Subject to Talent

On this episode, AGS Vice President of International Markets Simon Bradberry joins fellow AGS thought leader Cat Halliwell, executive director of service excellence to examine how skills-based hiring is misunderstood and improperly implemented. They are sharing insights on how it's not just about skills; it's about getting the work done. 

As more and more executives are exploring the advantages of exploring new workforce models, the need for reliable data and next-level AI technology has moved to the forefront. Brightfield Co-Founder and CEO Jason Ezratty and AGS Senior Manager of Data Strategy Tim Johnson join host Bruce Morton to deep dive into the future of work through the crucial aspects of data and technology. They also delve into the immediate cost savings that can be found with greater transparency and visibility of your extended workforce, statement of work (SOW) creation and needed skill sets.

Best-selling author and talent acquisition (TA) specialist Mike Horne, Ph.D. joins the Subject to Talent podcast to share insights about leadership development, organizational transformation and executive coaching in TA and workforce management. Dr. Horne provides guidance for business leaders on ways that conflict resolution can retain their workforce and developing plans for the shifting expectations of future workers.

The future of work begins with sourcing the future of talent. In this episode, Primary Talent Partners Founding Partner Tinisha Bookhart joins AGS Client Executive for DEI Marketplace Audra Woods to discuss how providing opportunity for college students from underrepresented groups is positively shaping the future of work and tapping into a talent resource that otherwise would not be available to many organizations. 

Developing a data-led workforce strategy requires an understanding of industry trends and how they affect every aspect of building and managing talent. On this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Brian Grogg, market analytics manager at AGS, discusses the largest influences and patterns that shaped the workforce in 2024 and what workforce leaders can expect in 2025, including technological advances such as AI, locations for nearshoring or offshoring and financial outlooks that affect global expansions.

As more organizations adopt a skills-based hiring model, the importance of breaking down and analyzing the skills needed to get work done increases. On this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Cat Halliwell, executive director for service excellence at AGS, shares her innovative approach to a task-first analysis to jobs and deployment for hiring and structuring how work gets done.

Human Cloud CEO Matthew Mottola joins the Subject to Talent podcast to share insights on how the future of work could be shaped by the freelance economy. Through advances in technology, and greater opportunities for working outside of a corporate space, more workers are choosing to freelance, instead of seeking full-time positions. Mottola speaks to how corporations can capitalize on this shift in the workforce and set themselves up for greater future success.

The workforce industry is quickly adapting to meet the needs of a fast-changing world of work. In this episode, AGS Global Head of Strategy Bruce Morton is a guest on the Recruiting Future podcast, hosted by Matt Alder, to share ways organizations can adjust their workforce strategies to stay competitive and thrive in the future. Morton discusses the role of skills-based hiring, AI and automation and engaging all types of workers – gig, FTE, contingent, contract, etc. – in order to get work done.

Audra Woods, AGS client executive for marketplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in North America is joined by executive leadership coach Toby Quinton to examine the importance of cultivating psychological safety and a sense of belonging in the workplace to increase open discourse and creative solutions. This episode includes tips for both leaders and workers on how to better communicate, solve conflict, fail forward and ask for help, and how these actions can positively increase productivity.

Traversing the shifting life sciences labor market through the Covid comedown, increased competition and global expansion comes with unique challenges and specialized solutions. In this episode, AGS Senior Manager of Market Analytics Renee Gorman is joined by Life Sciences Business Development Executive Ralph Ambar to examine the life sciences industry and ways for organizations to optimize and reach their goals. 

Guest host Donnell Campbell, the AGS global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), welcomes Dr. Caprice Hollins, co-founder of Cultures Connecting, to discuss how and why businesses should advance their DEI strategies and not pull back from making a true difference for their company and workers. They share insights on the impact that C-Suite buy-in has on the future of DEI and the importance of continuing work that moves the needle and develops diversity as a skillset.

As the shifting workforce industry moves towards a skills-based hiring model, it is imperative to deploy technology that supports the future way we will get work done. In this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast we revisit a previous recording with Executive Director of Global Technology Ian Blake in which he explains how the Intelligent Workforce Platform guides and shapes how businesses hire, manage and empower their workforces.

Today's workforce market is shaped by the need for accurate and detailed data. Lightcast Vice President of Strategy, Skills and People Analytics Mark Hanson shares how data helps determine where, when and how to find talent. Data points for emerging markets, skills-based hiring and compensation rates are just the beginning for organizations to make the workforce decisions to reach their goals.

In a time when talent pools are shrinking, the market is growing more competitive and companies are seeking new avenues to getting work done, CareerCircle Managing Director Kim Sneeder is building an upskilling and reskilling network that puts more workers into the shifting workforce market. In this episode, Sneeder returns to share how CareerCircle has evolved from upskilling to job placement, as well as how companies can build a workforce that better reflects the communities they serve.

Changing demographics, reduced employee/employer loyalty and economic instability are putting a spotlight on the importance of the extended workforce. More and more organizations are looking to contingent workers and service providers as potential cost-savings opportunities.  In this episode, Jeff Nugent, co-founder of the Contingent Workforce Institute, shares insights on the current state of the extended workforce and how to strategize for its expanding future.

Gaining a competitive edge in the search for talent can be as straight-forward as embracing a future-thinking model of getting work done. In this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Vice President of AGS in EMEA Simon Bradberry returns to discuss how the Universal Workforce Model™ has expanded to introduce the Target Operating Model for a skills-based workforce. 

Wage inflation, generative AI, global talent sourcing and a skills-based hiring approach are the building blocks for the workforce trends expected to shape the industry in 2024. Allegis Global Solutions' Market Analytics Manager Alex Springate joins the Subject to Talent podcast to share data-informed insights on what organizations can expect in the new year and how they can remain competitive as they navigate the global marketplace.

The pandemic accelerated trends in the industrial manufacturing sector that are still challenging companies today. They are still coping with dry talent pools and competitors for talent from previously unrelated industries. Executive Editor at Industrial Media Anna Wells joins AGS' Senior Manager of Market Analytics Renee Gorman to share insights on talent challenges faced by workforce leaders in all aspects of industrial manufacturing. They address ways to engage the next generation of workers, how reputation and outdated views can hinder progress as well as how technology is helping shape the future.

Empowering procurement with AI makes efficiency, cost savings and speed with compliance achievable. With such proven results, business leaders are now asking themselves how to incorporate AI into their operations and which AI-based platforms will produce the results their organization needs. Globality Vice President of Business Development Doug Halka joins host Bruce Morton to discuss how their AI-built platform GLO is impacting services procurement and changing the way work gets done.

Knowing when and how to expand your business into the global market could be the key to successful growth. In this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Executive Director of Global Business Services Aymin Hamid examines the outsourcing market with Head of Global Client Development Naveen Mascreen. They examine several aspects of choosing which locations suit your business needs, including specializations, rates, competition and local laws and regulations. Our guests also discuss which locations are up and coming for various expertise, providing more location options for clients. Tune in to hear how developing a global workforce strategy can benefit your business. 

As more and more executives are exploring the advantages of building a skills-based workforce model, the need for reliable data and next-level AI technology has moved to the forefront. Brightfield Co-Founder and CEO Jason Ezratty and AGS Senior Manager of Data Strategy Tim Johnson join host Bruce Morton to deep dive into the future of work through the crucial aspects of data and technology. They also delve into the immediate cost savings that can be found with greater transparency and visibility of your extended workforce, statement of work (SOW) creation and needed skill sets.

Today's workforce is comprised of professionals from four distinct generations with widely accepted differences. However, those differences may not be as vast as is commonly believed. And when managed properly, the unique traits of each group can strengthen your business and set your company up for future success. In this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Inlay Insights Founder and Generational Research Consultant Kim Lear shares data and insights that may transform your perspective on baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z in the workplace. Lear's expertise has guided organizations around the world on how to make multigenerational workforces more enterprising.

Finding ways to save costs while still getting work done is a common request from stakeholders, especially during times of economic uncertainty or recession. Implementing best practices to achieve that goal is where experts such as Joe Davíd, director of service excellence at Allegis Global Solutions, excels. In this episode of the Subject to Talent podcast, Davíd shares ways that AGS Procurement Solutions have cut costs for many of our clients, while maintaining their high standards of work. He reviews short-term practices for quick wins, as well as long-term strategies that can provide ongoing cost efficiencies. Unleash the power of cost-saving procurement solutions.  

It's not enough to be a leader in an industry. If you truly embrace the enterprising nature of the human spirit, you must also make space for your partners to unleash their potential. This is the operating goal of AGS Supply Chain Mentorship Program. Steven Livingston, AGS supply chain manager for North America, guest hosts this month's Subject to Talent podcast for a conversation with BravoTECH Vice President of Strategic Accounts Kristen Lindner. Together, they discuss BravoTECH's experience and successes in the program. 

Humans are more enterprising when organizations make space for them to be their authentic selves. You can't stop being yourself at work, so when you can bring your full self, your contributions can create an impact. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Head of Getting Hired Amanda Burke and guest host Audra Woods, AGS client executive for marketplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), discuss the intersectionality of identity and how accessibility changes can set up your workforce for success.

Recent trends show an increase in organizations engaging the extended workforce as well as a significant increase in the number of independent workers over the last few years. More companies are including contingent staffing segments in their workforce plan, making an extended workforce platform that includes data tracking for all workers an imperative. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast Beeline CEO Doug Leeby shares how greater visibility and holistic management of the entire workforce within one platform provides a tactical advantage to organizations.  

Predicted recessions, talent shortages and shifting career paths mark the end of 2022, will this continue in 2023? On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Allegis Global Solutions Lead Market Analyst Kaitlyn Canarr rejoins the podcast to review workforce trends from 2022 and lay out what they indicate for workforce planning for 2023. Canarr shares what to expect, as well as ideas for how organizations can thrive in the new year.

Following the global pandemic and through continued financial uncertainties, finding agile and flexible solutions to getting work done is crucial. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Allegis Global Solutions Vice President of Global Business Services Tom Jewett explains how creating a new architecture for addressing the needs of the global workforce – bringing the work to the people, instead of bringing the people to the work – has been key to successfully guiding clients through turbulent staffing challenges.

Sourcing and hiring talent continues to challenge organizations around the globe. Changes in candidate expectations, corporate requirements and decisions between whether to leverage the extended workforce or permanent hires can seem difficult without trustworthy data and the proper tools. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Allegis Global Solutions' Global Technology Strategy Director Ian Blake addresses the changing workforce landscape and how recruitment technology, such as the Intelligent Workforce Platform, can help secure the right resource every time.

Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) CWS Summit North America recently hosted its highest attendance in history. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Dawn McCartney, vice president of SIA's Contingent Workforce Strategies Council, recaps some highlights from this year's event, including topics that elevated motivations, excitement and a keen interest in the future of staffing and how the way work gets done, moving forward, will continue to evolve.

Current research shows that companies with a diverse workforce tend to be 120% more profitable than those that aren't. That's why it's critical to develop and implement a strategy now. On this month's Subject to Talent podcast, Rocki Howard, chief people and equity officer at The Mom Project, uses financial, demographic and workforce data to illustrate the benefits of a robust DEI plan that focuses on hiring, building and managing your workforce. 

When the number of open technology jobs is 6.5 times greater than the available candidates for positions, companies have to be creative. On this month's Subject to Talent, Executive Director of Marketplace Diversity Solutions Lauren Kolodrubetz and Senior Manager of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity and Employee Experience Deanna McBeath talk about how their company, TEKsystems Global Services, is helping to build a more diverse, inclusive technology workforce. The program they'll discuss isn't just about building customers' pipeline of IT talent; it's also centered on making a difference for individuals who haven't had the opportunity to start careers in IT in more traditional ways.  

This month, Subject to Talent welcomes Arko Basak, partner at Everest Group, to share findings from Everest Group's recent report on the future of managed service provider (MSP) and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services. The unprecedented talent shortage is accelerating macro trends in the industry as well as forcing organizations to shift their siloed approach to permanent vs. contingent talent, to looking at the full workforce as one. Listen in for a future-focused conversation rooted in the top talent challenges of today that you won't want to miss.

This month, host Bruce Morton welcomes Brian Delle Donne, president and cofounder of Talent Tech Labs, a research and advisory firm committed to fostering innovation, diversity, passion and opportunity through elevating state-of-the-art recruitment and talent technology. Together, they discuss the release of the Talent Tech Labs' 10th Talent Acquisition Ecosystem. The conversation runs the gamut – from emerging areas, such as campus recruiting, talent intelligence and labor market intelligence, to macro-trends like platformization, consumerization of technology and talent management technologies to address the hire-to-retire continuum.  

This month, guest host Naveen Mascreen, executive director for AGS' MSP business in India, welcomes Sameer Srivastava, senior vice president at Simplify, a workforce management software company, in APAC. Together, they discuss common myths and misconceptions around MSP and VMS solutions, how the MSP/VMS partnership has evolved in recent years, and what's driving global companies to invest in these workforce solutions, particularly in the APAC region.

This month, host Bruce Morton welcomes Dawn Tiura, president and CEO at Sourcing Industry Group, the premier global sourcing association providing thought leadership, training and networking opportunities to executives in sourcing, procurement, outsourcing, shared services and risk from Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. Together, they discuss some of the biggest topics impacting the world of procurement – from supply chain woes and third-party risk to declining workforces and the gig economy. The future of sourcing is bright – and more digital and sustainable than ever.

This month, host Bruce Morton welcomes Kaitlyn Canarr, senior analyst at Allegis Global Solutions, for a briefing on key 2022 workforce trends. As part of the AGS Market Analytics team, Kaitlyn specializes in talent intelligence and labor market economics. In this episode, Bruce and Kaitlyn break down key labor market data points – such as labor force participation, unemployment, quits, employment cost index and more – and how data analysis can inform employers of workforce opportunities and challenges ahead in 2022. A great conversation to kick off the year!

“If you have a brain, you have bias.” Subject to Talent welcomes Consciously Unbiased founder Ashish Kaushal for this month's episode, guest hosted by AGS Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Marketplace Manager Brooke Stovall. In addition to founding this grassroots movement and organization promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Ashish is also the CEO of the contingent staffing firm, HireTalent. Together, Brooke and Ashish discuss unconscious bias and how workplace I&D conversations often overlook contingent workers, and how addressing this missing piece can help organizations truly advance hiring, retention and inclusion of diverse talent in the workplace.

This month, host Bruce Morton sits down with Ursula Williams, chief operating officer at Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), to discuss women in leadership in the staffing industry. Ursula highlights key findings from SIA's recent report on the topic and shares best practices as well as personal experiences on mentorship, engaging men as advocates and the mindset and skill sets that future industry leaders – women and men – will need to be successful in the staffing industry. 

This month, Jason Ezratty joins host Bruce Morton on Subject to Talent for a discussion on workforce intelligence – its beginnings, its evolution and how its powering better decision-making on how, when and where work gets done. As the cofounder, chairman and chief data scientist of leading augmented analytics company Brightfield, Jason digs into the smart technologies (NLP, ML and AI) and changing ideologies that are driving the new world of work.

This month, host Bruce Morton welcomes Keith Hausmann, chief revenue officer at Globality, the world's first artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform and marketplace for sourcing global services. Together, they discuss how technology is fueling a better enterprise buying experience – from consumerization of the enterprise and smarter sourcing through AI and machine learning, to economic inclusion and the future of procurement.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, recently launched Hire From Anywhere, a shift in their approach to talent acquisition that greatly broadens the talent pool to find the right person for the role. On this special bonus episode of our Subject to Talent podcast, we welcome Pearson's Lisa Egan, Vice President of Indirect Procurement, and Gene Carlson, Vice President of HR and Talent Acquisition, to discuss their commitment to finding the very best talent regardless of location and the unique partnership between Procurement and HR/Talent Acquisition that made it all possible.

As news of a “Great Resignation” trend dominates headlines, HR and talent acquisition leaders alike are looking to their employer brand to differentiate and stand out in a highly competitive, ever-changing market. What does it take to attract and retain great talent today? And how can organizations adapt to the growing digital workplace while retaining their culture. Join Bruce Morton in his fascinating conversation with Ryan Schulz, managing director of brand and experience design at full-service digital agency One North, A TEKsystems company.

TalentNet partner and chief operating officer Justin Lumby joins Bruce Morton on Subject to Talent to discuss direct sourcing. The conversation covers the impact of today's tight labor market on how organizations are strategically approaching attracting and hiring talent into their organizations as well as hypothesizing about what the future of the talent industry will look like. Let's listen!  

This month, visionary Shon Burton stops by Subject to Talent to discuss how companies are (or should be) leveraging AI to find and retain the skills they need to get work done. As founder of leading talent intelligence company HiringSolved, Shon has plenty of views on HR tech, from why AI in HR is so difficult to recruiting epiphanies found within their clients' data. Listen in as Shon and host Bruce Morton demystify the hype around AI in today's workforce solutions.

From safety requirements to company culture impacts to the hybrid workplace opening up talent pools in the future of work, in this episode we welcome Rebecca Bray from Epitec, one of Allegis Global Solutions’ strategic suppliers, to discuss how organizations are navigating return to workplace plans. 

In this episode, AGS Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Marketplace Manager Brooke Stovall sits down with I&D leaders Jasmine Guy (Major, Lindsey & Africa and Allegis Partners and Franklin Reed (TEKsystems) to discuss their shared and individual experiences as I&D leaders – from how they came into their roles to their day-to-day challenges to what they’re most proud of today and excited for in the weeks and months ahead. We hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Resilience is a “soft skill” that’s required to navigate the complexity of today’s everchanging, ever more disruptive market landscape. In this episode, AGS Senior Bid Manager Holly Gimenez sits down with Director of Business Development Steve Tolen to discuss how leaders are taking the lessons they learned in 2020 and paying it forward with strategic workforce investments in 2021. Check it out!

Subject to Talent brings you AGS’ Vice President of EMEA Simon Bradberry. In this first episode of season 2, Simon dives into what we learned from 2020, where we are in the industry today, and how to approach the workforce of tomorrow.

Thank you so much to all our guests and listeners for your support in our first year. It’s been a wonderful season, and we look forward to what season two has to bring. Have a wonderful holiday!