What is Trainability?
A deep dive into trainability as a hiring metric, comparing it to experience and exploring its necessity for business owners building adaptable teams.
4 min
Hiring Strategy
19 posts
What is a Freelancer?
A practical guide for business owners defining freelancers and how they differ from permanent staff to help scale operations effectively.
4 min
The Danger of Agreement: Why Comfort is the Enemy of Innovation in Small Teams
An exploration of why homogeneous teams fail to solve complex problems. We discuss the concept of cognitive diversity, the danger of 'culture fit,'and how to build an inclusive environment where friction leads to growth.
Ben Schmidt
7 min
What is a Behavioral Indicator?
Discover how defining behavioral indicators can transform vague feedback into actionable guidance, helping managers hire better and lead with clarity.
4 min
What is Talent Management?
A straightforward guide for business owners on talent management, explaining how it differs from traditional HR and why it is essential for building lasting teams.
4 min
What is Behavioral Competency?
A guide for business owners on understanding behavioral competency, distinguishing it from technical skills, and using it to build resilient teams.
4 min
What is a Skill Gap Analysis?
A practical guide for business owners to identify the difference between current team capabilities and future business needs to reduce stress and improve execution.
4 min
What is the Anti-Job Description?
Discover how the Anti-Job Description uses radical honesty to filter candidates, saving time and ensuring you hire team members ready for the reality of your business.
4 min
The Anti-Job Description: scaring away the wrong people to find the right ones
Learn how to write job descriptions that attract cultural fits by focusing on values and behaviors rather than just skills. A guide to radical honesty in hiring.
Ben Schmidt
8 min
What is an Employer Value Proposition (EVP)?
A practical guide for business owners to understand EVP, distinguishing it from employer branding, and using it to attract and retain the right talent.
4 min