How We Hire

The candidate experience is so much more than a candidate filling out a job application and going through the hiring steps. It's a psychological contract between the recruiter and the applicant, an exchange, a human interaction. But as employers, we too often forget this when we have our own checklists and evaluation criteria to run. How can you strike the balance between personalisation and structure? 

In this episode of How We Hire, our guest, Emelie Aronsson, an experienced recruiter in the financial services space, shares her journey and insights on the importance of mindset, authenticity, and communication in achieving success in recruiting and connecting with candidates. 

Key takeaways:

Why cultural fit doesn't necessarily mean the right fitHow to make candidates feel at ease during the interview processWhy transparent communication is everythingHow to strike the balance between having structure in your hiring process and adapting to individual needs 

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If you're looking to recruit global talent for your organisation but don?t know where to start, look no further.

On this episode of How We hire, we speak to Natália van Herk. She is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Omron, a global leader in the field of automaton. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Natalia has a few tricks up her sleeve on how to engage, recruit, and retain top international talent, and shares her secret sauce to nailing your international hiring game. 

Key takeaways:

Effective strategies for identifying and attracting highly skilled professionals from abroadThe right way to onboard global talentTips and tricks on making relocation smooth sailingWhy cultural awareness is crucial to empower the global talent you have today and in the future

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When companies grow, the recruitment function also grows. In the middle of this growth, steps may get missed; processes can? turn chaotic and unstructured. Throughout this change, how can you ensure your recruitment process stays consistent and scaleable, no matter your company?s growth level?

On this episode of How We Hire, Karin Bergström, Jobylon?s VP People & Culture, talks about her experience of scaling Jobylon?s people function from a 20-person team to over 50 employees. Karin is well-versed in scaling a company and building ?a lasting people culture. She shares her take on the importance of fairness, transparency, flexibility, and behaviour when getting clear about your recruiting efforts. 

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How reliable are reference checks? That depends on how you conduct them. On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Carl-Johan Holmberg, a researcher for Refapp, a digital reference-checking platform. Carl plays a vital role in improving reference checking and applying digital tools and science to make this often overlooked process more efficient and fair. In this episode, Carl shares his knowledge and insights on how to make reference checking a reliable, useful process for employers wishing to improve their hiring accuracy. 

Key takeaways:

Should candidates nominate their referees? Gender biases in reference checking and how to minimise this riskHow to achieve structure with reference checkingWhat questions to ask and which to avoid- when running a check

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Everyone can agree on a conceptual level that diversity and inclusion is important, but finding the why for your organisation is key if you?re going to enact lasting change.

On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Purnima Sen ,Sparta?s Globe Chief People and Compliance Officer. Purnima shares her learnings on what it takes to truly commit to your DEI goals, and hire people for today?s contemporary times. 

Key takeaways:

Why focusing only on culture fit might not be the best approachHow to strike the balance between culture add-on and culture fitWhat inclusion with a purpose means in modern recruitmentTips and tricks on identifying gaps in your hiring process and closing it

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International talent can be a game-changer for your company, bringing in fresh perspectives, diverse skills, and a global outlook.

But tapping into this rich pool of potential isn't just about filling current vacancies.

It's about understanding the broader impact of hiring globally and the nuances of integrating international talent into your workforce. This is especially true when traditional hiring processes and cultural barriers can often overlook the unique strengths these individuals bring to the table.

In this episode of How We Hire, we're joined by Leo, the Commercial Excellence Manager at Just Arrived, a Swedish company dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for foreign-born talent. With a background in brand management and executive recruitment, Leo brings a wealth of knowledge in competence-based hiring.

Just Arrived not only assists in recruitment but also provides work permit assistance, tapping into the untapped potential of international talent. Leo's work is pivotal in enriching the workforce and building a more inclusive society.

If you've ever wondered how to leverage international talent to create a more dynamic and effective workplace, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as Leo shares his experiences and best practises in hiring international talent, the challenges faced, and the profound impact of these hires on organisations and society at large. 

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Nailing your hiring strategy should be a company-wide commitment. But too often, there?s internal misalignment when it comes to who to hire and how to hire, which can spell trouble for a company?s talent acquisition goals. At worse, it can result in making poor hiring decisions, costing businesses thousands of dollars. 

On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Volvo Car Mobility?s  Head of Talent Acquisition, Elise Remy. When Elise joined Volvo in 2018, she had to start from scratch and build a talent acquisition function. Fast forward to today, and Elise has helped acquire over 200 employees for Volvo. 

Elise shares her wealth of knowledge and experience of planning and executing a hiring strategy. From collaborating with stakeholders, to ensuring cross-organisational alignment, this episode is a must for anyone looking to pull off a stellar hiring strategy- one that?s loved by stakeholders and company strategic players alike..

Key takeaways:

How to build a sustainable hiring strategyTips on getting stakeholders onboard with your hiring planHow to continuously attract, develop and retain your talent for today and tomorrowStrategies for scaling your organisation during high-growth stage and beyond

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How do you know you've hired the right person? Naturally, you evaluate the person's performance. But performance is hard to measure. The feedback loop is long and often fragmented. Not to mention, performance is traditionally measured against key results?but what about the role of human behaviour? By tracking an employee's behavioral patterns and core characteristics, can you predict how well they'll perform on the job now and in the future?

On this episode of How We Hire, work performance expert and Licensed Psychologist Amanda Held, shares her insights on effectively measuring job performance. As StoryKit's People and Performance Manager, Amanda's strategic tips will give you a clear framework for successfully assessing your employees and reaching maximum hiring accuracy.

Key takeaways

Why performance is so much more than measuring resultsUnderstanding human behaviour and how it drives job performanceTips on drawing conclusions from high-performers mentalityTop strategies for ensuring a high level of hiring accuracy

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Hiring is really strange right now. Layoffs, the rise of generative AI, and internal instability at many companies have made many of us in the talent acquisition field feel insecure about where we?re heading. What can you do to navigate these changing times in recruitment?

On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer, an AI generative platform. May takes us on a journey of everything she?s learned and experienced about how AI impacts people & culture, the talent acquisition process, and DE&I, offering hope and inspiration for companies looking to upskill their workforce to meet the future of work now. 

Key takeaways:

Why AI will never replace human insight or intelligent How AI will reshape recruitment strategiesWhy AI is being more carefully monitored than social mediaAI and diversity hiring- the current landscapeTips for upskilling your workforce to meet the future of work head-on

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Whether you?re looking to hire contractors globally or open remote sites, having a hiring battle plan is a must. 

On this episode of How We Hire, senior tech recruiter Katya Kashai, shares her story of hiring remote talent from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Based on her experiences and lessons, she offers practical insights for any company looking to expand, go remote, or simply hire handful of remote talent. Her biggest tip? Always start with deep market research.. 

Key takeaways:

Why sourcing global talent is key in today?s interconnected worldPros and cons of hiring a remote contractor versus opening a physical siteHow to accommodate your hiring process to candidates from diverse backgroundsBest practice tips for kicking off a global recruitment strategy

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In the context of a talent shortage, an AI revolution, and tight hiring budgets, talent acquisition leaders face a new challenge: How to prove the value of talent to their businesses.

One area that?s gaining attention is internal mobility, where talent acquisition and talent management are no longer seen as separate functions. As companies approach talent more holistically, is it time to redefine how we view talent?

On this episode of How We Hire, we spoke to Sam Joukhadar, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SEB. Sam recently spearheaded a highly successful internal mobility initiative that saw SEB?s fill rate jump from 20% to 28%. Sam shares his strategy for coping with the significant challenges around internal mobility and offers advice on how TA leaders can prove the value of their teams and win.

Key takeaways:

Why internal mobility matters and how to include it in your talent strategyHow to get buy-in from stakeholders and managers and turn internal mobility into an accepted processStep-by-step formula to shape your own internal recruitment process

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Candidate sourcing has become robotic. Mundane. Generic. But it doesn't have to be.

How can you reinvent the talent acquisition wheel and become a sourcing genius? 

In this episode of How We Hire, we talk to Per Tjernberg from PipeLabs.io, a talent acquisition engine helping companies acquire top talent. Per is passionate about talent sourcing and building a new standard for talent acquisition. We discuss why the HR cycle is broken, where the talent acquisition function needs to go, and how to reinvent talent sourcing. 

Key takeaways:

Why the HR cycle is broken and how to fix itCommon sourcing mistakes to avoidTips to increase your candidate engagement ratesHow to leverage market research and tap into your empathy when sourcing talentHow to build a creative talent acquisition strategy

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For decades, employers have used university degrees and years of experience as major requirements for hiring. But for many jobs, success depends more on skills, grit, and the ability to learn and take on new challenges rather than paper credentials. It comes down to potential.

On this episode of How We Hire, Jobylon?s CEO and co-founder, Ared Abedi, talks about how he realised the power of skills-based hiring early on, how the candidate experience relates to people and culture, and how he helped build a leading talent acquisition platform over twelve years. Tune in to hear about a HR tech founder?s personal insights into hiring talent for a purpose-driven brand journey.

Key takeaways:

How to build a company foundation based on your people and cultureWhy the candidate experience is tied to your culture journeyTips on standing out as an employer and attracting great talentWhat recruitment KPIs to focus on-and how to enable your hiring managers

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Customer-first. That?s no longer an expectation but a norm that businesses are vying to build. Because without customer excellence, consumers can and will go elsewhere.

So how can you build a thriving customer success culture? It all boils down to developing a best-in-class CS team.

In this episode of How We Hire, Alva?s Head of Customer Success & Customer Support, Christopher Warren-Gash, shares his insights on the importance of emotional intelligence in Customer Success, why culture fit matters, and how to scale your CS team with evidence-based recruitment methods successfully. With practical tips and a step-by-step guide to hiring a stellar CS Manager, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their CS team to the next level.

Key takeaways:

How to spot the CS quarterbacks for your teamYour need-to-have-list when evaluating CS candidatesHow to tailor your recruitment process to the job descriptionSetting the right goals and measuring impact in Customer SuccessBiggest learnings when it comes to hiring exceptional Customer Success Managers

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Demand for green skills is growing?but not enough people are taking care of green transformation. This has led to an overall skills shortage, whereby there?s a mismatch between business growth and available workforce.

How can employers hire for competencies in the green sector and shape a new labour market dynamic? 

On this episode of How We Hire, we invited Helene Hasselskog to talk about her expertise in hiring and retaining green talent across borders. Helene is Sweco?s Chief Human Resources Officer- a company focused on providing architecture and engineering consultancy services internationally, with a particular emphasis on green transformation. Tune in to pick up Helene?s best tips on addressing the green talent shortage.

Key takeaways:

Breaking past the traditional recruitment model to hire for green transformationWhy you should treat talent acquisition as an ecosystemHow to account for DE&I when you?re in a rush to hire in a talent shortageStep-by-step approach to identifying core behaviours in candidates with specific skillsets

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In a rapidly changing world, it?s becoming harder for employers to guess how the roles in their business will evolve. Could hiring for skills over experience be the answer?

On this episode of How We Hire, Home of Recruitment?s recruiting expert and leader, Gabriella Huss, breaks down what competency-based hiring means, and how hiring for skills helps you develop talent long-term.

Key takeaways

What competency-based recruitment is and why it?s the futureHow assessing personality traits and soft skills is critical to hiring successTips on assessing candidates fairly and accuratelyHow to create an effective competency framework

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One of the biggest mistakes TA teams make is neglecting the data when hiring people and over-focusing on hard skills when assessing talent. What can talent acquisition do to enable business and keep talent long-term?

On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition expert, Steve Jacobs, shares his best tactics for creating a flexible and agile talent acquisition strategy.

Key takeaways:

How to make risk assessments to ensure you're hiring the right peopleCommon mistakes talent acquisition make?and how to avoid themHow skills-based hiring helps with talent retention and business growthWhy the candidate experience holds all the answers

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Your interview process is the face of your business. It?s the first time candidates get a sense of who you are. Mess it up, and you risk candidates walking out of the recruitment process or ghosting you. How can you create a personalised interview process and win over candidates?

On this episode of How We Hire, Licensed Psychologist Alex Tidgård, talks about how to ask great interview questions and extract the responses you want from candidates. As Chief Product Officer and Founder of Asker Technologies, an AI-driven interview tool, Alex shares his best tips and strategies for running a candidate-centric interview process.

Key takeaways:

Why interviews are so important to get rightHow to take care of candidates throughout the whole interview cycleCommon interview pitfalls to avoidEasy hacks to ace interviewsHow to ask the right interview questions and evaluate responses

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One of the biggest challenges facing recruiters today is recruiting and retaining qualified tech talent. With the competition for tech talent so fierce, how can recruiters reel candidates in?

On this episode of How We Hire, we talk about the optimal process for hiring tech talent with Ants Tech Recruiter?s Talent Acquisition Manager and Competence Lead, Elisabeth Wehlin. Elisabeth has accumulated vast experience hiring tech talent and is actively involved in training teams to make better tech recruitment decisions. From sourcing hacks to the biggest do?s and dont?s in tech recruitment, learn Elisabeth?s secret recipe for hiring exceptional tech talent.

Key takeaways:

Understanding current tech talent trends Why organisations should adapt their tech recruitment process to the candidateHow to improve your candidate response rateTips and tricks for hiring software engineersSourcing hacks for finding tech superstars

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How can startups grow and thrive with their sales team?

It all starts with hiring the right salespeople to lead you on a path of success.

On this episode of How We Hire, Alva?s Head of Sales and Licensed Psychologist, Sofia Palmelius Kolga, talks very candidly about the ins and outs of hiring sales superstars, sharing her insights on how she started as a sales rep and built a twenty-strong team of superstars at Alva.

From sourcing tips and core competencies to watch out for in sales candidates to holding great interviews, Sofia unpacks her best tips and tricks for hiring high-performing salespeople.

Key takeaways:

What sets sales superstars apart from the crowdWhy sales experience is essential but not everything when hiring sales repsTips and tricks on attracting sales talentHow to build a concrete sales recruiting machine

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You want to breathe new life into your hiring processes, but how do you get everybody onboard with the idea? On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition Lead at Oneflow, Grace Woods, goes deep into why it was time to change Oneflow?s hiring processes and how to effectively develop a recruitment funnel that everybody is aligned with.

Key takeaways:How to make the most of a recruitment playbook and treat it as your hiring mapWhy you should reconsider your recruitment funnel and how to measure change effectivelyStep-by-step guide to getting stakeholders onboard with hiring changesWhy you should remove references from your hiring process

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How can organisations become a better workplace and embrace diversity hiring in practice? In this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent Lead at Ben, Alicia Riley, unpacks her tips and actions for cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. From why diversity matters and the value of anonymising applications to measuring your DEI efforts, learn how to build a diverse workforce from the ground up.

Key takeawaysThe value of anonymising applications and how to screen applications fairlyStep-by-step to making your hiring process more inclusiveCommon mistakes to avoid when hiring diverse candidatesTips and tricks on diversity and sourcing

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How can you build strong talent pipelines through storytelling? In this episode of How We Hire, Head of Strategic Employer Branding at KSMG, Anne Margrethe Mannerfelt, shares her favourite tactics and strategies for building an engaging and authentic employer brand. Learn how to impact, influence and convert candidates into your talent funnel using your employees? stories effectively. 

Key takeawaysWhy you need your own definition of employer brandingHow employer branding is all about amplifying your employees? voicesStep-by-step guide to developing a persuasive employee value propositionHacks on getting employer branding right

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Are the way companies hiring today at stake? In this episode of How We Hire, the pioneer and community curator behind the newsletter Recruiting Brainfood, Hung Lee, discusses the ever-shifting recruitment industry, how talent acquisition teams can adapt, and why he thinks the concept of full-time employment will become less relevant in the future.

Key takeawaysWhy recruiters should have a more prominent seat at the tableThe pitfalls of a universal hiring systemHow the culture around hiring is slowly shifting- and how organisations can adaptWhy AI in recruitment is the future

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How do you measure the success of your recruiting efforts and use data to help you hire better? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People at Proposales, Milena Karlsson, talks about building and measuring a data-driven recruitment process. 

From going back to basics and looking at your entire recruitment strategy holistically to focusing on the hiring metrics that matter like quality of hire, learn the techniques to leveraging data to improve your hiring.

Key takeawaysWhy you should always use data to iterate upon your hiring processes Step-by-step to rolling out a data-led recruitment processWhy quality of hire and cost per hire are game-changing KPIs and how to build your hiring strategy around this dataHow to know if your data-led recruitment process is working or not

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What does a great recruitment process look like and how do you get there? On this episode of How We Hire, Chief People and Culture Officer at Simployer, Eilin Gillesen, shares the exact steps to building an end-to-end hiring strategy. From getting buy-in from stakeholders and why templatising your hiring steps pays off to building a solid employer branding, learn how to elevate your recruiting efforts to attract the right talent.  

Key takeawaysWhy change starts with your internal stakeholders and leadership teamHow to shake up your recruitment process and optimise for the candidate experienceThe importance of running a calibration check before hiring for a new roleActionable tips on telling your employees' story effectively 

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What do you look for in your first hires? On this episode of How We Hire, Partner & Chief People and Communications Officer at New Normal Group, Silje Berntsen Bogen, shares her insights and tips on how to hire for startups. From why you need to define your business model early on to building ahead with the right people and tools to support your startup growth, learn how to turn your people into your greatest assets.

Key takeawaysHow to get your people function up and running in no timeWhy soft skills triumph over hard skills for early-stage hiresRulebook on using case studies to evaluate candidatesHow to hire the right candidates from the start?no matter what company stage you're in

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How can you transform your talent landscape and keep employees motivated and engaged? On this episode of How We Hire, PhD in Talent Management, Kajsa Asplund, breaks down the critical ingredients behind a successful talent philosophy and strategy, why you should take the time to define talent, and how to effectively manage your talent development process from start to finish. 

Key takeawaysWhy defining talent mattersThe bread and butter of successful talent managementHow to build a fair and inclusive selection process Step-by-step guide to developing an impactful talent management program

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How can you fight age discrimination when hiring candidates and onboarding new employees? On this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent leader Leonam Espindola, talks about the sad reality both young and senior candidates face when getting hired, and the rise of ageism in the workplace. 

From leveraging HR technology to fight discrimination, to unpacking why we often reject great candidates because they?re too senior or young for the role, Leonam provides a fascinating take on how companies can push back and take action.

Key takeawaysThe power of hiring diverse age groups and challenging the ?you?re too young? mindsetHow to build a safe workspace that encourages employees to be their authentic selves, regardless of ageHow to use HR technology to prevent ageism and common pitfalls to avoid

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How does strong employer branding help in hiring top talent? On this episode of How We Hire, HR Manager at Vaimo, Fabian Åhlin shares his thoughts on the importance of employee referrals, bringing organisational values to life, and the importance of having a HR crisis plan during trying times.

Key takeawaysLeading a people-first team through unprecedented times and how Vaimo supports its Ukrainian employees throughout the war in UkraineHow to diversify your onboarding strategy when hiring internationallyHow to successfully run an employee referral programWhy branding should be treated as part of your recruitment processes

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How can you hire more fairly and move toward a truly inclusive workforce? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of Talent Acquisition at Zound Industries, Per Thunberg, shares his insights on how to challenge outdated hiring perceptions, build an inclusive employer branding, and leverage data to improve the employee experience.

Key takeaways

The power of brand storytelling and candidate engagementWhy inclusive communication winsHow to adapt your hiring approach to different marketsThe strategy behind creating inclusive ads?and why it's important to get it right

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How can you access candidates with the right skills as an early-stage startup? On this episode of How We Hire, co-founder and COO at Aline-Learn Better, Stepahnie Darvill, shares her insights on running a learning management platform?from hiring for potential, to growing with interns, and protecting your brand.

Stephanie is featured as one of the 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022 by Success Pitchers.Key takeaways

How a candidate's transferable skills are key to a successful hireChallenges and rewards of working with interns as a startupHow to succeed at onboardingWhat the future of work looks like

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How can you create and maintain a structured hiring process when scaling fast? On this episode of How We Hire, Chief People Officer at Motatos/Matsmart, Anna Holmqvist, talks about the formula to growing with the right people by your side and how self-awareness and investing in coaching programs can lead result in better managers leading your team.

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How can you succeed as a People Leader? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People and Culture at Haypp Group, Max Moen, offers the ins and outs of running a recruitment team. 

From handling imposter syndrome and managing the relationship between stakeholders and hiring managers, to the secret ingredients of candidate engagement, Max provides a complete breakdown of what effective HR leadership looks like.

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Is it possible to hire great people without a resume? On this episode of How We Hire, co-host and Alva's own Head of People Linnea Bywall, talks about the challenges facing the recruitment industry today and what talent teams can do to adapt and thrive. 

Key takeaways

How psychology ties into recruitmentEmbracing diversity in the workplace and creating an inclusive cultureActionable steps to becoming a better recruiterThe death of traditional sourcing

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