In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Terri Lawless, Head of Talent Acquisition at  Stop & Shop. They discuss Terri’s journey in the talent acquisition space, highlighting her experiences from various sectors and her passion for recruiting.

Key Takeaways:

(02:14) Terri’s initial foray into talent acquisition and her evolution in the field.

(03:07) Terri explains her innovative approach to recruitment process management.

(04:23) The shift to Stop & Shop and focusing on community-based hiring.

(06:01) Navigating the staffing challenges during the pandemic.

(07:53) Evolving the TA function and focusing on corporate and leadership roles.

(11:04) Launching EVP and diversity initiatives at Stop & Shop.

(13:44) Analyzing candidate experience and journey for improvement.

(15:47) Future focus on candidate experience and internal process optimization.

(17:53) Advice TA professionals can follow on basics, networking and education.

Resources Mentioned:

Stop & Shop - https://stopandshop.com/

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