Scaling Teams and Building Culture: Lessons in Hiring with Brian Samson

In this engaging conversation, Seb Wichmann speaks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about the intricacies of hiring and recruitment, particularly focusing on the Latin American market. They explore the evolution of Plugg, the importance of understanding company culture in hiring, and innovative strategies such as video job descriptions and experiential recruitment methods. Brian shares valuable lessons learned from his extensive experience in the field, emphasizing the need for companies to know their identity and to try new approaches in their hiring processes.🚀 ABOUT USWe help SMEs cultivate a positive, ""glowing"" culture, so that trust does not erode. We specialise in operations management and culture consulting, enabling ambitious small and medium enterprises to grow. To date, we have successfully delivered over 150 global culture and operational learning initiatives, valued at US$16.5 million. These initiatives have reached more than 35 countries, impacting 38,000 professionals and providing 11,500 hours of learning.We have worked with SMEs like Upwork, Berty, GoFleet, Spiralyze, and giants such as Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, Vodafone, Siemens, Rolls-Royce, and many more. For us, CULTURE is at the heartbeat of every business.