In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper walks through what a strong hiring funnel really looks like—from the moment someone clicks “apply” all the way through orientation and onboarding.

She breaks down why clear values and role alignment are non-negotiables at every step, how to craft strategic application questions, run intentional phone screens, and lead interviews that actually reflect your expectations.

You’ll also hear how to structure your offer and orientation process (and why ghosting your systems post-offer is a mistake), plus key metrics to track and ways to keep evolving your funnel over time. This is a high-level look at what a system with integrity actually sounds like in practice.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:13 Understanding the Hiring Funnel
00:52 Agenda Breakdown
01:49 The Anatomy of a Successful Hiring Funnel
05:00 Application Phase
07:15 Phone Screen Phase
09:37 Interview Stage
12:20 Offer and Orientation
16:07 Continuous Improvement and Action Steps
21:47 Conclusion and Membership Invitation

👉 If your hiring process feels chaotic or like you're constantly starting from scratch, there’s a better way. Join the Culture Focused Practice Membership for training, templates, and real-world support to help you build (or refine) a hiring funnel that actually works.

And if you're ready to go deeper with structure and systems, hop on the EOS Mastermind waitlist and join the free EOS Collective Facebook group to connect with like-minded group practice leaders.