

Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast
Paul Church
Talent & Growth is THE podcast for Talent Acquisition.
Hosted by Paul Church, this podcast is designed to help you and your business get better at attracting great people and retaining great people.
Proudly brought to you by Tiro Partners, specialists in delivering top-tier tech and engineering talent to the companies that drive innovations.
Hosted by Paul Church, this podcast is designed to help you and your business get better at attracting great people and retaining great people.
Proudly brought to you by Tiro Partners, specialists in delivering top-tier tech and engineering talent to the companies that drive innovations.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 21min
Episode 263: How TA Can Thrive in the Age of AI with James Sale, Global Group Head of Talent Acquisition
In this episode of Talent & Growth, I sat down with James Sale to dig into AI, recruitment, and the future of TA.

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Aug 21, 2025 • 18min
Episode 262: Workforce Planning, AI & The Future of Work
Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs, shares insights on optimizing workforce strategies through data. He discusses the risks of poor hiring and the importance of aligning recruitment with business goals. As companies grow, he emphasizes employee retention and adapting to technological changes. The conversation also explores AI's impact on entry-level jobs and highlights the need for nurturing young talent. Zweig contrasts adaptive and procedural organizations, predicting that those embracing data-driven approaches will thrive in the evolving landscape.

Aug 14, 2025 • 18min
Episode 261: EVP For Talent Attraction & Retention with Joe Morrison, Founder of Cheer At Work
Today we are talking EVP with Joe Morrison, Founder of Cheer At Work. Check out Joes' blog on EVP right here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-way-implement-evp-joe-morrison-nbu1e/

Aug 6, 2025 • 30min
Episode 260: AI For Candidates, AI For Companies - The Inevitable Future with Larry Kodali , CEO of OptimHire
In today's episode we dissect where we are now with AI for candidates, customers and what the future holds. Spoiler, the future is happening whether we like it or not!Larry Kodali, CEO of OptimHire guests. Check out their business here -: OptimHire - The First Risk-Free Outcome-based AI Recruiter for 10X Faster hiring and 80% Reduced cost. Signup now to get $500 credits for FREE. https://optimhire.com/clients

Jul 31, 2025 • 21min
Episode 259: Building Trust & Spotting Talent with Caleigh Drane, Technical Recruiter at KunaiTechnical Recruiter at
Caleigh Drane stopped by to share her insights into how she takes conversations with candidates a little deeper to ensure she is finding the right person for the job.

Jul 9, 2025 • 23min
Episode 258: Evolving Talent Acquisition Into True Business Advisors with Amandeep Shergill, Director of Recruiting at Automattic
As the world evolves with AI how does Talent Acquisition evolve with it ? How does TA stay valuable and become true Business Advisors? We discuss with Amandeep Shergill, Director of Recruiting at Automattic. Sign up for FREE to get access to Talent & Growth Co-Pilot! https://talentandgrowth.co.uk/talent-growth-gpt/

Jul 3, 2025 • 15min
Episode 257: Day One Workers Rights And Why They Will Change Everything About How We Hire with Martin Nicholson, Director of ProAction HR
Day One Workers Rights. They affect every business in the UK, and they present a HUGE opportunity for HR/People professionals, not to mention a huge risk to businesses with scaling plans. Find out more from my conversation with Martin Nicholson. Get FREE Access to Talent & Growth GPT, the TA CoPilot! Sign up here - https://talentandgrowth.co.uk/talent-growth-gpt/

Jun 25, 2025 • 22min
Episode 256: DEI Wasn't The Problem, It Was The Apology with Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology Advisory @ Mercer
A month ago, Jess wrote a powerful blog about DEI that I wanted to deep dive into. https://lnkd.in/gzd4vQrYIn this conversation, Jess discusses the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, particularly in light of recent political changes in the U.S.

Jun 11, 2025 • 26min
Episode 255: What Is Talent Density And How To Assess with Nicola Forbes-Taylor, Executive Coach, Leadership Consultant and Chief People Officer
Talent Density is a hot topic right now but what is it, how we assess it and make our companies more dense with the right talent? Thank you to Nicola Forbes-Taylor for sharing her expertise!

Jun 4, 2025 • 18min
Episode 254: AI, Compliance, Ethics & Candidate Experience with Jennifer Gabrielle-Chapman, Director of People Transformation @ Exclaimer
Is AI damaging candidate experience? How do we implement AI effectively and compliantly in our talent teams? Lots to discuss in today's episode with Jennifer Gabrielle-Chapman!


