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Just two years ago, I would have said it is an employers market, right now, the pendulum has shifted.
In Today’s Edition
- Why you have to settle for average talent
- Where to find Tech talent in 2023
- $20M a Year & 100% Bootstrapped
- How will funding winter affect future tech startups?
Why You Have to Settle for Average Talent
While many organizations are quick to identify people as their greatest assets, only a few are willing to invest as much in those people.
But stellar talent - who can create an outstanding narrative, bring an innovative mindset on board, and influence others to drive a company’s vision forward isn’t going to settle for a company that invests less in them than they invest in the organization as employees.
We are now in an Era where employees (especially those that stand out) shop for jobs as they would for clothes, which makes including a people plan in your employer brand a necessity that cannot be overemphasized.
Great talents know what they want, and if your employer brand does not communicate values that match their expectations, you'll be inadvertently ignored and will be left with no choice but to settle for “average”.
So how do you go about this? Where do you begin in crafting a unique Employer Brand that draws great talent like magnet?
I’d like to throwback to the recent edition of WorkShift with CareerBuddy which was an expose on employer branding.
We had the phenomenal Samuel Akinlotan teach founders, company leaders, and talent managers how to build a breathtaking employer brand that brings great talent running to you.
He emphasized the importance of an Employee Value Proposition and creating a People Plan but beyond that, he gave vivid examples of why your employer brand approach needs to be employee-first and customer-second.
Hmmm… I think I’m spilling too much already.
The replay is available for you to watch so take your time to listen, learn and unlearn from the session.
If you missed the live session alongside the opportunity to present your questions in real-time, then you don’t want to miss the next edition of the WorkShift
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CORPORATE CULTURE AND TEAMS
Where to find Tech Talents in 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our lives. That’s why it’s no surprise that the demand for tech talents is increasing rapidly, and businesses need to adapt to these changes to remain competitive.
Hiring the right tech talent is crucial for a company’s success, but finding these talents can be a daunting task.
So we created this resource to help you navigate better.
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If you're seeking to assemble a team of exceptional tech talents, CareerBuddy Fest is the place to be!
In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, finding top talent has become a challenging journey. CareerBuddy Fest is tailored for talent recruiters and companies to engage with top tech talent in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, where authentic conversations and connections thrive.
Partnering with us presents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen your employer brand and gain a competitive edge in the talent market.
Discover event details here.
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FROM THE LEADER’S LIBRARY
How will Funding Winter Affect Future Tech Startups?
Since 2011, there’s been a meteoric rise in venture capital funding. In 2021 alone, American VCs invested nearly $350bn in startups. Excitement about technology or solving problems aren’t the only reasons for this drive. Another reason is low-interest rates. Because the venture capital asset class typically drove higher returns on investments than other assets, many investors wanted to reap the benefits.
During this time, some truly crazy things happened. Here are some headlines from this period:
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Excitement is a better motivator than discipline. The people who appear to have an exceptional work ethic or remarkable discipline are often those with a genuine curiosity or interest in that area. The person who smiles is more likely to keep working than the person gritting their teeth."
- James Clear Author, Atomic Habits
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ABOUT CAREERBUDDY
Hire Smarter, Not Harder
At CareerBuddy, we make hiring seamless for fast-growing companies, we pride ourselves on knowing the best people that will excel in a Startup. With a candidate retention rate of 90.3%, it is safe to say “We are the best in the game for Startup hiring in Africa”.
We have worked with our partners to hire both for Technical and Non-Technical roles, we have also helped them with expansion in Africa. Some of our clients include Bamboo Invest, Helium Health, Cassbana, Cadana, Fincra, CrowdForce, Casava, TeamApt (now Moniepoint), Sabi, etc.
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Written by Oluwaseun Aladetoyinbo, Ayodeji Faleye
Edited by Oluwaseun Aladetoyinbo
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