Hiring

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With dozens of networking events always on offer, an increased number of outreach opportunities through platforms such as LinkedIn, and more ways than ever to cross paths with potential candidates, there is a huge pool of talent at your doorstep. Perhaps you will meet these potential candidates before you’re ready to hire. But that doesn’t mean you should let them pass you by…

Learn why hiring for “culture fit” could be holding your business back, and why the concept of “organisational fit” is a much better metric.

The moment has arrived when you feel your product has market fit and the founders have stretched their network to breaking point to get those first few deals over the line. So now… it’s time to get someone focused on driving up revenue numbers.

The simple concept would be to make them work double the hours, but in an age where work-life balance is becoming a huge factor in attracting top talent, this approach won’t work.

What is the best way to hire talented and productive employees? If you are of the opinion that the best way to spot talent is through challenging numerical and knowledge competency tests, you may be mistaken.

We look at why Valve – maker of the Steam online gaming platform – is consistently rated as the best workplace in their industry.

Hiring the right people is key for any business, especially those that want to give their employees high levels of freedom. That’s why you’ll find these principles in pretty much every flat (or semi-flat) organisation.