The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

Mats Andersson, Talent Acquisition, People person and Project Manager at Uplift Agency and the Executive Director at The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco & Silicon Valley, joins host James Mackey to discuss the current market conditions for hiring tech and engineering talent, finding tech talent from bootcamps, the nuances of multicultural organizations, and more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Mats Andersson?01:55 Current market conditions for hiring tech and engineering talent03:01 Geographical breakdown of engineering talent04:25 Finding tech talent from bootcamps07:15 Providing the right training, enablement, and support to new hires10:50 Trends in what engineers are looking for14:04 The challenges with hiring engineering managers17:45 Thoughts on building international teams22:40 Nuances of multicultural organizations28:15 Prague31:50 Wrap up Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

James Lafferty, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Epicor, joins the show to discuss how in order to optimize the candidate experience you need to break it down into its simplest parts, how company culture can drive talent acquisition outcomes, moving into your first talent acquisition manager role, and more!Episode Chapters:00:19 Who is James Lafferty01:28 Breaking down and optimizing the candidate experience08:15 Starting your recruitment career from at an agency09:55 Company culture drives talent acquisition outcomes15:14 Talent acquisition should find the right job for the candidate21:45 How to move into your first talent acquisition manager role25:24 The importance of having support from leadership29:15 What to do when you’re feeling stuck Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Elijah Elkins joins the show to discuss empathy-driven recruiting and how to implement it, how bad business models create bad recruiters, recruiters with agency background vs corporate/in-house background, and a lot more!Episode Chapter00:23 Who is Elijah Elkins03:32 What is empathy-driven recruiting and how do you implement it?06:02 Changing your mindset from outcome-focused to experienced-focused07:35 How bad business models create bad recruiters10:35 The importance of having your recruitment vendor being a partner12:45 The challenges with working with international clients15:15 Recruiters with agency background vs corporate/in-house background21:15 Creating better experiences by looking at recruiter pain points22:55 How to determine the size of an in-house recruiting team, and how/when to leverage recruitment vendors (30-50 size company)29:55 Flexible RPO solutions for start-ups are a newer phenomenon31:34 How to determine the size of an in-house recruiting team, and how/when to leverage recruitment vendors (51-200 size company)36:56 Common trap: job description stuffing and role creep43:45 The importance of process46:45 How to contact Elijah? Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Seth Welty joins the show to discuss how to build a talent strategy after you raise capital for your company, the issues with back-channel hiring, building inclusive cultures and DE&I, and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Seth Welty?01:55 Once you raise money, how do you build a talent strategy?04:21 Common mistakes with crafting a talent strategy10:15 The impact of hiring for entrepreneurial spirit and grit12:45 The interview trap with sales and talent acquisition professionals13:45 Be cautious with back-channel hiring16:50 Full breakdown of interview stages, prioritization, and tactical insights26:02 Building inclusive cultures and DE&I30:31 SMBs need to take ownership of inclusive cultures and DE&I33:25 How to contact Seth Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

4x best-selling author Jeff Arnold joins the show to discuss the challenges with managing employees who span generations, individualized management, building a culture remotely, leadership challenges, and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:20 Who is Jeff Arnold?01:15 Generational breakdown on how the Last 3 Years Have Challenged Everything05:32 Challenges with managing employees who span generations, and individualized management11:30 What mistakes companies are making when it comes to talent14:25 Can culture be built remotely?16:58 The challenges with distraction21:01 Psychology of success25:25 Lessons learned from tough times27:11 There are no easy leadership moments30:45 Transitioning from trial-and-error to experienced leadership33:25 The importance of investing in executive coaching38:00 How to contact Jeff Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Luke Whitburn joins the show to discuss the pros and cons of starting your recruitment career at an agency, the changes in talent acquisition over the course of a 25 year career, what should be in your recruiting tech stack and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Luke Whitburn?01:15 What has changed, what has stayed the same over the past 25 years in talent acquisition04:15 How tech has changed over the years05:35 The impact of starting your talent acquisition career on the agency side13:45 Intense requirements of agency side recruitment17:05 Transitioning from agency side to in-house recruitment19:45 Ensuring quality of hire with bonus incentive programs in place24:12 Recruiting tech stack30:15 Breaking down talent sourcing websites34:30 The difference between HR and talent acquisition Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Joel Lalgee, lead recruiter at Hirewell, who has amassed over 131K followers on LinkedIn, joins host James Mackey to break down his social media game and much more!Episode Chapters00:28 Who is Joel Lalgee03:31 Content development as a function of talent acquisition13:45 The need to diversify your recruitment efforts23:01 ROI of social media posting for a recruiter31:35 What are things employers need to do to attract and retain recruiters34:40 What recruiters should be looking for when deciding what company to work for37:15 Recruiters Should Set Themselves up as a Business for Contract Recruiting Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Professional leadership development consultant Joshua Encarnacion joins host James Mackey to discuss coaching and talent management strategy,  where C-levels miss on culture, psychological safety at work and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Joshua Encarnacion?02:15 Coaching and Talent Management Strategy05:30 Most Lack the Vulnerability to Accept Coaching09:35 Should you Make Coaching Accessible to all Employees?12:05 Use Onboarding to Get People into the Right Mindset13:35 Where C-Levels Miss on Culture15:15 Where Should Talent-Management Rank on the Priorities List for C-Levels20:10 Developing Emotional Agility21:10 The Power of Psychological Safety at Work24:10 Unlimited PTO is Confusing28:35 Balanced Perspective on DE&I34:30 Loss of Connectivity and Empathy35:55 Elon Musk’s Talent Management Approach39:45 Aligning on Core Principles42:00 How to get in Touch with Joshua Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Jim Wink, an expert in talent sourcing best practices at Okta, joins host James Mackey to share tips on using specific tools, the impact of brand name on talent sourcing, Okta's sourcing tech stack, differentiating with outreach, attracting top talent, navigating a competitive job market, and the benefits and challenges of globalization in talent sourcing for growth stage companies.

Katherine Johnson, Chief People & Legal Officer, Head of Compliance at Storj, joins host James Mackey to discuss what the "Web 3" world of decentralization must get right (and where Web 2 failed), hiring policies and parameters to ensure a diverse workforce; applying the Rooney Rule in Corporate America, the responsibility of SMBs to implement DE&I into the company’s framework, and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:20 Who is Katherine Johnson and what is Storj?03:45 How owning a legal practice, Wall Street experience of anti money-laundering, compliance, and regulation helped her transition into Crypto & blockchain04:45 Katherine's upcoming book about what Web 2 got wrong, Web 3 must get right08:05 The responsibility to implement DE&I into your company’s framework12:15 How to approach job descriptions15:05 Being inclusive is about making everyone feel welcome and being mindful21:45 Hiring policies and parameters to ensure a diverse workforce; the Rooney Rule28:45 Impacts of DE&I efforts34:45 Storj Institute helps under-represented get a foothold in tech35:45 Lessons learned from working at an international, multicultural company40:45 How to get in touch with Katherine Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!