Hire with Gut, Backed by Data ft. Sachi Krishana | The Weekday Show

In this episode of The Weekday Show, Amit Singh, Founder and CEO of Weekday, sits down with Sachi Krishana, CHRO of Vymo. Together, they explore effective hiring practices, the impact of organizational culture, and the nuances of leadership. Sachi shares her invaluable experiences from her extensive career at AWS and Wipro, discusses high-stakes hiring, the importance of candidate potential, and her strategic approach to recruitment. This insightful conversation is packed with actionable advice for both job seekers and HR professionals.
01:23 Meet Our Guest: Sachi Krishna
01:42 Episode Structure and Rapid Fire Round
02:20 Memorable Interview Moments
07:54 Hiring for Potential and Gut Instincts
11:16 Red Flags and Overrated Questions
16:59 Hire or Pass: Evaluating Candidates
21:38 Effective Salary Negotiation Strategies
26:11 Deep Dive: Sachi Krishna's Journey into HR
28:30 Choosing the Right Institution and Environment
28:46 Journey at Wipro: 14 Years of Growth and Learning
32:21 The Impact of Company Growth on Career Longevity
32:55 Transition to Amazon: Cultivating Culture at Scale
40:13 Joining Waymo: Startup Challenges and Learning
41:46 Hiring Process at Vymo: Behind the Scenes
49:53 Retention and Loyalty in the Tech Industry
52:26 Advice for Early Career HR Professionals
55:34 Final Thoughts and Job Application Tips