Why Do Startups Fail at Hiring? | TFJ E41

Why Do Startups Fail at Hiring? | TFJ E41

Author: Greg Moran March 10, 2024 Duration: 37:21

In this episode of The Founder's Journey podcast, Greg Moran and Peter Dean chat with Gerry Gadoury, Founder of RedBeard Solutions, and bestselling author of "Destination Employer," on how startups can become the go-to place for top talent. Discover key strategies for employer branding, recruitment, and retention that every startup founder needs to know.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Gerry Gadoury and the concept of the Destination Employer
01:34 - The importance of employer branding in attracting top talent
05:05 - Building your startup's candidate attraction engine
06:54 - Aligning personal and employer brand for coherence
12:52 - Choosing the right platforms for your employer branding
15:21 - Common recruitment and retention mistakes by startups
17:44 - Common scaling missteps and how to avoid them

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Greg Moran hosts The Founder's Journey Podcast, a space dedicated to the real and often untold narratives behind new ventures. This isn't just about celebrating successes; it's about the entire path founders and creators walk, with all its unexpected turns and personal challenges. You'll hear conversations that go beyond business plans, delving into the cultural shifts, societal pressures, and intimate journal-like reflections that shape a creator's life. Each episode is built on genuine conversation, pulling out actionable tips you can apply to your own work, alongside practical advice grounded in real experience. The goal is to leave you with more than just inspiration-it's about providing a relatable look at the resilience required to build something from nothing. Tune in for a podcast that connects the personal with the professional, offering a honest look at the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship through the voices of those living it every day.
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