In the scale-up space, where finding the right talent is often the number one issue, there is a question that resonates like no other: How do I hire the right people when I am too busy to hire?
The problem is, for scaling companies, recruitment isn’t a natural core competency, but it is one that needs addressing as success comes along and the company needs to expand. However, it seems to be that once you reach the point where you need to hire new talent, ironically, that’s when you don’t have the time to do it. Recruiting as you’re trying to scale every other aspect of your business is like building a plane while flying—it’s not an easy task, especially when the pressure is on.
