Kurt Wilkin
About Kurt Wilkin
Kurt Wilkin's Background in Finance and Accounting
Kurt Wilkin has a solid foundation in finance and accounting services. He founded The Controller Group (TCG), which provided specialized finance and accounting services. Under his leadership, TCG experienced substantial growth, reaching $20 million in revenue before being acquired by Tatum. His expertise in this area has played a critical role in his career development and various entrepreneurial initiatives.
Kurt Wilkin's Role as Founder and Chairman
Kurt Wilkin is the Founder and Chairman of HireBetter, a firm that focuses on talent acquisition and consulting. Recognizing the importance of talent in business scaling, he has been at the forefront of innovating recruitment processes. His leadership has driven HireBetter to expand its service offerings and adapt to changing market needs.
Authored Works by Kurt Wilkin
Kurt Wilkin is the author of 'Who's Your Mike?'. The book explores the importance of talent in entrepreneurship and provides insights into aligning strategic business goals with the right talent. His firsthand experience with the challenges entrepreneurs face in scaling their businesses and dealing with traditional recruiting mechanisms is a key theme in his writing.
Strategic Talent Planning™ Process by Kurt Wilkin
Kurt Wilkin developed the Strategic Talent Planning™ process to address the disconnect he identified in traditional recruiting. This process aims to align talent with strategic business goals and financial forecasts, providing a more integrated and effective approach to recruitment. This innovative strategy stems from his extensive experience and understanding of the critical role talent plays in business success.
Challenges and Restructuring of HireBetter in 2020
During the global upheaval in 2020, Kurt Wilkin faced the challenge of restructuring HireBetter. Under his leadership, the company expanded its service offerings to include Permanent Placement, Project Consulting, and Talent-as-a-Service. This strategic move was aimed at better serving clients' evolving needs and ensuring the firm's resilience in uncertain times.