This podcast episode, Charles drops some real talk on communicating well when hiring people.

He tells a story about how poor communication can really upset candidates and from this story, he gives three tips for hiring managers. This episode emphasizes that it's good to give rejected candidates helpful, positive feedback and to keep talking to them for possible jobs later on rather than ghosting them.

He also shares three tips for hiring managers to protect their reputation and improve their interactions with candidates.

Here's what you are in for:

00:24 Why Protecting Your Reputation Matters

00:44 How Feedback Can Strengthen Your Reputation

02:23 Dealing with Rejection Positively

07:22 Tips for Hiring Managers on Empowerment and Feedback

07:56 Knowing How People Act at Work

15:01 The Need for Empathy and Humility in Hiring

17:40 Wrapping Up: Keeping Your Good Name at Work

About Charles

Charles Spence leads Discera, a leading recruitment firm specializing in the biopharma industry.

He graduated with a biomedical degree, has worked in hospitals (including translation work in Seoul, South Korea), and also spent years doing diabetes research. After doing research and travel, a career in business and science felt the most appropriate.

In 2023, Charles decided to launch his firm - Discera Search. A firm committed to solving the biggest talent needs of early clinical stage SME biotechs on the East Coast and DACH.

Connect with Charles:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-spence-clinical/

Website: https://www.discera-search.com/