HR Interviews Playlist

The last 18 months have seen colossal talent market disruption in the tech industry, with large-scale layoffs continuing as the companies attempt to rebalance after a post-pandemic hiring frenzy. So how has this ongoing disruption affected start-up and scale-up businesses in the tech sector, and what lessons could the wider talent acquisition community learn from the way talent strategies are being reshapedMy guest this week is Lorraine Buhannic, SVP & Head of Talent at VC firm Juxtapose. Lorraine advises Juxtapose's portfolio companies on the talent strategies they need to hire, develop and retain high-performing talent in these very volatile times. In the interview, we discuss:Current market challengesRecruiting CEOsDeveloping a board-level community of talentWhy talent is even more critical in a downturnThe compression of middle managementThe long-term implications of losing experienced managersWhy the most interesting jobs are often at early-stage companiesRemoving silos in the talent functionThe impact of leadership on hiring and retentionWhat does the future look likeSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

They care more about results than how things operate under the hood.

Transforming TA into a strategic function that can prove its long-term value to the business has been a critical topic on the show this year. AI, uneven talent markets and challenging economic factors continue to cause widespread market disruption, and TA leaders need to drive their function in a more strategic direction. As we race towards 2024, I will continue to seek out strategic thinkers who can share the insights we need to move the industry forward.My guest this week is Marcel Rütten. Marcel is a consultant, author, podcaster, conference organiser and former Global TA Leader who knows what it takes to build a highly strategic TA function.In the interview, we discuss:Talent market trendsProving TA's strategic importance to the C-SuiteAligning TA strategy with business strategyUncovering the real issues in hiring and retentionTools and technologiesRoot cause analysis The balance between time, cost and qualityUsing data to analyse candidate behaviourWhat impact will generative AI have on talent acquisitionWhat will recruiting look like in 5 years?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The impact data can have on business outcomes, and what's involved with AI, data and automation.

The rapid development of AI and the increasing sophistication of skills-based hiring methodologies are two potent forces shaping the future of talent acquisition. So what kind of future can we look forward to, and will we see the increase in talent mobility and the decrease in bias that we need to make hiring more equitable and ensure employers have better access to the talent they need?My guest this week is Ben Porr, Chief Customer Officer at Harver. Ben is a highly experienced I/O psychologist who has been working to reduce bias in the hiring process. Ben's knowledge and experience have given him expert insights that can help us understand what the future of talent acquisition looks like when you combine the power of AI with the potential of skills-based hiring.In the interview, we discuss:The biggest challenges in the talent marketBottlenecks in the hiring processThe evolution of skills-based hiringIncreasing talent mobilityStrategies to reduce biasCombing pieces of evidence Does AI increase or decrease bias?AI as a job creation toolHow can talent acquisition better use dataWhat does the future look like, and how quickly will the recruiter's role change?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right.So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain future?My guests this week are Kurt Bridge and Christian Le Loux from Macramé Consulting. Kurt and Christian are both highly experienced TA Leaders. They have much advice to share on building the right foundations for talent acquisition and implementing effective data-driven recruiting.In the interview, we discuss:How do TA Teams innovateFractional leadership and scalabilityBuilding a foundation to be strategicOperating models, workflows and experienceWhat is data-driven recruiting?Proving strategic value to the organisationCombating short-termismWhat will TA look like in the future?Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

The future path of remote work, and how AI fits in.

AI and recruiting have been extensively discussed this year in podcasts, blogs, conferences, webinars and LinkedIn posts. However, the one angle I've not seen covered is what it is like to recruit for AI professionals. Such a new industry means a severe shortage of experienced talent, and AI companies must work hard to outsmart their talent market competition.My guest this week is Lauren Saltus, a Senior Recruiter at Runway, an AI research company focused on the creative sectors. In our conversation, Lauren shares her experience of refocusing to become a specialist AI recruiter and discusses some of the critical factors that influence talent in this area. There are some great insights here, not just for AI recruiting but for anyone who is operating in a market where there is a significant skill shortage.In the interview, we discuss:The current state of tech recruiting and why AI recruiting is different Accelerator programs to develop deeper talent pipelinesCreating a research brand to attract talentIndividual managers as talent magnetsDiverse hiring, bias and recruiting people with untraditional backgroundsTraining AI on diverse datasetsWhat is the future for recruiters?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

We had the opportunity to interview at #HRTech Conference Adam Godson, President and Chief Product Officer of Paradox.aiAdam's unique journey, beginning as a recruiter and seamlessly transitioning into the technology side of HR, lends a distinctive perspective to his role.Paradox.ai's innovative approach to conversational AI for talent acquisition, which streamlines and automates processes to allow recruiters to focus on meaningful candidate interactions.The impact of their AI solutions, as showcased with high-profile clients like McDonald's, where they have significantly reduced time-to-hire.Adam's take on the adoption of AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of solving real business problems rather than just embracing technology for the sake of it.The role of AI in talent attraction and talent retention, along with practical applications to enhance the candidate experience.Adam's insights on the future of recruiting, highlighting the transition from administrative tasks to more engaging and relationship-focused work.The positive impact of AI on candidate experience through the reduction of friction and streamlining of processes.The transformative nature of conversational AI, bridging the gap between automation and a positive candidate experience.

How changes in hiring have impacted employer brands.