Mike Stafiej, CEO @ ERIN: Unleashing the Power of Employee-Driven Hiring

LIVE from Transform HR 2024 Las Vegas! Video: https://youtu.be/8MBrcEwYY8Q Unlock the secrets of transforming your employees into powerhouse recruiters as I sit down with Mike Stafiej, CEO @ ERIN, the employee referral platform taking the corporate world by storm. Raise your glasses and join our lively discussion at the Wynn, where we exchange tales of last evening's hilarity and then pivot to the serious business of revolutionizing the referral game. This episode is packed with insights into how ERIN is amplifying employee engagement, driving the quality of hires, and meeting the intricate demands of enterprise-level recruitment. Discover the competitive edge that sets ERIN apart and how they navigate the recruitment funnel and community-centric hiring, all while keeping a keen eye on the prize. Brace yourself for a candid look into the entrepreneurial journey, where we dissect the latest venture capital trends and the grit it takes to thrive in the startup ecosystem. Mike and I share battle-tested wisdom on the perils of confusing fundraising with success, the indispensable role of accountability when it comes to investors, and steering a company with a strategic board. With the backdrop of the 2023 HR tech landscape, we highlight the reasons why the right hires are the linchpin for any organization's growth and how past blunders can be a treasure trove of learning. Finally, bask in Bill Murray's sage advice for pacing your networking events and why empowering your skilled team members is the secret sauce to leadership excellence. Cheers to shared wisdom, better practices, and the joy of great company! Connect with Mike:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelstafiej/ Learn more about ERIN: https://erinapp.com/ I'd like to thank our main event sponsor, Matchr! Whether you are an early-stage start-up, scale-up, or global enterprise, our experienced sourcers/recruiters work dedicated for you on a subscription-based model to deliver on your hiring plan. Matchr combines technology, experience, and flexibility for startups, scale-ups, and corporates to quickly deliver on their hiring needs. Whether you are hiring across engineering, going to market, or G&A, Matchr has you covered. To find out how Matchr can be your flexible recruitment partner. Visit: https://matchr.io/pozcast Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review/rating, as it goes a long way. https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast Thanks!