Hiring doesn’t end when the offer letter is signed, it begins with onboarding. In this episode of Hire Power, we break down why onboarding is not a “nice to have” but the launchpad for every new hire’s success.

I share a story from my time in global consulting, where one small change in onboarding practices dropped turnover from double digits to single digits. And joining me is Laura Poepping of Plum Coaching and HR Consulting, who brings her expertise and practical best practices for building an onboarding experience that truly works.

In this episode:

• Why onboarding is just as critical as recruiting in the hiring process
• The hidden costs of weak or rushed onboarding (and how to avoid them)
• Simple steps every leader can take to make new hires feel valued from day one
• The ROI of investing in a structured, personalized onboarding process
• How leaders—not just HR—set the tone for culture and retention

Whether you’re running a small business or leading a large team, this episode will change the way you think about onboarding—and show you how to turn it into a powerful tool for engagement, performance, and retention.

Connect with Laura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorapoepping/

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

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One of the biggest myths I hear from small business owners is: “We’re too small to attract top talent.” The truth? You’re never too small for a great hire... in fact, it matters even more at your stage of growth.

In this episode of Hire Power, I’m breaking down why small companies actually have an edge when it comes to leadership hires—and why waiting until you’re “big enough” could cost you everything.

In this episode:

• Why flexibility, visibility, and direct impact make small businesses attractive to top leaders
• The hidden risks of believing large corporations offer more security
• The true cost of a bad hire (up to 2.5x salary for leadership roles!)
• How one great leader can transform a small company with growth, culture, and engagement
• Why investing in the right recruiting partner isn’t an expense—it’s an ROI multiplier

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com

Is chasing the biggest paycheck really the best career move? In this episode of Hire Power, we’re diving into one of the biggest traps professionals fall into: focusing on compensation before culture.

From toxic leaders to unrealistic job expectations, money can’t fix a poor environment, and the data proves it. In fact, employees are 10x more likely to quit over culture than pay. So why do so many smart professionals still fall for the lure of the “golden handcuffs”?

In this episode:

• Why culture, growth, and challenge matter more than compensation for long-term success
• How overpaying employers use “golden handcuffs” to keep you stuck—and why it backfires
• The hard truth about how unrealistic salaries can stall your career and close future doors
• What top leaders do differently to prioritize impact and environment over titles and paychecks

💬 Connect with Kim: linkedin.com/in/frostkim

🌐 Learn more: frostconnections.com