Recruiting talent is more than simply finding great employees. Each week join Kathleen Duffy, a revolutionary recruitment visionary and founder of the Duffy Group as she talks to the best in the industry about talent management, leadership, and organizati
In the conclusion of Kathleen's talk with Ernie Dianastasis, the Founder and CEO of The Precisionists Inc, we dive deeper into his progress towards achieving his goal of employing 10,000 neurodiverse professionals. We also discuss the unique employment model at TPI and how it works for both the employees and the customers. This model has been extremely successful in creating meaningful and sustainable careers for neurodiverse professionals. Throughout the episode, Ernie's passion for creating a diverse and inclusive workforce shines through. Ernie's story is a true inspiration and a testament to the power of social entrepreneurship. So, if you're looking for inspiration and insight on how to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, this episode is a must-listen.
This week, Ernie Dianastasis, the founder and CEO of The Precisionists Inc., joins Kathleen Duffy on Revolutionizing Recruitment, the podcast that explores creative methods for locating and hiring elite talent. With TPI, Ernie has a special mission: during the next few years, he wants to hire 10,000 neurodiverse employees, giving people with disabilities meaningful occupations and providing consumers with first-rate service. In this episode, Ernie will discuss how to create an inclusive and varied workforce, the benefits of hiring neurodiverse talent, and the effect TPI is having on its employees' and clients' lives. Join us as we explore how Ernie and TPI are revolutionizing recruitment and creating opportunities for neurodiverse professionals around the world.
Kathleen wraps up her conversation with Whitney Johnson and uncovers the strategies and insights that have made her one of the most sought-after business thinkers in the world. Whitney shares how she discovered her passion for helping people grow and innovate, and how she has made it her life's work to empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. Drawing on her wealth of experience and expertise, Whitney reveals the key principles of disruption, and how they can be applied to drive success and growth in any business. She also offers practical advice on how to overcome the fear and uncertainty that often accompany disruptive change, and how to develop the mindset and skills necessary to thrive in today's fast-paced, ever-changing world. So whether you're a business leader looking to drive innovation and growth, or an individual seeking to unlock your full potential, this episode is a must-listen.
Get ready to be inspired as Kathleen Duffy sits down with Whitney Johnson, the CEO of Disruption Advisors and a globally recognized thought leader in talent development. Named a Top 10 Business Thinker by Thinkers50 in 2021, Whitney is a LinkedIn Top Voice with 1.8 million followers and the bestselling author of Smart Growth: How to Grow Your People to Grow Your Company. On her top-ranked podcast, Disrupt Yourself, Whitney has interviewed some of the most renowned thinkers in the world, including Brené Brown, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and General Stanley McChrystal. She also shares her passion for personal disruption, helping individuals transform their lives, careers, teams, and companies through her keynote addresses, lectures at Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning, and her LinkedIn Learning course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship. Join Kathleen and Whitney as they dive into the world of personal disruption, business growth, and talent development. This episode is not to be missed!
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Mercer's Melissa Swift, the author of the new book, Work Here Now, Melissa shares strategies to create a powerhouse workplace and why companies need to defeat 'animal farm syndrome'.
This week, Kathleen is joined by Melissa Swift. Melissa currently leads Transformation Solutions in North America for Mercer, one of the largest human resources consulting firms in the world. She's also the author of the new book, Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace. In part one, Melissa shares how she was inspired to help companies transform, the difference between a transformational and a transactional leader, and why every leader should try to learn improv.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's talk with Laura Putnam, the founder of Motion Infusion and the author of Workplace Wellness That Works, Laura discusses the importance of building human-to-human connections at work and how the pandemic has opened up to leaders to the importance of well-being.
The pandemic has given us insights into employee wellness and how mental and emotional health in the workplace should be defined. Last year, a survey found that 76% of workers felt that companies should be doing more to protect their mental health. So how can leaders take steps to support mental health and wellness in the workplace? This week, Kathleen is joined by Laura Putnam, the founder & CEO of Motion Infusion, a San Francisco-based well-being training and consulting firm that helps leaders build healthier, happier, and more innovative organizations. In part one, Laura shares her journey to becoming a leader in the health and well-being space, and she breaks down the keys to building a workplace wellness program that works.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Dr. Rosina Racioppi, the CEO and President of WOMEN Unlimited, Rosina discusses the assumptions that women make in their mid-career and the role mentorship plays in developing the next generation of female leaders.
Dr. Rosina Racioppi joins Kathleen on the podcast. Rosina is the CEO and President of WOMEN Unlimited and for the last 25 years has worked with hundreds of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies like Raytheon, Prudential, and Colgate to help them cultivate their female talent for leadership and C-suite positions. She's also the best-selling author of Relationships Matter: How Women Use Developmental Networks to Step into Their Power and Influence. In part one, Rosina shares how she pivoted from a career in HR to her work at WOMEN Unlimited, how she learned to thrive in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of mentoring and networking.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's chat with Eileen Rogers, the founder of One Creative View, Eileen weighs in on the subject of psychological safety and also shares some barriers to creating a healthy workplace.
Kathleen welcomes entrepreneur, professional coach, and business advisor Eileen Rogers to the podcast. Eileen is the founder of One Creative View, an executive coaching firm that works with entrepreneurs who are ready to transform themselves and their businesses. In part one, Eileen shares how she built and sold a successful, award-winning multi-million-dollar marketing and printing company and the value of the Enneagram assessment.
Kathleen concludes her conversation with Alison Rapping and Danielle Hughes from Arouet, an organization dedicated to supporting, mentoring, and training women who are, or have been, involved in America's justice system. In part two, Alison weighs in on criminal justice reform and Danielle talks about Arouet's Second Chance Employer Outreach program.
This week we're highlighting Arouet, an Arizona-based nonprofit whose mission is to provide education assistance, workforce development, and job opportunities to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women who are sincere about working hard to change their livelihood. Kathleen is joined by Alison Rapping, Arouet's CEO, and Danielle Hughes, who works in Second Chance Employer Outreach. In part one, Alison talks about the foundation's mission and origin, and Danielle shares the inspiring story that led her to Arouet.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Nickle LaMoreaux, the Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, Nickle shares advice for employers when welcoming back new moms to the office and the importance of offering team flexibility.
Kathleen welcomes Nickle LaMoreaux, the Chief Human Resources Officer at IBM, to the podcast. Nickle leads IBM's people strategy, skills, employee experience and services, and global HR team supporting hundreds of thousands of IBMers across 170 countries. In part one, Nickle looks back at her 20-year career at IBM and talks about IBM's shift to skills-based hiring.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Eric Bailey, the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity and the president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, Eric talks about the intersection of talent acquisition and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
This week, Kathleen welcomes Eric Bailey to the podcast. Eric is the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity and the president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing human communication consulting firms in the U.S. In part one, Eric explains why he compares himself to Forrest Gump, what inspired him to write The Cure for Stupidity, and how he approaches difficult conversations.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's talk with Marcus Buckingham, the author of Love + Work, Marcus shares what companies have to do to stand out from the rest of the competition and the impact of using assessments when finding talent.
Kathleen welcomes Marcus Buckingham to Revolutionizing Recruitment. Marcus is a global researcher and the world's authority on what the most effective leaders and highest-performing people do differently. He's also the best-selling author of two of the most popular business books of all time. In part one, Marcus talks about how the last two years inspired his latest book, Love + Work, and explains why your career is really a Scavenger Hunt.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's discussion with Dr. Allison Gabriel from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management, Allie shares the results of her study on Zoom fatigue and what really matters to working moms.
Kathleen welcomes Dr. Allison Gabriel to the podcast. Allie is a Professor at the University of Arizona where her research focuses on emotions at work, employee recovery and well-being, interpersonal processes, and motivation. In part one, Allison shares what inspires her research, the importance of Postpartum allyship, and what she found in her return to work-study.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Jon Singel, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Spotify, Jon talks about the skills required to be successful in recruiting and the importance of the content Spotify creates to connect with candidates.
Kathleen welcomes Jon Singel to the podcast. Jon is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Spotify. Jon joined Spotify in 2018 from CLEAResult, where he had been Head of Talent Acquisition. His previous stops include Talent Acquisition positions at Avery Dennison and Verizon. In part one, Jon shares why recruiting is part of his DNA, how HR impacts people's lives positively, and the importance of hiring faster and better the first time.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Positive Psychology Play Coach, Jeff Harry, Jeff talks about how he uses TikTok to connect with the next generation of workers and why he thinks 'play' can help with difficult conversations.
Kathleen welcomes Jeff Harry to Revolutionizing Recruitment. Jeff isn't a CHRO or recruiter, but he has worked with major brands like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. He shows teams how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. In part one, Jeff shares how a Tom Hanks movie inspired him to become a play coach, how companies can create a safe place to work culture, and how he defines the word 'play'.
Kathleen wraps up her chat with Ahva Sadeghi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Symba, an all-in-one digital platform that helps organizations streamline the management of their talent development programs, specifically targeting internships and apprenticeships. In part two, Ahva talks about the impact of mentorship programs and what smaller and lesser-known companies can do to attract the next generation of workers.
This week, Kathleen welcomes Ahva Sadeghi, a social entrepreneur and co-founder of an all-female-founded social impact tech startup, Symba. Ahva's team is on a mission to level the playing field for jobseekers by removing entry barriers to the workforce and supporting programs designed to close opportunity gaps for underserved populations. In part one, Ahva shares how her remote internship at the State Department inspired her entrepreneurial journey, the current state of apprenticeships and internships, and the obstacles and roadblocks Symba is trying to break through.
Kathleen wraps up her discussion with J.T. O'Donnell, the founder & CEO of Work It Daily, an online platform dedicated to helping people solve their biggest career problems. In part two, J.T. talks about why employers need to become better at listening, what worries her about the 'Great Resignation', and how she got hooked on TikTok.
Kathleen welcomes J.T. O'Donnell, the founder & CEO of Work It Daily. J.T. has decades of experience in HR, recruiting, and career coaching and helps workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. In part one, J.T. shares why she is inspired to work with people who have been fired, why she transitioned into career coaching, and how Work It Daily helps people solve their biggest career problems.
In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Shally Steckerl AKA the “Father of Sourcing,” Shally discusses how folks can find the so-called “invisible candidates” and the differences between Sourcers (talent scouts) and Recruiters.
Kathleen welcomes the “Father of Sourcing,” Shally Steckerl to the podcast. Shally is the President of The Sourcing Institute and is a globally recognized recruiting leader who has helped build sourcing organizations for major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Coca-Cola. Shally talks about how he became an elder statesman in the recruiting industry and why he's dedicated his life to teaching the subject of finding and engaging hard-to-find talent.
Kathleen concludes her conversation with William Tincup, the President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily. In part two, William talks about how technology can help improve diversity and inclusion efforts, the two preeminent sourcing tools available now, and the inspiration for RecruitingDaily's HRTX Event.
This week, Kathleen spends time with industry thought leader and HR technology expert, William Tincup. William is the President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily and for decades has been writing about HR and Recruiting-related issues. In part one, William shares how he found himself in the world of HR, the importance of celebrating failure, and the effect of the pandemic on RecruitingDaily.
Kathleen concludes her conversation with Lou Adler, the founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems and the author of Hire with your Head. In part two, Lou has advice for recruiters when dealing with hiring managers, tips for developing a color-blind hiring process, and helpful ways of transforming jobs into careers.
Joining Kathleen this week is recruiting legend Lou Adler. Lou runs a consulting and training firm that helps companies implement his Performance-based Hiring System. Lou's work has been seen in Inc. Magazine, SHRM, and Business Insider, and the fourth edition of his book, Hire with your Head, is available now. In part one, Lou shares the inspiration for his Performance-based Hiring System, the significance of the language and words used on LinkedIn profiles, and the importance of only sourcing “semi-finalists.”
This week, Kathleen welcomes Johnny C. Taylor Jr., the President and CEO of The Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world, with over 300,000 members in 165 countries. Johnny is also the author of the new book, RESET: A Leader's Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval.
Kathleen wraps up her discussion with Hung Lee, the editor of the leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. In part two, Hung discusses new strategies for winning the battle for talent, what the future of recruitment looks like, and who his dream podcast guest would be.
This week, Kathleen welcomes Hung Lee, the editor of the leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. Hung has years of experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, and founder of an award-winning online recruiting platform. In part one, Hung shares what inspired him to create Recruiting Brainfood, how he fell into a career in recruiting, and the importance of building a personal brand.
Kathleen wraps up her conversation with Dr. John Sullivan, the globally known HR thought-leader who has been dubbed the “Michael Jordan of Hiring.” In part two, John shares why he's not a big fan of resumes, what recruiters can look for to determine a candidate's loyalty and resilience, and how long he expects the current talent shortage to last.
Joining Kathleen this week is Dr. John Sullivan, a globally known HR thought-leader who has been dubbed the “Michael Jordan of Hiring.” John has written thousands of articles and several books covering all areas of Talent Management. In part one, John talks about how he got involved in the world of recruiting, why companies should focus less on cost per hire, and the importance of building a recruiting culture.
Kathleen concludes her discussion with Jennifer McClure, the Chief Executive Officer of Unbridled Talent and Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR. In part two, Jennifer talks about some of the best ways to network online, the inspiration and importance of DisruptHR, and her dream podcast guest.
Kathleen welcomes keynote speaker, influencer, and executive coach Jennifer McClure. Jennifer is the Chief Executive Officer of Unbridled Talent and Chief Excitement Officer of DisruptHR. Jennifer has over 25 years of experience leading HR and talent acquisition efforts, studying industry best practices, and partnering with senior executives to improve their skills and increase their impact. In part one, Jennifer shares how she first got involved in the world of HR and recruiting, her favorite Zig Ziglar quote, and why she created Unbridled Talent.
Kathleen wraps up her chat with Christy Pambianchi, the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Verizon. In part two, Christy shares why she's driven to help the next generation of women in business and the life lesson she would tell her 18-year-old self if she had the opportunity.
This week, Kathleen welcomes Christy Pambianchi, the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Verizon. As Verizon's lead HR officer, Christy manages all compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, training, and labor relations functions for the nation's leading provider of fiber-optic and global Internet networks and services. In part one, Christy talks about making the jump from Corning Incorporated to Verizon, the challenges her HR team faced during the pandemic, and how she ended up in the world of human resources.
Kathleen concludes her discussion with Craig Fisher, the founder of employer brand & marketing process strategy firm, TalentNet Media. In part two, Craig talks about his upcoming live/hybrid recruiting conference and how job seekers can use LinkedIn to find companies that are prioritizing diversity and inclusion efforts.
Kathleen's first guest is Craig Fisher, the founder of employer brand & marketing process strategy firm, TalentNet Media. Craig is known for helping companies with the digital brand and inbound marketing strategy and training for recruiting, sales, marketing, and personal branding. In part one, Craig shares how he stumbled from a career in pharmaceutical sales to the world of recruitment, the importance of a personal touch when recruiting employees, and how he helps companies develop their employer brand experience.