The Human Side of Hiring: 5 Key Lessons

Published
June 26, 2026
The Human Side of Hiring: 5 Key Lessons
In this article published by ShiftHappens, Travis Hann, Managing Partner at Pender & Howe, shares five lessons on keeping the human side of hiring non-negotiable.

Drawing on his extensive experience in executive search and recruitment, Travis highlights a simple but important truth: it is our judgment, empathy, and willingness to connect that truly shape the future of our organizations.

AI is changing how we find talent, but as Travis puts it:

 "AI doesn't build trust. Leaders do."

Read the article by Dux Raymond Sy, Chief Transformation Officer at AvePoint and host of ShiftHappens here:

The Human Side of Hiring

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