Hiring for Skills or Potential? The Answer Isn’t Simple

Join us as Matt Baxter, CEO of WedgeHR, shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to a leader in HR tech. Discover how storytelling, authenticity, and human connection are transforming the future of hiring and why hope and trust are more vital than ever in workforce innovation.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Introducing Matt Baxter and his journey from lawn care entrepreneur to HR innovator 00:25 - The impact of technology on remote work and hiring practices 01:17 - The importance of storytelling and human connection in recruitment 02:44 - How Wedge HR helps organizations recruit high-volume, customer-facing roles 04:42 - Hiring for potential vs. skills: what stage is your company in? 05:49 - Practical tips for job seekers: identifying what makes you irreplaceable 08:16 - The challenge of fake applications, AI bots, and sourcing quality talent 11:30 - Creating cultures of transparency and hope in organizations 16:06 - The power of networking and proactive outreach during job searches 28:04 - The role of hope and trust in the future of work  Connect with Matt Baxter: Wedge HR LinkedIn Connect with Christy Honeycutt: LinkedIn  Tune in for real conversations, fresh insights, and strategies that actually help you stay ahead. Follow now and start making your own strategic shift.  Is your organization prepared for the Future of Work? Learn more: https://www.pepelwerk.com/build-my-future-workforce/ Facing a strategic shift? Send us fan mail, we’d love to hear from you.