Getting Personal with Compt

Hiring has changed. Not just the process, but what candidates are actually evaluating when they consider a job.

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Jeff Hyman, CEO of Recruit Rockstars and a recruiter with more than 30 years of experience placing top talent.

Jeff shares what he’s seeing from both sides of the hiring table: how candidates are evaluating companies today, why flexibility and benefits matter more than ever, and why most companies make the mistake of trying to compete with big tech on perks and compensation.

Instead, Jeff argues that companies should focus on something very different.

In this episode, we discuss:
- Why top candidates are “interviewing the company” just as much as the company interviews them
- What candidates are actually looking for beyond salary
- Why 1 in 10 lifestyle benefit dollars going to groceries isn’t surprising
- The mistake companies make when they try to copy big tech perks
- How AI may reshape recruiting, jobs, and compensation over the next decade

Jeff also shares practical advice for companies that want to attract great talent without blowing their budget.

Want to be a guest on the podcast? Email our host at lauren@compt.io.

What is Getting Personal with Compt?

In an era where the line between work and life blurs, we're asking: why do we still treat employees less like humans and more like machines? There's plenty of talk about "enhancing the employee experience" but the conversation overlooks the core of it all - the human experience.

Getting Personal with Compt, hosted by Head of Brand and Communications Lauren Schneider, ditches the formalities and gets real with trailblazers and thought leaders who simply give a hoot about humanity. Join us as we explore the successes and challenges of shaping a workplace where people come first.

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