Blueprint for Better Hiring

Hiring the right candidate starts long before you post a job opening. In this presentation, join Associate Members Melissa Jaeger (The Jaeger Group) and Nicole Tillman (Shared Objectives Business Solutions) as they cover the “Blueprint for Better Hiring”.

This presentation will walk you through a simple, strategic process for planning your hiring needs effectively. You’ll learn how to define the role clearly, align it with your business goals, create a targeted search strategy, and set up an interview process that brings out the best candidates. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or expanding a growing team, this session will give you practical steps to find exactly what you need, secure the right person, and build a strong foundation for long-term success.

Presenters:
Melissa Jaeger
The Jaeger Group

Nicole Tillman
Shared Objectives Business Solutions 

Melissa Jaeger
The Jaeger Group

Melissa Jaeger is the founder of The Jaeger Group, a boutique recruiting firm known for delivering top-tier talent in heavy equipment, construction, and manufacturing. With over a decade of hands-on hiring experience and a background in service operations, Melissa brings a unique blend of strategic insight and real-world understanding to every search. What sets her apart is her ability to see beyond résumés—helping companies clarify what they truly need and building tailored hiring strategies that lead to lasting success.

Nicole Tillman
Shared Objectives Business Solutions 

Nicole Tillman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, is the founder of Shared Objectives, where she equips leaders with practical, strategic tools to consistently hire and retain the right people. With deep expertise in organizational planning and talent strategy, Nicole helps businesses align their hiring processes with long-term goals—so they can build strong teams without losing sight of day-to-day operations. Her work empowers leaders to move from reactive hiring to intentional growth.