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#402: How to Attract Real Talent in the Medical Device Industry

Global Medical Device Podcast · 17 Apr 2025 · 41m · Episode 402

What this episode covers

Kirk Petyo, Managing Partner at Talent Factory Recruiting, explains how medical device companies can build magnetic employer brands by defining clear value drivers and focusing on candidate capability rather than just existing competency. He warns that treating hiring as a transaction leads to poor cultural fit and high costs, emphasizing the need for structured, benchmark-driven interview processes to distinguish good workers from good interviewers. Petyo highlights the catastrophic ripple effects of bad hires in small-to-mid-sized firms and advises leaders to partner with strategic recruiters who understand their specific culture and long-term goals.

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early-stage companies and companies scaling up

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Talent Factory Recruiting, Greenlight Guru
Also
Kellogg Institute

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