As seen in Waste Advantage, August 2025
PLANNING
• Define clear role requirements early.
• Forecast staffing needs for new sites.
• Monitor daily staffing levels with up-to-date reports.
• Keep HR, operations, and leadership in sync.
RECRUITING
• Keep job descriptions short and specific—pay, shifts, location.
• Use simple, mobile-friendly applications.
• Leverage technology for speed and efficiency.
• Pair tech with a strong, hands-on recruiting team.
INTERVIEWING
• Conduct in-person interviews with realistic job previews.
• Offer same-day interviews or schedule at the candidate’s convenience.
• Use live calendars to make scheduling easy.
• Build and maintain a backup list of ready-to-go candidates.
HIRING
• Move quickly—make same-day or next-day offers when possible.
• Stay in touch with strong candidates so they are ready when jobs open.
• Communicate clearly and often to keep people informed.
• Offer same-day safety orientation and training.
• Promote from within whenever you can to build strong teams.