HBR Guide to Better Recruiting and Hiring

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 • Negotiate with confidence

Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Release date

Ebook: February 18, 2025