# Building Your Bench - Chapter 1 - Part 2

An episode of [Manager Tools](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/74198801), 23 Jun 2025.

Audio: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/manager-tools/manager-tools-2025-06-23.mp3

Too many managers rely on HR to bring them candidates for their hiring needs. HR is a necessary part of sourcing candidates, and it's important to work with them. But there is often a disconnect, because they don't know your work or needs as well as you do. Effective managers build a bench of possible candidates, and hire from their own bench whenever they can.

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