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The IQTalent Advantage for PE Ecosystems: Strategic Talent Acquisition Across the Investment Lifecycle

After years of partnering with PE firms across their portfolios, we noticed something interesting: traditional recruiting models simply weren't designed for the unique dynamics of private equity ...

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May 8, 2025

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...

May 6, 2025

From Hoodies to Headcount: Scaling Technical Teams in PE Portfolio Companies

There's a moment I've witnessed dozens of times in tech-focused portfolio companies. A founding CTO, usually in a rumpled t-shirt and running on too...

May 1, 2025

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...

April 29, 2025

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...

April 24, 2025

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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