How can staffing firms evolve while staying true to their mission?

James Hornick shares his journey from struggling tech sales rep to staffing industry leader at HireWell.

The conversation explores HireWell's expansion into custom recruiting solutions across executive, tech, marketing, sales, finance, HR, and operations roles. James emphasizes the importance of actively selling candidates and providing great experiences in modern recruiting. The discussion highlights how staffing must evolve through AI to enable better training, matching, and management.

James candidly discusses navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the impact of economic trends on hiring. He shares how HireWell's business has rebounded since May 2023 as companies resume growth plans. As an industry veteran, James offers insights into the future of recruiting, predicting a significant shift driven by artificial intelligence.

Mentors who shaped James's approach:

David Epstein's book "Range" on the importance of being a generalist

References:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshornick

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameshornick

HireWell Blog: https://talentinsights.hirewell.com/

"10-Minute Talent Rant" Podcast: https://talentinsights.hirewell.com/

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https://www.addbackbenefitsagency.com/

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