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Topgrading's president Chris Mursau recently joined Brad Giles on the latest Evolution Partners Podcast episode to dive into what it really takes to hire top performers - especially for mid-market companies. Chris and Brad discussed: 1️⃣ The Real Impact of A-Players: In smaller teams, one wrong hire can slow things down, while the right person can truly boost growth. 2️⃣ A Straightforward Hiring Method: Topgrading’s approach is built around 5 clear steps - ideal for leaders who need a practical, reliable process. 3️⃣ Make Hiring a Core Process: Chris emphasizes, “If hiring isn’t structured as a process, your business is at risk.” Listen to or watch the episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02W4Qb-0 Wondering how top performers could transform your team? Contact us. https://hubs.la/Q02W4Q5x0 #Topgrading #Podcast #TheEvolutionPartnersPodcast #Hiring #HR #APlayer

I recently joined Brad Giles on the latest Evolution Partners Podcast episode to dive into what it really takes to hire top performers - especially for mid-market companies. Brad and I discussed: 1️⃣ The Real Impact of A-Players: In smaller teams, one wrong hire can slow things down, while the right person can truly boost growth. 2️⃣ A Straightforward Hiring Method: Topgrading’s approach is built around 5 clear steps - ideal for leaders who need a practical, reliable process. 3️⃣ Make Hiring a Core Process: I emphasize, “If hiring isn’t structured as a process, your business is at risk.” Listen to or watch the episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02W4T9T0 Wondering how top performers could transform your team? Contact us. https://hubs.la/Q02W4-Gt0 #Topgrading #Podcast #TheEvolutionPartnersPodcast #Hiring #HR #APlayer

In the latest episode of the Talent Wins podcast, I sit down with Jason Mandel, Founder and CEO of The Mandel Family Office, to highlight the profound influence of talent on business success. Jason emphasizes the importance of nurturing talent, shares insights on aligning employees’ goals through incentives, and provides a deep dive into his specialized expertise. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02nPJdT0 #Topgrading #Podcast #Hiring #Recruitment

What do you think about this statement: “moms of young kids are your best hires!” That’s what Ze'ev Rozov, COO at HiBob told us in the latest People masterminds podcast episode, where we unravel executive hiring. With his extensive experience in recruiting top-tier executives, we talked about: 🔍 Why past success won’t make you successful in your next job, especially in GTM roles. 📈 Outsource or handle executive hiring internally? 🤔 Is unanimity essential in the decision to hire an executive? 🧩 How to hire for executive roles outside your area of expertise. ⚠️ Whether hiring corporate executives is a recipe for disaster. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast app. A big shoutout to OpenUp for sponsoring this episode! #executivehiring #leadershipteam #podcast #peopleandculture

Headcount growth alone won't lead to success. It's time to rethink the numbers game 👥 Expanding your team isn't just about numbers; it's about cultivating a workforce that drives real impact and results. Quality over quantity, always. Check out our #confessions episode with Adrian Byra where we discuss the REAL drivers of success in recruitment 🚀 https://loom.ly/lsTkucA #recruitment #confessionsofarecruiter #podcast #teambuilding

🌟 Embracing Change: From Layoffs to New Opportunities! 🌟 Life’s twists and turns can be challenging, but they often lead to incredible new beginnings! If you’re navigating the tough waters of layoffs, don’t miss our latest podcast episode featuring the insightful Senior HR Manager, Raghda El Kasaby In this episode, Raghda shares invaluable advice on how to transform a challenging situation into a springboard for exploring new roles and opportunities. 💼✨ 🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube and discover how to turn adversity into advantage. Let’s embrace change together! https://lnkd.in/d6Bkjtmv #CareerGrowth #NewBeginnings #Podcast #HRInsights #JobSearch #Opportunities

New Talent Wins podcast episode out now! In this episode of Talent Wins, Chris Mursau chats with Julia Ferry, Director of Talent Acquisition at Helios Service Partners, about transforming hiring processes and team building. Julia discusses the evolution of her team’s hiring processes, the necessity of rigor and speed in today’s hiring landscape, the essential factor of ‘street cred’ for recruiters, and how to improve attitude and work ethic across the organization. Tune in for the behind-the-scenes of staffing a leading service provider. Listen here: https://hubs.la/Q02Yrjnw0 #Topgrading #Topgrade #Hire #HR #APlayers #Highperformers #Podcast

𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍! This podcast offers the opportunity to listen to in-depth conversations with prominent CHROs, Chief People Officers, and Talent Acquisition executives. It aims to provide valuable insights into the future of work and strategies to adapt in times of rapid change. Hosted by Grant Jessup, each episode explores the latest perspectives on attracting, recruiting, and retaining workforces to enhance the world of work. The podcast is set to launch on April 16th. Subscribe here: https://bit.ly/4aOik7e #LevelUPHCS #Podcast #ComingSoon #Preview #LevelUPwithUS

We've recently seen a slew of layoffs and redundancies around the world. These are hard for everyone involved. However, is the full impact these have on people and the companies involved really that well understood? In our new We Are Human Leaders podcast episode dropping today, we unpack the impact of layoffs and redundancies, and how to manage them with Business Psychologist Leanne Elliott. In this conversation Leanne sheds light on how we can better take care of people during layoffs, IF that is indeed the best path forward for an organisation — which she argues, probably isn't. Listen to the full conversation now everywhere you access podcasts! And share your thoughts with me below — when (if) do you feel redundancies are necessary for companies and why? #podcast #redundancy #layoff #restructure #wearehumanleaders

🔥 Hiring A-players isn’t optional if you want to win. In the latest Evolution Partners Podcast, Chris Mursau, President of Topgrading, Inc. gets into the nuts and bolts of hiring top performers, especially for mid-market firms. If you’re an owner-operator or a CEO, don’t miss this. Here’s what Chris shared that could reshape your hiring process: 1️⃣ The 10x Impact of A-Players: Hiring just one wrong person in a small team can stall momentum. But the right A-player? That’s the multiplier your growth depends on. 2️⃣ Cut Through the Complexity: Topgrading’s foolproof hiring method strips hiring down to the essentials—5 key steps anyone can follow, specifically built for those who don’t have time for HR fluff. 3️⃣ Make Hiring a Core Process: Treat hiring with the same rigor as financials or strategy. Chris says, “If hiring isn’t important enough to be a process, your business is at risk.” Think you can get by without top talent? Think again. Listen to the episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube and elevate your hiring game https://bit.ly/3NJjiYW   #EvolutionPartners #Topgrading #HiringRight #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #APlayers #Podcast #FoolproofHiring