The Talent Tango

In this episode, Laura Buckle, the Director of Global Recruitment and Talent at Skims, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of finding the right people and scaling in a fast-growing company. Skims, founded by Kim Kardashian and Jens Grede, started as a shapewear company and has now expanded into a clothing brand focusing on body positivity and inclusivity. Laura shares insights on how Skims is navigating the scaling issues typically seen in software startups and the importance of raising the bar when hiring for critical roles. Please tune in to learn more about Skims' journey and their approach to finding the right talent. Highlights [00:00:41] Scaling and finding the right people. [00:05:30] Hiring challenges and growth. [00:08:28] Hiring manager preferences and team dynamics. [00:11:05] Learning from hiring mistakes. [00:15:25] The seven-day rule. [00:21:08] Enticing engineers with progressive technology. [00:24:07] Inclusivity in tech teams. [00:27:14] Mental health in cybersecurity. Guest: Laura Bu