◫ Talent & Recruiting
Talent & Recruiting is a Scale-phase founder capability in the SKILLOS registry (category: new). Cross-references: 4 frameworks, 4 key metrics, 5 templates, 2 case studies, 3 mastery signals. Substrate applicability: 197 countries × 60 verticals × 99 SKILLOS sectors.
🔧 Frameworks
- Topgrading Interview Method (Bradford Smart)
- Compensation Benchmarking (Levels.fyi / Radford)
- Employer Brand Architecture
- Structured Debrief Protocol
📊 Key Metrics
- Offer acceptance rate >85%
- 30/60/90-day new hire performance score
- Regrettable attrition <10% annually
- Time-to-fill for senior roles (<60 days)
📋 Templates
- Senior hire interview scorecard
- Compensation philosophy doc
- Offer letter framework
- Employer brand content calendar
- 90-day onboarding plan
💡 Case Studies
Project Oxygen and Project Aristotle found that structured interviews with standardised rubrics increased diverse hire quality by 26% vs. unstructured conversations
Diversity Wins (2020) across 1,000 companies found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity were 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability
Compensation benchmarking requires three data sources minimum: Levels.fyi (tech), Radford/Mercer (enterprise), and direct offers you've won/lost. One source alone creates systematic bias.
🎯 You've mastered this when…
- A-players begin referring other A-players
- Rejected candidates reapply after growth
- Competitive offers consistently lost to same 3 companies
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Frequently asked about Talent & Recruiting
What phase of the founder journey does Talent & Recruiting belong to?
It is a Scale-phase skill in the SKILLOS registry. The seven phases are Foundation, Discovery, Capital, Build, Growth, Revenue, and Scale.
What are the most useful frameworks for Talent & Recruiting?
The four canonical frameworks are: Topgrading Interview Method (Bradford Smart); Compensation Benchmarking (Levels.fyi / Radford); Employer Brand Architecture; Structured Debrief Protocol.
How do I know when I have mastered Talent & Recruiting?
Mastery signals include: A-players begin referring other A-players; Rejected candidates reapply after growth; Competitive offers consistently lost to same 3 companies.
Which sectors does this skill apply to?
All 99 SKILLOS sectors — from AI & Machine Learning to Emerging Consumer Technology. The skill applies across every vertical in AJG's substrate of 197 countries and 60 commerce verticals.