How Kong Scaled from 300 to 1000 Employees in 4 Years

The Hidden Value in Hiring Experience and How It Transforms Business Growth

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [https://biometrictalent.com/] In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Matt Fairweather, Head of Talent Acquisition at Softwire, about how the world of in-house recruitment is evolving faster than most realise, and the key to thriving in this shifting landscape is understanding the true value of strategic talent acquisition. If you're navigating the challenge of building scalable, high-impact teams or transitioning from agency to internal hiring, this episode is your blueprint for success. Discover how focusing on the value of great hires - not just the cost of bad ones - transformed their hiring strategy and boosted revenue. Matt reveals why building credibility with senior stakeholders, managing change, and empowering vertical ownership are vital for scaling effectively. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fairweather-14753380/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-fairweather-14753380/] Check out careers at Software - https://www.softwire.com/careers/ [https://www.softwire.com/careers/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

Rethinking Recruitment: How Decision Science Can Transform Hiring

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [https://biometrictalent.com/] In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Ken Ward. Ken shares insights on decision-making science, recruitment biases, AI's role in hiring, and how to improve interview processes. Discover how to challenge traditional hiring methods and adopt a more strategic, evidence-based approach. Connect with Ken on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kward69/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kward69/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

How Kong Scaled from 300 to 1000 Employees in 4 Years

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [https://biometrictalent.com/] In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Jack Freeman – Talent Acquisition Manager at Kong. Jack shares his journey from workforce planning at the Olympics to leading talent acquisition at Kong, a rapidly growing tech company. He discusses innovative AI-driven recruitment strategies, global expansion, building company culture across regions, and the future of talent acquisition in the AI era. Connect with Jack on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackatkong/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackatkong/] Check out careers at Kong here - https://konghq.com/company/careers [https://konghq.com/company/careers] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

The Future of Talent Acquisition: Strategies from a Global TA Leader

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [https://biometrictalent.com/] In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with talent acquisition expert Jon Hehir, as he shares his extensive experience across global markets, innovative sourcing strategies, employer branding, and the transformative role of AI in recruitment. Discover practical tips on building talent pipelines, leveraging data, and aligning TA with business goals to drive growth. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhehir/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhehir/] Follow Jon’s podcast – Silver Service at the cattle show - https://www.youtube.com/@SilverServiceatthecattleshow [https://www.youtube.com/@SilverServiceatthecattleshow] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.

Building a Recruitment Function from Scratch

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/ [https://biometrictalent.com/] In this episode of the More Than a CV podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Andy Driver, a Recruitment Manager at Phoenix Software. Andy shares his extensive career journey in recruitment, detailing his transition from agency to internal recruitment. He discusses the challenges and successes of building a recruitment function from scratch at Phoenix, emphasising the importance of company culture and collaboration with hiring managers. Andy also outlines future plans for growth and improvement in recruitment processes, highlighting the significance of candidate experience and employer branding. Connect with Andy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydriver/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andydriver/] Check out careers at Phoenix Software - https://www.phoenixs.co.uk/about-us/careers/ [https://www.phoenixs.co.uk/about-us/careers/] ✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/] 🙏 Thanks for listening and for supporting the podcast - it really means a lot. If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you could leave a rating or review to help us reach more people. 🎙 Until next time, this has been More Than a CV.