Strategy & Planning
12 min
The Tech Hiring Playbook: How High-Growth Teams Scale Without Compromise
Comprehensive playbook for scaling tech hiring without compromising quality or culture.
Tech Hiring Knowledge Hub
Comprehensive guides, frameworks, and insights for building exceptional tech teams. From hiring strategies to team scaling, find everything you need to succeed.
52
Expert Articles
34
Topic Categories
500+
Actionable Insights
Skills & Assessment
8 min
Beyond Job Descriptions: Building a Skills Taxonomy for Modern Engineering Orgs
Create structured skills frameworks that align hiring with actual engineering needs.
Interviewing
10 min
Structured Interviews That Actually Predict Performance (and How to Run Them)
Evidence-based interview techniques that correlate with on-the-job success.
Metrics & Analytics
6 min
Time-to-Fill vs. Time-to-Value: The Metric Most Tech Leaders Miss
Why measuring time-to-value transforms your hiring effectiveness.
AI & Technology
9 min
AI in Recruiting, De-Buzzed: Practical Uses That Improve Hiring Outcomes
Real-world AI applications that enhance recruiting without the hype.
Skills & Assessment
7 min
The Soft-Skills Edge: Why Top Engineers Win on Communication, Not Just Code
How to evaluate and hire for the communication skills that drive engineering success.
Candidate Experience
8 min
Designing a Candidate Experience That Converts Senior Talent
Create hiring experiences that attract and convert experienced engineers.
Strategy & Planning
11 min
From Reqs to Roadmaps: Workforce Planning for Product, Data, and Platform Teams
Strategic workforce planning that aligns hiring with product and technical roadmaps.
Compensation & Offers
9 min
Offer Acceptance Science: Compensation, Equity, and Narrative Design
Data-driven approach to crafting offers that candidates accept.
Skills & Assessment
10 min
The Case for Skills-Based Hiring in Tech (With Real Role Redesigns)
Practical examples of transitioning from degree-based to skills-based hiring.
Interviewing
8 min
Interview Training for Engineers: Calibrating Bar, Eliminating Bias
Train your engineering team to conduct consistent, unbiased interviews.
Remote & Hybrid
9 min
Hybrid Done Right: Operating Models That Retain and Engage Distributed Dev Teams
Proven models for managing hybrid engineering teams effectively.
Sourcing & Research
7 min
Talent Intelligence 101: Market Mapping for Niche and Staff+ Roles
Advanced techniques for mapping and sourcing specialized technical talent.
Global & Remote
10 min
Nearshore, Offshore, Onshore: A CFO's Guide to Global Tech Staffing Mix
Financial and operational considerations for global tech staffing strategies.
Contractor Management
6 min
From Contractor to FTE: Converting High-Impact Consultants Without Friction
Seamless processes for converting valuable contractors to full-time employees.
Role-Specific Hiring
11 min
The Product Manager Hiring Rubric: Signals, Anti-Signals, and Case Prompts
Comprehensive framework for evaluating and hiring exceptional product managers.
Team Building
9 min
Building a Data Team: Sequencing Hires from Analyst to Head of Data
Strategic approach to building data teams with the right hiring sequence.
Diversity & Inclusion
10 min
DEI Beyond Slogans: Pipeline Design for Real Inclusion in Engineering
Actionable strategies for building truly inclusive engineering hiring pipelines.
Leadership Hiring
8 min
Engineering Leadership Hiring: Spotting True People-First Builders
Identify engineering leaders who excel at both technical and people management.
Tools & Process
7 min
ATS Hygiene That Saves Hours: Pipelines, Stages, and Automation Tips
Optimize your ATS setup for maximum efficiency and candidate experience.
Role Design
8 min
Senior IC vs. EM: Role Clarity to Prevent Attrition and Mis-Hires
Clear frameworks for distinguishing between senior IC and management tracks.
Onboarding
9 min
The First 90 Days: Onboarding Plans That Accelerate New Engineer Ramp-Up
Structured onboarding programs that get new engineers productive quickly.
Job Descriptions
6 min
Writing Job Posts That Don't Read Like Every Other Tech Role
Craft compelling job descriptions that stand out and attract top talent.
Compensation & Offers
8 min
Pay Transparency and Tech Offers: Comp Bands Without Chaos
Implement pay transparency while maintaining competitive advantage.
Candidate Experience
7 min
Candidate Ghosting: Root Causes and Playbooks to Re-Engage
Understand why candidates ghost and proven strategies to re-engage them.
Role-Specific Hiring
9 min
Security & Compliance Talent: Hiring for Zero-Trust Worlds
Specialized approaches for hiring security and compliance professionals.
Role-Specific Hiring
10 min
Design Hiring, Decoded: Portfolios, Crits, and Practical Exercises
Comprehensive guide to evaluating design talent through portfolios and exercises.
Assessment Methods
8 min
Cutting Take-Home Tests: Better Alternatives That Respect Senior Talent
Alternative assessment methods that respect candidates' time while evaluating skills.
Recruiting Strategy
7 min
The Embedded Recruiter Model: When to Use It—and When Not To
Strategic guide to implementing embedded recruiting within engineering teams.
Career Development
9 min
Building Your Engineering Career Ladder: Internal Mobility That Works
Design career progression frameworks that retain and develop engineering talent.
Talent Sourcing
8 min
The Returnship Advantage: Tapping Experienced Tech Talent Re-Entering the Field
Programs and strategies for engaging experienced professionals returning to tech.
Campus Recruiting
9 min
University Recruiting 2.0: Assessing Potential at Scale
Modern approaches to university recruiting that identify high-potential graduates.
Sourcing & Research
10 min
The Sourcing Stack: Tools, Sequences, and Messaging That Get Replies
Complete toolkit for effective technical recruiting and candidate outreach.
Assessment Methods
6 min
Reference Checks That Aren't Fluff: Behavioral Questions That Matter
Structured reference check processes that provide meaningful insights.
Economic Strategy
8 min
Recession-Proof Hiring: Flexible Tech Staffing for Uncertain Markets
Adaptive hiring strategies that maintain talent acquisition during economic uncertainty.
Role-Specific Hiring
9 min
Hiring for Platform Engineering: Reliability, Abstractions, and Service Mindsets
Specialized approach to hiring platform engineers who build internal developer tools.
Compliance & Legal
7 min
Data Privacy in Recruiting: What HR and TA Must Know
Essential data privacy considerations for modern recruiting practices.
Employer Branding
8 min
The EVP Audit: Aligning Employer Brand with What Engineers Actually Want
Audit and align your employer value proposition with engineering talent expectations.
Global & Remote
10 min
Global Mobility in Tech: Visas, Relocation, and Remote Compliance
Navigate the complexities of global tech talent mobility and compliance.
Retention
9 min
Retaining Senior Engineers: Growth Frameworks and Stretch Projects
Proven strategies for keeping senior engineering talent engaged and growing.
Strategy & Planning
8 min
Build vs. Buy vs. Partner: Choosing the Right Tech Staffing Strategy
Framework for deciding between internal hiring, contractors, and partnerships.
Alumni Programs
7 min
Boomerang Talent: Designing Alumni Programs for High-Impact Rehires
Create alumni networks that facilitate high-quality boomerang hires.
Interviewing
8 min
Interview Panel Design: Calibrating Signals Across Functions
Design interview panels that provide comprehensive, calibrated candidate evaluation.
Metrics & Analytics
9 min
KPIs for Tech Recruiting Leaders: The 9 Metrics That Move the Needle
Essential KPIs that drive recruiting performance and business impact.
AI & Technology
10 min
AI Talent, Realistically: Sourcing ML, MLE, and Data Roles Without Unicorn Hunting
Practical approaches to hiring AI and ML talent in a competitive market.
Diversity & Inclusion
9 min
Inclusive Hiring for Neurodivergent Technologists: Setup, Signals, Supports
Create inclusive hiring processes that welcome and evaluate neurodivergent candidates.
Compensation & Offers
8 min
The Offer Story: Crafting a Narrative That Lands Staff+ and Principal Engineers
Advanced offer strategies for attracting and closing senior engineering talent.
Organizational Design
11 min
Product & Engineering Org Design: Hiring Sequencing Across Growth Stages
Strategic hiring sequences that support product and engineering organization growth.
Planning & Operations
8 min
From Chaos to Cadence: Quarterly Hiring Plans That Teams Actually Follow
Create realistic, executable quarterly hiring plans that drive consistent results.
Vendor Management
7 min
Vendor Management 101: Getting ROI from RPOs and Agencies
Maximize value from recruiting vendors and agency partnerships.
Analytics & Review
9 min
The Year-End Retrospective: What Your Hiring Data Says About 2025
Analyze your hiring data to identify trends and plan for the coming year.
Future Trends
10 min
2026 Tech Hiring Outlook: Talent Markets, Compensation, and Capacity Plans
Forward-looking analysis of tech hiring trends and market predictions for 2026.