Welcome to the School of Hiring's "Hire Better" podcast. This episode, we explore the complexities of strategic planning in talent acquisition and delve into sustainable growth strategies. We'll analyze the economic benefits of leveraging agencies and the critical decision of transitioning to an in-house Talent Acquisition (TA) team.
Featured Guests:
- Andrew Stow, a talent acquisition expert with two decades of experience, known for his work with VC-backed tech startups and unicorn companies. Andrew is currently leading his own consulting and investment business in Switzerland.
- Ines Currie, a seasoned recruiter specializing in executive and senior talent for tech and product sectors. Ines brings over ten years of experience in driving early-stage and high-growth companies to success.
Key Discussion Points:
- How Agency Use Can Save You Money as a Business: Exploring cost-effectiveness in recruitment agencies versus traditional hiring processes.
- When to Hire In-House TA: Identifying the growth stage for establishing an in-house talent acquisition team.
- Agency vs. In-House: Discussing the unique advantages of agencies and scenarios where in-house teams excel.
- Sustainable Hiring Practices: Strategies to avoid the hire-fire cycle and promote sustainable hiring.
- Choosing the Right Agency: Key factors in selecting a recruitment agency for a successful partnership.
- Balancing Flexibility and Performance: Tactics for maintaining flexibility while ensuring high performance in talent acquisition.
- Beyond 'Post and Pray': Effective strategies for managing high volumes of applications.
Closing Remarks:
Don't miss the insights from Andrew and Ines, who have collaborated on projects for companies like GetYourGuide and DaWanda (acquired by Etsy), as they share their invaluable experiences in the hiring landscape.
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- #HireBetterPodcast
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- #SustainableGrowth
- #InHouseTA
- #RecruitmentAgencies
- #StrategicHiring
- #TechRecruiting
- #HumanResources
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