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12 articles"Our People Are Our Greatest Asset" — but no one acts like it
Everyone says people are the greatest asset, but few companies treat hiring accordingly.
The Junk Economy
When a business model depends on paying poorly, the problem isn't HR — it's structural.
Nobody Wants to Work
The phrase every manager repeats — and what it really says about the person saying it.
Connection Can't Be Outsourced
What happens when companies delegate people care to processes and tools.
A Salary Low Enough to Cost You More
The paradox of companies that underpay thinking they're saving money — and end up losing more.
Working Together
What collaborative work teaches us about how the best teams actually function.
The Gap in the Middle of the Pyramid
54% of companies struggle to hire mid-level talent. The technical gap in the hottest fields keeps widening.
The Right Test, the Wrong Ruler
The problem isn't evaluating candidates — it's evaluating them with the wrong criteria.
The Name on the Resume
Why companies still hire based on pedigree — and lose the best candidates in the process.
Distance Weighs
What remote work revealed about belonging, connection, and the role of managers.
Culture in Remote Teams
How to build culture in teams that have never met in person.
The Loneliness of Remote Work
The silent isolation the pandemic brought — and that permanent home office hasn't solved.
Success Stories
37 companiesHow Goodman Found Its Operations Leader in a Hot Market
Goodman, a global logistics real estate giant, found its ideal Operations Leader through Catena's active search, reaching passive candidates in the market.
How Plantec Received Qualified Candidates for a Senior Credit Analyst in 72 Hours
Plantec, a reference in electronic security distribution, received qualified candidates in 72 hours and completed the hire in 3 weeks with Catena.
How We Hired for Clínica Vida+ Bela's Front Line in Just a Few Days
Clínica Vida+ Bela hired a customer service professional within hours of the shortlist, reducing time and cost with Catena.
How Catena Helped Us Hire with Speed and Precision at Mais Mu
Mais Mu hired 6 professionals in 3 months for strategic areas like Sales and Trade Marketing with Catena's agility.
How BIOSAFE Found Professionals Ready for a Technical, Itinerant Role
BIOSAFE Brasil hired an electrician and technical supervisor for itinerant biosafety lab work with Catena's support.
How Geek Trek Found the Right Person in Less Than a Week
Geek Trek, a toy e-commerce company, hired a Marketplace specialist in less than 10 days with Catena.
How Catena Accelerated Hiring at Anthropos
Anthropos, an AI-powered HR solution, hired a strategic Account Executive for international expansion (UK/USA) with Catena's help.
Speeding Up Hiring at Data Goal
Data Goal streamlined hiring of BDR, Support, and Marketing professionals with Catena, drastically cutting time-to-fill.
How Catena Helped Zancanaro Find the Right Professional
Zancanaro hired a strategic professional with agility and cultural fit through Catena's active search.
How Catena Helped Lexio Optimize Tech Hiring
Lexio, a legal tech startup, hired a Full Stack Developer in São Paulo with agility and technical quality through Catena.
How Catena Accelerated Hiring at Wellbe
Wellbe, a health management healthtech, quickly hired a Senior Account Executive with Catena's agile recruiting.
How BHR Gastronomia Accelerated Hiring with Catena
BHR Gastronomia, a kitchen utensils distributor, hired an Inside Sales rep through Catena after struggling to find qualified candidates.
How SprintHub Accelerated Inside Sales Hiring in Sorocaba with Catena
SprintHub, an All-in-One platform, quickly hired qualified inside sales reps in Sorocaba with Catena's help.
How Archroma Overcame Challenges Hiring Specialist Chemists with Catena
Global chemical solutions leader Archroma hired a Specialist Chemist using Catena's Growth Hacking methodology to find a rare profile.
A Successful Partnership: Asalab and Catena
Asalab, developer of Dentinho da Fada, hired a Sales Assistant and Marketing Manager in just a few days with Catena.
How Catena Helped Trade Technology Find Tech and Sales Talent
Trade Technology hired high-quality professionals for infrastructure and sales roles, praising Catena's agility and cultural fit.
How Catena Helped CNS Nacional, a Nearly Century-Old Company, Streamline Hiring
A company with over 85 years in facilities management optimizes its recruitment and selection with Catena.
Agile Hiring at Häfele: Candidates in 72h, Hired in 1 Week
Multinational hardware leader hired a Process Analyst in record time: candidates in 72h and hired in just over one week.
How Kruna Streamlined Its Hiring Process with Catena
Kruna, a raw materials distributor, filled a Senior Import Analyst role quickly, starting interviews with the very first shortlist.
How Catena Accelerated Hiring at Sementes Renascer with Growth Hacking
Seed producer in SC hired a Technical Supervisor and Technical Sales rep using Catena's Growth Hacking methodology in just 15 days.
How Catena Helped Comercial São Judas Find Outside Sales Reps
Comercial São Judas Pira Fitas, a 40-year-old distributor, found an outside sales rep in two weeks with Catena.
How Catena Helped Aguilar Educacional Transform Lives Through Hiring
Aguilar Educacional hired a culturally aligned Commercial Manager in less than two weeks with Catena.
Catena Helps Distribuidora Tio Luiz, a Mondelez Partner, Find Talent in Sergipe
Distribuidora Tio Luiz (Mondelez) hired a Sales Supervisor in Sergipe in less than a week with Catena.
How Catena Accelerated Hiring at Exati
Exati, an urban management software company, hired 2 SDRs in 15 days after 1.5 months without qualified candidates.
Boosting Hiring for Grupo Bolzoni
Global forklift accessories manufacturer hired a Financial Analyst in less than 10 days with Catena.
From Four Months to 15 Days: How Catena Helped Grupo Real Hire Better
Grupo Real, an auto parts giant, closed a 4-month-old opening in São Luís (MA) in just 15 days with Catena.
Tailored Recruiting: JL Capacitores and Catena
JL Capacitores found a Mechanical Technician for a niche position in just one week with Catena's help.
From 8 Months to 1 Month: How Catena Helped TNS Nano Find Its Sales Director
TNS Nano filled a Commercial Director role in just 30 days after 8 months without success with another agency.
B2B Segment Leader Solves Hiring Challenge with Catena
Inox Line, a B2B leader, filled two critical administrative positions in just 15 days with Catena.
How Catena Helped Winnin Hire Qualified Sales Talent
Winnin, an AI company with clients like Ambev and Nubank, optimized its process to find qualified Key Account Managers.
How Catena Helped ALPS Find Its Ideal SDR
ALPS, a medical startup, found the ideal SDR in less than two weeks with Catena's help. Discover how.
How Catena Helped Houer Grow Its Technology and Data Teams
Houer hired Data Analysts, Data Engineers, and Web Developers in less than two weeks with Catena.
How Teros Boosted Visibility for Its Tech Lead Opening with Catena
Teros, specialized in data intelligence, found the ideal Tech Lead candidate in just two weeks with Catena.
Rethinking Tech Recruiting: How Bionexo Found Top Tech Talent with Catena
Bionexo optimized its recruiting and hired multiple qualified candidates for its tech teams with Catena's help.
How We Helped Agência est_ Find Digital Marketing Professionals in Belo Horizonte
Digital marketing agency in BH hired paid media and social media professionals in less than a week with Catena.
Expanding Horizons: How Catena Helped Sicoob Recruit Outside Major Cities
Sicoob hired a Relationship Manager in Sumaré after struggling to find professionals outside major cities.
How We Helped ALS Find Qualified Professionals in Central-West and Northern Brazil
ALS, a world leader in laboratory testing, found qualified professionals for its plants in Central-West and Northern Brazil in just one month with Catena.
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