In this episode, Peter and Gaby discuss the ins and outs of hiring for top companies. They talk about how to hire successful candidates, what the key to interviewing is, and the strategy behind firing.
Gabrielle ‘Gaby’ Toledano is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Keystone Strategy. She has nearly 30 years of experience in the technology, gaming, and online space with Fortune 500 companies such as Tesla (Chief People Officer), Electronic Arts (Chief Talent Officer), and Microsoft. She also serves as a board member for the firm. She is bilingual, and her portfolio includes a wide range of assignments, including international work, most notably in Latin America. Gaby currently also serves as the Board and Chair for Vaxxinity, VELO3D, and Lilum.
Learn more about Keystone here: www.keystone.ai/
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Topics:
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - The Power of HR Strategies
1:50 - Exploring Moonshots with Gaby Toledano
3:21 - The Importance of HR for Startups
8:00 - Setting the Culture of a Company
15:10 - The Evolution of Workplace Culture
17:21 - The Art of Hiring Successfully
21:59 - The Celebrity Factor in Leadership
23:31 - Insider vs. Outsider Recruiting Strategies
25:28 - The Art of Honest Hiring
27:03 - Hiring Challenges for Growing Companies
32:51 - Do Tech Companies Need Degrees?
34:43 - The Key to Recruiting Success
38:31 - The Power of Individual Interviews
44:20 - The Pitfalls of Hiring Homogenous Teams
46:18 - When Employees Become a Problem
46:44 - Managing Problematic Employees with Kindness
49:11 - The Dangers of Disgruntled Employees
55:41 - The Truth About Salary Transparency
57:30 - Handling Layoffs with Empathy and Strategy
1:03:33 - The Power of Glassdoor Reviews
1:09:13 - Navigating Glassdoor Ratings Ethically
1:10:39 - HR's Role in Company Domination
1:14:21 - What Makes a Great Interviewer?
1:15:54 - Navigating Disagreements with Founding CEOs
1:18:30 - Addressing Conflicts in the Workplace
1:21:15 - Navigating Burnout in the Workplace
1:24:30 - The Pros and Cons of Remote Work
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