In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the importance of a people-first culture and how it can be achieved through a team-oriented approach to hiring. While data and evidence are crucial, he emphasizes the need for executive buy-in and the ability to prove ROI when implementing people initiatives.Next, he explores the misconception that an employer market makes recruiting easier, particularly in the tech industry, and underscores the importance of maintaining a structured interview process, as well as the need for a clear outbound recruitment strategy. Learn how to identify the right candidates, streamline approval processes, and leverage strategic thinking for successful hires.    3:07 Hiring as a team sport   5:20 Structured interview process and outbound recruitment strategy11:26 The approval process should have several steps13:33 The qualities to look for in recruiters Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!