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Dan Shapero on LinkedIn’s Democratization of Talent Acquisition
Jun 9, 2023
LinkedIn COO, Dan Shapero, discusses the evolution of talent acquisition and the shift towards social networking and sourcing. He explores how LinkedIn has democratized the process of getting noticed and credited for skills. The podcast also covers strategies to address talent shortages, empowering internal growth, the role of people managers, and the impact of AI on talent acquisition. Additionally, it explores the challenges of finding elusive candidates on LinkedIn and the impact of remote work.
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- LinkedIn revolutionized recruiting by providing access to previously invisible professionals globally, democratizing professional profiles regardless of company size or location.
- The shift in recruitment strategies towards targeting passive talent and sourcing has transformed talent acquisition into a proactive sales and marketing approach, allowing companies to find highly capable professionals.
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The Power of Talent Acquisition and Passive Recruiting
Companies have realized that talent is the key to success, leading to transformations in the HR and people space. The popularization of passive recruiting has been instrumental in finding the best people, especially for professional roles. LinkedIn revolutionized the recruiting landscape by providing access to individuals who were previously invisible. It opened up career opportunities globally and democratized professional profiles, disregarding company size or location.
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