How To: HR and Hiring with Erin Stephenson & Jamie Savage

Hiring is so important for a venture’s success, yet the search for talent is a gargantuan challenge for most founders. Business owners need strong processes and a map to make sure their teams survive and thrive. Entrepreneurs must think of culture as a code, one that is built with intention while leaving room for behaviours and methods to reveal themselves organically.

Erin Stephenson, COO and CMO  of DOZR makes sure she hires for culture and includes folks who believe in the work DOZR does - a great practice case study to discuss the ins and outs of HR and Hiring. Jamie Savage of The Leadership Agency, an expert helping build the teams of today’s greatest startups, explores Erin’s experience with us to uncover how women entrepreneurs can make sure their HR and Hiring gestures are done right.

Guests:

Erin Stephenson is the COO and CMO of DOZR, the largest online equipment rental marketplace. 

Jamie Savage is the CEO and Founder of The Leadership Agency, on a mission to find and hire the best talent for the fastest-growing startups.

Resources:

The Leadership Agency: The Juggle Is Real article Jamie Savage: Navigating The Uncharted Waters of Human Resources Post-Pandemic article

Startup Canada: Business Owners Toolbox: Module 6 - HR

MaRS: Hiring Roadmap for Startups article

BDC: 5 Essential Steps: How to hire a new employee article

Scotiabank Women’s Initiative: What makes a great woman leader? article