Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources

On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance, Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies, about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai. Key Takeaways: (05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative. (06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines. (07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility. (08:45) Addressing diversity challenges in the tech space through various TA initiatives. (09:08) Establishing new partnerships and enhancing emerging talent programs. (10:06) Measuring the success of various programs through experimentation and long-term ROI. (11:09) Balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals in talent acquisition. (11:41) Advice on career development: Be curious, action-oriented and embrace discomfort for growth. Resources Mentioned: Akamai Technologies - https://www.akamai.com/ Coursera - https://www.coursera.org/ Sagemark HR - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Aaron Turner, Talent Acquisition Senior Director of Peraton. Aaron shares his unique insights into the dynamic world of TA, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. Key Takeaways: (02:15) Aaron's transition from college football to a career in TA. (04:17) The scope and scale of Paraton's TA team and the company’s diverse hiring needs. (05:53) Challenges of adapting to post-pandemic salary and talent market dynamics. (06:50) Strategies for high-volume hiring and managing candidate expectations. (08:00) Tailoring employee value propositions to individual candidates. (10:40) Overcoming screening challenges and the importance of clear communication. (13:02) Navigating internal communication gaps and the importance of concise information. (13:56) The impact of remote work on relationship-building and career development. (16:22) Aaron's advice for TA professionals, emphasizing continuous learning and networking. Resources Mentioned: Aaron Turner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontturner/ Peraton - https://www.peraton.com/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Graye, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Vontier. Susan delves into the strategies and methodologies she employs at Vontier to facilitate effective talent acquisition and foster an inclusive company culture. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Susan’s journey from employment agency beginnings to global talent leadership at Vontier.(10:40) Emphasizing the importance of streamlined processes and centralized education resources.(13:06) Prioritize and focus on the most crucial tasks for effective organizational change. (16:41) The importance of collaboration and understanding interdependencies within the HR organization.(18:33) The significance of creating a balance between company needs and employee aspirations. (22:26) The importance of having a voice and making a difference in a professional setting.  (24:06) The value of aligning personal and organizational growth, the power of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and the need to continually learn and adapt. Resources Mentioned: Susan Graye - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangraye/ Vontier - https://www.vontier.com Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I’ve seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Danielle McCaffrey, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica. She details her personal connection to the talent acquisition industry and her perspective on the future trajectory of recruiting. Ryan and Danielle discuss the following in their conversation: - Passion for the human element of recruiting is essential for industry success. - Leaders who rely on technology as a primary asset instead of as a supplemental aid will be limited in their ability to attract the best candidates. - Industry leaders should seek out roles that broaden their skill set to gain a holistic perspective of the work involved in talent acquisitions. - Intimate knowledge of organizational operations produces the most effective recruiting strategy. - Recruiting is just one piece of a broader operational picture, and systems designs should factor in the whole. - AI is an effective productivity tool but should never replace face-to-face candidate recruiting campaigns. Danielle’s work as a talent acquisition leader taps into her passion for her family’s business, and her enthusiasm for her own development provides unique insights into how industry leaders can continue to evolve and grow. Danielle McCaffrey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemccaffrey/ Alorica - https://www.alorica.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations. Lavonne and Ryan discuss: - Common recruiting obstacles that prolong the time a candidate spends in the hiring process. - Why talent leaders should work to develop comprehensive knowledge of the industry they’re hiring for. - How automation allows team members to spend more time doing tasks that technology can’t accomplish. - Why talent acquisition is a group venture, and how partnerships between organizational leaders improve the recruiting function. - Using a trial-and-error process to improve recruiting systems while also innovating new hiring strategies.  - How to stay flexible amidst a changing talent market that favors candidates over companies. - How to adapt a previously successful TA approach to a new organization. As Lavonne’s work demonstrates, technology is not a silver bullet for talent acquisition, but it can enhance effective systems and reveal weaknesses in ineffective strategies. Lavonne Monroe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavonnemonroe/ Hewlett Packard Enterprise - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/home.html Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Holly Haynes, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Unum. They discuss how talent leaders can stay on the leading edge of industry innovation. During their conversation, Ryan and Holly cover: - The importance of taking a proactive approach to developing new talent acquisition strategies and techniques. - Approaches to forming leadership structures that almost any organization can implement. - How investment in recruiting and retaining talent often boils down to investment in the candidate experience. - Creating an organizational culture that promotes vertical and horizontal mobility for existing talent. - How the effects of the pandemic on hiring and recruiting remain in 2023. - The need to implement modern digital tools to streamline talent acquisition processes. - Why transparency from C-level executives is essential to implementing an effective hiring strategy. - How talent leaders can embed themselves in organizational operations to be better positioned for more relevant recruiting efforts. - Why patience is an important skill for talent leaders to develop. Holly’s work at her organization is a testament to the resilience that can be built into talent systems with the right investment in the right places. Resources mentioned: Holly Haynes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyjhaynes/ Unum - https://www.linkedin.com/company/unum/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Vicki Tung, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Goldman Sachs, to hear about the firm’s approach to apprenticeship and how it differentiates the organization’s approach to recruiting. In their conversation, Ryan and Vicki discuss the following: - How Goldman Sachs’ TA function is structured and distributed globally to provide the best experience for recruits.  - The importance of staying agile and creating intentional programming when faced with a challenge and changing environment.  - Apprenticeship programs develop future talent through real-world experiences, networking opportunities and the ability to learn from industry leaders directly. - Creating many pathways to an industry through differentiated recruiting strategies can yield impressive results for candidates with nonlinear career paths. - A strong organizational culture is a powerful recruiting tool. - Every challenge provides an opportunity to learn something new. Goldman Sachs’ approach to talent acquisition leverages development opportunities, proximity to leadership and workplace culture to draw in the best and brightest talent from around the world. Vicki Tung - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-tung-53175931/ Goldman Sachs - https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldman-sachs/ Goldman Sachs | Website - https://www.goldmansachs.com/ Goldman Sachs People Strategy Report - https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/2022-people-strategy-report/multimedia/report.pdf Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Storms, Talent Acquisition Director at Best Buy, for some insight into the initiatives Tara is spearheading to improve her organization’s recruitment process. Tara discusses the following as it relates to improving the talent acquisition team: -  Remember that talent acquisition is a relationship-oriented industry, and TA functions should help cultivate those relationships. - The hiring experience should be positive for both the candidate and the recruiter. - Hiring practices, from recruitment to onboarding and beyond, should be inclusive of all candidates. - Partnering with business leaders and collaborating across departments creates a more effective TA function. - Horizontal mobility is as important as vertical mobility for expanding existing hires’ skill sets and providing development opportunities. - Successful talent leaders not only build meaningful relationships within their organization but within the broader industry as well. - Always be open to learning new things, and look for ways to take on responsibilities outside your normal job scope to help facilitate that development. A focus on the human nature of hiring leads to a more positive hiring experience, thus improving both candidate conversion and retention. Best Buy - https://www.bestbuy.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Beth Greenberg, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Integral Ad Science, to hear how she transformed her organization’s recruiting process to align with company values. To adopt this values-based recruiting approach, Beth offers these guiding principles: - Values-based recruiting starts with understanding what your organizational values actually are. You can’t lean into a cultural vision if you don’t have one in the first place. - Pre-briefs and debriefs ensure the whole team is aligned on what the must-haves are when interviewing a candidate. - Even recruiters who don’t conduct interviews should be trained in the interview process to fully immerse them in the values they should look for in candidates. - Spend time with the team you’re recruiting for, like sales or finance, to better understand their needs, operations and standard procedures. This hiring approach brings in candidates who are not only competent in their skills, but fit the organizational culture and who can drive company growth. Beth Greenberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmichelegreenberg/ Integral Ad Science - https://www.linkedin.com/company/integralads/ Integral Ad Science | Website - https://integralads.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Julie Flowers, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Chevron, to hear about the changes in recruiting philosophy she’s championing. When discussing skills-based hiring, Julie shared the following advice: - Collaboration between departments is essential for TA leaders to implement an effective strategy. - There is no one-size-fits-all recruiting approach, as every candidate is unique. - Global hiring and synergies are critical to scale; however, organizations should still retain a local focus, with each region leveraging a global strategy while creating a customized approach locally, as appropriate. - Evaluating a candidate’s experience should always be done from the perspective of what skills that experience developed in the candidate and what skills are transferable. - Skills-based hiring helps TA leaders more effectively meet their organization’s unique talent needs. - Technology is a significant aid that helps TA professionals streamline candidate screening and matching candidates.  - As technology talent acquisition leaders should strive to comprehend the added value of emerging digital tools in order to purposefully acquire technology that can effectively appeal to, attract and select the best talent. - Talent acquisition is a community-driven industry, and TA leaders should be quick to learn from each other. With organizational collaboration, the right technology and a skills-based recruiting strategy, TA leaders can maintain a competitive edge in discovering and retaining the best talent. Julie Flowers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/ Chevron - https://www.linkedin.com/company/chevron/ Chevron | Website - https://www.chevron.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech