Katie Burke (HubSpot): Leading & Hiring People in a Recession

Katie has been Chief People Officer at HubSpot since 2017. She has helped the company grow to thousands of employees globally. Katie outlines her top priorities in today’s uncertain macro environment — both for existing employees and for recruiting new talent. Must listen for any leader today!

Conversation highlights:

• [01:40 - 03:04] What is happening in the talent markets given the macroeconomic environment
• [03:04 - 03:58] Is top talent pronounced more in one area or industry than another?
• [04:01 - 05:47] Three factors leaders should be thinking about in regard to existing talent inside their organization
• [05:56 - 08:32] Great storytelling is important right now especially, and the idea of cartoon clarity
• [08:33 - 14:05] Prioritization in the age of downsizing, focusing on what matters most
• [15:02 - 19:12] What people need to keep top of mind for their current team: transparency and communication around decisions
• [19:17 - 22:24] Switching gears to recruiting and new talent
• [22:26 - 24:52] Screening for adaptability in the hiring process
• [24:54 - 29:56] Creating culture after the covid new normal