Careers Aren’t Linear—And Hiring Shouldn’t Be Either

Careers aren’t linear—and hiring shouldn’t be either. In this episode of people actually, Katy Flatau of JumpCloud shares how her background in executive coaching and talent acquisition shapes the way she evaluates candidates beyond the resume. The episode explores what hiring managers often get wrong about career paths, how to identify potential that doesn’t show up on paper, and how the best companies balance AI and automation without losing the human element. If you’re looking to build stronger teams and rethink how you approach hiring, this conversation offers a fresh, practical perspective.