HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

The Rise of a “Ready-For-Everything" Talent Solution From sourcing through onboarding, talent acquisition problems are becoming increasingly complex. How can HR and TA leaders remain agile and prepared as more hiring challenges emerge?   The answer starts with integrating disparate systems and technologies into a streamlined operation.  Integration today is a practical necessity. Clients increasingly seek solutions providers with a connected range of capabilities to quickly address changing demands of a turbulent business environment. The ideal solution replaces cumbersome multi-vendor relationships with a comprehensive “one-source, one force” solution needed in a ready-for-everything TA function.   Amy Bush, President of RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share her perspective on integration and the progress providers are making to deliver the full offering of technology and services clients need.  Together with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, they examine the expectations placed upon TA and HR leaders and how existing processes are not as flexible as they need to be. Listen in as Elliot and Amy explore the current talent acquisition environment and share how practitioners AND providers are stepping up to the challenge. 

“Nurses want more than a job. They're looking for meaningful work, they're looking for career growth, and they're looking for flexibility.” From a retiring workforce and aging population to a high bar of entry and demanding work, the nursing shortage is one of the most significant challenges that healthcare organizations and recruiters have to face.  Liz Bickley, Chief Operating Officer of Korn Ferry Health, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to speak with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, about these challenges and the role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers in providing a more holistic approach to healthcare recruitment.  Listen in as Liz and Elliot discuss the unique challenges and share some of the recruitment innovations in the nursingspace. 

Exploring L&D as a Talent Acquisition StrategyAs we enter 2025, HR leaders are looking at the business market and identifying which trends and shifts they need to pay close attention to in their planning. Korn Ferry's 2025 Talent Acquisition Trends Report lists several trends that HR leaders should be aware of, including the intersection between a company's Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development programs.Richard Shea, Global Managing Director of Projects at Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to dive deeper into this trend. Together, Richard and Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, discuss the advantages of a robust L&D program as it attracts new employees and encourages existing employees to upskill.Listen in as Richard and Elliot examine how organizations can make their L&D and TA functions mutually supportive.

Looking Forward to a New Year  2024 was a year marked by unpredictability in all industries. Sluggish economic growth and an unprecedented drop in voluntary turnover led to a significant reduction in hiring that talent acquisition leaders had to be able to address. However, where there are downcycles, there are often soon to be upcycles, and TA Leaders need to be prepared for the coming marketing conditions.  On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson RPO, discusses these circumstances with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today. Together, Jake and Elliot predict which trends will have big impacts on HR and why HR leaders should be looking beyond the first half of 2025. 

Hardly a day goes by that an AI headline isn't in the news. HR leaders need to know if artificial intelligence is here to stay, and how they can best incorporate this new tool into their operations. The global mobility industry is no different. But is AI simply another tech buzzword, or can it be a true transformational tool in the relocation management toolkit? Barry Morris, President and CEO of CapRelo, and Corry Smith, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Operational Excellence at CapRelo, lead the global mobility management company to utilize technology to benefit their employees and clients. Together, they sit down with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to discuss how AI can be integrated into the workforce mobility space. Listen in as Barry, Corry, and Debbie examine the growing popularity of artificial intelligence in human resources and how HR leaders can use it to find new opportunities in global workforce mobility.

Companies benefit from adding contingent workers to their staffing strategy as it allows for greater flexibility and scalability. This approach can address short-term projects, specialized skill gaps, or seasonal needs without the long-term commitment of permanent hires, and it accelerates time-to-productivity. But what steps should companies take to find the right partner? Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of Client Services for Sevenstep, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss what it takes to manage a contingent workforce. Listen in as Anamarie and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the importance of data beyond reporting and dissect how service providers can build trust with their partners to perform more than just the core operational work of talent recruiting and management.

When you strip everything back, it is fair to say that a business is only as good as the people working within it. As the center of attracting, developing, and organizing talent within a company, Human Resources plays a critical role to impact an organization's productivity and profitability. But just what is going on in HR that can so heavily influence a company's performance? On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Sarina Ryczek, Managing Partner and CHRO of Empower Partnerships, joins host Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to take a comprehensive look at the role of HR in a company. Listen in as Sarina and Debbie discuss the primary areas and functions of an HR department and how organizing top talent can affect a company's bottom line.

How the 2024 Election Year Could Transform Employee Recognition   2024 has been a year fraught with uncertainty. Between a challenging economy and an upcoming election, HR leaders are reexamining their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Recent research finds that recognizing employees can have a major impact on employee attitude, encouraging them to stay with a company and work harder. But how should organizations approach recognition in this time of uncertainty and change? Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Rymax, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his insights on employee recognition in uncertain times. He joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla to discuss how recognition plans are changing and what HR leaders can do to support their employees. Listen in as Paul and Debbie explore the benefits that recognition brings not just to employees, but to the employers that support them.

Taking the Next Step as an HR Executive   When CHROs look to advance their career, there are more options available to them than ever before. While it is more common for CHROs to progress to company boards or CEO positions, another path exists in the provider space. The nature of the consultancy and executive search business has changed and experienced HR leaders have insights that allow them to meet these needs. But what does it look like for a CHRO to make this change and where would they begin?   Jeff Bettinger, Chief Administrative Officer at Hudson RPO, has first-hand experience making this change. He has worked in the practitioner space for many years at companies like PetCo, USAA, and Alcon. On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Jeff sits down with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to share his story about how he moved from the practitioner side of HR to the provider space.   Listen in as Jeff and Elliot explore Jeff's history including his love of Talent Acquisition and discuss how other CHROs and high-level HR decision-makers can begin planning the next phases of their careers. 

Why a Skills-Based Hiring Model is Growing in Importance  Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing landscape and globalization of the workforce. While it is not a new concept, organizations are grappling with the renewed importance of skills-based hiring and the value of skills as a performance indicator for candidates. How can companies begin to move toward a skill-based hiring model?  Deanne Barbary, Senior Client Partner, APAC RPO at Korn Ferry RPO, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to examine and contextualize skills-based hiring as a new concept. Together, Dee and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore case studies about how companies are putting more focus on skills in their TA strategies.  Listen in as Deanne and Elliot discuss how companies can effectively place skills at the heart of their talent strategy and build a more agile workforce. 

Organizations may assume an outsourced partner would be more expensive, but what about the cost of internal resources used while a role remains vacant? Understanding these factors is essential for anyone involved in HR or procurement to navigate today's workforce challenges, whether considering RPO, MSP, or total talent solutions. How do workforce leaders develop strategies for balancing cost-effectiveness with operational efficiency? Tom Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, in this episode of the "HRO Today Educational Podcast Series" to provide expert insights on navigating the complexities of workforce strategy. Tom's extensive experience as both a provider and practitioner brings a unique perspective to the discussion. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge about the essential metrics CHROs and TA leaders must consider, the true costs associated with in-house strategies, and the comparative efficiency of internal versus external talent solutions. 

With every new generation that enters the workforce, leadership faces new challenges to engage and optimize their workforce. Between changing generational expectations and new technology that changes the nature of work, leaders need to be able to connect with and empower their workforce. Matt Poepsel PhD, VP of Professional Services at The Predictive Index, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss talent optimization and how leadership needs to evolve. Their new eBook, Become your CEO's Most Valuable Partner, explores the role of HR in addressing an organization's top workforce concerns and empowers HR leaders to take action. Listen in as Matt and Elliot examine modern workforce problems and how business leaders should look to HR for solutions.

Uncertainty in the business world is nothing new. For decades, market fluctuations and global events have influenced business practices to varying degrees. The best agencies are the ones who can adapt and evolve quickly as the waves of uncertainty rise and fall. The talent market is no different. When a company needs a flexible talent strategy, they must look for a solution that can fulfill their current needs and prepare them for the future. Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss the need for flexible RPO solutions as clients' needs change rapidly. Listen in as Rick and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the important qualities of an adaptable and innovative talent solution.

The needs of human resources and talent acquisition professions are constantly evolving. With so much uncertainty across all industries, HR professionals have an expanding desire for partners that can provide multiple solutions. TA Leaders almost need to be more like consultants, bringing in research and knowledge of trends in the industry to advise clients on how to proceed. But what is driving this trend of HR practitioners asking for more and more from their partners? Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO at Hudson RPO, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, to explore how the needs of TA clients are expanding. With long-standing client relationships, Hudson RPO has a unique perspective on the evolving needs of talent acquisition practitioners. Listen in as Jake and Elliot discuss why RPO providers need to evolve to meet their clients' needs and how they can expand their offerings.

Let's Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition - How AI Is Changing the Game for Recruiters AND Job Seekers? AI is a two-way street when it comes to talent acquisition. Recruiters and TA professionals are using AI to create job descriptions, schedule interviews, and assess candidates. Meanwhile, candidates are also using AI to find employment opportunities, tailor their resumes to fit job descriptions and empower themselves in the application process. What do TA professionals need to know now that artificial intelligence is so readily accessible? Michele Capra, Senior Client Partner and Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, and Wendy DiMartino, Senior Client Partner and Global Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, join HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss AI in Talent Acquisition. According to Korn Ferry's 2024 Talent Acquisition Trends Report, many HR people are aware of the rise of AI but do not have visibility into how other firms are implementing AI for recruiting. Listen in as Michele, Wendy, and Elliot explore the trend of AI in talent acquisition, as both recruiters AND candidates adapt to this new technology.

Middle-market companies are competing for the same talent as Enterprise-level organizations. However, most companies of this size have smaller hiring teams that are reactive and struggling to proactively set talent strategy and infrastructure. So how can they gain a competitive advantage? Finding a talent acquisition partner to support and guide them through can be a fruitful strategy. But where should mid-market organizations start when looking for a talent acquisition partner, and what should they expect? To answer this question, Felix Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Instant Impact, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer his perspective on the role of Talent Partners in the middle market. Felix and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the partnerships between RPOs and small to medium-sized companies, the cost of the talent acquisition process, and how candidate experience is suffering amid it all.

Employee relocation has been a central part of HR strategies for years. In fact, recent research from HRO Today and CapRelo finds that 81% of respondents feel mobility programs help recruit employees; 76% say it is effective for career development, and 71% laud its ability to retain employees. So how can HR leaders get the most from mobility? Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Today Magazine Debbie Bolla welcomes Barry Morris, president and CEO of CapRelo, and Heather Hudnall, Senior Vice President for Global Operations at CapRelo, to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the value of employee mobility programs. Together, they share how relocation can open opportunities for employees and how employers can facilitate an efficient and beneficial mobility program. Relocation opens the door for increased diversity, access to top talent, and improved employee quality of life. Listen in as Barry and Heather share their insights into employee relocation best practices and industry trends.

Talent Acquisition leaders must be ready for anything and everything in this era of economic volatility. With Project RPO, companies can build an infrastructure to support specific hires and have access to a solid data analytics and technology platform to educate their decisions. But where do TA leaders start when building out this new hiring infrastructure? Sandra Zawacki, Executive Director of Client Solutions for Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore how Project RPO can help fill the gaps of managing a TA function. Listen in as they offer their thoughts on how companies can and should use Project RPO during difficult economic times.

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Along with such growth comes issues that HR leaders must address to stay competitive. While demand for qualified health professionals is rising, the industry is also experiencing wage inflation. Further, many health professionals are retiring while health systems are unbundling. How do healthcare TA leaders keep up? Greg Karr, executive vice president of customer success at Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to break it all down. Together, they explore the evolution of TA in healthcare and celebrate the innovative, creative offerings workforce solutions providers have brought to market to help companies be ready for anything. Listen in as Greg and Elliot examine some of the biggest changes and predict what's to come.

It's pretty likely that HR leaders don't go a day without hearing about or reading about AI or automation technology. Recent research shows that nearly all HR leaders expect their organizations to be impacted highly by generative AI in the next 12 to 18 months. With the growing accessibility of AI systems in all walks of life, how are HR leaders preparing to use this technology? Ed Pederson, Vice President of Innovation & Product Development for Kelly, joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series to examine the future of HR through the lens of AI. From shaping talent acquisition strategies that better incorporate AI to limiting potential risks associated with AI, there is much that HR leaders should know. Listen in as Ed and Debbie discuss this new frontier of HR technology.

In recent years, there's been a surge—and now a decline—in commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. In fact, recent research from Kelly finds that 62% of workers who said they were planning to leave their jobs within the year report non-inclusive behaviors. What can organizations do to reverse this trend? Keilon Ratliff, Chief Diversity Officer for Kelly, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to explore the recent increase in DEI fatigue with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director for HRO Today. Keilon and Debbie dissect the potential barriers that hiring managers and potential employees face as DEIB initiatives decline. Listen to the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, “Best Practices to Redesigning DEIB Strategy” for insights on building and adapting DEIB strategies.

Data has shown that there is a high level of success when implementing an outsourced talent solution, despite public perception that doing so is incredibly challenging. Most instances where a talent solution has not worked out can be traced to issue with implementation and governance of the process. How can companies not only choose the right provider for their needs, but help ensure that execution will be successful? Sarah Keady, SVP for Operations in North America at Resources Solutions joins the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the complex process of designing and implementing an RPO partnership. From setting realistic expectations during the roll out to managing a robust transition of responsibilities, Sarah and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the nuances of finding and developing the right RPO partner. Listen to the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, “Making an (Appropriately Sized) Bang with A Talent Partner.” 

For years, California has had the Fair Chance Act which limited the ability of employers to use background screening information related to prior convictions in employment processes. On Oct. 1, 2023, a new amendment went into effect that expanded the protections and definitions of those parties covered by the Fair Chance Act. What does this mean for companies when they are hiring or changing their corporate structure and how can they be sure to comply with the new law?Morgan Reynolds, Vice President of Risk/Legal Counsel for DISA Global Solutions, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to unpack the new amendment to California's Fair Chance Act with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark. From the expanded definition of “applicant” to the new regulations for both new hires and internal job shifting, Morgan and Elliot explore the effects of this legal change. Listen in as Morgan and Elliot discuss the newly amended Fair Chance Act and think through how companies can react and adapt their hiring processes to remain in compliance.

With a wide array of HR technology available, integration and interoperability is the name of the game. While many HR leaders confess that their tech stack is insufficient, the flood of similar technology products makes it difficult to know which solutions will be worth the cost and the time it takes to get integrated. With so many questions in the air, HR leaders need to know the truth when it comes to HR technology.Jill Goldstein, Global Managing Partner for Talent Transformation at IBM returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series for the second part of her discussion with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark. In the conclusion of the two-part series, Elliot and Jill discuss the truth about integrating HR technology and the state of HR infrastructure.Listen in as Jill and Elliot explore the steps that HR leaders should take to fully integrate their platforms and how they can think proactively about new HR technology.

Quality of service is crucial in healthcare, but such a volatile economic and health environment makes it difficult to anticipate how many workers a healthcare system will need. Many healthcare leaders believe they have insufficient staff, but healthcare systems do not always have the infrastructure in-house to track recruitment data so that they can plan hiring strategies for the future.  Without analyzing that data, it is hard to determine the exact areas of shortage that need to be filled. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Leora Westbrook, President of Workforce Optimization Solutions at AMN Healthcare, and Keith Bradley, President of Recruitment Process Outsourcing at AMN Healthcare, join host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today to discuss recruitment processes in the healthcare space. Listen in as Leora, Keith, and Elliot explore the importance of external partnerships in healthcare recruiting and discuss how health systems can properly vet potential RPO partners.

Designing a talent acquisition department is crucial to helping an organization grow. While outsourcing was looked down on pre-pandemic, current economic instability is leading companies to reduce their HR teams. There will be a demand for skilled recruiters and companies could look to RPO providers to meet their hiring needs. How a company designs its TA function will allow them to adjust to the volatility in the market and meet the changing demands. Kristin Thomas, President of North America for Resource Solutions, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss TA department design and how companies can use an outsourced RPO solution to create a variable recruitment infrastructure. Listen in as Kristin and Elliot explore how organizations build their TA functions and how an RPO partner can make those functions flexible and efficient.

Even with inflation cooling to 3% year over year, employees may still struggle to manage their budgets. While workers are asking for raises to track with cost of living increases, companies are also facing rising costs and tightening budgets. What strategies can help organizations become employers of choice in an uncertain economy? On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Cheryl King, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer of Health Equity, sits down with Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Today Debbie Bolla to explore the additional benefits that companies can offer employees. From upskilling programs to robust health insurance policies, companies have options to provide benefits for their employees beyond a salary.  Listen in as Cheryl and Debbie discuss how organizations can use benefits programs to address the specific needs of their workforce and how tailoring supplemental benefits can increase employee satisfaction. 

Technology is almost always a conundrum for HR, but it is a necessity if HR teams want to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.  The mass media and the HR trade media are awash with stories on artificial intelligence and the discussion about what it can do for business, the dangers it represents, and the possibility it will replace throngs of workers.  But is AI here to stay?  Jill Goldstein, Global Managing Partner for Talent Transformation at IBM joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark for the first of a two-part podcast series about HR technology. During this first podcast, Elliot and Jill discuss the daring frontier of artificial intelligence in HR.  Listen in as Jill and Elliot explore the important questions that HR leaders should be asking and answering as companies integrate AI into their systems.

In the search for talent, candidate experience can make or break the recruitment process. One of the biggest obstacles for mid-market companies when competing for talent is establishing an authentic employment brand. Enterprise companies have the resources to pursue and cultivate new talent, so it is crucial for mid-market companies to be transparent about their TA processes. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Pete Donaldson, Chief Growth Officer of Instant Impact, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to discuss how mid-market companies can address their candidate experience process. Listen in as Pete and Elliot explore ways mid-market companies can authentically represent their employment brands and how that will attract the right candidates.

The business environment is uncertain. Talent needs change quickly, and employers have little room for error in their hiring decisions. That is why talent leaders must have confidence in which roles to fill and who they seek to fill them. Innovations in HR technology promise to provide the tools to address these needs, but cutting through the “technobabble” becomes its own hurdle. “Understand This!” from the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series cuts through the noise by providing real-world examples of HR technology in action. On the second episode of Understand This! Noelle Paras, Senior Vice President, Client Services at Sevenstep, returns to continue her discussion of Sevenstep's Sevayo® Insights platform. With Sevayo Insights, companies can analyze current and historical information to predict and prepare for major obstacles they may soon face. Getting predictive with data and analytics is no easy task, but real-world experience shows that it can be done and that companies can achieve real impact in terms of time, cost and talent impact. Listen in as Noelle and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore the application of Sevayo for the hiring needs of a major healthcare and retail organization as they handled steep hiring needs and changing business demands.

In this difficult-to-predict economic environment, many small- and middle-market companies tend to believe they need to build their talent acquisition strategies internally despite looking for partners in the space. Enterprise-level RPO providers try to adapt their solutions for the middle markets but with limited success. How can RPOs meet the extensive recruiting needs of small and mid-sized companies efficiently and effectively? Felix Mitchell, Founder and co-CEO of Instant Impact, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to speak with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark about the need for flexibility when building a talent acquisition infrastructure. As they expand its market from EMEA into the United States, Instant Impact is carving out a niche as an RPO for the middle market that provides high-quality talent solutions at entrepreneurial speed. Listen in as Felix and Elliot discuss the issues that middle market companies face when searching for a talent partner and living up to the brand promise of naming a company Instant Impact.

Markets change quickly. High-value talent remains elusive, and employers require every advantage to stay ahead of change and secure the workers they need. Advances in talent technology provide the tools to keep up — but how do you make sense of the bewildering array of promising innovations? The answer is clear: cut through the jargon, learn how the technology works, and see an example of a product in action. Introducing “Understand This!” a new podcast from the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series. Join host Elliot Clark CEO of HRO Today, as he speaks with tech and solutions providers about real-world examples of where their software has been used to help their clients. Listen in as guests talk through valuable HR technology, the problems it aims to solve, and the metrics that measure success. On the first episode of Understand This! Noelle Paras, Senior Vice President, Client Services at Sevenstep, speaks with Elliot Clark about the application of their predictive analytics and workforce intelligence platform Sevayo® Insights to the massive hiring challenges of one of the US's largest healthcare organizations. Listen in as Noelle and Elliot walk through the challenges that their client faced, the details that the technology revealed, the specific decisions that the analytics informed, and the outcomes they achieved. This is a fascinating look at how data and analytics drive successful outcomes.

Outsourcing some areas of the TA process may give companies the edge they need to be competitive, stay ahead of the technology curve, and - especially in volatile markets - remain flexible.  Even if a TA team has worked with outsourced services before, knowing the right questions to ask during the buying process can often be the difference between success and buyers' remorse.   Peter Simandl, SVP at Resource Solutions North America, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share practical advice on how to approach the evaluation and purchasing process of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution. Listen in as Peter Simandl and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark discuss the questions TA practitioners should consider when engaging providers as part of the buying process.

Contingent labor is an ever-increasing element of the workforce management model for many companies. However, despite the crucial contributions that contingent labor can provide for a company, many leaders do not consider the employee experience of contingent workers, contractors, and consultants. How can companies build a program that values their non-permanent workforce? In the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark speaks with Sam Smith, President of EMEA & Global Client Delivery for Magnit, about the importance of valuing contingent labor within your company. Listen to our episode "The Secret to Worker Redeployment? The Employee Experience" as we explore the contingent employee experience.

In the wake of the “Great Resignation,” some workers are finding their best option may be to return to a previous employer. According to LinkedIn data, in 2010, companies reported that 2% of hires were returning or became “boomerang” employees. Now, post-pandemic that number has increased to 4.5%. Boomerang employees are not a new phenomenon, but why have they been happening more and more frequently? The latest HRO Today Educational Podcast hosted by HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explores the boomerang hiring phenomenon with two leaders in the hiring field. Cathleen Beetel, Vice President, Global Client Services at Korn Ferry, and David Barr, Vice President, RPO Solutions APAC at Korn Ferry, and share their experiences and dive into the factors that lead to employees returning. Listen to our latest episode as we discuss the benefits and potential risks of boomerang hiring. Find the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

From demographic information to work history, data is everywhere and everything. The rise of HR intelligence tools may help pull data together and identify trends, but according to a recent HRO Today global survey, the usability of HR Technology to analyze this data is a top concern of CHROs. How can HR leaders move from data to actionable intelligence? Dawn Sloan, SVP, Account Director for Resource Solutions, and Duncan Ward, Global Director, RS Consultancy for Resource Solutions join the HRO Today Educational Podcast to answer this question. HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark leads the discussion on using intelligence tools to guide HR decision-making. Listen to our latest podcast to learn how data informs HR decisions and how HR leaders use HR tools to climb their mountains of data.

Workforce planning is a critical process that all HR departments must account for, but according to research from HRO Today, very few companies feel confident that they are able to do it well. Whether that is because of a lack of technology tools, the inability to predict long-term changes, or any number of reasons, workforce planning has been a historically burning platform for HR personnel. Despite this, Korn Ferry, one of the worldwide leaders in RPO services, asserts improving workforce planning is a trend for 2023. On the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark is joined by two guests to discuss the trend of improving workforce planning. Korn Ferry's Iktimal Daneshvar, Vice President, MEA, RPO and Projects, and Richard Shea, Global Managing Director, Projects, explore the advances in workforce planning from acquisition to development to retention. Listen to our latest Educational Podcast to learn how to manage all of the components of workforce planning to make it a positive trend for 2023.

Whichever industry you work in, technology has surely become a crucial part of your day-to-day business. However, finding and developing tech talent is a challenging element of an already complex talent economy. The world is not creating tech talent as quickly as the need for tech talent is growing. How can companies build an infrastructure to attract and retain top tech talent? Paul Budd, Vice President, EMEA for Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer an expert perspective on tech talent recruiting. Listen to our episode “Technically Talented – Recruiting Talent in the Technology Sector” as Paul and our own Elliot Clark explore the challenges facing the technology talent economy and consider strategies to overcome these challenges. Find the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

As we enter 2023, talent leaders and hiring professionals are faced with many challenges that existed prior to the pandemic (talent shortages, and wage inflation, among others). The new year offers a new opportunity to plan workforce solutions based on the potential obstacles that one might face. But what exactly are the main concerns of hiring teams? Ryan Carfley, President and CEO of Personify, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore this question with Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. In this episode, Ryan shares what agents at Personify are hearing from TA leaders about the most pressing issues for 2023. Listen in as Ryan and Elliot discuss what is happening in the global labor market and how hiring leaders can prepare for the new year in our episode: "Adapting to The New (Ab)normal in Recruiting - Effective Recruiting Practices Used in 2022 That You Will Need for 2023."

After the last years facing a pandemic, social unrest, a major global conflict, and an impending recession, employee resilience has become an increasingly important factor in organizational success. Recent research from Achievers finds that employees who say their company supports them in building relationships at work are more than twice as likely to report high individual resilience and almost three times more likely to report being their most productive selves at work. So where should HR begin? David Bator, Managing Director of the Achievers Workforce Institute, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his thoughts with our own Debbie Bolla on how HR leaders can encourage employee resilience. Listen in as David and Debbie explore the importance of resilience and how leaders can empower employees for what's to come.

During an economic slowdown, many companies feel the pressure to cut costs which can lead to a reduced hiring function. While this feels right in the short term, companies can be left in the lurch for long-term talent acquisition planning. How can companies prepare their TA functions for economic uncertainty? Curtis Grajeda, Founder and Managing Partner of LevelUP HCS, explores that question on the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast. Curtis speaks with our own Elliot Clark about the advantages of an outsourced TA program, especially in times of economic uncertainty. Listen in as Curtis offers insights to help leaders be intentional in their Talent Acquisition decisions and lead by design, not by default.

“Total talent” strategy focuses on bringing the management of permanent employee talent acquisition and flexible workforce engagement under a single umbrella. It's not a new idea, and it is more than a vision. For today's smart organizations, total talent offers an established, practical approach for accessing a constantly evolving workforce. Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of MSP Client Services for Sevenstep, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to speak with our own Elliot Clark, about why total talent solutions are coming of age. Listen in as Anamarie and Elliot explore the big issues that have turned total talent into a practical option for solving today's toughest workforce challenges. Note: At the time of recording Anamarie's title was Executive Director of MSP Programs. She has since been promoted to her current title Vice President of MSP Client Services.

Building a workforce is one thing, but ensuring that that workforce is engaged and long-lasting is its own challenge. HRO Today's 2022 Top Concerns of CHROs report finds that the number one concern for HR leaders is retention with 74% of respondents in agreement. One way to alleviate that challenge is by empowering employees to build new skills and pave a strong internal career path through a talent mobility program. On the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, Akash Savdharia, Vice President of Talent Solutions at Bridge, speaks with our own Debbie Bolla about the value of a talent mobility program for retaining a strong workforce. Listen in as Akash offers insights to help you ensure that talent mobility is on the agenda for next year.

No one can be sure what the future of the economy looks like. With a looming recession, a shortage of talent, and lasting supply chain issues, how can companies meet their workforce planning goals at a time when so much is up in the air? Economic turmoil does not have to mean internal turmoil for a well-prepared company. Jason Guggisberg, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at DZConneX, joins our own Elliot Clark on the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the importance of flexibility when building a workforce. Listen in as Jason offers insights about navigating an economic downturn to build a stronger team

Even before the pandemic, the healthcare sector has long been struggling with the cost of contingent labor. Whether it comes down to a lack of resources, tools, or experience, assembling an effective healthcare workforce plan requires a unique specialty. How can healthcare systems build these plans so that they can continue to offer the best care? Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to hear Keith Bradley, President of Recruitment Solutions for AMN Healthcare, and our own Elliot Clark explore the challenges of building a workforce in the healthcare industry and how healthcare HR leaders can combat them.

Everyone's thinking about being and working remotely. According to a recent Gallup poll, as much as 65% of the US workforce is interested in remote work. While many HR leaders think about how to manage remote workers, it is also crucial to understand how to recruit and hire remote workers. Jeff Sunderland, Head of Sourcing for North America at Resource Solutions, stops by our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast with our own Elliot Clark to discuss how TA leaders can get competitive when recruiting remote and hybrid workers.

Quiet quitting. It's the latest buzzword in HR, but it's certainly one you don't want to hear around your organizations. It's when employees are disengaged at work and unfortunately recent Gallup research reports that 50% of the current workforce are quiet quitters. Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to hear Jason Krumwiede, Executive Vice President of Broadleaf, and our own Debbie Bolla discuss the rise of quiet quitting and how companies can combat it.

When it comes to navigating the talent economy, the only constant is change. Companies need to be able to quickly adjust their hiring plans or else they will be caught off guard by the rapid changes in the labor market. In the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, Ryan Carfley, President and CEO of Personify, shares his insights into the importance of flexibility when it comes to hiring solutions. Ryan led the transformation of Personify from a locally-owned boutique executive search firm to an award-winning global provider of RPO solutions.

Despite a slowing economy, the competition for talent remains more challenging than ever. And while there is no single formula for securing high-value workers, recognizing the fundamentals can go a long way toward establishing a path forward. Amy Bush, President of Sevenstep, a talent solutions leader, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore a checklist of those fundamentals. In their discussion, Amy and Elliot discuss the priorities Sevenstep uses to guide clients as they establish their approach to securing high-value talent. Sevenstep is a leader in workforce services, including RPO, MSP, and total talent solutions, empowered by its deep expertise and proprietary Sevayo® Insights technology. The company consistently ranks highly on HRO Today's Baker's Dozen list for RPO. Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast for insights and advice on getting organized and taming TA.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 64: How HR Leaders Can Swim, Instead of Drown, In An Ocean of Data. Note: Between the recording of this episode and its premiere, Dustin's company has changed its name. While you'll hear us refer to PRO Unlimited throughout the episode, the company is now known as Magnit. You can learn more about their rebranding efforts at magnitglobal.com.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 63: If You're Not Being Flexible, You'll Lose Employees: How Belonging Is Key to Retention. Did you know 85 percent of employees want flexibility at work? According to new research from Achievers Workforce Institute, flexibility (or a lack thereof) is the number one reason people are leaving their jobs.