Amby: June Newsletter 2023

Hey there ??

And welcome back the second edition of the Amby Newsletter!

This month, we'll get into tech talent mobility trends, data literacy within talent acquisition, and of course, the latest episode of The Ramp ??

So welcome back, and enjoy!

Article: Moving on from Big Tech

Five companies were responsible for around 42% of tech layoffs between January 2022 and March 2023. These layoffs had tremendous consequences for those displaced, but they had another unspoken consequence on something less tangible: trust.

This loss in trust means those hunting for their next opportunity are moving away from shiny brand names and more towards lucrative opportunities companies outside the tech sector entirely. Not only does this change the dynamic of the candidate market, but it presents a great opportunity for more traditional companies to bring on extraordinary tech talent.

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Article: A Better Approach to Layoffs?

Is there really a "right" way to downsize a company?

Layoffs have insurmountable repercussions for those let go, those who stay, and the company's overall financial health. So, if you are considering letting team members go,?get your strategy right?around that process to keep morale up and burnout low.

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Podcast:?Investing in People: VCs' Impact on Early-Stage Hiring

In this episode, Tor talks with Kim Goddard, Director of Talent at?Point Nine, about the role VCs play in rigging their portfolio up for hiring success ??

This episode is packed with insights and sheds light on how VCs can create value for their portfolio through a hands-on approach to talent.

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Article: Data Literacy in Talent Acquisition

Data is foundational for high-performing talent acquisition teams.

The only problem? Data can be overwhelming and difficult to work with if it's not properly organized, trusted, or visualized in a way that people (both in and outside of the team) understand.

Our latest article walks you through the ins and outs of how you can turn your raw recruitment data into insights that drive better hiring decisions and business outcomes.

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News: Amby Turns One

Well, sort of…

It's true that Amby?as a brand?turned one year old this month, but we've been recruiting the best talent for over a decade now. But we aren't going to let that stop us from celebrating ??

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June Must-Reads

• Inbound applicants are at an all-time high, according to?this study. Macroeconomics seems to be the driving force behind this shift, and there are nuances in the data regarding role type, timing, and more.
• There has been a lull in tech layoffs in the past weeks, but?the data?isn't so straightforward. Now we see startups cutting down their workforce drastically, so even though the layoffs aren't by the thousands, the impact ratio remains the same.

About Amby

Amby is an embedded recruitment partner that simplifies hiring for ambitious companies like Kahoot!, Whereby, Superside, reMarkable, and more.

With our embedded recruitment service, teams of all sizes can plug in skilled recruiters to ramp up their hiring with quality, pace, and flexibility. Our embedded service is full-stack, so no matter your team size, hiring challenges, or industry, we help you find the talent you need, with a recruitment model designed for scale.