The hiring market flipped overnight. Most companies are still operating like it didn't happen.
Mateo Polic, CEO of Accentio, breaks down what actually changed in the talent market, and why your hiring strategy needs to evolve.
In this episode:
- Why revenue-per-headcount became a focused metric that matters
- Profitability replaced "growth at all costs"
- How office mandates cut your talent pool by 70%
- Why companies keep passing on great candidates in search for unicorns
- What AI is actually doing in recruiting
- How to adapt your hiring process for 2025 and beyond
Key insights:
- 5-day office mandates = 20-30% of talent pool
- Fully remote = 80-90% of talent pool
- The "unicorn trap" keeping roles open for months
- When interest rates changed everything about team building
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