When you’re building a business, your first few hires aren’t just filling roles; they’re shaping your company’s DNA, and they will either accelerate your business or quietly hardwire its limitations….
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High stakes, strict rules, zero shortcuts. Think you’re normal product development cycle is tough? Try building one that will be scrutinised at every step. Well, welcome to the world of…
We’ve all heard the phrase “it’s lonely at the top” and sadly that’s frequently true, no matter the industry, top leaders often find themselves experiencing isolation due to a lack of peers, the immense pressure…
Hiring in 2026: What Tech Startups Need to Know As we head towards 2026, we’ve been talking a lot with founders and hiring managers about what’s next. The tech recruitment…
You’ve done it. You’ve been through the interviews, you’ve secured a great new role, and you’ve just handed in your notice. Then, your current manager asks for a chat and…
At Hera, we’re big fans of hiring that actually works – for people and businesses. That’s why we love competency-based interviews (CBI’s). They help teams make fair, informed, and inclusive…
Hiring the right person into your startup or scaleup is critical but it can also be an incredibly time consuming and resource heavy challenge. When you’re screening countless numbers of…
According to Cheryl Rosenthal-Warlow, an experienced strategic technology leader, champion of diversity and inclusion and huge advocate for mentorship in technology, mentoring plays a pivotal role in creating inclusive, equitable…
In today’s competitive talent landscape, effective onboarding is critical for the success of businesses. We had the pleasure of speaking with Mark Chalmers, Head of People and Talent at Spotted…