Martina McDermott, unearthing gems for the life science industry at Peridot

Unearthing Gems: A Deep Dive into Effective Recruitment

In this episode of Thought Leadership Democratize, host Angelique Greco speaks with Martina MacDermott, head of Peridot, about the intricacies of recruitment in the life sciences industry. Martina brings 25 years of experience and shares insights into why recruitment is challenging. She elaborates on the importance of finding the right candidates.

Forget the bum in a seat roles, companies cannot afford to settle for average candidates for their most impactful role.

Martina explains the differences between contingent and retained recruitment processes, and the need for a tailored approach based on the role's impact.

Martina emphasizes the value of a collaborative effort between recruiters and companies to ensure high-quality hires and discusses the meticulous process Peridot follows to uncover top talent who can truly add value to organizations.

The episode underscores the importance of investing time and resources in recruitment to find 'gems' who will drive success and elevate organizational performance.

00:00 Introduction to Thought Leadership Democratize

00:27 The Challenges of Recruitment

01:36 Unearthing Gems: What It Means

03:24 The Importance of Tailored Recruitment Processes

04:58 Contingent vs. Retained Recruitment

05:39 The Retained Process: A Deep Dive

10:44 Finding and Engaging Top Talent

13:55 Big vs. Boutique Recruitment Agencies

16:08 The Value of a Thorough Recruitment Process

17:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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