Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

As we move through 2023, the pace of disruption continues to intensify. The complexities and implications of the economic and technological landscapes are overwhelming. It is increasingly difficult to break out of short-term thinking and make the long-term strategic decisions that are now needed.Over the last few years, the word agile has been somewhat overused, but does it hold the key to unlocking the future potential of talent acquisition?My guest this week is Joshua Kerievsky, Founder and CEO of Industrial Logic and author of a new book called "The Joy of Agile". In our conversation, Joshua revisits the original definition of agile and shares six mantras to help all TA leaders during these challenging times.In the interview, we discuss:The dictionary definition of agileWorking with quick, easy graceExamples of agile at workHow to be more agileBeing adaptable and resourcefulBe quick but don't hurry.The importance of balance and driving out fearStart minimal and evolve.AdaptabilityThe new future of workListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

It's now three years since the pandemic changed many people's work trajectories. While some companies have returned to the office and others are desperately trying to, remote and hybrid work continue to be the norm for many organizations. So putting aside noisy narratives and vested interests trying to take us back to the pre-pandemic status quote, what are the actual benefits and challenges of a distributed workforce? Also, with the opening of global talent pools, what can employers do to position themselves as an employer of choice in 2023?My guest this week is Sarah Fern, Chief People Officer a Velocity Global. Velocity Global has employers working remotely across six timezones and 27 countries, and Sarah has some valuable insights to share on the benefits and challenges of being a distributed employer.In the interview, we discuss:The benefits remote work offer to employersOpening up access to the best global talentWhy presentism doesn't drive high-performing workThe genuine challenges of a distributed workforceLoneliness, disconnection, productivity, and burnoutTurning challenges into opportunities How to stand out as a global employer of choice Crafting meaningful benefit packages for remote workers Rethinking recruitment marketingBuilding culture remotelyWhat is the new future of work?Listen to this episode in Apple Podcasts

Over the last decade or so, we've finally realized that the candidate experience isn't a one-off project; it is an ever evolving theme that runs through talent acquisition. Strategy, measurement, and continuous improvement are crucial.So what is the current state of the candidate experience worldwide, and what are the post-pandemic trends?I'm delighted to welcome Kevin Grossman back to the podcast as my guest this week. Kevin is the President of The Talent Board, the organizers of the Candidate Experience Awards, and ongoing global benchmark research into the candidate experience. He has a massive amount of data-based insight to share on how the candidate experience continues to evolve.In the interview, we discuss:The current trends in candidate experienceRising resentmentCommunication and feedbackWhat is best practice?Examples of employers offering a great candidate experienceWhy more employers are giving feedback to finalistsA fair interview processInternal mobility and retentionThe importance of pre-boardingSustaining a quality experience over timeWill AI improve the candidate experience in the future?Subscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:Ep 502: Digital Talent One Year OnEp 503: Climate JobsEp 504: The Future Of Video InterviewingEp 505: Accelerating ChangeEp 506: Changing Expectations Of WorkEp 507: Skills Based Hiring In Early CareersEp 508: Scaling Up With Video InterviewingEp 509: Making Employer Branding IndispensableRegister for "The Road Ahead: Navigating the Future of Talent Acquisition" webinarGet your discounted ticket to UNLEASH AmericaSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts

Employer branding is under pressure in many organizations at the moment, and layoffs and budget cuts are hitting the function hard. However, anyone with even the most basic understanding of employer and talent branding can see how short-sighted this is and how vital building an employer brand is for a company's long-term future.So how can we highlight the importance of employer branding and make employers see it as an essential function?My guest this week is Alex Her, Head of Employer Branding at GoDaddy and a global advocate for its importance. Alex has some excellent advice on illustrating impact and ROI and some interesting insights into the future.In the interview, we discuss:Current challenges and why employer branding is even more important nowThe offboarding experienceDemonstrating strategic value and ROIWhat are the most powerful metrics?StorytellingChat GPT, AI, and technologyDoing the workWhat does the future of employer branding look likeIf you want to hear more from Alex, he is speaking at RecFest USA, which is taking place on the 13th & 14th of September in Nashville. Take it from me as someone who has been to RecFest many times; it is a unique and hugely valuable experience. You can find out more here  and as a Recruiting Future listener, you can get 50% off the ticket price by using the promo code Recruitingfuture23Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Earlier in the month, in Episode 504, we looked at the evolution of asynchronous video interviewing and the change in candidate attitudes towards it since the pandemic. In this episode, I wanted to dive deeper and find out how it is working in practice. What are the benefits and drawbacks, and how do talent acquisition teams wish to see it develop?My guests this week are both from Hello Fresh. Maximiliano Trujillo Diaz is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, and Mubeen Shariff is Senior Manager Workforce Staffing. Hello Fresh has been successfully using video interviews for specialist and high-volume roles, and my guests have vast knowledge and experience to share.In the interview, we discuss:Scaling up and talent scarcityThe challenges of high-volume recruitingIncreasing placements and reducing time to hireImproving the candidate experienceSimplicity and speedLimitations and drawbacksDoes video work for all levels of candidates?How should video interviewing develop in the future?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

We live in rapidly changing times, and it is increasingly difficult for employers to anticipate how the roles in their business will develop. An ageing workforce is a further complicated factor. The growing consensus is that a skills-based approach to early careers recruiting could give employers the flexibility they need to plan for an uncertain future.But how does skills-based hiring work in early careers, and how should employers develop their strategies in this area?My guest this week is Matt Kirk, Solution Owner - Talent Acquisition at SHL. Matt has a big focus on early careers and has some incredibly valuable insights to share based on SHL's pioneering work on skills, competencies, and behaviors.In the interview, we discuss:The current state of college recruiting globallyThe impact of the cost of living crisisAre graduates the answer to the problem of ageing workforces?The growing interest in soft skillsUsing a single talent language11 skills that predict success in graduate hiringBuilding data to facilitate internal mobility and skills developmentHow skills differ between countries and industriesOffering an appropriate candidate experienceCommunication and feedbackWhat does the future of early careers look like?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

As we move through the third anniversary of the first lockdowns, it is a good time to reflect on how the pandemic has changed our attitudes and expectations towards work.Employers now have to think very differently about culture, employee experience, and recruiting. The new generation joining the workforce is also driving some very different thinking around career progression.My guest this week is Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent. Abby has valuable insights about the importance of creating a human-centric approach to work where employees feel seen, heard, and recognized.In the interview, we discuss:Current talent market challengesHow tech layoffs are creating opportunitiesThe legacy of the pandemicCulture, Employee Experience, and RecruitingWellbeingChanging career expectations from changing generationsVideo gaming and careers progressionThe role of technologyAsynchronous communicationThe future of employee experienceListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

I always knew that the pace of change would accelerate this year, but it's only March, and we've seen thousands of tech layoffs, bank failures, and the launch of ChatGPT and now ChatGPT 4. Meanwhile, businesses worldwide are still struggling to get the talent they need.The implications for Talent Acquisition of this pace of change and technological development are profound, and at the moment, it doesn't even feel that there is time to take a step back and understand them. So what does this all mean, and how should TA leaders adapt and plan for such a dynamic future?What better time to invite my favourite futurist back to show to attempt to get some answers. Kevin Wheeler is the founder of The Future Of Talent Institute and one of the great deep thinkers in our industry. In our conversation, Kevin looks back into the past to give us clues about the future and offers invaluable advice on what we should focus on.In the interview, we discuss:Kevin's take on the current marketTalent hoarding and over-hiringThe 1920s versus the 2020sStaying skilled and awareHow will AI impact TA in the short and medium term?Augmentation, automation, and replacementA structural shift in how organizations see talentInternal upskilling and reskillingThinking broadly, holistically, and globallyWhat should TA be focusing onThe demographic and education time bombWhat skills do the TA Leaders of the future need?Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

In 2013, I wrote a report on the future of asynchronous video interviewing; while a few employers were experimenting with it, there was widespread skepticism about its usefulness and longevity. Fast forward ten years, and we are literally living in a different world. Post-pandemic video now sits at the centre of the working day for many of us, and asynchronous video interviewing is most certainly here to stay.So how are candidate attitudes towards video evolving, what problems is video interviewing solving for employers, and how will things develop in the future?My guests this week are the perfect people to answer these questions and give us a deep dive into the market. Phil Strazzulla is the Founder of Select Software Reviews, and Euan Cameron is the CEO at Willo. Keep listening for a mix of practical advice and informed insights about the future of video interviewing.In the interview, we discuss:How video interview has developed since the pandemicEvolving attitudes to videoIs a video interview now an expectation for candidates?Removing interview frictionPoint solution or platform?The case for asynchronousDE&IImproving hiring outcomesWill the resume ever die?How does AI fit into the future of video interviewing?Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.