Building an Efficient Recruitment Partnership and Filling Key Roles with Pace

Building a Strong Recruitment Partnership 

In the summer of 2023, the leader of the Data Centers team at CSG Talent began networking and having initial conversations with STACK’s leadership team. Shortly after, STACK reached out to CSG Talent for support with their talent acquisition. The partnership began with the placement of Senior Project Manager Taylor Hawkins, who quickly made a strong impact within the company. Taylor’s success demonstrated the quality of CSG Talent’s candidate network and the team’s ability to identify individuals who could thrive in the data center industry. 

You can hear from Taylor in our recent episode of Conversation with CSG, where she discusses the challenges and triumphs of women in data center development. 

Following this success, CSG Talent worked closely with STACK to support further key hires. The placement of a VP of Development and Construction laid the foundation for expanding the team, leading to further placements of Regional Directors of Construction and Development. These hires strengthened STACK’s leadership structure and ensured the business had the right people in place to manage its ambitious growth plans. 

A key factor in the partnership’s success has been CSG Talent’s ability to understand STACK’s hiring needs and proactively build a talent pipeline. With a deep understanding of the data center market, the team works ahead of demand, ensuring STACK have access to skilled candidates as soon as a vacancy needs filling. The relationship also benefits from regular communication, as CSG Talent’s data center experts meet with STACK's senior hiring team on a video call every two weeks to deliver updates and discuss delivering successful hiring strategies with pace. This gives the opportunity for two-way conversations where STACK can share their own insights, challenges, and plans—as can the team at CSG Talent. These discussions result in a smooth and efficient hiring process.