The Talent Tango

In this episode of The Talent Tango, our host Amir Bormand meets with Andrew Zuckerman, talent leader. Talent Acquisition strategy is the main topic; Amir and Andrew discuss the importance of properly timing talent acquisition initiatives and supporting them with a strong product roadmap. Highlights: 00:03:00 - Andrew Zuckerman discusses the steps his talent acquisition team takes when staffing fast-growing companies and startups. 00:05:48 - What qualities should you look for when hiring talent for entry-level/low-skill roles? 00:08:45 - Andrew shares his strategy for determining if a candidate can grow into a new role. 00:13:59 - When should you hire contractors, and when should you hire salaried employees? 00:16:16 - Building an effective leadership team without overextending yourself or your resources. 00:22:17 - Andrew shares the benefits of managing his Talent Acquisition Team like a Product Team. About Andrew Zuckerman: Andrew Zuckerman is a leader in people operations for high-growth, venture-backed te