Think before you hire

In this episode, Laura, the People and Talent Director here at The Grow Foundation, joins the conversation to discuss the nuances of talent acquisition, management, and the unique "wonkyness" of The Growth Foundation.

Joined by Rich they delve into the critical elements of talent management, emphasising the challenges startups and scale-ups face when making their initial senior hires through to tactical takeaways to help you find, recruit and retain your next teammate.

Key Takeaways:

1. Strategies for Start-ups and Scale-ups: Insights into the challenges faced by young companies when transitioning from initial hiring phases. The discussion emphasises the importance of moving beyond hiring from personal networks to making strategic senior hires

2. Understanding Success: Before drafting a job description, it's pivotal to understand what success looks like for that role. This understanding helps in defining clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations

3. Task Related to Success Criteria: After defining success for a role, tasks for potential recruits should be aligned with this criteria. For instance, if success for a role is defined by certain accomplishments in the first six months, the recruitment task could revolve around presenting strategies to achieve that
   

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