E38 Andrew Hill: Be Intentional

Happy Friday! As a reward for your hard work all week, enjoy this episode of SnackWalls.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Hill, Performance Management Supervisor from L.A. Homeless Services Authority. From his experience, companies that are looking for diverse employees need to be intentional by bridging the gap and recruiting in places where people are doing the work they need. Organizations should not limit their talent pool based solely on degree requirements while overlooking candidates that have the experience to excel. He noticed how many of his mentors don't hold degrees in the fields they work in. Andrew believes the apprenticeship model works in the tech sector because it provides the direction necessary for new recruits to step into a specific role. Furthermore, retaining talent comes down to an organization’s intentional effort to make employees feel that their contributions matter and they belong in the culture.

Andrew is the Performance Management Supervisor at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority where he finds ways to manage contracts and programs more efficiently and provides better means of communication.  He is passionate about supporting young people in history and social justice education, and in community building, teaching, and project management. 

• Andrew Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewghill25
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority: https://www.lahsa.org
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