EPISODE · Jan 15, 2025 · 19 MIN
Hire When It Hurts
from REWORK · host 37signals
Wondering when it’s the right time to grow your team? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson chat about their “hire when it hurts” approach as described in their book REWORK. They cover why you shouldn’t rush into bringing someone on board, how to know when there's a critical business need, and how to seize the moment when the right people show up. Key Takeaways: 00:38 – Try tackling projects with the team you already have before hiring 02:43 – Some roles don’t call for a full-time position 07:33 – Knowing the difference between an actual staffing shortage vs. just being busy 09:48 – A workload spike doesn’t always mean it’s time to expand 12:33 – Snagging available talent early if you’re already planning to hire soon 15:35 – One open position can become multiple hires when the talent pool is just right Links and Resources: Books by 37signals 30-day free trial of HEY Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X
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Wondering when it’s the right time to grow your team? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson chat about their “hire when it hurts” approach as described in their book REWORK. They cover why you shouldn’t rush into bringing someone on board, how to know when there's a critical business need, and how to seize the moment when the right people show up. Key Takeaways: 00:38 – Try tackling projects with the team you already have before...
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