golden corral recruiting principles
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golden corral recruiting principles
GOLDEN CORRAL RECRUITING PRINCIPLES Introduction The Recruiter’s Toolkit is designed for anyone who is responsible for hiring talented team members for Golden Corral and its restaurants. The Recruiter’s Toolkit provides: I. Workforce Trends II. Summary from the Industry of Choice Study III. Best Practices for Recruiting IV. Golden Corral candidate Pre-employment Selection Tools (Co-worker/Management) V. Company Recruitment Resources (Co-worker/Management) I. Workforce Trends Key Demographic Trends • The Aging Boomers: The workforce as a whole is becoming older. • Shrinking Workforce: The relatively small size of Generation X & Y means that replacements are not necessarily waiting in the wings. • Managing Different Generation Issues and Motivators: As each generation has grown up with unique environmental factors, managers must learn to implement situational management to adjust to varying employee traits. • Sandwich Generation: Growth in the number of employees with both childcare and eldercare responsibilities. • Diversity: New entrants into the labor force will continue to reflect the growing diversity in America. • Hispanic Population: Hispanics are now the largest minority group in the United States. In 2010, Hispanics are projected to be 16% of the total U.S. population. • Population Shifts: As the population becomes more diverse, neighborhoods reflect this shift as ethnic and racial populations that were once concentrated in urban areas are increasingly moving to suburban areas. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 1 Demographic Factors* Today’s workforce is made up of four generations: The Silent Generation: 63-80 years old • Silents are “betweeners.” Born too late to participate in World War II and too early to become full-blown flower children, they found themselves stuck between “can do” Veterans and “I gotta be me” Boomers. More traditional Silents were awed by the sacrifices of the “Greatest Generation” made to ensure a world “safe for democracy.” They adopted their elders’ values of loyalty, dedication, and commitment to command/control leadership in hierarchical organizations. The Baby Boomers: 45 - 59 years old • Many describe Baby Boomers as the original “Me Generation.” They enjoyed a particularly child-focused upbringing in contrast to previous generations because there were so many of them. Not content to live in “Pleasantville,” where previous generations “Got a good job and settled down,” many set out not merely to define their individuality, but to create a more open, free society. Generation X: 28 - 40 years old • A generation of latchkey kids, Xers were born during one of the most blatantly anti-child phases in U.S. history. Having grown up in the aftermath of their parents’ social rebellion and focus on getting ahead, many Xers never developed strong connections to traditional institutions, leading to an “I can take care of myself” attitude. They grew up independent, goal-oriented entrepreneurial thinkers whose ease with information and technology became one of their most important survival skills. Generation Y: 27 - 20 years old • Coming of age during the most expansive economy in the last 30 years, Gen Yers are the children of Baby Boomers and the optimistic, upbeat younger siblings of Gen Xers. They have been told that they can make a difference in the world, and they have already started to prove it as many are working for social causes. They are a generation on fast-forward with self-esteem and believe that education is the key to success. *Excerpts from “Managing the Generation Mix” by Bruce Tulgan and Carolyn A. Martin, Ph. D. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 2 II. Industry of Choice Study Summary The foodservice sector alone is expected to add over 1 million jobs by the year 2005. Foodservice employers will compete with other industries for employees -- some traditional competitors and some new ones, too. In particular, the healthcare industry is creating new entry-level positions as a result of both demographic and industry factors. As competition for employees intensifies, we can no longer afford to think only in terms of workforce supply and demand. It becomes important to understand the shifts in attitudes and values among the workforce and to incorporate that understanding into recruitment and retention programs. Attitudes are shaped by a variety of factors including: events -- what’s happening in the world around us: behavior, influenced in particular by the “coming of age” period; life stage -- young and single, middle aged and married or divorced, or older and the survivor of life’s significant events; and finally, gender, ethnicity, region, and occupation can all play a role in shaping our attitudes and values. As we monitor workforce attitudes, we have found that four major trends are shaping how people view jobs and employers today: • Desire for balance, focus on family and demands for flexibility. • Jobs with meaning and shared values with the employer. People at all levels seem to want to know what the organization stands for, and whether it’s something of which they can feel a part. • Employees at many different levels are assuming greater control for their careers. Companies offering training and other learning-opportunities are preferred. The Industry of Choice Study measured attitudes and personality traits in the context of expressed behavior. According to the Industry of Choice Study, the following four groups were used to classify all employees in the study sample, which included foodservice and non-foodservice industry employees: • Careerists: Enjoy working in their current industry and plan to make it a longterm career. • Undecided: Avoid making occupational decisions, resulting in a series of jobs other than a career. • Passing Through: Just passing through their current industry on their way to somewhere else. • Misplaced: Should not be working in their current field. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 3 The study found 25 percent of foodservice employees classified as Misplaced compared to 16 percent for non-foodservice. Only 18 percent of foodservice employees were Careerist compared to 28 percent for non-foodservice. These significant differences support conclusions that the food service industry is perceived by many to provide dead end jobs. Careerists have the highest probability of remaining in the industry. The Misplaced also tend to stay in the industry, but for the wrong reasons. Passing Through have the highest probability of leaving the industry since their career goals are directed elsewhere, but are a good source of temporary help. About 40 percent of all employees in the sample described themselves as Undecided about their career, and many of them appear to have characteristics and attitudes that would be effective in the restaurant industry. If these Undecided could be influenced toward a Careerist orientation by specific management practices, the industry could tap a large labor pool for its longerterm employees. Undecided represent the single largest and lowest cost opportunity to foodservice operators to improve their employee base. For the foodservice industry, a significant opportunity exists to target those individuals who are undecided and move them toward a career in foodservice. A secondary consideration would be targeting those passing through the industry for retention programs to move them toward longerterm careers in foodservice. III. Best Practices for Recruiting • Be unique in your approach. In addition to newspaper ads, consider Internet recruiting, radio spots, career fairs, recruitment brochures, flyers or any of the other non-traditional ways to attract employees. Build your team with talented people who are a good representation of the guests in your area so that our guests feel comfortable dining in our restaurants. • Always have recruiting on your mind. Recruiting is not a one-shot effort. Interview future candidates daily or weekly to build your pool of talent. • Be persistent. People who are talented are in high demand from competitors. It pays to be persistent if you really have something that is right for an individual. • Recruiting is selling. A good salesperson understands exactly what is being sold, and believes in it! Make sure you understand the job fully and can communicate to the individual why they should work for Golden Corral. Find out what motivates the potential employee in a target market. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Communicate what Page 4 Golden Corral has to offer that is enticing for that particular individual or groups of individuals. Proactive Recruiting At Golden Corral, when we notice someone working for a competitor who demonstrates the talent to succeed in our organization, consider these tips for proactive recruitment: • Be on the lookout for talent at all times, and when you see it - ACT. Carry business cards with you and exchange them when you see talent in action. • Don't be put off by rejection. Some seeds of job opportunity are planted at the first contact, but it may take time for a relationship to build which results in a hire. • Talent comes from all walks of life. Look for demonstrated skills that would make an individual successful within Golden Corral. Media and Recruitment Materials Talented employees who Golden Corral wants to attract to our business are typically already employed and not “active” job seekers. To recruit these individuals to Golden Corral, the use of nontraditional media, along with traditional media, will help us reach the “passive” job seeker. And when using traditional media, such as classified ads, we should ensure the process for applying is as simple as possible. The theory behind nontraditional media is that people who are happily employed are not combing the classified columns in search of a new position. Internet Recruitment The Internet is fast becoming a mainstay tool for recruiters. One of the biggest benefits of the Internet, from an advertising and recruiting perspective, is that it is interactive. You can post a job and an applicant can respond immediately. This allows the advertiser to capture the response from the applicant when their interest is piqued. Particularly for the passive job seeker, this is quite important. A detailed and descriptive listing of industry and diversity Web sites is included in the Recruiter’s Toolkit to allow you to target the specific candidate in whom you are recruiting for both management and Coworker opportunities. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 5 Corporate and Golden Corral company management opportunities are posted on the Golden Corral Web site at www.goldencorral.com, which allows the applicant to complete an on-line application. His/her information is then captured in an applicant tracking system. In addition, Co-worker applicants have the opportunity to complete an on-line form directed to their restaurant location of interest for either company or franchise locations, which is e-mailed to the restaurant e-mail address. Some Things We’ve Learned About Ads A good ad isn’t one that generates the most calls, but instead, the most number of qualified and talented applicants. candidates: Your best candidates are probably “elusive” currently employed, not necessarily looking for work, and no current resume put together. By providing a contact phone number or fax number versus “send a resume or cover letter”, you will make it easier for those reluctant candidates to get in the loop. Be conscious of when you place ads. Generally, Sunday Help Wanted sections are best, but avoid holidays and other special days when people may not read their papers. remember, your ad is a direct reflection of Golden Corral. And The ads in the Ad Book section of the Recruiter’s Toolkit have been developed by Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications, Inc. and reflect Golden Corral’s consistent message as an employer of choice through “Our Promises Our Golden” campaign. Through our partnership with Shaker Advertising, you will have an easy step-by-step process to placing Internet postings, print ads and other means of advertising. You have several options to choose from to place an ad to include: contacting a member of your Shaker Account Team by phone, e-mail, fax order form or use of the Golden Corral Recruitment Resource Web site at www.shaker.com/gc/ to order an ad online. * Golden Corral Corporation District Managers and/or Regional Directors of Staffing must provide authorization to the restaurant management team for the placement of advertisements for individual company restaurants. Schools, Community Groups and Places of Worship Local high schools, vocational schools and unemployment offices should be a critical part of your contact list. Let places of worship, civic organizations and others in your surrounding community know of your staffing needs. This can be an excellent way to target diverse markets. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 6 Outplacement Firms and Downsizing Organizations Expand your networking to out placement firms, as well as organizations that are in the process of laying employees off. This presents a perfect opportunity to conduct an information seminar to educate people on the opportunities in our business. Welcome Wagons and Realtors Welcome Wagons and realtors know who is relocating to town and not yet employed. Develop a relationship with these individuals and use them as referrals. You may want to include a discount coupon good at your restaurant as a gift to the new comers. Community Involvement Recruiting must be proactive and not reactive. Most recruiters realize that if you begin to recruit after a position opens, you are too late. While involvement in the community will probably not net you a candidate immediately, you are sowing seeds that you may be able to reap later. community: open recruiting/relations. There are many ways to develop a positive image in your houses, information sessions, career fairs, and college However, if you choose to become involved, your objective is to entice candidates to check out opportunities that they otherwise may not pursue Open Houses An open house is effective in attracting people who want to explore a job change, or a person who may have been out of the job market for some time. An open house is conducted within a Golden Corral restaurant, community center or local hotel. During an open house, • Run an ad in the local newspaper announcing the time and date of the open house. • Inform the local high schools, vocational schools, colleges, universities, or other groups. • Offer something free (refreshments, a raffle or other giveaways) to attract candidates. • Use recruitment materials like Golden Corral flyers, brochures, etc. to communicate opportunities. • Set up a table with a representative available to discuss job opportunities and provide information about Golden Corral. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 7 Career Fairs There are numerous fairs across the country. Career fairs can be a positive way to recruit both Co-workers as well as management personnel. Consider these ideas: • Make sure your group of recruiters includes people from diverse backgrounds and include people from the market you are specifically targeting for recruitment. • Offer a “freebie” to attract candidates to your booth. • Maximize the effectiveness of the fair by asking all candidates to register for a door prize drawing, and use this information to contact possible leads by mail or telephone. • Review the list of company provided materials that would be useful for open houses and career fairs. Networking With Local High Schools The foodservice industry is reaching the next generation of restaurant employees at the high school level. Keep guidance counselors and others in the local high school or vocational school informed of the opportunities within your restaurant. Request to hold information sessions at the school or be a guest speaker for culinary classes. Referrals from teachers or counselors could make your job recruiting Co-workers much easier. Participate in Groundhog Job Shadow Day to provide a “day in the life” of a restaurant manager or Co-worker to educate students on the incredible opportunities available in the foodservice industry. Inquire if your local high school participates in the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s ProStart School-to-Career program, which encourages internships and work experience in the foodservice and hospitality industries. Information on the ProStart program may be found at http://www.nraef.org/prostart/. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 8 College Recruitment The two factors that have the greatest influence on students’ impressions about potential employers is their interaction with company representatives and the recruitment process itself. Whatever your involvement in college recruiting, you are in a position to have a direct and positive impact on potential employees. Having an efficient and effective follow-up process is considered by most students as being the number one college relations and recruitment best practice. The professionalism, consistency and competence with which our college recruiting processes unfold are most visible and a key way that students are able to sort out “the best” from the rest of prospective employers. Building College Relations: One of the most important aspects of successful college recruiting efforts involves building strong relationships which include: • Coordinating college recruiting schedules and information sessions. • Coordinating college relations activities such as career fairs, special speakers and restaurant tours. • Coordinating special programs. • Advertising and announcing Golden Corral college relations activities at your schools. • Providing speakers for classes and other student organization activities. • Sponsoring summer internships and co-ops. Referrals from Employees and Guests Often your own employees and guests are the best way to reach the audience of passive job seekers. The continued effectiveness of employee referral or referral bonus programs at many restaurants clearly reflects the power of internal recruitment. You can extend this concept through in-store advertising targeted to guests who may refer friends or relatives for positions at the restaurant. Repeat customers are favorably predisposed to the restaurant and could therefore consider it a good place to work. Referrals tend to be committed and qualified. Your employees understand the requirements of the position and help to prescreen candidates. In addition, both the employee and the referred candidate feel a sense of commitment to each other and to the organization and this is felt to positively affect retention. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 9 Former Employees A letter can be used to recruit former Co-workers or managers who left Golden Corral with a good work record. A sample letter for Co-workers is listed below. A similar letter can be used to recruit management. TOOLS YOU CAN USE FOR PREVIOUS EMPLOYEES Today's Date Dear (Co-worker's Name), I know you are probably very happy at your present job. If, however, in the future you are interested in other opportunities, I would like you to consider the possibility of rejoining our team. We’re on the lookout for good Co-workers and your work at Golden Corral proved you are the kind of Co-worker we need. If you are interested, I would like to have the chance to talk to you about some of the changes we have made at the restaurant and your job opportunities at Golden Corral. Please call me or stop by and see me at the restaurant. Hope to see you soon! Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 10 Non-Traditional Labor Pools Former Welfare Recipients Welfare reform has meant thousands of former welfare recipients are starting to inundate America’s labor pools, giving industries such as foodservice new labor resources at a time when existing pools are decreasing in number and size. While the real effectiveness of this effort remains to be determined, the foodservice industry has assumed a key role in providing transition opportunities. The industry also sees the benefits in helping people move on to other careers through experience in foodservice. Continually fighting the “dead end” job perception, the foodservice job can be seen as the perfect starting point for someone entering the labor force from welfare. Seniors Aging is changing in America as the Boomers drag their heels toward old age. For the Boomer, the emphasis has always been about staying young. And, their free spending lifestyles will probably keep many Boomers in the workforce longer than anticipated. Nevertheless, independent-minded Boomers will insist on working on their own terms and employers should be prepared to be flexible in order to accommodate the needs of older Boomers if they want to capitalize on this growing labor pool. Seniors can be targeted through senior centers in many communities, through church or civic groups and with general media. Newspaper advertising can be effective as newspaper readership skews toward older demos. Individuals with Physical or Mental Challenges Physically and mentally disabled individuals are proving to be some of the most capable, productive employees available in today’s workforce. And foodservice and hospitality recruiters are quickly taking notice. Training is essential and may take longer, but the results can be well worth the effort. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 11 IV. Golden Corral Candidate Pre-Employment Selection Tools Golden Corral Corporation has partnered with Kenexa to create a customized behavioral-based interview and assessment hiring resource to identify potential high performers for your restaurant. The Kenexa Selector™ and Kenexa Insight® provide very specific profiles based on the study of top performing Co-workers within Golden Corral. These profiles are comprised of traits, which are recurring patterns of thought, feeling or behavior. If you understand a person’s dominant trait, you can predict with great reliability how a person will behave in a given situation which will assist you in matching an individual’s traits to a given position for success. Co-Worker Selection The Kenexa Co-worker Selector is conducted on the restaurant’s Computer Based Training (CBT) internet-based system at http://golden.proveit.com and is available in either English or Spanish. This 20-30 minute automated assessment provides feedback to detect basic competencies or personality traits needed to excel as a Co-worker. This consists of the Counter Productivity Indicator (CPI) and Golden Corral Co-worker Selector. Based on the overall score for each assessment, this is the best method to assess the total talent and areas of strength of the candidate to make a determination whether or not to move forward with the next step in the hiring process. The second step in the Co-worker pre-screening process is the Kenexa Insight interview, which is a structured one-on-one interview for the manager with the candidate to identify consistent, predictable behaviors, attitudes and perceptions by identifying the candidate’s traits. Finding talented people with the traits that match Golden Corral high performing employees is critical in hiring the person in the right Co-worker position. This interview is designed to quickly determine how much of a certain trait a candidate possesses. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 12 Co-Worker Traits Achiever: Motivated by accomplishments and has a lot of physical activity during their day. Relator: Natural ability to gain the acceptance of others and develop friendly, supportive relationships. Competence: Masters complex skills and takes pride in one’s ability to become highly competent in the skill. Pride: Exhibits a positive outlook and is consistently upbeat and optimistic even during times of stress and adversity. Responsibility: Feeling of psychological ownership over their work. Demonstrated by being trustworthy, following through on commitments, and doing what it takes to complete a project. Assertiveness: Able to increase their determination when they are resisted and are direct. Moves people towards a commitment to buy or act. Focus: A strong attention to detail and a need for completion of their work. Customer Service: An inherent desire to provide a high level of service to others. *All Golden Corral company restaurants participate in the Kenexa Co-worker assessment tools. Franchisees who would like to participate in and activate the CBT Kenexa Selector may do so by contacting Clay Ehlers with Kenexa at 800-391-9557 or E-mail: clay.ehlers@kenexa.com. The annual fee is $250/year per restaurant for unlimited use. Franchise and company management candidates are trained in Phase III to administer the Kenexa Insight interview. If a franchise would like to certify existing managers in this interview, please contact either Bill Anstine or Linda Almery with Kenexa at 800391-9557 to set up a training session. Interviewers are required to be re-certified on an annual basis to retain their assessment skills. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 13 General Manager/Associate Manager/Multi-Unit Manager Selection Similar to the need to ensure that we are hiring the right Co-worker for the right position at Golden Corral, it is imperative that the leadership in our restaurants reflect those traits that have been proven to create a successful restaurant and team. Golden Corral also partners with Kenexa for a behavioral-based interview to identify traits that successful Golden Corral managers have demonstrated. General Manager/Associate Manager Traits Stamina: Individual who seems to never quit working. Achiever: “High Energy” type that thrives on getting things done and motivating others to meet expectations. Ego/Drive: Thrives in taking on challenges that have never been met before or setting new goals and standards for the rest to follow. Customer Rapport: Quickly establishes a consistent base of loyal customers and is likely to customize their store’s routine to accommodate their guests’ taste. Responsibility: Takes their commitments to another level-delivering and responding to the needs of others. Adaptability: Able to concentrate on a number of tasks simultaneously and is comfortable handling numerous interruptions during their day. Focus: Maintains an intense level of concentration on all aspects of their work. Relator: Builds success through trust and communication and always seems to be surrounded by individuals who are willing to help them. Command: Strong influencer and is representative of authority and direction in the restaurant. Personalizer: Able to understand and communicate with others by individualizing their approach to match others. Critical Thinking: Easily breaks down most any situation and brings resolution quickly. Arranger: Ability to identify and strategically place individuals in positions where they are able to best utilize their talents and be most productive. *Golden Corral Corporation Directors of Staffing are certified on an annual basis to administer the General Manager/Associate Manager Kenexa interview to prospective management candidates. If a franchisee would like to become certified to administer this interview, please contact either Bill Anstine or Linda Almery with Kenexa at 800391-9557 to set up a training session. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 14 Multi-Unit Managers Kenexa also offers a behavioral-based interview for the selection of multi-unit managers. This interview is proprietary to Kenexa and is administered by a Kenexa interviewer via telephone with prospective Golden Corral multi-unit candidates. Similar to the General Manager/Associate Manager interview, the Food Service Executive interview identifies specific traits for multi-unit managers, which are indicators of success at this level within Golden Corral. *To schedule a Food Service Executive interview with Kenexa, Golden Corral Corporation or Golden Corral franchisees may call Linda Pearson with Kenexa at 800-391-9557 to schedule an interview with a certified Kenexa interviewer. V. Company Recruitment Resources Internet Corporate Contracts www.monster.com Golden Corral Corporation has negotiated a volume discount contract with Monster.com on an annual basis for the recruitment of management candidates. (See details of Web site in the Internet Resources Section of the Recruiter’s Toolkit). Through this contract, Golden Corral purchases a high volume of job postings, which also decreases the cost for national resume database search capability for individual recruiters. Golden Corral franchisees may also take advantage of this contract discount through partnering with Golden Corral Corporation. To have unlimited search capability of the Web site, franchisees may sign up as a national database user. This allows access to all of the resumes in their database by searching for specific criteria and location for candidates. which is half of the Monster.com regular price. This annual fee is $3,500, In addition, job postings may be purchased from our corporate account at $90/posting for 60 days. Individual regular Monster.com postings without the corporate discount are $385/posting. Users are assigned individual user names and passwords, which provide access to your account and purchased job postings. You have the option of choosing to individually purchase the search feature, job postings, or both. Depending on how many postings you may want to purchase and search capability, Golden Corral Corporation creates an internal invoice for those services purchased by franchisees. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 15 www.Hcareers.com This niche Web site targets the hospitality and restaurant industries and has over 10,000 hospitality/restaurant jobs posted on the site. In addition, it is supported by the National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org) and Food Service.com. Golden Corral Corporation has negotiated an annual contract with Hcareers.com and interested franchisees may purchase database accessibility and unlimited postings as part of our annual contract. * Franchisees interested in partnering with Golden Corral Corporation on either www.monster.com or www.Hcareers.com corporate contracts may contact Erika Braun, Manager, Human Resources & Compensation at 919-881-4487 or ebraun@goldencorral.net. Summary of Company Recruitment Materials The following are recruitment tools which can be ordered using the Golden Corral Turnkey Catalog. Refer to the Recruiting Materials section of the Turnkey Catalog. CO-WORKER RECRUITMENT MATERIALS ON TURNKEY Co-worker Recruitment and Interview Request Brochure (Company and • Franchise use): This four panel 4.25” x 8.25” color brochure details the many opportunities available to Co-workers at Golden Corral, and describes our work environment, culture, training and advancement opportunities. Additionally, a perforated “Interview Request Card,” which is removed from the brochure by the applicant, may be easily utilized by applicants interested in employment at your restaurant. The brochures are available in either a franchise or corporate version. (Company version details Golden Corral Corporation benefits and education fund.) This brochure is an excellent tool to provide at open houses, career fairs, information sessions or to candidates following interviews. • Co-worker Recruitment and Interview Request Brochure POP Stand (Company and Franchise Use): This plexi counter display coordinates with the Co-worker Recruitment and Interview Request Brochure to display for prospective Golden Corral Co-worker applicants. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 16 • Education Fund Brochure/Application and Flyer (Company use only): These items provide an explanation of the Connie M. Maynard Education Fund for Golden Corral Corporation employees. The education fund information flyer is automatically included in the Co-worker file for new employees for company restaurants. In addition, the education fund brochure/application is also mailed annually to restaurant managers for company-owned restaurants to promote the Education Fund. MANAGEMENT RECRUITING MATERIALS ON THE TURNKEY: • Management Recruiting Brochure (Company and Franchise Use): This 5.5” x 8.5” brochure details the limitless opportunities available at Golden Corral for prospective management candidates and includes our history and vision, culture, training and the benefits provided by Golden Coral Corporation. The brochures are available in either a franchise or corporate version. (Company version details Golden Corral Corporation benefits, compensation and Operating Partner Program.) This is an excellent tool to use at open houses, career fairs, information sessions or to provide to applicants following interviews. The brochure includes a die cut to include the recruiter’s business card within the brochure. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 17 Pre-Employment Screening Resources As it is important to ensure that your candidates meet the necessary criteria and match the traits identified for a successful Golden Corral employee for the position in which you are hiring, it is equally important that the following pre-employment screens are conducted prior to your new employee joining the team. Background Investigations Conducted for the following positions: General Managers, Associate Managers, Certified Assistant Managers, any restaurant key holders, District Managers, Franchise Service Consultants, all Regional and Company Support Center staff. Background investigations by vendor includes: (Basic Package) * Social Security Trace * Transunion Credit Report * Motor Vehicle Report * Degree Verification-Highest Level Achieved * County Criminal Report for all counties applicant has resided in past 7 years based on credit report. Frequency: Investigations are conducted prior to extension of an offer of employment or promotion. Vendor: TriCor Employment Screening, Ltd. Contact: Mark Ireland: 800-8185116 x216 Results: Recruiter faxes authorization form to TriCor. TriCor sends an e-mail notification to the recruiter upon completion of report. Recruiter accesses completed report on secured internet web site for each candidate. TriCor indicates if any of the results do not meet Golden Corral guidelines (see guidelines on back) for further review. Average turn-around time: 2-3 days Basic Package Cost: $31 + State MVR fee (average-$5) Additional names/alias = $10.50/county Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 18 Employment Verifications – Offered in addition to basic package and conducted by TriCor Level One = $7.75/employer Includes dates of employment, position held and eligibility for re-hire. Level Two = $9.00/employer Includes all aspects of the "Level One" verification plus an in-depth interview with the former supervisor including questions regarding job performance, attendance, ability to get along with others, salary, etc. Employment References: Golden Corral recruiters contact references in a supervisory role for applicants for a minimum of two most recent employers. Drug Screening Conducted for the following positions: General Managers, Associate Managers, Certified Assistant Managers, any restaurant key holders, District Managers, Franchise Service Consultants, all Regional and Company Support Center staff. Vendor: First Advantage Corporation-Results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer. Contact: Customer Service - 800-275-7051 First Advantage Laboratory utilizes Quest Diagnostic Laboratories for Hair Sample Drug Screening. * Golden Corral has been utilizing hair sample collections versus urine samples since 2004 due to the longer detection period in hair. Urine: 2-3 days Hair: 90 days Drugs Screened: 5 panel includes: PHENCYCLIDINE, MARIJUANA, OPIATES, COCAINE, and AMPHETAMINES Cost: $63 per screen-includes cost for 3rd party collection sites. Results: Applicant is given a Golden Corral chain of custody form to take to the nearest hair collection site. Hair sample is taken and lab processes specimen and reports results to First Advantage, which is reviewed by MRO. First Advantage sends an e-mail notification to the recruiter with a link to the secured Web site to review candidate results. Results are archived on Web site for accessibility. Average turn-around time: 2-3 days. Recruiter’s Toolkit for Golden Corral Page 19