The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

In this episode, host James Mackey discusses the secrets of building a thriving business in uncharted territories specifically in the tech market, with Charles Frydenborg, CEO of MarketMuse. They share insights on fostering trust and retention within organizations, unveiling the power of radical transparency and the crucial role of adaptability in business.   0:39 Charles Frydenborg's background   2:55 Retention in the tech market15:33 Keeping culture in place in a down market.25:16 The importance of adaptability in business33:13 Focusing on success Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and his guest Chris Fezza, CEO & Co-Founder at Admin Within as they discuss the fractional consulting models and how companies of all sizes can benefit. Explore hiring strategies, network power, and how companies should think about building an internal rev ops team. Gain lessons on aligning technology with business needs and driving process improvements.  0:35 Cris Fezza's background  3:52 Fractional consulting for startups and scale-ups.  8:56 Retention and flexibility in talent acquisition21:02 Leveraging networks31:39 Building internal rev ops teams Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Tomas O’Farrell, Co-Founder at Workana, joins our host James Mackey to discuss why we are seeing companies expand and shift remote teams to LATAM. They debate the complexities of upskilling at a large scale, exploring the relationship between layoffs, restructuring, and upskilling.Additionally, they break down retention rates on a departmental level, seeking insights into talent retention strategies.   0:28 Tomas O'Farrell's background   1:18 Hiring engineers in Latin America10:04 Remote work, global hiring shifts16:09 Best practices for scaling up 22:37 Budgeting and upskilling workforce 28:01 Retention broken down by department.  Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and his guest Charmien Fugelsang, Chief People Officer at nTop as they discuss the journey of scaling a startup and the lessons learned along the way. They dissect the core elements of quality of hire and efficiency, going over the intricacies of the hiring process, goal-setting, and fostering a culture of excellence. James and Charmien also navigate the delicate balance between time-to-fill and time-to-hire, providing valuable insights into how structured processes can ensure high-quality hires without sacrificing speed.   0:45 Charmien Fugelsang's background   6:08 Specialized sourcing and recruitment impact20:56 Quality of hire and performance metrics25:21 Quality over speed in hiring29:39 Hiring managers in the recruitment process43:04 Performance reviews and feedback frequency Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and Elemental's CEO, Pete Hunt, as they approach how businesses can effectively tap into their data, leverage AI, and manage team growth. They emphasize understanding both the technological and business aspects of data management, the transformative potential of AI, and the importance of people-centric hiring practices.   0:33  Pete Hunt's background   1:33  Building data pipelines and driving growth   7:08 The dangers of getting too big too fast.13:39 AI’s impact on the tech economy24:09 Aligning individual and company goals35:35 Effective hiring and evaluation of executives38:43 Hiring strategies 43:51 Interview techniques Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and guests David Murray, Cofounder & President, and Joshua Merrill, Chief Executive Officer from Confirm as they challenge the status quo of performance evaluations. Gain insights into the limitations of outdated methods and explore the potential of Organizational Network Analysis to provide a holistic perspective. Discover the truth about quiet contributors and uncover the hidden dynamics that shape talent recognition. From biases to future data ownership, this episode explores a new era in assessing performance.   0:31 David Murray's background   1:08 Josh Merril's background   1:54  Rethinking performance reviews in the workplace   8:29  Reimagining performance management with network analysis20:36 Organizational network analysis32:19 Bias and performance reviews in organizations40:53 Improving the hiring process with performance data Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the world of staffing agencies with Steve Gage, CEO and Co-Founder of iLabor Network. They share valuable insights on leveraging staffing agencies effectively and offer practical advice for companies engaging with them. From understanding the critical application process elements to evaluating staffing agencies based on key metrics like hires and conversion rates.    0:33  Steve Gage's background    2:00  Leveraging staffing agencies13:13 Staffing and recruiting challenges and considerations23:19 Building trust and collaboration with recruiters29:33 Cost per hire and agency partnering39:23 Improving vendor relationships in staffing Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

In this episode, our host James Mackey is joined by Sanket Merchant, Partner at PeakSpan Capital, to delve into the complexities of the current economic environment in the tech industry and its effects on businesses. They examine the supply and demand dynamics within the venture capital ecosystem, as well as the influence of generative AI on both businesses and customers.   0:28 Sanket's background   2:24 Tech industry and VC market overview10:23 Impact of growth and budget constraints18:40 Impact of economic factors on investments22:49 Growth and investment strategies for boards27:06 Generative AI's impact on businesses and customers Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and his guest Doug Landis, Growth Partner at Emergence Capital as they discuss the tech industry’s changing risk tolerance, adaptability, and smart decision-making for leaders. What is the impact of unit economics on bootstrapped organizations? Which compensation strategies can companies use amid high inflation? The answer to these questions and more in this engaging episode, including how you can achieve transformative success with Northstar metrics.   0:42 Doug Landis’s background   2:18 Challenges in hiring and scaling businesses12:34 Challenges for startups and compensation strategy23:22 The importance of a people-first culture36:08 Importance of investors in company positioning41:58 The importance of having a defined process before hiring Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey on this episode as he sits down with David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare. Together, they discuss the difficult challenges executives face when recovering from layoffs and reorganizations in today's market conditions.David shares valuable insights from his experience at Eventbrite, explaining how the company navigated through tough times, handled plummeting morale, and emerged stronger. They also delve into the importance of setting clear goals and aligning operational structures with strategic shifts.Employee attrition after layoffs is another critical topic they explore, shedding light on how to tackle this issue by considering talent management systems and talent reallocation. The conversation also covers the delicate balance between transparency and sharing long-term strategies while managing uncertainty.The episode concludes with a focus on employee engagement and the challenges companies face when transitioning back into growth mode. 0:36 David Hanrahan’s background 3:01 Navigating layoffs and post-layoff transformation10:23 Navigating business objectives and principles21:26 Workforce changes and setting goals27:54 Company communication and navigating uncertainty35:19 Managing growth and culture transitions Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!