Many leaders focus on growing their businesses through sales, systems, and strategy — but often overlook their most important resource: people. In this episode of the System Simplified podcast, Adi Klevit interviews Velveth Schmitz, CEO of HireBetter, to discuss how intentional talent planning and strong systems work hand-in-hand to build thriving organizations.

Velveth shares how HireBetter partners with clients to align their people strategy with business goals — not just filling roles, but building cohesive, values-driven teams. She explains why onboarding should never be an afterthought and how having clear, documented processes helps new hires integrate seamlessly and stay engaged.

The conversation also dives into the evolving relationship between people and technology. As an early adopter of AI, Velveth believes automation should amplify human creativity — freeing teams to focus on higher-value, people-centric work. She and Adi explore how leaders can embrace AI without losing sight of culture, communication, and community.