Scaling Companies Through People: Insights from Matt Massucci on Recruiting and Team Cohesion

What does it take to design high-performing, deeply connected teams in today’s ever-evolving workplace? Join Dr. Bobbi Wegner and talent expert Matt Massucci as they pull back the curtain on the messy realities, unexpected lessons, and game-changing strategies behind successful hiring, team cohesion, and the future of work complete with candid stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

Matt Massucci is the founder of Hirewell - Global Talent Solutions, with over 24 years of experience helping tech and fintech companies build high-performing teams. Formerly a consultant at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, Matt combines search expertise with a consultative, advisory approach to hiring, integrating AI technology and a focus on inclusive workforce development. Based in Chicago, he partners closely with founders and executives to design teams that drive growth and create positive work environments.

Below are the key takeaways from this episode:

• Talent Strategy Must Evolve: Building great teams isn’t just about hiring—it’s about adjusting your approach as your company grows and scales.
• Alignment Matters: Success comes from aligning organizational and individual goals, with team cohesion and connection as fundamental drivers.
• Data Builds Confidence: Using market data and real-time insights makes recruiting decisions more transparent and trustworthy for companies.
• Scaling Brings Challenges: Even experts face setbacks growing their own companies; learning from mistakes and staying adaptable are essential.
• AI Supports, Doesn’t Replace Humans: While AI enhances efficiency in recruiting, human judgment and relational skills remain irreplaceable in hiring.

Todays guest, Matt Massucci, can be found online at:

Website: https://hirewell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmassucci/

Your host, Dr. Bobbi Wegner, can be found online at:

Groops: https://www.joingroops.com/

Harvard Extension School Faculty Spotlight: https://youtu.be/zwLai-lu-pk?si=GpKNhtxVvTrS3-pu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbiwegner/