How US companies find the right talent

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How US companies find the right talent

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Mehul Patel, chief executive of Hired, talks to the FT's Hannah Kuchler about hiring trends in Silicon Valley and other technology hubs in the US, and what some companies are doing in response to President Donald Trump's executive action on immigration and the H-1B visa. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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How US companies find the right talent

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