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

Whatever part of the industry you are in, you will be facing uncertain times as we start to move through 2023. On top of the obvious economic factors, Talent Acquisition is heading into a period of dramatic reinvention right in the middle of a trend of TA layoffs, a conundrum at a time of continuing talent shortages and candidate-driven markets.Whether you are looking for a new role, reinventing your existing role, or getting promoted, confidence is critical. It's also something that we don't talk about enough, particularly when it comes to building more of it and dealing with imposter syndrome.My guest this week is Jess Jones, an influencer, content creator, and DE&I talent lead. Jess recently wrote a book about building confidence called "Own It". Her experience in TA gives her a unique perspective on how we talk (or rather don't talk) about confidence and resilience in our industry, and she has some great advice to share.In the interview, we discuss:Confidence in the workplaceTackling imposter syndrome"Owning it"Empowering people to be more confidentThe snakes and ladders of work in 2023The five-second ruleDoes social media make things more complicated?The myth of perfection and the importance of being vulnerableCuriosityShowing up and leading by exampleAI & TAInternal mobilityUsing creators and influences to target specific pools of talentListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Talent Acquisition is continuing to grow in complexity. Technology is becoming more disruptive, recruiting methodologies are getting more sophisticated, and data and analytics are becoming more important. It's not surprising then that the skillset of TA teams is diversifying, and the role of TA Operations is becoming more developed. So how can TA leaders demonstrate the value of TA Ops, and how can it inform hiring strategiesMy guest this week is Mark Jenkins, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Product Madness. Mark's role involves improving recruiting and hiring efficiency through process improvements, streamlined funnels, and digital transformation. He has lots of insights and advice to share about the growing value of TA Ops.In the interview, we discuss:The bottom line impact of TA OpsImproving retention and diversityUnlocking the full potential of recruiting technologyAutomation and the importance of process reinventionHow to drive value via continuous improvementCalculating the ROI of TA OpsStorytelling with dataThe role TA Ops can play in shaping hiring strategiesThe future of TA OpsListen to this podcast on 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 489: The Personalization MegatrendEp 490: Responsible Recruiting StrategiesEp 491: Can TA Drive Internal Mobility?Ep 492: AI & Automation StrategiesListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts

With the relentless coverage, comment and discussion around ChatGPT, it finally feels that there is a mainstream realization of the capability and impact of AI and automation. However, while Twitter threads, conference presentations and webinars are great for building awareness, there is no discussion on the complexities of implementing AI and the strategic foundations needed to ensure success.My guest this week is Kyle Lagunas, Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst at Aptitude Research. Kyle has recently authored a whitepaper exploring automation's current state and future potential in talent acquisition. TA Leaders need to think very carefully about strategy and implementation, and Kyle shares some valuable insights into the automated future. In the interview, we discuss:The outlook for talent acquisition in 2023Automation as a catalyst to unlock high-functioning TACreating richer, high-quality stakeholder experiences.The importance of understanding system capabilityContinuing optimization and strategic developmentBuilding new best practices and AI and automationWhat do the humans do, and what do the machines do?Augementation and anticipationThe evolving maturity model and the current rate of adoptionWhat skills will the TA team of the future need?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts

We're still only at the start of 2023, but it's already clear that it will be another challenging and complex year for talent acquisition. With so much disruption, TA Leaders must be able to prove their value to their businesses. One area we are seeing this happen is internal mobility, where the line between talent acquisition and talent management is getting a bit blurry as employers look at talent more holistically.My guest this week is Manjuri Sinha, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at OLX. Manjuri recently helped launch a highly successful internal talent marketplace called OLX Explore. In our conversation, she shared some of the strategies used to deal with the significant challenges around internal mobility and has some advice to share with TA Leaders who want to prove the value of their teams.In the interview, we discuss:Recruiting challengesTech layoffs and global talent poolsHow Talent Acquisition leaders can demonstrate the value of their teamsBuilding internal talent marketplacesThe challenges of internal mobilityBuilding a business case from dataThe importance of C-Suite sponsorshipAwareness, access and enablementResults and ROIThe role of technologyWhat does the TA team of the future look likeListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

The only things certain about talent acquisition in 2023 are uncertainly and more disruption. As companies deal with these complex times, what can TA leaders do to ensure their teams give their businesses maximum value?My first guest of 2023 is Jane Curran, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at JLL. Jane leads a large TA team firmly focused on driving value by advocating for responsible recruiting throughout the business.In the interview, we discuss:The continuing challenge of standing out and finding top talentThe market in 2023The need for responsible recruitingBuilding a strong relationship between TA and FinanceWorking with HR Business Partners and Hiring ManagersHow should TA prioritize recruitingImproving internal talent mobilityBuilding flexibility in the model to ensure you have the right sized TA teamThe role of technology in 2023Zero waste in the ecosystem of talentHow can TA do less with more in changing timesListen to this podcast on 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 479: Neurodiversity Hiring At MicrosoftEp 480: Are Job Boards Evolving?Ep 481: WorkstyleEp 482: The Fluid WorkforceEp 483: The Power Of Talent MarketplacesEp 484: Innovation and Skills-Based HiringEp 486: Building A Second BrainEp 487: FocusEp 488: The DE&I JourneyEp 489: The Personalization MegatrendListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts

Anyone who has listened to the show, read any of my writing, or seen me present this year will know that I firmly believe that technology-driven personalization is a forthcoming megatrend in talent acquisition.Earlier in the year, it was a pleasure to speak about personalization at the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals Global TA Day conference. ATAP recorded the session, and I wanted to share it with you to wrap up Recruiting Future for 2022. So please listen on and learn more about how you can achieve Automated Human Centric Recruiting in 2023.This is what I cover in the presentation:Why personalization is a TA megatrendThe current poor state of personalization in recruitingWhy, how and whenThe shift to automationRPA and dataAutomation + Quality Experience = PersonalizationWhy should TA professionals care?Turning data into personalized experiencesAdjusting content to contextWhat is currently being personalized in TA?The split between robots and humansRelationship building and empathetic communication at scaleLeveraging behavioural scienceA framework for storytellingUsing personalization for competitive talent advantagePodcast episodes mentioned in the presentation:Ep 375: The Magic of Behavioural ScienceEp 438: The Power of StorytellingEp 434: Personalization Case Studies (Part One)Ep 454: Personalization Case Studies (Part Two)Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

One of the key lessons from 2022 is that implementing effective strategies for DE&I is always a long-term journey rather than a quick fix. Sharing insights to learn from the experiences of others is a critical part of the process; progress cannot happen in a vacuum.My guest this week is Eric Thomas, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Genesys. Genesys is on a journey to become a more diverse company, and a vital part of this is increased workforce representation to align with the markets they serve. Eric has some valuable insights to share on the lessons they are learning, particularly around talent acquisition and employee experience.In the interview, we discuss:Eric's journey to becoming a Chief Diversity OfficerThe lessons Genesys has learned during its ongoing evolution to being a more diverse company.Empathy and helping employees understand the whyInclusion and belongingThe innovation required for effective DE&I workDetermining priorities and experimentationReimagining talent acquisitionRedesigning the interview processEmployee experience as a differentiatorAdvice to other employers on a similar journeySetting industry benchmarks and building an ecosystem.Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

As an end-of-year special, this week is productivity week on the podcast. With so much going on and so many competing pressures, I know that everyone listening will, at least at some point in 2022, have had challenges with focus and information overload. Talent Acquisition is evolving quickly, and managing attention and processing information are vital skills that aren't highlighted as much as they should be.A couple of days ago, in Episode 486, we looked at managing information overload when I spoke to Tiago Forte, the inventor of the Building a Second Brain system of personal knowledge management. In this episode, I want to focus on focus, and my guest is author and speaker Erik Qualman. In 2009 Erik wrote a hugely influential book predicting the rise of social media called Socianomics, and since then has written extensively on digital leadership. His most recent book is The Focus Project which highlights the problems humans have focusing in our hyper-connected world and explores some of the potential solutions that can help us.In the interview, we discuss:The Focus ProjectFocusing on the big, not the busyFocus is hard in an unfocused world.The importance of systems and processProgress not perfectionSaying no a lot Having more time is not the solution. Attacking the one big thing before the day attacks you The power of sleepSpotting patterns, time fencing and the 20/20/20 ruleHow can employers support focus?What does the future of work now look likeListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.