34. Working with External Recruiters with Chuck Brotman

Just when you thought recruitment was straightforward, Chuck Brotman, co-founder of Blueprint Expansion, joins us to shake things up. Be ready to challenge your current hiring process as Chuck reveals the immense value of working with external recruiters; not just for sourcing candidates, but for a complete, successful recruitment process. Chuck also shares tips on assessing your internal team's performance, underlining the significance of aligning with the company's mission, vision, and values.

This episode isn't just about recruitment - it's a deep dive into the art of identifying A-players in the job market. Kick-starting this exploration is our debate on assessing executive qualifications where we discuss sure-fire signs of a great leader. We also discuss the impact of timing and consistency in hiring, as well as the role of recruitment agencies. On the flip side, we explore how to increase hiring efficiency, emphasizing the use of data, clear communication, and robust onboarding programs to optimize the performance of fresh hires.

Finally, we move past the conventional and confront topics such as age bias in hiring and remote work.