Hiring Tips
Unconscious bias in the hiring process : I help scale hyper-growth tech teams from 10 to 400+ people — this is how to fight it
Did you know that our brains make hundreds of decisions without us even noticing? Those micro-decisions are a key part of the erratic estimation that trap our mindset into unconscious bias.
The true cost of a toxic hire (and how to avoid them)
In any successful business (and especially in an early-stage startup!) hiring great people who thrive in their role and the workplace culture is absolutely critical. A toxic hire (you know, those whose behavior has a majorly negative effect on team morale and productivity, thoroughly poisoning the atmosphere) can have disastrous consequences.
The 12 pillars of an effective recruitment process (and 3 mistakes to avoid)
Whether you are overseeing the recruitment process for your entire company or starting a new job as a recruiter, finding the right candidates for your team can be stressful, especially in a world facing unprecedented public health and economic challenges.
Demystifying the Pymetrics assessment: What it is & how to prepare
What does pumping a balloon full of air or hitting a key on your keyboard as fast as you can have to do with being an investment banker? According to the makers of the Pymetrics assessment, a lot. This series of neuroscience-based online games have taken the hiring world by storm, and it could be what stands between a candidate and their dream job.
Pre-employment assessment: Your guide to hiring superstars
Let's take the guesswork out of hiring. Whether you're building your dream team or scaling up, we'll walk you through the pre-employment assessments that actually predict success—and help you avoid the ones that don't.
The ultimate onboarding process — here's what 7 teams have in common
A good onboarding process isn't just 'nice to have' — it can boost new hire retention by 82%.Being a new hire can feel a lot like being the new kid in school. You’re thrown into a fresh group of peers, without knowing anyone, and you often find yourself in that dreaded mid-day moment of, “Oh gosh, who will I eat lunch with?!”
Is the Myers-Briggs Test Accurate? You'd be Surprised.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types have been used by organizations for 70 years. So why are we still using it?
How your talent acquisition needs will change in the future of work
Digital economy, digital future, digital everything. Let’s stop a minute. Fast-forward twenty years and all the talk about the digital future will have well and truly evaporated; digital will be a given. And using the term may even get you laughed out of your sensory-driven working pod. In this future, we’d have resolved our relationship with the robots, namely: who does what jobs. Everyone knows their role, and everyone’s happy (so we hope).
How to build a successful team: Six core approaches
While a good portion of work does get done in teams these days, there has been academic research that a lot of managers simply fall back on the superstars of a team, give them the work of other people, and essentially burn them out.
Hire for attitude: what this means and why it works so well
You may have heard the phrase “hire for attitude, train for skill” but what does that actually look like in reality?
Beyond politics: Diversity and inclusion best practices
While the headlines focus on companies ditching DEI programs, data shows inclusive cultures boost results. Here's what works in 2025: practical strategies that build real belonging, drive innovation, and keep top talent - beyond the buzzwords and politics.
Get your team fired up with cognitive diversity
Cognitive diversity matters more now than ever before.
This career test actually predicts job fit (says a 20-year study)
Have you ever really considered the science behind careers tests and how accurate they are when used as a screening tool? According to SHL’s Global Assessment Trends Report, over 76% of companies with more than 100 employees rely on some kind of assessment tool to make hiring decisions.
How top companies attract and retain talent in the Great Resignation
How can you attract and retain talent in a world where much of the workforce is eager to quit?
5 essential things to remember when building your dream team
The key to building a thriving startup? Building a thriving team.