Host Ken Schmitt
Hiring Matters
Hosted by Partner Ken Schmitt, Hiring Matters dives into the real-world strategies behind recruiting, retention, and building top-performing teams. With nearly 30 years in executive search, Ken and his guests share the “secret sauce” that drives success in today’s talent market.
Tune in twice a month for practical advice, industry insights, and the fan-favorite Recruiter Rant—an unfiltered look at the wins, challenges, and surprises of the hiring world.
Whether you're hiring or leading, Hiring Matters gives you the tools to build and grow exceptional teams.
Episodes
Season 4
Lights, Camera, Leadership: Managing Teams Like a Movie Set
Guest: Jieho Lee, CEO & Filmmaker | Explore how cinematic principles relate to leadership and team management. Jieho Lee shares insights from his dual career in filmmaking and executive leadership, discussing culture, generational dynamics, and the significance of humility in the workplace.
Rewriting the Rules: The Future of Hiring with Former White House Appointee Lisa Gable
Guest: Lisa Gable, Former U.S. Ambassador and Presidential Appointee | Lisa Gable shares insights into the evolving hiring landscape, emphasizing the shift toward skills-based hiring and the necessity for organizations to adapt to future workforce trends.
Recruiter Rant: The Hidden Costs of a Bad Hire
Host: Ken Schmitt | Ken explores the frequently overlooked consequences of poor hiring decisions, offering real-world examples and strategies to steer clear of common pitfalls in the recruitment process.
Recruiter Rant: Is Your Succession Plan a Recipe for Disaster?
Host: Ken Schmitt | Ken discusses the pitfalls of inadequate succession planning and offers strategies to ensure smooth leadership transitions and organizational stability.
Coca-Cola, ArmorAll, and Pens?! Why CMO Jeff Werderman Says Your Leadership Style Needs a Refresh
Guest: Jeff Werderman, CMO at Pentel of America | Discover how Jeff Werderman applies lessons from leading brands like Coca-Cola, Boost Mobile, and ArmorAll to modern leadership. Learn why refreshing your leadership style is essential for retaining top talent.
Hiring (GenZ) Matters: A Generational Showdown
Guests: Cory Schmitt and Katherine Rosen, Gen Z Professionals | Explore the unique perspectives of Gen Z in the workplace, including their expectations for flexibility, feedback, and social responsibility, as well as how employers can adapt to attract and retain this generation.
Recruiter Rant: Non-Competes, Necessary Evil or Just Plain Evil?
Host: Ken Schmitt | Ken Schmitt explores the contentious realm of non-compete agreements, scrutinizing their effectiveness and influence on employee freedom and innovation.
Recruiter Rant: Compensation Isn't Everything… but It's Pretty Damn Important
Host: Ken Schmitt | Ken challenges traditional compensation strategies, highlighting the importance of fair and competitive pay in attracting and retaining top talent.
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