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Having scaled teams and TA processes for early stage & growth companies this post below definitely captures the challenges and opportunities of both, that I have experienced. Great read for founders/ teams at either stages. #talentacquisition #startup #PeopleGrowthStrategy Thanks Hung Lee for the share in Recruiting Brainfood.

3 Stages of Talent Acquisition for Startups: 🏗 1. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 Establish a minimum viable talent acquisition framework. Startup founding teams need to avoid starting-off with bad practice that will cause big problems if left unchecked. → Identify key roles → Establish company culture and values → Set up basic recruitment processes → Invest in an ATS 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰; → not rely too heavily on traditional recruitment agencies → Know the full range of 3rd party support options available to you 🧩 2. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 This stage is about refining and structuring the talent acquisition process after initial setup. → Build TA capability → Establish Employer Brand strategy → Train everyone on good interviewing skills → Use TA metrics to guide strategy 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰; → Lay a robust framework for scalable hiring 🎢 3. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 With a solid talent acquisition structure in place, companies are ready to scale their hiring efforts. → Broaden talent acquisition channels → Optimise candidate experience at scale → Focus on strategic talent pipelining based on workforce plans → Invest in employer branding 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰; → Manage scaling with human touch baked-in → Develop long-term talent acquisition plans 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘱’𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩. Props to Pierre Herubel for the post inspiration __________________________________________ 🔔 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 ♻️ 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤... 1. 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘵 2. 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 #talentacquisition #hiring #recruiting #hr

New on Our Blog: "Mastering Talent Acquisition in the Start-up and Scale-up Ecosystem" 🚀 Navigating Talent Acquisition in the dynamic world of startups and scale-ups presents unique challenges and opportunities. Our latest blog post delves into the keys to success in this fast-paced environment. ➡️ Discover essential strategies including: - Adaptive recruitment techniques for ever-changing market needs. - Leveraging data to drive intelligent hiring decisions. - Crafting a compelling employer brand that resonates at every touchpoint. - Building lasting relationships within and beyond your organization. - Practical tips to implement these strategies effectively. Whether you're a startup founder, a scale-up HR leader, or part of a TA team, these insights are tailored to elevate your approach to hiring and team building. 🔗 Dive in and read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eJKTbaZ8 Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts! #TalentAcquisition #Startups #ScaleUps #TalentStrategy #GrowthCraftersAcademy

Let's Connect to Solve Your Hiring Challenges Together! 5 Common Hiring Hurdles for Start-Ups: Overcoming Talent Acquisition Challenges In the competitive world of start-ups, talent acquisition can be a daunting task. Five common hurdles often faced by these budding companies include limited resources, uncertain job security, lack of brand recognition, a need for versatile skill sets, and sometimes inadequate recruitment processes. To overcome these obstacles, focusing on a compelling company culture and mission, offering equity or stock options, leveraging personal networks, providing flexible work arrangements, and streamlining recruitment processes can make a significant difference. By addressing these challenges head-on, start-ups can attract and retain the top talent they need to thrive in their industries. #StartupStruggles #EntrepreneurialObstacles #NewBusinessChallenges #BeginningBusinessIssues #VentureVexations.

It's Humpday HR - Navigating the Midweek with HR Insights for Start-Ups. Let's address creating a winning recruiting strategy for your startup or small business. As startups continue to disrupt industries and innovate, the need for a robust recruiting strategy becomes paramount. Attracting top talent can make or break the success of a budding venture. Here's a blueprint to craft a winning recruiting strategy tailored for your startup or small business. Firstly, define your company culture and values. Startups often thrive on a unique culture that sets them apart. Communicate this effectively to potential candidates to attract those who align with your vision. Secondly, leverage your network and establish a strong employer brand. Utilize platforms like LinkedIn to showcase your company culture, achievements, and opportunities. Engage with potential candidates and create a buzz around your startup. Next, prioritize roles strategically. Identify key positions crucial for growth and focus your resources on filling those roles first. Look for individuals who are not only skilled but also passionate about the startup environment. Additionally, embrace flexibility and adaptability. Startups evolve rapidly, and your recruiting strategy should reflect this dynamism. Be open to experimenting with different sourcing channels and recruitment techniques to find what works best for your unique needs. Finally, invest in employee development and retention. Once you've brought top talent on board, nurture their growth within the organization. Provide opportunities for learning and advancement to keep them motivated and committed to your startup's journey. Developing a recruiting strategy for your startup or small business requires a blend of creativity, adaptability, and strategic thinking. By focusing on culture, branding, strategic hiring, flexibility, and employee retention, startups can build a talented team poised for success. #StartupSuccess #RecruitingStrategy #HRInsights

The Challenge of Retaining Startup Talent After an Acquisition 🔑 Key takeaways from the article "The Challenge of Retaining Startup Talent After an Acquisition" on HBR: 1️⃣ Startup talent retention after acquisition is a significant challenge. 2️⃣ Integration and cultural alignment are crucial to preventing talent attrition. 3️⃣ Acquiring companies must communicate their long-term vision to retain startup talent. 4️⃣ Maintaining autonomy and providing growth opportunities can increase retention rates. 5️⃣ Transparent and ongoing communication is vital for managing expectations. 6️⃣ Recognizing and rewarding startup talent can help retain top performers. 7️⃣ Offering training and development programs promotes employee engagement and loyalty. 8️⃣ Consistent feedback and support from managers are important for successful retention. 9️⃣ Building a strong and inclusive company culture fosters employee retention. #StartupRetainment #AcquisitionChallenges #TalentRetention #IntegrationStrategies #EmployeeEngagement https://buff.ly/49xkcQZ

Strategic Reminder: It’s Your Choice Every day Pre-IPO startups and Fortune 500 companies make the conscious choice to elevate their hiring strategy across geographically dispersed teams. Can your enterprise meet the challenges of adapting to talent acquisition business demands? To compete for world-class talent a company must know what talent acquisition information it needs, when it needs it. Insights enable human resources to respond effectively to hiring challenges for organizational alignment. It takes dedication to accelerate continuous improvement of existing flexible AI talent acquisition systems, as well as process and procedures. The result is rapid access to top-tier talent. Ongoing talent acquisition performance improvement allows for alignment with business to meet the competitiveness for identifying and hiring talent, with efficiency and productivity. Make the decision to provide the highest level talent acquisition value-added services and quality responsiveness to become the most sought after global employer. It’s your choice. Start Today! Access your talent acquisition readiness. Take a constructive role of continually improving existing hiring best practices. Enhance your talent acquisition strategy to attain critical business and growth objectives. Set your company apart from the competition, with an unwavering commitment to continuous talent acquisition improvement. Own the change!  “Be a yardstick for quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs, Entrepreneur, He was the Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO of Apple (24 Feb, 1955 – 5 Oct, 2011) #humanresources #talentacquisition #employeeretention #recruitment #sourcing #jobs #hiring #continuousimprovement #talentacquisitionreadiness #talentacquisitionbestpractices #efficiency #productivity #companybrand #employerbrandmatters #companyculturesmatters #DEI #ERM #collaboration #positivity #AgileHR #organizationaleffectiveness #competitivedifferentiators #buildtrust #respectpeople #visionaryleadership #ownthechange  

💡 Our latest blog post, "How to Lead Talent Acquisition in Today's Shifting Market," is now live! Featuring insights from Amanda Gregg, Director of Talent Acquisition at Second Front Systems, this post delves into adapting recruitment strategies in a dynamic job market. 🌟 From embracing data-driven decision-making to understanding key KPIs, Amanda shares valuable lessons from her journey moving from larger orgs (Nike, Airbnb, Palantir Technologies, Asana) to a startup environment. Perfect for HR professionals and Talent Leaders looking to stay ahead in the field! Here's a sneak peak at what you'll see in the blog: 👉 Adapting and growing in Talent Acquisition and how to be flexible in your environment to meet the needs of the org today and tomorrow 👉 The art of strategic planning, which requires great collaboration with department heads, operations leaders, Finance, HR, and the CEO 👉 Leveraging data for smarter hiring decisions 👉 The top 7 KPIs to track, which will help you stay aligned with your Finance team Don't miss out on these and other expert tips from Amanda. Read the full post and amplify your talent acquisition strategies! 💡 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7z3v9DQ #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #Recruitment