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Discover and hire great talent.
An open position on your team presents both a challenge and an opportunity. You need to understand what skills and capabilities will add value now and in the future, all while juggling the hiring process with the day-to-day demands of your job as a manager.
The HBR Guide to Better Recruiting and Hiring provides the practical tips, research, stories, and advice you need to successfully attract, identify, and hire people whose values, competencies, and potential align with your team and your organization.
You'll learn how to: identify gaps in your team's skill set, expand your talent pool, conduct productive interviews, partner effectively with HR, evaluate a candidate's potential for growth, make a compelling offer, and negotiate with confidence.
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