Who Is the New How - by Justin Palmer & Jessica Schertz (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Who Is the New How examines the principles that should guide every company's talent acquisition strategy and tells stories of the people and the companies who embody them. The authors explain how to apply those principles to find talent quickly in a finite pool and competitive environment, reduce turnover by selecting the candidates who fulfill the company's mission and will feel fulfilled, assemble the right team, and create meaningful experience for people from day one. Grounded in stories of human achievement, some of which offer a peek into famous brands that have emerged from Silicon Valley, this book is both a practical guide and a look into why finding top performers who will feel fulfilled in their role is the single most important thing a company can do."--

Book Synopsis

Recruit, create, and retain the best teams

In Who Is the New How: Strategies to Find, Recruit, and Create the Best Teams, a team of accomplished talent experts delivers a hands-on roadmap to filling your most mission-critical roles with the best people. In the book, you'll explore strategies that guide the world's most innovative companies and high-performing organizations as they scour the globe to build impactful, productive teams.

You'll learn how to reimagine your talent acquisition strategy, from who you're looking for to how you should recruit them. You'll also discover how and why to say goodbye to familiar phrases like, "just get a butt in the seat," and counter-productive metrics like "time-to-fill." The authors also explain:

• Why identifying candidates aligned with your company's mission and culture is so critical to long-term talent success
• How using the right combination of technology and human expertise in the recruitment process can be the key to winning top talent
• What building teams filled with the right people can do for your team's morale and ultimately make companies successful

A revolutionary new approach to one of the most critical issues facing organizations today, Who Is the New How is the talent playbook that business and HR leaders have been waiting for.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR WHO is the new HOW

"We see tons of great new companies get started, and for the most successful ones, the difference is all about people. Building teams is what we do, alongside our founders, at Greylock. Who Is the New How lays the blueprint for how to attract and grow great teams that become amazing, enduring companies."
-- GLEN EVANS, Partner, Greylock

"Who Is the New How is full of insights about how the best teams are built. Over the past 20 years, I've seen firsthand how investing in the right people is the most important investment a company can make, so much so that recruiting great teams is a key part of how our new fund partners with companies."
-- DAN PORTILLO, Managing Director, The General Partnership

"At Elemy, our team and technology tackles mental health challenges. To unlock the power of a team on a mission, all the way throughout how we recruit to how we operate day to day, is critical for us. Who Is the New How shares insights, tactics, and stories that will help inspire the most ambitious teams."
-- YURY YAKUBCHYK, Founder and CEO, Elemy

"Founding a company is no easy feat. Team is everything. Having the right people in the right position has made all the difference for InVision as we've evolved into a technology brand known all over the world. This is a go-to book for anyone looking to build an innovative, growth-oriented company."
-- CLARK VALBERG, Founder and CEO, InVision

About the Author

JUSTIN PALMER is CEO and Founder of Teamable, a talent software company that helps employers find top performers. He is a former AI and machine learning researcher, data scientist, and start-up advisor.

JESSICA SCHERTZ is the Chief Operating Officer of Teamable and Founder of Teamable Women. She's passionate about using technology to build strong teams and create equitable opportunities.