Hiring for culture: an asset or barrier to success?
About the event
Hiring for culture has long been considered a key component of building strong teams. But has it gone too far? Are we prioritising cultural fit over business needs and long-term success? Join us for a food, drinks and a thought-provoking panel where industry experts challenge conventional wisdom and explore what truly matters when hiring.
Who should attend?
Ambitious HR professionals looking to refine their hiring strategies.
Current and future leaders of mid-market to enterprise businesses.
Talent acquisition and people leaders keen to challenge existing norms.
What you'll learn
The risks of hiring based on an undefined notion of culture.
How to ensure hiring decisions align with business needs and long-term goals.
Strategies for balancing cultural alignment with diversity, innovation, and growth.
Gain fresh insights on how culture influences hiring decisions - both positively and negatively.
Learn how to strike the right balance between cultural fit and business objectives.
Meet the Speakers
Our expert panel brings together thought leaders with diverse perspectives:
Thomas (VP of People & Talent, Juro) Prior to Juro, Tom helped scale teams at Algolia and Paddle, building from 20 to over 200 people. At Juro, he’s focused on setting the gold standard for how tech companies operate in the AI era — building a lean, high-performing team that moves fast and focuses on what matters most.
Melanie (Eden Mayers Consulting, Founder) - Melanie is an award-winning HR specialist, author, and speaker with 20+ years of experience across multiple industries. She’s passionate about building proactive leaders who drive excellence and helps businesses embed DEI at the heart of their people strategy.
Luke (Sapienˣ, Founder) - Luke is on a mission to transform how People teams drive impact. A People leader turned solopreneur, he founded Sapienˣ to help leaders break HR silos and fuel real business growth. Passionate about community, culture, and strategy, Luke shares insights on leadership, product-led growth, and the solopreneur journey - wins, lessons, and everything in between.
Expect challenging opinions, constructive disagreement, and an engaging discussion that pushes the boundaries of traditional hiring mindsets. See you there! 👋