On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Eckberg, Director of Talent Acquisition for the City and County of Denver. They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in public sector recruitment, particularly in response to the unique demands and crises faced by the city.

Key Takeaways:

(02:12) Tara Eckberg’s unexpected career path from international education to TA.

(04:35) The variety of roles in Denver’s recruitment process, covering over 1,000 job titles. 

(06:01) Handling a humanitarian crisis and the urgent recruitment needs that followed. 

(08:29) Reducing the city’s vacancy rate from 20% to 11% during Tara’s tenure. 

(11:37) Addressing workforce development and the importance of local talent investment. 

(12:43) The unique advantages of working in city government. 

(14:46) The importance of understanding and investing in the success of the team. 

(16:55) Transitioning to an advisory role with the integration of AI in recruitment.

Resources Mentioned:

Tara Eckberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-eckberg-58b03522/ City and County of Denver - https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-and-county-of-denver/

TNTP Website - https://tntp.org

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