Ep 570: Sustainable Hiring

Published: Nov. 22, 2023, 8:34 p.m.

The overhiring in the technology sector at the end of the pandemic, the resulting layoffs, and the knock-on effects on talent acquisition have been well-documented this year. However, big tech isn't the only area where this has happened. Other talent markets have also been through a similar journey.\n\nSo how can employers hire more sustainably, and what new talent strategies are companies adopting to build more flexibility?\n\nMy guest this week is Carina Clingman, Founder and CEO of Recruitomics, a talent consultancy working with start-ups and scale-ups in the Biotech industry. The Biotech industry has had a big issue with overhiring in the last few years. Carina has some insights on sustainable hiring models, which are also relevant in many other sectors.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe changing talent marketing in Biotech\n\nChallenging for scaling companies\n\nAligning talent strategies with business goals\n\nFractional hiring\n\nUnderstanding candidate motivations\n\nBalancing growth with sustainable hiring\n\nThe dangers of overhiring\n\nWhat can larger employers learn from start-ups and scale-ups\n\nTotal talent thinking\n\nWhat is the future for recruiters?\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.