Timing is The Secret to Talent Acquisition
In this episode of The Talent Tango, our host Amir Bormand meets with Andrew Zuckerman, talent leader. Talent Acquisition strategy is the main topic; Amir and Andrew discuss the importance of properly timing talent acquisition initiatives and supporting them with a strong product roadmap.
Highlights:
00:03:00 - Andrew Zuckerman discusses the steps his talent acquisition team takes when staffing fast-growing companies and startups.
00:05:48 - What qualities should you look for when hiring talent for entry-level/low-skill roles?
00:08:45 - Andrew shares his strategy for determining if a candidate can grow into a new role.
00:13:59 - When should you hire contractors, and when should you hire salaried employees?
00:16:16 - Building an effective leadership team without overextending yourself or your resources.
00:22:17 - Andrew shares the benefits of managing his Talent Acquisition Team like a Product Team.
About Andrew Zuckerman:
Andrew Zuckerman is a leader in people operations for high-growth, venture-backed tech startups. Andrew is passionate about creating authentic relationships between companies and their employees. He frequently speaks as a podcast guest on creating employee experiences and talent strategy for startups. Andrew has a master's degree in human resources from New York University and a bachelor's degree in communications from Emerson College.
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