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Volume Hiring Strategy for Rapid Growth: Scaling Your Workforce in PE-Backed Companies

"We need to hire 120 people this year." When a portfolio company leader makes this statement, I immediately ask: "How many dedicated recruiters do you have?" The most common answer? "Our HR manager ...

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Building Effective Talent Infrastructure: Creating Sustainable Talent Systems in PE Portfolio Companies

"We don't have time to focus on HR systems right now—we're too busy trying to hit our growth targets." I hear this regularly from portfolio company...

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The Scale-Up Imperative: Preparing for Rapid Growth in PE-Backed Companies

"Just hire more people." Four simple words that have derailed countless PE value creation plans. I recently spoke with a portfolio company CEO who...

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Pre-Investment Human Capital Due Diligence: Evaluating the People Behind the Performance

"We love the company, we believe in the market, but we're not convinced the team can execute our growth plan."

April 22, 2025

Beyond the Resume: How Human Expertise Drives SDR Hiring Success

In an age where AI-powered resume screening and automated assessments dominate recruiting conversations, IQTalent's Alison Raeside makes a compelling...

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Human Capital and Value Creation: The Foundation of PE Investment Success

After partnering with dozens of PE firms over the years, we've noticed something interesting: the conversations about talent have changed...

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