Smart Hiring Starts with Emerging Talent

Bernie Franzgrote | WBN News – Global | August 6, 2025

How small and mid-size businesses can attract Gen Z and future-proof their teams—insights from award-winning talent leader Brien Convery.

If you want to grow your business and stay ahead, start by rethinking how you hire. The smartest companies today are investing in student and emerging talent—because it pays off.

Brien Convery, Chief Emerging Talent Officer at emrge talent and founder of Convery and Company, joined the Knack 4 Business podcast to talk about how businesses can turn student talent into real business results.

Convery says the key is mentorship, structure, and mindset. Many small businesses think they’re too busy or too small to onboard students. But in reality, with the right process in place, emerging talent brings fresh ideas, digital fluency, and long-term value.

“Think beyond the internship,” Convery explains. “When you set clear expectations, involve your team in mentorship, and create a sense of belonging, young talent thrives—and so does your business.”

He also introduced his Campus in a Box™ concept—a plug-and-play model for integrating students into real projects without draining internal resources.

Conclusion:

The future of work is being built now, and it’s being shaped by young professionals. By investing in student talent today, your business sets itself up for a more innovative, diverse, and sustainable future.

🎧 Want to learn more?

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify/Apple.

📧 Contact Brien Convery directly via brienconvery.com.

Have questions for the hosts? Email info@kreativinsight.com or visit Knack 4 Business.

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