Growth is an exciting milestone for any business, but rapid scaling comes with challenges - especially when it comes to hiring.
At QXi, we understand that bringing in the right people at speed without diluting company culture requires a strategic approach. Together, we explore how businesses like QXi scale smartly, ensuring that new hires not only fill roles but also align with core values and long-term goals.
1. Define and reinforce your company culture
Before ramping up recruitment, it’s essential to have a clearly defined company culture. At QXi, our hiring approach is guided by key cultural pillars that drive performance and collaboration. Ask yourself:
- What are our core values? For example, ours are knowledge, service, relationships.
- What behaviours and attitudes thrive in our environment?
- How do we communicate and reinforce these values internally?
Actionable Tip: At QXi, we document our cultural values and integrate them into every stage of our hiring process, from job descriptions and interview questions to our onboarding process and offices.
2. Hire for potential, not just experience
In high-growth environments like QXi, adaptability and learning ability can be just as important as experience. We look for candidates who demonstrate:
- A growth mindset.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt.
Actionable Tip: We use competency-based interviews to assess problem-solving skills and cultural fit, ensuring that new hires can thrive in a fast-paced environment like QXi.
3. Prioritise employer branding
To attract top talent, your employer brand must clearly communicate why people should work for you. At QXi, we showcase our vibrant work culture and career growth opportunities through:
- Our website’s ‘join us’ page.
- Social media: LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
- Employee testimonials and case studies.
Actionable Tip: We encourage employees to share their experiences on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn to create an authentic representation of what it's like to work at QXi.
4. Streamline the hiring process without sacrificing quality
A lengthy or inefficient hiring process can deter top candidates. At QXi, we optimise our recruitment by:
- Automating where possible (AI screening tools, applicant tracking systems).
- Keeping interview stages concise but insightful.
- Maintaining strong communication with candidates.
Actionable Tip: Setting clear expectations on timelines and providing candidates with a seamless, positive experience is a priority at QXi, even if they’re not hired.
5. Invest in Onboarding and Retention Strategies
Hiring doesn’t stop once a contract is signed - strong onboarding and retention strategies help keep new hires engaged and productive.
- We develop a structured onboarding plan tailored to each role, through HiBob hiring.
- We assign mentors or buddies to help new hires integrate smoothly.
- We foster continuous learning and career development through internal training programs.
Actionable Tip: At QXi, we conduct regular check-ins with new hires to ensure they feel supported and aligned with our company culture.
Scaling smart means balancing rapid growth with thoughtful hiring. At QXi, we focus on defining our culture, prioritising potential over experience, building a strong employer brand, streamlining the hiring process, and investing in retention.
This approach has allowed us to expand successfully while maintaining the values that make us unique.
Are you looking to scale your team? Reach out to QXi and discover what it’s like to interview within and enter a strong company culture.
