
Case Studies

From Open Role to Right Fit: How coLAB Delivers Values-Aligned Hires Faster
Hiring the right person can transform a team—and the way you hire makes all the difference. Studies show that organizations using recruiters hire faster, retain longer, and reach more qualified candidates. At coLAB, we lead people-first hiring processes that deliver results. From sourcing and screening to structured interviews and equity-centered practices, we help mission-driven organizations find talent that fits—and sticks.
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“At coLAB, we don’t just fill roles—we help build values-aligned teams. Our process delivers high-impact hires 25% faster, with stronger retention and access to top talent you won’t find through traditional channels.”
- Goals
Our hiring work focuses on finding the right people, not just for the role, but for the organization’s mission, culture, and future. Companies come to us when they need a trusted partner to lead the hiring process end-to-end. The goal is to deliver experienced, values-aligned candidates who can contribute quickly and stick around, while providing a thoughtful, equitable experience for everyone involved. We step in as an extension of the team, managing sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer support to ensure hiring is both efficient and human-centered.
- Challenges
Many of the companies we support are growing quickly or hiring for newly created roles. Often, they don’t have the internal bandwidth or consistency to run a structured hiring process. We frequently see interview misalignment, slow communication, limited representation in candidate pools, and uncertainty around how to evaluate fit, both for skills and values. These challenges can lead to delays, candidate drop-off, and hires that don’t stick.
- Solutions
We manage the hiring process from start to finish, combining operational rigor with a deep understanding of people and culture. That means building strong intake processes, sourcing from diverse networks, facilitating structured interviews, and maintaining clear, timely communication with candidates. We also train interview teams when needed, help craft inclusive job descriptions, and track key hiring metrics throughout the process. Every search is tailored to the organization’s goals, values, and stage of growth.
- Results
We consistently place high-impact talent—people who thrive in their roles and enhance the culture built. Time-to-fill decreases, new hires stay longer, and hiring teams report more confidence in their decisions. Finalist pools are more diverse, and candidate satisfaction improves thanks to better communication and clearer expectations. Our approach creates better outcomes, not just for one role, but for the foundation of a stronger team moving forward.