Scaling isn’t about throwing more people at a problem—it’s about getting the right ones in the right roles, at the right time. In this episode of Scaling Stories Unfiltered, I’m joined by Jaimie Stewart, Chief of Staff at Newsflare, who’s scaled teams across some of the UK’s most recognisable brands—Tom Dixon, Whistles, and Cath Kidston included.

Jaimie shares why traditional hiring models are broken, what scale-ups actually need from People leaders, and how to keep your team truly engaged as you grow fast. This is a no-fluff conversation about what works, what doesn’t, and what every founder needs to hear before making their next hire.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why hiring for potential beats hiring for pedigree
• The difference between traditional HR and strategic People leadership
• When to bring in senior People expertise—and what they should actually do
• How to use internal mobility to build high-performing teams
• Why talent mapping early can be your unfair advantage

Who is Jaimie Stewart?

Jaimie is Chief of Staff at Newsflare, a media tech company powering the world’s leading publishers with user-generated content. With over 20 years’ experience, Jaimie’s worked at the intersection of people, performance, and growth—helping scale culture-led businesses from fashion to tech. He now supports founders and leadership teams in building people strategies that fuel sustainable growth.

Find Jaimie here:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimie-stewart-b69398b

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Whether you’re a founder, a scale-up CEO, or a business leader navigating fast growth, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you hire smarter and scale sustainably.

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