Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast

Episode 202: Creating A Company Wide Hiring Ecosystem With Lance Sapera, Talent Leader

Mar 5, 2024

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In this conversation, Lance Sapera, a recruiting leader, discusses the importance of building a strong partnership between talent acquisition and other business functions. He emphasizes that recruiting is a team sport and that everyone involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. He shares strategies for nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Finally, Lance discusses future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems, including the importance of candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting.

Takeaways

Recruiting is a team sport, and all stakeholders involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth.

Recruiters should learn the business and become talent advisors to hiring managers, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the hiring process.

Setting metrics that matter to the business and fostering transparency and accountability in the hiring process are crucial for building strong partnerships between TA and other business functions.

Diversity and inclusion should be embedded in a company's DNA, with measurable goals and reporting to hold leaders accountable and foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity.

Nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience are essential for attracting and retaining top talent.

Future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems include a focus on candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting.

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