Elevating your Startups People & Talent Practices | Seedrs

In partnership with Seedrs, Zanda Co-Founder Andrew Waters interviews Anne-Marie Headley, Senior HR Business Leader and Founder of Workforce Buddy, to explore how and when to build an in-house HR and Talent function for your startup.

Whether you're about to make your first key hires or looking to scale your team rapidly, this conversation offers practical insights on building a high-performing team and avoiding costly hiring mistakes. Anne-Marie shares her experience in creating people strategies for scaleups and highlights critical HR processes to get right early on.

What we cover in this conversation:

• Key hiring considerations for startups and scaleups

• How to craft compelling job and company descriptions

• Screening CVs and running an effective interview process

• When to bring HR in-house vs. using external support

• How to build a robust in-house talent function

• Red flags and success traits when hiring quickly

Packed with real-world tips for founders, CEOs, and People leaders building teams from the ground up.