Scaling the Tech Future: Insights from Qualtrics’ EMEA Head of Talent Acquisition
In this exclusive interview, Paulina sits down with Laura, Head of Talent Acquisition for EMEA at Qualtrics, to discuss her impressive career journey, the rapid growth of the Polish engineering market, and the essential skills every modern manager needs. The Journey: From Team of One to a Global Powerhouse Paulina: Hello Laura, and thank you […]
External recruitment isn’t a fallback plan – it’s a strategic advantage
Internal Talent Teams do an incredible job balancing countless priorities — from managing processes to building employer branding. But with so much on your plate, when was the last time you had the space to dive deep into niche Ruby on Rails communities or track talent shifts in blockchain? That’s where external recruitment comes in. […]
The most expensive mistakes happen BEFORE the first recruitment
Before you open your first position, check if the market can handle your roles at the pace you need and within the budget you have. I’ve seen companies: Spent 6 months searching for a niche role in a city where there were literally 10 candidates. Made 10 offers but hired only 2 people because they […]
Beyond Code – The Secret to hiring developers who actually stay
Know that story? Two candidates with identical technical skills. Same programming languages, similar experience, comparable expertise. One thrives in your team. The other leaves after 6 months. The difference? It’s rarely about code quality. After placing hundreds of developers, we’ve learned that technical competence gets you to the interview. Cultural fit determines long-term success. What […]
When does on-site work make sense and when is remote the smarter play?
If you’re scaling an engineering team in 2025, the “where” of work is not just a real estate decision; it’s a talent strategy decision. Here’s what the latest hiring data and our client projects tell us: 1. Offices accelerate onboarding, but not always productivity. For junior engineers or fast-growing teams, in-person work speeds up knowledge […]
Humans vs AI – 1:0 – Why Human Thinking Still Wins
A few days ago, the IT world was shaken by the news: a Pole, Przemek Dębiak (“Psyho”), defeated artificial intelligence and won the most prestigious heuristic competition in the world – AtCoder World Tour Finals 2025 (Heuristic Division). In a competition based on strategy, creativity, and pure thinking – it wasn’t a language model, it […]
Why Employer Branding Is Your Fastest Route to Top Polish Developers
Here’s why Employer Branding investment pays off from day one: Market credibility acceleration – Polish developers research companies extensively before engaging. Strong employer brand shortens the “trust building” phase, getting you in front of quality candidates faster. Premium talent attraction – Top-tier developers in Warsaw, Krakow, and Gdansk gravitate toward companies with clear technical vision […]
How Can You Out-Hire Your Competitors? 5 proven tactics to attract top engineers in 2025
Most job ads in tech don’t underperform because of salary or brand. They underperform because they read like boring checklists of requirements. In 2025, top engineers in Poland scroll fast, think critically, and apply rarely. If your job post doesn’t resonate in 5 seconds – it’s gone. So what actually works? Here are 5 concrete […]
Why Your Tech Team Remains Understaffed? 5 Critical Mistakes CEOs/CTOs Make
I keep seeing the same 5 mistakes quietly destroy hiring outcomes — not because companies don’t care, but because they treat recruitment like an ops task instead of the growth engine it really is. If you’re losing developers, delaying your roadmap, or burning cash with every mis-hire, you’re not alone. After 10 years helping tech […]
Why are CTOs and CEOs of tech companies not satisfied with working with recruitment agencies?
The same scene plays out repeatedly: a recruiter enthusiastically presents a candidate, only to have the hiring manager reject them within minutes. Same CV, completely different interpretations. And it might go on over and over again. The fundamental disconnect: Non-IT specialized recruiters focus on matching qualifications with requirements. 5 years in Python? Requirement met. Hiring […]