Win 2026 With Better Talent: MIT's Top 10 Evidence-Based Hiring Tactics

11/12/2025 19 min Episodio 70
Win 2026 With Better Talent: MIT's Top 10 Evidence-Based Hiring Tactics

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In today's Episode #70, we're kicking off 2026 with the hiring clarity every remote leader needs. I'm breaking down MIT Sloan's 10 expert-backed hiring tips and showing exactly how they connect to the structured hiring system that consistently leads to better, longer-term hires.  If you're building or scaling a remote team this year, this episode will help you step into 2026 with confidence, strategy, and a proven framework.   You'll learn: Why structured behavioral interviewing beats instinct-based hiring The follow-up question that instantly exposes real character How to attract top remote talent by marketing your job the right way Why skill-based hiring is becoming a must-have for remote companies in 2026 What MIT's research reveals about hiring that actually works How to build a hiring system that protects you from bad hires and strengthens your culture  Remote hiring is evolving fast, and "vibes hiring" just won't cut it anymore. The companies that will win in 2026 are the ones using data, structure, and evidence-based interviewing, not guesswork.    Chapters:  00:00 Introduction to Structured Hiring  01:01 The Importance of Behavioral Questions  04:52 Character vs. Competence in Hiring  06:46 Selling the Job to Candidates  08:30 Marketing the Job Opportunity  09:55 Defining Success in Hiring  11:42 Promoting Internal Candidates  12:35 Using Scorecards in Hiring  15:10 Cultural Shift Towards Skill-Based Hiring  16:20 Involving the Team in the Hiring Process    About the show:  Hire Smart helps business leaders build teams that scale smart and stay strong. Hosted by Eric Farber and Hunter Miranda, the show offers actionable insights into hiring, company culture, and leadership in the age of rapid growth and AI-driven transformation.    Subscribe and learn how to hire better, lead stronger, and grow smarter.    Hire the top 1% of LATAM talent and save 70% on payroll  https://vivaglobal.us/    More episodes:   https://hiresmartscalefast.io/     Subscribe to our newsletter:  https://vivaglobal.us/subscribe-newsletter