Peter Cappelli, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and director of its Center for Human Resources, says managers at companies large and small are doing hiring all wrong. A confluence of changes, from the onslaught of online tools to a rise in recruitment outsourcing, have promised more efficiency but actually made us les ... Show More
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Leadership Summit 2026: Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón on Leading with Focus in Turbulent Times
How do you take a young, purpose-led company to the next level? In this special episode, as part of the recent HBR Leadership Summit 2026, The Honest Company CEO Carla Vernón shares how she leveraged the powerful reputation and loyal customers of the mission-driven consumer brand ... Show More
29m 1s
Jun 2022
When Good Hires Become Bad Employees (Pt. 1 of 2)
In an era of acute talent shortages and employee departures, it’s important to be sure you’re hiring the right “somebody”, not just “some body”. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton, Director of SHRM’s Knowledge Center, speaks with SHRM Knowledge Advisors Rosa Hardest ... Show More
42m 53s
Nov 2024
163 - Dear CEOs: Stop Hiding Your Smartest People
<p>Have you ever hired someone brilliant, only to find they aren’t delivering the impact you hoped for? </p>
<p>Today, we’re tackling a common leadership paradox: </p>
<p>Hiring smart people—then stopping them from using their skills.</p>
<p>In today’s episode, we explore why com ... Show More
11m 49s
Oct 2024
How to Make Better Hiring and Firing Decisions
Joel Peterson has spent a career leading teams, building businesses, and managing people at every level. Along the way, he’s learned valuable lessons about the best ways to bring on new talent, as well as when and how to let people go. Peterson is the former chairman of JetBlue A ... Show More
26m 14s
Nov 2025
How To Recruit The Best Engineers And Sales Reps
Most founders think hiring is about interviewing. But it's actually about selling.For Startup School, Juicebox co-founder & CEO David Paffenholz joins YC's Harj Taggar to share how early-stage founders can find, pitch, and close top engineering and sales talent— from crafting bet ... Show More
43m 20s
Feb 2025
The Hidden Cost of Bad Onboarding (And How to Get It Right)
<p dir="ltr">Hiring a great candidate is one thing. Keeping them engaged, productive, and committed? That's where most companies fall apart. 24% of new hires quit within weeks when onboarding is a mess. But when it's done right, 69% stay for at least three years.</p> <p dir="ltr" ... Show More
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