A software development firm with 80 people (40 of whom where developers) contacted us for help with their technical hiring process. The last few hires had been contentious: the hiring team had polarized opinions on a few candidates, which led them to question what sorts of characteristics they were hiring for in the first place. After discussing with their CTO and head of HR, together we decided on a plan:… Read More
How big should my team be: measuring engineering efficiency
One of the questions we often get asked at Essilen Research is “How do I know if my staff is the right size?”. Companies of all sizes struggle with this. Young companies need guidance on when to slow their rapid early growth. Mature companies wonder if a reduction in workforce would be warranted, and if so, how much is right? One client in particular was an executive at a ~100… Read More
