interview Process. Learn to streamline your hiring process to be both efficient and fair. We cover the importance of phone interviews, asking all candidates the same questions, and including the right people in the decision-making process.
Mistake #3: Foregoing Reference and Background Checks. Discover why simply asking for references isn't enough. We'll share best practices for conducting thorough background checks and the importance of checking them after an offer is made.
Mistake #4: Ignoring Cultural Fit. Hiring the right person for the wrong role can be a disaster. This section offers guidance on trusting your gut, assessing your ministry's Staff Lifestyle Agreement (SLA) with candidates, and not hiring out of desperation or a desire for a "unicorn" candidate.
Mistake #5: Lack of Onboarding. A lack of a clear plan for training and integration can make employees feel like just a number. This discussion emphasizes the importance of being proactive, not reactive, and conducting intentional 30, 60, and 90-day check-ins.
Ultimately, avoiding these mishaps is about more than just compliance. It’s about building a healthy, thriving culture and a team of people who are cared for and committed to the ministry’s mission.