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Who Do You Actually Need To Hire with Jason Thrasher, CTO of Shiftmove (ex-Google, ex-Yahoo, ex-IFTTT)

November 24, 2023 • School of Hiring

In today's insightful conversation, we tackle two critical topics that often challenge business leaders: "Why and Who Do You Actually Need to Hire?" and "Why Hiring like Google May Not Be Right for Your Business?"

Our distinguished guest for this episode is Jason Thrasher, CTO of Shiftmove, formerly Avrios and Vimcar. Jason brings a wealth of experience from tech giants like Google, Yahoo, and IFTTT, along with his invaluable insights into the hiring world.

Part 1: "Why and Who Do You Actually Need to Hire?"

Identifying the Core Problem Your Business is Solving
- Understanding the foundational step of defining the problem your business aims to solve.
- How this understanding shapes your hiring strategy and impacts your overall business goals.
The Challenges and Constraints That Influence Your Hiring Decisions
- Common challenges and constraints that influence hiring decisions.
- The implications of these factors on the type of talent your company needs.
Balancing a Culture of Growth with One of Expertise
- Striking a balance between fostering a growth-oriented culture and valuing expertise.
- How this equilibrium affects the skills and experiences you prioritize when recruiting.
Shaping Roles Around Individuals Versus Requiring Candidates to Fit Predefined Criteria
- The advantages of customizing roles to align with individual strengths and talents.
- Determining when predefined criteria should take precedence in your hiring process.
Handling Hiring Decisions, Notice Periods, Layoffs, and Probation Periods (and the Difference Between the US Versus Germany)
- A closer look at the key differences in handling hiring decisions between the US and Germany.
- Effective strategies for companies with a presence in both countries to navigate these differences seamlessly.

Join us in the next episode as we continue our conversation with Jason Thrasher, exploring the nuances of "Why Hiring like Google May Not Be Right for Your Business." Stay tuned for more enriching insights!

Remember, making the right hiring decisions is not only about the talent but also the strategy. So, let's dive deep into the world of hiring with Jason Thrasher.

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