Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast

Summary Maria Barrera, the founder and CEO of Clayful, discusses the importance of company culture, practical interviews, transparency, and communicating reasons not to join. She also shares insights on involving the team in culture building, strategies for building a diverse team, and the challenges and trends in diversity hiring. She offers advice for enhancing diversity hiring practices and building an inclusive work culture. Takeaways Practical interviews and role-playing exercises can help assess candidates' skills and fit for the role. Transparency about the challenges and expectations of working at a startup can help attract the right candidates. Involving the team in culture building and addressing their needs and concerns can create a more inclusive and engaged workforce. Building a diverse team is crucial, especially in industries like mental health where representation matters. Leaders should prioritise diversity and inclusion, embed it in the company's work, and communicate its importance throughout the organisation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Company Overview 00:38 Approaching Hiring for Company Culture 03:48 Communicating Reasons Not to Join 06:31 Involving the Team in Culture Building 09:55 Building a Diverse Team 10:14 The Importance of Diversity in Mental Health 11:48 Balancing Diversity and Hiring the Best 14:52 Communicating and Embracing Diversity and Inclusion 16:37 Advice for Enhancing Diversity Hiring and Inclusive Culture 22:02 Opportunities to Work at Clayfield Health

In this conversation, Lance Sapera, a recruiting leader, discusses the importance of building a strong partnership between talent acquisition and other business functions. He emphasizes that recruiting is a team sport and that everyone involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. He shares strategies for nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Finally, Lance discusses future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems, including the importance of candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting. Takeaways Recruiting is a team sport, and all stakeholders involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. Recruiters should learn the business and become talent advisors to hiring managers, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the hiring process. Setting metrics that matter to the business and fostering transparency and accountability in the hiring process are crucial for building strong partnerships between TA and other business functions. Diversity and inclusion should be embedded in a company's DNA, with measurable goals and reporting to hold leaders accountable and foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity. Nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience are essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems include a focus on candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:06 Envisioning the Relationship between TA and Business Functions 06:14 Strategies for Building a Company-wide Hiring Ecosystem 11:35 Aligning with HR VPs for Organizational Goals 16:31 Indicators of Successful Partnership with Hiring Business 27:17 Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Hiring Processes 32:32 Future Trends in Company-wide Hiring Ecosystems

In this episode, Suzy Choi, the founder of Goodpeople, discusses the importance of candidate experience and how it has evolved in recent years. She highlights the digitalisation of recruitment processes, transparency and communication, and personalisation as key factors. Suzy also emphasizes that job seekers prioritize work-life balance, company culture, and growth opportunities. She provides advice on showcasing company culture and values, crafting effective job descriptions, and creating an inclusive culture. Suzy also shares strategies for inclusive interview processes, improving interviewer skills, and implementing talent acquisition strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:44 Evolution of Candidate Experience 04:43 Showcasing Company Culture and Values 06:44 Crafting Effective Job Descriptions 09:26 Creating an Inclusive Culture 11:20 Inclusive Interview Processes 13:37 Improving Interviewer Skills 16:18 TA Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Marcus Mossberger, a future of work strategist, discusses the dramatic changes in the workplace, the impact of economic conditions on well-being, the evolution of retirement, the rise of side hustles, future-proofing skills, innovative approaches to talent management, the role of technology in shaping the workplace, and the concept of work-life balance vs. work-life harmony. Takeaways The pandemic has unfrozen social norms and blurred the line between personal and professional lives. The well-being of the workforce, including physical, emotional, and spiritual health, is now a priority. Retirement is evolving, with a focus on maintaining institutional knowledge and offering flexibility. Side hustles are becoming more mainstream, allowing individuals to have multiple jobs or projects. To stay relevant in a fast-changing job market, individuals should focus on sustainable and transferable skills. Talent management is moving from a separate activity to an integrated part of daily work. Technology can make the workplace more human by automating administrative tasks and allowing humans to focus on what they do best. Work-life balance is shifting towards work-life harmony, with a greater emphasis on flexibility and integration. Connect with Marcus Mossberger on LinkedIn to continue the conversation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:04 Dramatic Changes in the Workplace 04:40 Impact of Economic Conditions on Well-being 07:43 Retirement and its Evolution 09:24 The Rise of Side Hustles 13:08 Future-proofing Skills 15:07 Innovative Approaches to Talent Management 16:54 The Role of Technology in Shaping the Workplace 19:21 Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony 21:02 Conclusion and Call to Connect

Ben O'Mahony, CEO and Co-Founder of JobsASI, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He highlights the challenges in using statistics effectively and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distribution of hiring times. Ben also explores how AI can be harnessed to improve talent acquisition processes and enhance decision-making. He advises companies on fully integrating AI into their DNA, balancing human intuition with data-driven decision-making, and shares information about his AI in People and Talent forum on LinkedIn. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:13 The Intersection of HR and AI 03:54 The Use of Statistics in Talent Acquisition 07:13 Challenges in the Use of Statistics 11:26 Using Data to Streamline Hiring Processes 17:06 Harnessing AI in Talent Acquisition 20:44 Integrating AI into Company DNA 23:32 Balancing Human Intuition and Data-Driven Decision Making 26:39 AI in People and Talent Forum 29:31 Conclusion

In this episode, Sameen Mahmood discusses the importance of personal branding and networking in today's competitive job market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:14 The Importance of Personal Branding 03:28 Sameen's Personal Journey with Personal Branding 06:58 Networking and its Evolution 12:09 Balancing Personal Branding and Work 15:03 Personal Branding as a Shield in the Job Market 19:01 Practical Steps to Start Personal Branding 22:07 Maintaining Work-Life Balance 25:16 The Future of Personal Branding and Networking 27:33 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this conversation, David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights on leadership development, team performance, rebuilding culture, and the future of leadership development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:21 Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls in Leadership Development 03:36 A Different Approach to Leadership Development 08:31 Components of a Comprehensive Leadership Development Model 12:32 Strategies for Team Collaboration and Excellence 17:16 Stack Ranking Teams for Performance Assessment 23:03 Rebuilding Culture and Providing Leaders with Tools 26:38 Future Trends in Leadership Development 28:19 Building Resilient and High-Performing Teams 32:46 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals 32:53 Conclusion

Ben Eubanks, a researcher, author, and speaker, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He emphasises the importance of human connection and the role of AI in enabling recruiters to have a bigger impact. Ben shares key takeaways from his book on AI and its impact on talent acquisition, highlighting the need for critical thinking and compassion in the hiring process. He provides insights from the Talent Acquisition Trend Study, including the impact of ghosting and the importance of flexibility and growth opportunities for candidates. Ben offers advice on how organizations can navigate the dynamic job market and stay ahead of the curve, emphasising the use of research and continuous learning. Check out the TA Trends report - https://lhra.io/blog/first-look-at-2023-talent-acquisition-research-pay-transparency-ghosting-and-more/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:52 The Intersection of HR and AI 03:55 Key Takeaways from the Book on AI and TA 04:24 Expectations vs Reality of AI in Recruitment 06:24 Future Steps with AI in Talent Acquisition 07:59 Advancements in AI for Talent Acquisition 09:26 AI's Impact on Face-to-Face Interactions 10:55 Transparency and Ethics in AI 11:15 Implementing AI in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 13:19 The Surge and Perception of ChatGPT 16:22 Insights from the Talent Acquisition Trend Study 20:48 Navigating the Dynamic Job Market 25:08 Staying Ahead of the Curve 27:33 Conclusion and Call to Action

Hector Stanley, the Co-Founder of Ditto, discusses the concept of employee mobility and how Ditto is solving the problem of talent sharing between businesses. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Ditto 03:03 Advantages of Employee Mobility 04:29 Balancing Internal and External Opportunities 06:20 Leveraging HR Tools for Employee Development and Mobility 08:04 Encouraging Managers to Value Employee Development 09:21 Positive Outcomes of Cross-Functional Collaboration 11:15 The Idea for Ditto and Its Founding 13:17 Employee Mobility for Small Companies 15:28 Incorporating Variety without Compromising Core Responsibilities 17:08 Enhancing Internal Mobility Programs 18:38 The Future of Employee Mobility 19:50 Conclusion and Where to Find More Information

Summary In this episode, Shathiya Rengalwar discusses the importance of structured hiring and provides insights on how to create a structured hiring process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:33 Key Elements of a Structured Hiring Process 03:41 Assessing and Improving an Existing Hiring Process 07:03 Common Leaks in the Hiring Process 10:43 Coaching and Educating Teams on Structured Hiring 14:03 Making Structured Hiring Data-Driven and Consistent 16:19 Challenges and Resistance in Implementing Structured Hiring 19:23 Advice for Startups and Smaller Companies 22:00 Conclusion