The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

Kim Hiler, Chief People Officer at Intradiem, joins host James Mackey to discuss how most companies say they are "people first" but don't actually implement a people-first culture, the many benefits of letting the lease expire on the physical office space,  employee lifecycle strategy: from first touch to alumni, and much more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Kim Hiler? 02:01 How Intradiem technology helps contact centers 03:15 Everyone says we’re “people-first”, but for most it’s lip service 05:43 Living and breathing core values 07:40 How do you actually implement a people-first culture? 13:45 Letting the lease expire on the physical office space 17:03 Survey, and listen, to your employees to find out what they want 19:35 Employee lifecycle strategy: from first touch to alumni 22:56 Elon Musk’s decree of ‘everyone come back to the office’26:01 Minimizing stress and creating psychological safety in the workplace29:25 Delivering surprise news means an HR failure32:25 Top lessons learned from having an international team37:12 The scale-trap with relationships40:15 Putting people first is best for the business43:15 Employer branding and talent attraction 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!

Guest host Nick Andrews joins SecureVision CEO James Mackey to discuss trending talent acquisition news from the week of May 30, 2022 - June 3, 2022:Episode Chapters:00:25 Elon Musk banning remote work at Tesla05:40 Tesla layoffs06:30 Elon Musk memes07:00 Companies have the right to define their own culture09:05 Sheryl Sandberg resigns from Facebook’s Meta due to burnout10:45 Layoffs and hiring deceleration at tech companies14:00 The impact of the fed raising interest rates 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!

Julia Arpag and Stephanie Quinn-West, Talent Acquisition Team Leads at SecureVision, join host James Mackey to discuss how to rise into a talent leadership role, imposter syndrome, automation tools for recruiting, what the best/worst companies and hiring managers are doing, and a lot more!Episode Chapters:00:32 Who is Julia Arpag?01:05 Who is Stephanie Quinn-West?02:17 How do you become a top-performing recruiter and move up into a talent leadership role?05:20 The challenges with proactively stepping up / Imposter Syndrome09:45 Pros and cons of using automation tools in the recruitment process15:00 The upside-down funnel 17:25 What the best companies and hiring managers are doing to be successful at recruiting23:15 Hiring candidates that are a 70% fit26:05 Common mistakes companies and hiring managers make with recruiting33:55 Placement sources for tech roles37:05 Placement sources for revenue roles 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!

Monica Pool Knox, Chief People Officer and Board Director -  ex: Microsoft, Twitter, PepsiCo, LivePerson, Sony, CBS, Verizon, and more - joins host James Mackey to discuss how the talent pool has become global and ultra-competitive, the data doesn’t support the narrative of a “Great Resignation”,  candidates have a tendency to join a company where they have existing relationships, and a lot more!Episode Chapters:00:15 Who is Monica Pool Knox01:40 What’s impacting the talent acquisition function right now03:25 Role of HR has evolved into helping people deal with issues04:25 The talent pool has become global and ultra-competitive06:40 Bigger tech employers are recognizing the importance of a people-first culture09:30 Emerging technology is forcing talent leaders to reevaluate10:55 The data doesn’t support “The Great Resignation”13:30 What’s more important, hiring or retention?15:05 Candidates have a tendency to join a company where they have existing relationships18:20 Should organizations put an emphasis on cultivating personal brands for leadership20:40 Leaders need to take the time to understand who they are working with25:15 Implementing culture chats27:05 A new way to think about company alumni32:00 How to contact Monica 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!

Siadhal Magos, Co-founder and CEO of Metaview, joins host James Mackey to discuss the challenges modern companies face with interviewing at scale and more!Episode Chapters:00:30 Who is Siadhal Magos?00:51 Challenges with Interviewing at Scale03:30 What is Metaview and how it fits into talent acquisition optimization07:15 Gathering and applying interview-data at scale to improve talent acquisition19:00 Not all companies are skilled at hiring talent22:23 Interview trends 25:23 Why aren’t talent acquisition teams more operationally driven?31:30 Stats to focus on when applying data learning from Metaview to talent acquisition function33:15 The problem of knowledge transfer due to high turnover 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!

Barry Mainz, Chief Operating Officer at Malwarebytes, joins host James Mackey to discuss: the rapidly shifting workspace, employee retention trends in tech, what benefits employees want, learning & development, retaining top talent, and more!Episode Chapters0:31 Who is Barry Mainz?2:46 What are the primary shifts in the workspace over the last several years6:06 Challenges with some employees returning to the office while there are others who will never return9:43 Employee retention trends in tech11:51 Recharge / Wellness days14:46 Benefits employees want17:41 Talent Acquisition / Recruiting tactics to attract and retain top talent in tech20:31 Shifts in learning and development since the pandemic21:51 Remote onboarding of new employees27:06 How to contact Barry 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!

Laura Holcombe, Talent Acquisition Manager at Streetbees, joins host James Mackey  to discuss how to rise into a talent acquisition leadership role, recruiter lessons from the pandemic, the importance of being human and much more!Episode Chapters00:15 Who is Laura Holcombe?01:10 Laura’s rise to talent acquisition leadership02:10 The importance of infusing the human element into talent acquisition05:11 Going from agency recruitment to in-house recruitment07:22 The pandemic was a course correction on values09:15 Power of personal branding on LinkedIn11:00 Training recruiters to embrace the human element of recruitment15:48 Optimizing recruitment operations22:00 Getting into talent acquisition during the pandemic25:13 How recruiters feel when their company treats candidates poorly26:25 The power of being in tech27:40 How to get into talent acquisition leadership32:00 Importance of people skills33:15 Importance of business acumen34:30 Say-Do ratio35:55 Asking for feedback from direct reports38:50 How to contact Laura 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!

Nathan Deily (former Microsoft, LivePerson, Raytheon, Honeywell) left corporate America to start a Venture Studio called nth venture.  He joins host James Mackey to discuss talent acquisition in the context of a start up in a virtual world and hiring for alternative compensation models (as a possible revolutionary new approach to comp). Episode Chapters00:17 Who is Nathan Deily?01:10 The Old Paradigms for Talent Acquisition at Start Ups are Out the Window02:35 Alternative Compensation Models, Nobody Gets Paid Until Success06:00 What Type of Company Can Work for Alternative Compensation Models09:00 Does The Alternative Compensation Model Work at Scale?12:45 How Do You Figure Out Operating Income for Alternative Compensation Model?17:05 Common Mistakes Founders Make When it comes to Talent Acquisition23:25 Nathan’s Background: Going from Enterprise to Founding a Venture Studio26:30 Nathan’s Time at LiverPerson30:30 Nathan’s Contact Info 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!

Nate Guggia, co-founder and Head of Brand at Before You Apply, joins host James Mackey to discuss the struggles of hiring today, the major disconnect with employer branding and recruiters, moving fast while building a great culture, LinkedIn content that actually works, and a lot more!00:30 Who is Nate and what does he do?01:50 Current struggles when it comes to hiring05:00 What recruiters are currently struggling with when it comes to hiring08:10 Disconnect with employer branding10:40 Hiring recruiters13:40 Challenge with tech: how do you move fast and be intentional with the culture you're building?19:45 Talent acquisition teams that are getting it right are doing these things23:35 The most valuable content for LinkedIn26:25 Time to coverage35:14 Event marketing36:55 LinkedIn company pages42:50 How to contact Nate 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!

Mukta Arya, Chief Human Resources Officer (APAC) at Société Générale joins host James Mackey to discuss: DE&I, Learning & Development, the Future of Work, People Analytics, and more!00:00 Intro01:25 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion4:01 Getting Executive Buy-In for DE&I06:00 Collaborating with Employee Resource Groups and Employee Champions12:10 Promotion Policies14:15 Learning, Development and Coaching19:30 Learning Programs for First-Time Managers22:09 Future of Work27:00 Top Talent Will Always Have the Most Options30:15 People Analytics37:58 Top Metrics Tied to Talent Acquisition Outcomes42:08 How to Contact Mukta 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!