Podcast appearances and mentions of madeline laurano

Madeline Laurano joins us for our 250th episode of the Now of Work Digital Meetup. What a celebratory milestone, just one week before the 5-year anniversary of our community meetup. And who better to spend it with! Madeline is the widely respected founder of Aptitude Research, producing A Practical Guide to Unlocking AI Potential in HR, Global Trends in HR Technology & HR Transformation, Reducing Bias in HR Using Artificial Intelligence, and other incredible reports the market relies on to understand the world of work today and tomorrow.She just returned from Amsterdam, where she emceed the HR Technology Europe conference. (We hear our own Mercer team were shining stars in 6 standing-room-only AI sessions!) We couldn't wait to hear her road report, raise a glass to 250, and celebrate with all of you.

Budgeting has long been challenging for talent acquisition teams, but the stakes have never been higher in today's volatile economic environment. Many TA leaders find themselves stuck in a cycle of defending past decisions, managing cuts, and struggling to align budgets with business strategy. Meanwhile, CFOs expect data-driven proposals, ROI insights, and long-term planning that TA teams often aren't equipped to deliver. So, how can talent acquisition leaders transform their approach to budgeting, build trust with the C-suite, and position themselves as strategic business partners My guests this week are Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, and Joshua Secrest, VP of Client Advocacy at Paradox. We discuss Aptitude's new report, The Talent Acquisition Budget Playbook, which contains actionable strategies to move beyond reactive spending, harness automation for efficiency, and demonstrate clear ROI to unlock longer-term investment. In the interview, we discuss: The background behind the report Some shocking stats about impending budget cuts, budget confidence, and wasted spend Getting maximum return and building credibility Thinking 3-5 years out How to demonstrate ROI Operations benefits versus financial benefits Speaking the language of the CFO The importance of automation and the results it delivers What does the future of TA look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify

Budgeting has long been challenging for talent acquisition teams, but the stakes have never been higher in today's volatile economic environment. Many TA leaders find themselves stuck in a cycle of defending past decisions, managing cuts, and struggling to align budgets with business strategy. Meanwhile, CFOs expect data-driven proposals, ROI insights, and long-term planning that TA teams often aren't equipped to deliver. So, how can talent acquisition leaders transform their approach to budgeting, build trust with the C-suite, and position themselves as strategic business partners My guests this week are Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, and Joshua Secrest, VP of Client Advocacy at Paradox. We discuss Aptitude's new report, The Talent Acquisition Budget Playbook, which contains actionable strategies to move beyond reactive spending, harness automation for efficiency, and demonstrate clear ROI to unlock longer-term investment. In the interview, we discuss: The background behind the report Some shocking stats about impending budget cuts, budget confidence, and wasted spend Getting maximum return and building credibility Thinking 3-5 years out How to demonstrate ROI Operations benefits versus financial benefits Speaking the language of the CFO The importance of automation and the results it delivers What does the future of TA look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify

Budgeting has long been challenging for talent acquisition teams, but the stakes have never been higher in today's volatile economic environment. Many TA leaders find themselves stuck in a cycle of defending past decisions, managing cuts, and struggling to align budgets with business strategy. Meanwhile, CFOs expect data-driven proposals, ROI insights, and long-term planning that TA teams often aren't equipped to deliver. So, how can talent acquisition leaders transform their approach to budgeting, build trust with the C-suite, and position themselves as strategic business partners My guests this week are Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, and Joshua Secrest, VP of Client Advocacy at Paradox. We discuss Aptitude's new report, The Talent Acquisition Budget Playbook, which contains actionable strategies to move beyond reactive spending, harness automation for efficiency, and demonstrate clear ROI to unlock longer-term investment. In the interview, we discuss: The background behind the report Some shocking stats about impending budget cuts, budget confidence, and wasted spend Getting maximum return and building credibility Thinking 3-5 years out How to demonstrate ROI Operations benefits versus financial benefits Speaking the language of the CFO The importance of automation and the results it delivers What does the future of TA look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify

Forecasting Recruiting in 2025   Happy New Year Everybody!   And welcome to Season 5 of Brainfood Live On Air - the weekly show where we gather the world's top experts to come on and discuss live on air the topics of the day. The year would not make a proper start without a forecast of what we think the recruiting environment is going to look like. Lets review how we think the market is going to shape up:   - Investment in TA / HR Tech - Assessment & Candidate use of AI - Volume of job applications / job advert volume - TA organisational set up / and role distribution - Decentralised hiring - will more recruiting work be pushed back to the line? - State of DEI - Use of Artificial Intelligence - where do we stand on this? - Future for Employer branding, what innovations do we expect? - TA job market - any recovery, and if so, where?   All this and more on Brainfood Live On Air.   We are bringing all of the big guns: join George LaRoque, Founder (Workbench), Madeline Laurano, Founder (Aptitude Research), Bas van de Haterd, Author (Talent Acquisition Excellence), Tim Sackett, President (HRU), Torin Ellis (himself) & friends   We're on Friday 10th Jan, 2pm GMT   Follow the channel here (recommended) and click on the green button to register for this show.     Ep288 is sponsored by our friends Ashby   Tired of spending hours on manual recruiting tasks?   Ashby's responsible AI and automation has got your back.   With smart scheduling that turns multi-hour coordination into just a few clicks and AI-powered email outreach that boosts reply rates by 46%, recruiting has never been easier — at least when it comes to process.   Ashby's AI-Assisted Application Review tool lets you fly through your inbound volume — think 1,500 resumes in just 6 hours!   Plus, Ashby's AI-generated feedback summaries speed up collaboration across teams.   Ready for an ATS that elevates your recruiting game with thoughtful AI and automation? Book your demo here.

We welcome Madeline Laurano back to our Meetup!Are we getting a little broad and loose with the term Talent Intelligence? -- YEP. Madeline will explain. She'll also share new capabilities around #interview intelligence, hot-off-the-press insights from Workhuman, and a new research effort with Torin Ellis on reducing #bias with #AI.

Madeline Laurano founder of Aptitude Research recently partnered with HireRoad (a people analytics platform) for the latest insights on the state of people analytics and what it means for your business…she joins me now on the show to discuss. What prompted this study between Aptitude Research and HireRoad? What was the knowledge gap in the industry that you wanted to uncover? Talk me through your survey process — format, audiences surveyed, titles, and number of respondents. What, in your opinion, were the biggest takeaways from this study? What surprised you the most in terms of respondent feedback? The study revealed that only 1 in 3 companies are using people data in their recruitment process. What's their reasoning? What are the consequences of not using people data in recruitment? Of those companies that are leveraging people analytics in their hiring process, how exactly are they using it? What's the ROI for companies using people analytics in recruitment, versus those who aren't? How is HireRoad making it easier for hiring teams to leverage people analytics? The survey revealed that many companies think people analytics are only for enterprise-level companies with big teams and big budgets. How is HireRoad making this data feasible for smaller companies? What's your advice to companies not yet leaning into people analytics as part of their recruitment process? Link: https://hireroad.com/resources/the-future-of-people-analytics

As an expert in the human capital market, Madeline Laurano's latest research dives deep into the world of talent intelligence. Her paper, Demystifying Talent Intelligence, explains what talent intelligence is — and isn't — and the ways it can impact an organization's performance. Laurano is a strong advocate for using AI to transform workforces — especially when it comes to driving change through a skills-based approach. In this episode of The New Talent Code, Laurano joined hosts Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato to discuss: - The definition of real talent intelligence — and how to tell the difference. - What HR transformation entails, including changing mindsets and measuring outcomes. - How to fix the disconnect between talent intelligence for the HR function and how it can serve the entire organization. - Where organizations are getting stuck in the adoption process and how to address these challenges with a holistic approach.

FUTURE OF WORK: TALENT ACQUISITION...NOT INVITED?   Talent Acquisition has long fought a battle for a 'seat at the table' when the big decisions are made about the future of an organisation but we really need to come to that table with unique perspective, value and confidence.   With the era of Generative AI already upon us, let's do a sense check on where Talent Acquisition is when conversations about the future shape of an organisation takes place.   - Do we know what the CEO vision of an AI-enabled company looks like? - Do we know what the CFO vision is? - Do we understand how these visions impact the future of TA? - How do we position so that we lead the change to AI-enablement rather than become victim to it? - What steps do we need to take today to get this moving?   All this and more as we dive in to real talk with industry experts Jason Seiden, VP Growth & Innovation (Cielo Talent), Paul Maxin, Founder (MaxinTalent), Madeline Laurano, Founder (Aptitude Research), Jane Curran, Global Head of Talent Acquisition (JLL) and Lavanya VNV, on Friday 15th March, 2.00pm GMT. Follow the channel here (recommended) and register by clicking on Save My Spot       Ep249 is sponsored by our buddies Checkr     Checkr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. And we believe everyone should have a fair chance to work. That's why we've designed a faster—and fairer—way to screen job seekers. Trusted by companies such as Uber, Warby Parker and monday.com.   For more information on our mission and products, visit http://checkr.com.

This discussion between Jake Paul and Madeline Laurano covers various aspects of talent acquisition, recruitment, and retention in the evolving landscape of HR technology. They delve into the challenges faced by talent acquisition teams, the importance of aligning recruitment with retention strategies, the misunderstood concept of talent intelligence, and the findings of Madeline's recent research on recruitment and retention. The conversation touches on the perception of HR teams, the struggle to position talent acquisition as a strategic partner, and the increasing focus on quality of hire as a top priority. They also explore the complex landscape of products claiming to enhance quality of hire and emphasize the need for due diligence in selecting solutions. This episode provides insights into the current state of talent acquisition and the key trends shaping the industry.GUESTLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinelaurano/Aptitude Research: https://www.aptituderesearch.com/SPONSORCrosschq: https://www.crosschq.com/PODCASTHost: Jake Paul, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobgpaul/Website: https://www.timetohire.xyz/

You know how Spotify Wrapped is where Spotify listeners dive into their top listening moments of the year? We had our own version! We shared our own top listening moments of 2023 from the perspective of a few of the analysts who cover #HRTechnology.  Hosted by Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank, we'll hear from analysts like Jim Holincheck, Madeline Laurano, Pete Tiliakos, Sarah White, Steve Goldberg, and Tara Cooper just what went down in 2023. What innovation got us excited, what are we over-rotating on, and what needs better solutions than we've come up with so far? Where is the ball going in 2024? Any guesses? Hear it straight from the people who pay more attention to #WorkTech innovation than anyone else. It's a Special Edition of our Now of Work Digital Meetup

In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green explores the dynamic world of HR technology and its impact on businesses globally. And who better to join him on this quest than Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research, and a leading voice in HR tech analysis. The conversation takes a deep dive into the fascinating developments in Generative AI and AI in 2023, distinguishing between the hype and the reality with practical use cases. You can also expect to learn more about: - The major themes and innovations highlighted at the HR Technology Conference in Vegas and Unleash World in Paris - The misuse of the term 'talent intelligence' in the HR tech market and its impact on the industry - How economic fluctuations are affecting investments in HR technology - Practical tips for HR professionals on navigating the complexities of purchasing HR technology and keeping up with market developments - Anticipated key developments in the HR technology space for 2024 and the technology firms to watch out for Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, this conversation between David Green and Madeline Laurano is a valuable opportunity to stay abreast of the latest trends and prepare for the future of HR tech. This episode is sponsored by HiBob, the modern HR platform for how you and your people work today. Check it out at www.hibob.com. That's www.hibob.com.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UNLEASH Conversations: Connecting Talent to Opportunity Host: Trish Steed Guests: Madeline Laurano, Founder at Aptitude Research and Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer at HireVue Today, Trish met with Madeline Laurano and Amanda Hahn at UNLEASH World in Paris to talk about connecting talent to opportunity in the workplace. - Madeline's session with Anika Grant, Chief People Officer at Ubisoft, on retention and internal mobility in the gaming industry - Gen Z in the workforce and hiring strategies - Using skills-based approach in hiring and talent management - Assessing job candidates' potential for growth - HR technology, career development, and industry insights Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!    

Employee retention. Ever heard of it? It's kind of a big deal. See, employers would rather hold on to the existing crop of workers than have to go back to the well year after year. Ever heard of the gaming industry? Yeah, it's kind of a big deal too, and hold onto those employees are particularly tricky. Good thing we ran into Madeline Laurano, the founder and chief analyst of Aptitude Research, while we were in Paris at Unleash, because she actually gave a presentation on the topic and decided to hangout with your boys in the Textkernel booth for some knowledge droppin'. 

Employee retention. Ever heard of it? It's kind of a big deal. See, employers would rather hold on to the existing crop of workers than have to go back to the well year after year. Ever heard of the gaming industry? Yeah, it's kind of a big deal too, and hold onto those employees are particularly tricky. Good thing we ran into Madeline Laurano, the founder and chief analyst of Aptitude Research, while we were in Paris at Unleash, because she actually gave a presentation on the topic and decided to hangout with your boys in the Textkernel booth for some knowledge droppin'. 

Employee retention. Ever heard of it? It's kind of a big deal. See, employers would rather hold on to the existing crop of workers than have to go back to the well year after year. Ever heard of the gaming industry? Yeah, it's kind of a big deal too, and hold onto those employees are particularly tricky. Good thing we ran into Madeline Laurano, the founder and chief analyst of Aptitude Research, while we were in Paris at Unleash, because she actually gave a presentation on the topic and decided to hangout with your boys in the Textkernel booth for some knowledge droppin'. 

HR Happy Hour - LIVE from the 2023 HR Technology Conference Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed Guests: Mervyn Dinnen, Madeline Laurano, and George LaRocque This podcast episode is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.  Join us LIVE from the HR Technology Conference in Las Vegas!  - Pitching HR tech solutions at a conference - AI, empathy, and wellbeing - Workplace trends, flexibility, and talent attraction - Generational differences in the workplace Thank you for joining the show today!  Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Harnessing AI for Talent Planning and Dynamic Transformation Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Josh Bersin & Jason Cerrato On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline is joined by industry experts Josh Bersin and Jason Cerrato to share highlights from Eightfold's Cultivate event including skills-based talent planning and discuss Josh's latest study on Pacesetters and Model on Generations of AI providers. - Internal transformation skills of an organization - How AI capabilities help skills-based talent planning - The dynamic nature of talent intelligence Thank you for listening to the show! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

With Tim Sackett and Madeline Laurano

On episode 116 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss their favorite Super Bowl commercials, Chat GPT, and how you can utilize AI to be a better leader. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! :30 - JLee had Chat GPT write an intro for this episode! It didn't do a good job the first time, so she had it do a second pass to make it funnier.  2:00 - The crew didn't think the Super Bowl commercials of 2023 were too exciting. Madeline and JLee's favorite was the Clueless one, and Tim shouted out the Workday and Dunkin commercials 7:30 - Another podcast, another convo about Chat GPT and AI. Microsoft Bing is trying to become the top browser again, and JLee is on a waitlist to use the program.  10:00 - Tim's 2023 keynote is all about the future of recruiting with AI. He thinks that the only limit of what AI can do in TA is the limit of our imaginations.  14:15 - Tim speaks to the importance of narration with AI. With AI, you have to be the expert on your topic, but you don't have to produce anymore.  17:00 - Madeline thinks another area that AI will completely change is travel. Imagine traveling and having the whole trip planned by AI.  20:00 - Madeline is surprised that we haven't seen more people talking about AI and Chat GPT in the TA space. She thinks some people may feel threatened by the topic.  23:45 - JLee runs through examples of how to use AI to help handle a tough situation with an emotional employee.  27:00 - JLee talks about how being open and not intimidated by AI can allow you to use it as leverage and become better.  She uses a Teams tool that critiques how she speaks on calls and helps her improve the words she chooses.  31:00 - Tim thinks that Microsoft is the winner of the future of HR tech.  

On episode 115 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee and Tim Sackett come together to discuss Ted Lasso, the everchanging recruiter experience, and Tim's experience with the Michigan State shooting. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:45 - Ted Lasso season 3 is on the horizon! The crew gives their prediction for the new season coming in March.  4:00 - Madeline and Tim did a roundtable recently about recruiter experience. Tim doesn't think it matters anymore, and JLee asks Tim to define it.  8:00 - Madeline mentions that a lot of people don't know what recruiters do. Tim says that recruiting is the job that everyone thinks they can do.  9:15 - Tim says that when he was running TA at larger companies, senior leadership felt very comfortable giving advice to him about how to recruit, even though their advice was unfounded.  12:00 - JLee and Tim talk about how being a recruiter isn't one of the hardest jobs that one could have. There are a lot of other jobs that require a lot out of the people who hold those positions.  15:30 - Madeline brings up a study they did at Disney where they found that the most important position at all of the Disney parks was the street sweepers.  18:30 - Tim's opinion is that Chat GPT is going to change the landscape of everything in TA & recruiting. He says that the only thing that can't be replaced by AI is the real conversation a recruiter has with a candidate.  21:30 - Madeline mentions a company who measures their recruiter productivity by getting them to “inbox zero”. She says she could never be a recruiter if this is a standard she was held to.  24:00 - Tim and JLee say they'd never judge one of the people they manage by the number of emails in their inbox. JLee judges people by the battery level of their devices.  27:30 - Tim's son goes to Michigan State, and he runs a business in Lansing. He talks about his experience with and the aftermath of the shooting that happened on campus recently.  36:15 - Madeline asks Tim what he did about closing his business in the aftermath. Tim said that his Teams work groups were very active around the time of the shooting  

How Employee Referrals Empower Candidates and Improve Diversity Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Gerry Crispin, Founder of Career Crossroads In this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano apeaks with Gerry Crispin to discuss employee referrals. - Importance of employee referrals as a source of hire - How to empower candidates to have a fair experience - Cultural nuances of employee referrals - How can employee referral programs enhance diversity in the workplace Thank you for listening to the show! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast app!  

On episode 112 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss what they're hoping to learn in 2023, the extra burden placed on women in Executive level roles, and unrealistic hopes for pay increases.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - JLee asks the crew what is one thing that they want to learn in 2023.  JLee has only ridden a bike a few times, and she wants to master riding a bike this year. Madeline's goal is to get better at golfing.  4:15 - Tim is taking his Jewish family to Israel this year. His youngest son, Cooper, is learning Hebrew at school, and Tim wants to learn some of that language.  6:15 - JLee brings up an article from Fortune about women in C-Suite or Executive level positions and how they may have to pay a lot of money on childcare and household help. JLee asks Madeline if we are talking about this topic enough.  8:50 - Madeline tells a story about her son, who had a female friend over. She told the kids she just needed to take some time to clean up and her son's friend said to her, “don't you have a cleaner?”.  11:30 - Tim mentions how when his mom was starting her business, she hired Tim's Grandma to come to clean the house while she worked.  14:00 - Madeline thinks that there is more stigma around people hiring for childcare help than household help. 16:45 - Tim wonders how much of this is American culture vs. culture from all around the world. He mentions how shocked he was when he visited South Africa, and he saw how much help middle-class white families had for their everyday life.  20:30 - Lesson of the day: parenting is not easy and it's near impossible to do it all by yourself!  21:30 - Bloomberg reported on the unrealistic high hopes that employees have for pay hikes in the new year. JLee asks the crew if they are seeing this in the workplace.  24:45 - Madeline notes how it still is an employee/candidate first market due to the number of jobs available. She does think that due to the layoffs happening across the workforce, the behavior of asking for raises may change.  29:00 - JLee notes that any publicly traded company has to listen to its shareholders and what they think is best for the business. A big question for these companies is, “who are we in service to?”.  31:30 - When can you stop saying Happy New Year? Madeline thinks she could go to 1/30, but Tim only gives it two weeks. 

On episode 111 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss 2022 and give their thoughts about this year in HR and talent.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - Tim asks the crew what their favorite TV show, movie, or book from 2022 was. Madeline is a big Euphoria fan, JLee loved Ted Lasso, and Tim couldn't choose one (House of Dragon, Peaky Blinders. 2022 was a great year for TV! 8:00 - The crew name some of their favorites (Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow is Madeline's). Tim loves Talent by Tyler Cowen.  10:00 - JLee tried to get Cowen to come speak at a Marriott event and she found that he isn't too fond of HR folks. She wants to dig in with him and see his real feelings about people who work in HR.  12:00 - It's time for the HR and talent year in review! JLee mentions the transition from The Great Resignation into Quiet Quitting. She found that we can get worked up over things that end up not being as noteworthy in the long run.  14:00 - Tim tried to make “The Big Regret” happened but it never took off… 16:50 - Tim thinks that the HR and talent community needs someone that we can trust for facts and information. He shouts out Roy from SHRM for his journalism work.  19:00 - Madeline brings up how the biggest topic that isn't being discussed in HR is the rise of freelancing within the job market. She notes that by 2030, 50% of an organization's workforce will be freelancers.  24:00 - Tim says that he thinks there has been a de-emphasis on DEI in 2022. Madeline thinks that within the HR technology space, DEI wasn't the hot topic of the year. JLee notes that in 2020 there were so many topics culturally that forced the conversations around DEI to be at the forefront.  26:00 - As we look ahead to 2023, Tim asks the team what points of emphasis he sees coming to the head. Madeline thinks the skills conversation has surprised her in its prominence. She thinks it's the topic that everyone is obsessed with.  28:00 - Tim asks JLee where they are at Marriott with skills. She thinks that organizations can be intimidated by the topic and that people are over contemplating where to get started.  31:30 - JLee's focus for 2023 is AI and how it will affect content creation.

Welcome back to Brainfood Live 2023!   I hope everyone has had a great holiday break and are refreshed for the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. So what exactly IS ahead for us in 2023? We're going to talk to industry experts from recruiting agency, recruiting tech investment, in-house recruiter, LinkedIn, Sourcing, Web3 and everything else we care about in this wonderful industry of ours! Lets figure out where we are and make some predictions on:   - Economy - Recruitment industry - Sectors of growth / retrenchment - Priority challenges in hiring - DEIB - Recruitment technology investment - Hot HR tech trends - Bersin's predictions - ChatGPT in Recruitment  & more.   We're with Kate Shoesmith, Deputy CEO (Recruitment & Employers Confederation), Madeline Laurano, Founder (Aptitude Research), George LaRoque, Founder (WorkTech), Andy Spence, Founder (Glassbead), Andy Foote, Founder (LinkedInsights), Jo Avent, CPO (CrosscHQ) & friends.     Ep187 is sponsored by our buddies Greenhouse Greenhouse is the hiring software company. We help businesses become great at hiring through our powerful hiring approach, complete suite of software and services, Hiring MaturityTM methodology and large partner ecosystem with some of the best-in-class point solutions in the market. Optimize every phase of your hiring with our sourcing automation, multi-site job posting, interview scheduling, end-to-end candidate management, and new hire onboarding tools. Thousands of top class employers use Greenhouse to power their hiring, including Hubspot, Wise, Wayfair, Graphcore, Squarespace and many more. Need to upgrade your ATS in 2023?

My guests for this episode are Madeline Laurano and Kyle Lagunas, the brainpower behind Aptitude Research. Aptitude Research is one of the best places to learn about what's new, what's next and what's realistic in HR technology. In this conversation, Madeline, Kyle and I talk about what HR analysts do and how they can help companies fix work. We also talk about their predictions for work and HR in 2023. Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/the-importance-of-hr-analyst-in-2023

On episode 108 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss problematic executives, all the functions HR serves, and Tim's campus recruiting experience! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - JLee asks the crew what famous movies they haven't seen that they should see. JLee has never seen The Shining or Princess Bride.  4:20 - JLee mentions the news of a senior Apple executive due to him making a vile joke in a TikTok video. This viral TikTok format asks people how much money they make and what they do for work.  7:15 - Madeline brings up a similar situation in the Boston Celtics coach getting fired for having an affair with one of his co-workers.  11:00 - JLee and Madeline are the cool moms in town! 13:00 - JLee brings up the extra functions that HR often gets assigned to, like party and events planning. She thinks that this could be a failure upon managers and leaders for not taking accountability in something like career growth for their employees.  16:00 - Tim talks about the 3 responsibilities he sees for a people manager: fiscal responsibility, building a well-rounded team, and maintaining and developing that well-rounded team. Then, HR can help support these functions in whatever way they can.   22:30 - Tim asks the question “why would you outsource the most important thing to your company” while talking about RPOs and outsourcing recruiting.  27:00 - Madeline brings up the trauma of the 2021 hiring craze and how this may impact the job security of recruiters. Tim talked about a company that he talked to that re-positioned their recruiters when there was a downturn in their company, so they didn't have to lay anyone off.  30:30 - JLee mentions that the people who stayed on at Marriott during the pandemic were the “swiss army knives”, the people who were versatile and could fit in anywhere.  31:30 - Madeline asks if people will seek out being a recruiter or if it will be seen as a stepping stone to different jobs. Tim thinks that more colleges and universities will develop programs for recruiters and the importance of recruiters at companies will grow.  34:00 - Anyone want to see a sitcom about Tim's campus recruiting experience??

On episode 107 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss all things 2022 HR Tech! 1:30 - Tim has recently been on the conference circuit, and he loves the in-person energy! 2:00 - JLee was recently speaking at an event, and she was asked for pictures after her talk. She asks the crew what to do in that situation.  7:30 - Tim and Madeline went back to HR Tech and felt the big energy at the conference. Madeline says the expo was bigger than she's ever seen 11:45 - Madeline says that the Women In Tech sessions were so packed that they couldn't let anyone else in!  14:45 - Tim asks JLee what would get her to come to HR Tech on a regular basis. She says that she doesn't know if she would since she's so inundated with content and pitches from vendors and it would feel duplicative for her to go to a vendor event.  17:40 - Tim thinks it's a mistake by vendors to try and influence big VPs and CHROs rather than talking to director and manager levels about their products who are actually in the trenches.  21:45 - Tim and Madeline are really excited by some up-and-coming texting technologies, especially for frontline workers.  25:45 - Madeline calls out some providers who are doing the workaround skills, but she notes that there are some start-ups and ATS's who are lumped in that maybe shouldn't be.  29:00 - Tim asks the crew what these HR conferences are missing. JLee thinks that the conferences should provide a deck for attendees to take back to their teams and share what they learned.  34:20 - Can we pick a better place for HR conferences? JLee is sick of Vegas, but Tim and Madeline think it's hard to host anywhere else because of the size of the conferences.  35:30 - Tim shares a story about the “BFF Happy Hour,” where Kyle Lagunas came in and started the whole party. Tim and Madeline had to play mom and dad in order to keep the event in check.

On episode 106 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano and Tim Sackett with special friend Kyle Lagunas come together to discuss Global TA day, the first people to be laid off in a recession, and why recruiters won't be laid off as quickly as we think.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - Welcome to the pod, Kyle Lagunas! JLee is a busy gal and is out this week.  3:30 - Tim asks if they go to the grocery store or if they get their food delivered. Kyle likes his time at the market, and Madeline tries to do delivery.  5:00 - Tim has a whole setup for his Global TA Day: prizes, ice cream social, lunch & learns, and more!  7:00 - Tim put up a LinkedIn post leaning into “hustle porn” and ripped on quiet quitters and how he can't wait to pass them. Kyle says he's going to rip him to shreds.  9:30 - Business Insider, a pod favorite, put out an article about the first to be laid off in an economic downturn. The categories offered are recent hires, high earners, Millennials,  12:30 - Madeline talks about why she thinks recent hires may not be fired as quickly as they suggest due to the re-skilling turnover.  15:30 - Tim talks about how Ford had a pretty major layoff, but it was for a very specific reason, the emphasis on EVs.  19:00 - Madeline brings up how we're still writing and talking about Millennials as if they're kids. Many Millennials are 40 or pushing it.  21:15 - Tim and his oldest son told a guy they were golfing with that, “I didn't get good until my Dad stopped coaching me.” Tim said it was a dagger to the heart.  23:00 - This list shares that recruiters are the most likely to be laid off. The crew is quite surprised that this is still the case in a world where companies are having a lot of trouble hiring recruiters.  26:00 - Kyle is really worried about the ramifications that something like this list could have. He says that morale is really low in the TA space, and this could force people to leave the profession.  29:00 - Madeline is surprised that there is nothing on this list about the number of hours worked per day. She thinks there is a signifier in the likelihood of being laid off with the number of hours worked per day.  33:00 - Tim thinks one of the hardest things is to plan a workforce, and HR can struggle at interpreting data and inputs to plan accordingly.

On episode 105 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss work spouses, length of service awards, and the best new candle to buy as a gift! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - Tim's headed on a summer vacation to the Cayman Islands. Although it'll be hot, he'll be by the ocean! 5:00 - JLee loves these candles, and Tim sent a cheeky one to the crew. 7:20 - JLee asks Tim about his 2 work wives. They've been working with him for over 10 years and have been through a lot together. She wonders how he has work wives when he's in charge of the company. 1 0:00 - Madeline said her work relationships have changed since she started her firm. Now, her work wives/husbands are other industry people, not people that work for and with her. 12:30 - Tim talks about someone who he worked for a long time with that left recently and how her leaving was a lot harder than he expected. 15:00 - JLee brings up the topic of “length of service” awards and how people want to be recognized. She asks the crew what we should be doing with these awards. 18:30 - Madeline did research in 2021 if they had received any recognition in that year for their work. She found that only ½ employees received a “thank you” in the first year of the pandemic. 21:30 - Tim likes the “points” system where you give out other recognition gifts and points to people you find doing a good job at the company. 24:00 - JLee notes a study where at their hotels, smaller gestures are more impactful and meaningful than really big events and “wows” that require a lot of time and work. 25:30 - Amazon color-coded their badges to reflect how long they've been at the company. JLee says that they got a lot of hate for this, but Tim says that he likes the idea. 30:00 - Tim mentions that when he's doing recognition with his team, he tries to get them something they would never get for themselves and something that is really high quality. He thinks recognition gifts should be good quality regardless of price point.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist, Appcast In this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano interviews Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist at Appcast, to discuss the jobs report, state of hiring, and layoffs. Andrew answers the tough questions about the possibility of a recession and even, discusses all the VC money pouring into HRTech. This podcast will help you navigate all of the noise around the economy, make you feel empowered, and highlight this red hot labor market!

On episode 104 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss catalogs, the follow-up to The Great Recession, and Tesla's latest drama.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:15 - Does anyone still get catalogs? Tim and Madeline still get tons sent to their houses.  4:30 - Tim thinks that a mailer would work well as a recruitment tactic, even better than email or texting.  5:15 - Tim shares a story that he's going to put in his book! You heard it here first, folks.  8:30 - Tim's story revolves around a marketing study where they asked a community what the top realtor in their area was. They created a fake realtor, did some marketing, and then re-asked the community who the top realtor is.  10:00 - Studies are showing that a large number of people who left their jobs during The Great Resignation are regretting their decision to leave their previous position. Madeline thinks that these shifts were pay driven and people didn't take into account other factors.  13:40 - Tim said he had regrets when he left Applebee's. Although it seemed like the right decision, he felt the repercussion of the decision almost instantly.  20:30 - Tim was at SHRM a few weeks ago and a lot of the discussions had “The Great Recession” in their title.  21:30 - Tesla and Elon Musk are tracking office attendance by following the “office ID swipe ins”. If you can't come in, employees are supposed to email in a message that they won't be in office today. Tim thinks this is draconian and feels very similar to calling in sick for your kids at school.  24:45 - Tim says that he's embarrassed by the amount of people he's had to fire by “pulling swipes”.  30:00 - JLee hired someone recently that was affected by the Tesla layoffs and the new hire said that the reports of the layoffs are pretty accurate.  33:00 - JLee mentions how often when layoffs are happening, HR professionals are given scripts for legal reasons but there are ways to make it seem more human and empathetic.  36:30 - Madeline was a part of an analyst firm where there were secret talks about layoffs and she felt like they handled it poorly in comparison to JLee's Marriot example. 

Chris talks with Analyst and CEO, Madeline Laurano, about recruiting trends, upcoming conferences, and scrubbing employee social accounts.

On episode 103 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to summer vacation, whether hiring is slowing down or not, and the type of LinkedIn posts that go viral.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - It's officially summer! Madeline asks the crew about their OOO response messages. All 3 of them are not users of an OOO message because they're all workaholics!  4:30 - JLee mentions she's seen some really clever OOO messages but also some very sparse ones. She wants more info! 7:15 - Tim asks JLee and Madeline what their kids do in the summer. Madeline sends her kids to summer day camp but she used to go to an 8-week overnight camp. JLee's kids both won camper of the day at their day camp.  9:30 - Madeline brings up a roundtable she did with Tim about an upcoming recession and hiring. She asks the crew what's going on with hiring practices, specifically tech hiring.  13:00 - Madeline mentions that the layoffs happening seem to mostly be due to routine business practices and actions rather than preparing for a potential economic downturn.  17:20 - Madeline notes that a lot of the conversation about layoffs and the recession are being driven by emotional LinkedIn posts that are going viral. She thinks it's become a “Dear Diary” type of platform for long, emotional posts.  20:00 - Shout out to Madison Butler who Tim thinks does social media better than anybody in the recruiting/HR space. She has her format down! 23:30 - JLee was visiting Seattle and she saw a homeless person with their dog. She wanted to help and get them some food and the person gave really intense directions. It's a perfect LinkedIn story! 28:00 - Tim says that another LinkedIn hack is to post original video. Share those videos people! 29:45 - Tim raises a competition with the rest of the crew: they have to try and hack LinkedIn and post an emotional story and get the most engagement.

On episode 102 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss hiring reality TV stars, ghosting of new hires, and if ghosting in the dating world is seeping into the work world.  Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:30 - JLee asks the crew what they've been watching recently. Madeline tried watching Ozark again because she wasn't into it the first time. 3:15 - Now for the trash TV! Madeline and JLee are watching The Ultimatum and are loving it.  7:45 - JLee is really curious about who the people on reality TV shows do in their real lives. She asks the crew if being on a reality show disqualifies them from being hired for a job.  11:30 - Tim is concerned about retention because he assumes this type of person is just waiting for the next big show to come around.  15:00 - Tim mentions that this is similar to star college athletes that may not be good enough to go pro. He says that those who stay local may have that past celebrity status.  16:45 - JLee found an article in The Wall Street Journal about the rise of ghosting with new hires. Madeline mentions that she thinks we're going to see this for a bit longer but may pass when or if a recession hits.  21:30 - Tim got killed on Twitter for talking about the importance of a 2 week notice. He says that ghosting your employer will follow you.  25:00 - Tim demoed a new preboarding software that gives a buddy to a new hire to hopefully retain the new employees at your organization.  28:00 - Madeline wonders if mental health is playing a factor with new hires not showing up for onboarding especially with the heightened struggles of the last 2 years.  32:00 - The article discusses how a younger generation is used to ghosting in the dating world and it could be seeping into the work world. JLee wonders if they're grasping with this extrapolation. 

On episode 101 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss paper straws, female breadwinners, and how people react when a husband cooks more for his family than his wife. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! :30- Starting off hot with Tim taking a stance against paper straws. He hates them and the crew agrees.  2:00 - Tim did some research to back up his anti-paper straw stance. He found out that 330 million plastic straws are used in the US everyday.  4:20 - Madeline mentions Tom Brady's crazy tirade on straws a few hours ago. She says you can see Gisele's influence . 8:00 - Tim's wife thinks the best straws are McDonald's. JLee loves Wendy's and the wide bubble tea straws.  10:30 - The BBC came out with a study about the woman in a relationship being the breadwinner. The study found that women who are the breadwinner actually do more housework.  13:45 - Madeline says that when her kids were babies, she wanted to do all the baby things and it's translated to more when her kids have gotten older.  16:00 - JLee wonders if this is self-imposed. She thinks that if a woman is in a high-stress, important job that they may have the personality traits of someone who may want things done a certain way in the household.  20:30 - Another piece of this study showed that 30% of females are the breadwinner of their household. This is a number that will continue to grow. He asks if there will ever be a time where men start to do the majority of the housework. 24:30 - Tim mentions that he comes from a family of cooks and he cooked more in the house. He said her family were beside themselves that Tim cooked for the family and his wife didn't alway have to do it. 27:15 -  JLee mentioned parts of the article that discuss a conversion in a couple where a woman makes more than her male partner. She talks about her own experience with that conversation.  30:20 - Tim talks about how society is going to have to get used to stay-at-home Dads and women being the main earners for their families. 

On episode 99 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss our new co-host, mailing lists, and periods in the workplace! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - We have a new co-host! We're excited to welcome Madeline Laurano to the HR Famous family.  4:15 - Madeline is an analyst on TA and HR tech. She's been in the game for 20 years and started her firm, Aptitude Research 7 years ago.  6:20 - Any remember of the days of blogger vs. analyst? The good ole days.  9:30 - JLee gets upset when she makes a “new friend” and then all of a sudden, she's on their mailing list.  10:30 - JLee asks the crew if they check who unsubscribes from their mailing list. Madeline gets an email every time someone removes themselves from her mailing list.  14:30 - The lost episode is unfortunately lost for good :(  16:00 - JLee references the lost episode which was centered around an older man writing into a help column asking what to do when their younger female co-workers talk about their periods in the workplace.  19:00 - JLee's first reaction to the period PTO is that women are more productive so they'll make up for their time off but then, she started to think about women being treated differently and other logistical issues.  20:30 - Madeline mentions a company in Sweden that asked their female employees to track their menstrual cycle in an Excel spreadsheet.  24:30 - JLee found a Wikipedia page for menstrual leave.  27:30 - Tim mentions how a lot of these benefits stem from paid family leave and how other countries are really passing the US with their family leave benefits.  28:45 - Madeline ran a study at her firm and they found that only 11% of participants were comfortable talking about childcare at work.  32:00 - Madeline mentions how when she was nursing, she had to pump in a dark utility closet where she had to bring a flashlight in to see.  36:00 - Tim mentions that in his 30 year HR career, he has never had a period-related issue with a high performing female.   

Those of you who have read my book Digital Talent (available wherever you get your books!) will know that I feel very strongly that personalization is the new megatrend in talent acquisition. Offering personalized recruitment marketing, candidate journies, assessments, feedback, onboarding, and communication will be critical objectives for employers over the next few years. Candidates are demanding it, the technology is here to facilitate it, and the amount of friction that will get removed from recruiting processes will be a win for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers. Two weeks ago, the awesome team at Paradox invited me to speak and record some interviews at their client board event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Paradox is a technology that is really driving the progress of personalization. It was really insightful to talk to some of their clients about the need for personalization in their TA processes and the change journies they are taking their recruiters and hiring managers on to make personalization happen. I'll be sharing these interviews over two episodes of the show. Later in this episode, you'll get to hear from Adam Chen, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at The Amenity Collective, Rachel O'Connell, VP of HR at Great Wolf Lodge and the return to the show of Victor Gaines SVP of Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare. But first of all, I sat down with the amazing Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research, to get her views on the drive towards greater personalization. These are some of the topics you'll find discussed in this episode: How technology is driving personalization Creating experiences through conversation High volume recruiting challenges Significantly reducing time to hire Change management Building a consumer grand candidate experience Using personas to differentiate the employee value proposition The role of technology in personalization Implementing technology The future of talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Those of you who have read my book Digital Talent (available wherever you get your books!) will know that I feel very strongly that personalization is the new megatrend in talent acquisition. Offering personalized recruitment marketing, candidate journies, assessments, feedback, onboarding, and communication will be critical objectives for employers over the next few years. Candidates are demanding it, the technology is here to facilitate it, and the amount of friction that will get removed from recruiting processes will be a win for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers. Two weeks ago, the awesome team at Paradox invited me to speak and record some interviews at their client board event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Paradox is a technology that is really driving the progress of personalization. It was really insightful to talk to some of their clients about the need for personalization in their TA processes and the change journies they are taking their recruiters and hiring managers on to make personalization happen. I'll be sharing these interviews over two episodes of the show. Later in this episode, you'll get to hear from Adam Chen, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at The Amenity Collective, Rachel O'Connell, VP of HR at Great Wolf Lodge and the return to the show of Victor Gains SVP of Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare. But first of all, I sat down with the amazing Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research, to get her views on the drive towards greater personalization. These are some of the topics you'll find discussed in this episode: How technology is driving personalization Creating experiences through conversation High volume recruiting challenges Significantly reducing time to hire Change management Building a consumer grand candidate experience Using personas to differentiate the employee value proposition The role of technology in personalization Implementing technology The future of talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Those of you who have read my book Digital Talent (available wherever you get your books!) will know that I feel very strongly that personalization is the new megatrend in talent acquisition. Offering personalized recruitment marketing, candidate journies, assessments, feedback, onboarding, and communication will be critical objectives for employers over the next few years. Candidates are demanding it, the technology is here to facilitate it, and the amount of friction that will get removed from recruiting processes will be a win for candidates, recruiters and hiring managers. Two weeks ago, the awesome team at Paradox invited me to speak and record some interviews at their client board event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Paradox is a technology that is really driving the progress of personalization. It was really insightful to talk to some of their clients about the need for personalization in their TA processes and the change journies they are taking their recruiters and hiring managers on to make personalization happen. I'll be sharing these interviews over two episodes of the show. Later in this episode, you'll get to hear from Adam Chen, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer at The Amenity Collective, Rachel O'Connell, VP of HR at Great Wolf Lodge and the return to the show of Victor Gains SVP of Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare. But first of all, I sat down with the amazing Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research, to get her views on the drive towards greater personalization. These are some of the topics you'll find discussed in this episode: How technology is driving personalization Creating experiences through conversation High volume recruiting challenges Significantly reducing time to hire Change management Building a consumer grand candidate experience Using personas to differentiate the employee value proposition The role of technology in personalization Implementing technology The future of talent acquisition Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The CandEs Shop Talk Podcast welcomes Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research, providing in-depth human capital management research, independent vendor assessments, and consulting. Listen in on how improving candidate experience impacts recruiting and the business bottom line.

Happy Friday! We've got a great chat lined up for you on today's Digital Meetup, and an opportunity for you to learn how to redesign work in 2022. Jess and Jason are excited to preview FUEL, our 2022 kickoff event for HR, work tech, and people that takes flight on Monday! 'The Year of the Human,' is the theme for our 2-day digital experience. Jason will deliver the opening keynote about the HUMAN side of work, and our team of consultants will lead sessions designed to help you revolutionize work in 2022. Whether your organization is transforming employee experience, tech or operating models, you'll hear the best strategies from our expert team, crafted to make this year your best one yet! REGISTER FOR FUEL—JAN. 24-25: HERE: bit.ly/3rT21m2 SPECIAL GUEST: Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research, will also join today's meetup to talk about the role of tech in solving organizations' hiring challenges and why so many recruiters are joining The Great Resignation. We're excited to dive in with Madeline, a friend of Leapgen, to unpack more about current recruiting technology best practices and market trends. RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE: http://bit.ly/2LoMGn4

At first glance, I didn't think this report would be very eye-opening. I. WAS. WRONG. The report stirs discussion around hard questions many HR and TA leaders have been asking themselves like. What happens when HR leaders are severely disconnected from front-line recruiters? What happens when it's harder to find recruiters than developers? What happens when recruiters turn down working for your company due to a shitty tech stack? Well, that day has arrived, and Aptitude Research's new report entitled: Talent Acquisition Technology and the Modern Recruiter only starts the discussions necessary in fixing a broken TA team, company, and industry. Chad and Aptitude founder, Madeline Laurano cover three of the seven key findings in the report.

At first glance, I didn't think this report would be very eye-opening. I. WAS. WRONG. The report stirs discussion around hard questions many HR and TA leaders have been asking themselves like. What happens when HR leaders are severely disconnected from front-line recruiters? What happens when it's harder to find recruiters than developers? What happens when recruiters turn down working for your company due to a shitty tech stack? Well, that day has arrived, and Aptitude Research's new report entitled: Talent Acquisition Technology and the Modern Recruiter only starts the discussions necessary in fixing a broken TA team, company, and industry. Chad and Aptitude founder, Madeline Laurano cover three of the seven key findings in the report.

At first glance, I didn't think this report would be very eye-opening. I. WAS. WRONG. The report stirs discussion around hard questions many HR and TA leaders have been asking themselves like. What happens when HR leaders are severely disconnected from front-line recruiters? What happens when it's harder to find recruiters than developers? What happens when recruiters turn down working for your company due to a shitty tech stack? Well, that day has arrived, and Aptitude Research's new report entitled: Talent Acquisition Technology and the Modern Recruiter only starts the discussions necessary in fixing a broken TA team, company, and industry. Chad and Aptitude founder, Madeline Laurano cover three of the seven key findings in the report.

At first glance, I didn't think this report would be very eye-opening. I. WAS. WRONG. The report stirs discussion around hard questions many HR and TA leaders have been asking themselves like. What happens when HR leaders are severely disconnected from front-line recruiters? What happens when it's harder to find recruiters than developers? What happens when recruiters turn down working for your company due to a shitty tech stack? Well, that day has arrived, and Aptitude Research's new report entitled: Talent Acquisition Technology and the Modern Recruiter only starts the discussions necessary in fixing a broken TA team, company, and industry. Chad and Aptitude founder, Madeline Laurano cover three of the seven key findings in the report.

What exactly is High Volume Hiring?  Is high volume different than a gig?  Do I need a different system or will my ATS adapt? Why are applicants dropping out at such a high rate?  ... and much much more...  Cheese takes a nap and Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research steps up to the mic to talk about her newest High Volume Hiring research.  Quit rates are at an all-time high, 4.4m quit last month alone, and nearly a third of women have left or are contemplating leaving the workforce - reported by McKinsey. Let's face it the workforce, almost in its entirety, is just exhausted. What's Talent Acquisition supposed to do? Listen...

What exactly is High Volume Hiring?  Is high volume different than a gig?  Do I need a different system or will my ATS adapt? Why are applicants dropping out at such a high rate?  ... and much much more...  Cheese takes a nap and Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research steps up to the mic to talk about her newest High Volume Hiring research.  Quit rates are at an all-time high, 4.4m quit last month alone, and nearly a third of women have left or are contemplating leaving the workforce - reported by McKinsey. Let's face it the workforce, almost in its entirety, is just exhausted. What's Talent Acquisition supposed to do? Listen...

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Josh Secrest, VP of Client Advisory, Paradox On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by Josh Secrest, VP of Client Advisory at Paradox and former Head of Global TA at McDonald's. As companies look closely at talent acquisition technology to help lift the administrative burden of recruiting teams and engage with candidates in a more meaningful way, conversational AI checks every box. Madeline and Josh talk about how conversational AI has transformed high-volume recruitment and traditional recruitment, the differences between conversational AI and chatbots, and what the future will bring.

Madeline sits down with Chris to discuss the focus shift regarding CRMs and some possible challenges that come with new adoption

The CandEs Shop Talk Podcast welcomes Madeline Laurano, founder at Aptitude Research, a research firm working toward securing the position as the top resource for businesses & influencers in HCM technology. Madeline will be speaking at #TheCandEs virtual conference August 18-19. Listen in on how improving candidate experience impacts recruiting and the business bottom line.

Don't call it a chatbot, they've been here for years... Seriously, call 'em chatbots, conversational AI, or fancy experience and productivity tools. It really doesn't matter if you don't understand the role of the tech and the solution to your everyday problems. ENTER the 2021 Conversational AI Report by friend of the show Madeline Laurano and Aptitude Research. During this podcast, we dig into some major points and tease others. We ask: Isn't this tech already part of our everyday routine? Can conversation AI be more than a point solution? Is conversational AI more than a high-volume play? Can the ATS and CRM platforms even compete? Again, Madeline has pulled together amazing intel that every Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and Human Resources professional should download, digest, and share with their teams. Enjoy the overview, brought to you by those wonderful kids over at Sovren.com. Sovren, was into parsing and AI matching before it was cool. Sovren, AI so human you'd like to take it to dinner.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guests: George LaRocque, Gina Alioto Although the talent acquisition experience has improved over the past few years, it still creates frustration and inefficiencies for both candidates and employers. And while 68% of companies are committed to improving these experiences in 2021, they often fall short. Madeline Laurano, George LaRocque, and Gina Alioto discuss strategies for creating exceptional experiences, the impact of joy in the talent acquisition process, and the role of technology.

He's the Prince of Programmatic. Well,.. A Prince... Rob Prince. On this episode, we dive into programmatic and all things UK with our good buddy Rob Prince, VP of sales at TalentNexus. Coming out of COVID, employers are hungrier than ever to leverage the latest in job distribution tech to fill these hard-to-fill positions and a ton of other topics and opinions around IndeedIQ, Broadbean, Sir Richard Collins, Pando IQ, chatbots, Madeline Laurano's research, Stepstone and Appcast, a little VONQ and where does LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter and Google for Jobs stand in the UK? While the US is usually 5 years ahead of the Europeans, Rob is always good at making us feel behind the times. He'll probably do the same for you if you'd only listen to this NEXXT exclusive.

Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research joins us on the show to discuss talent and technology! We dive into the surprising findings from their recent report on ATS and Talent Acquisition where they took a look at the industry, the market trends, what's driving buying decisions today and provide an in-depth look at some of the providers. Matching and internal mobility were revealed as big themes in the report. Madeline discusses the developments and transitions that are being made within the HR technology space as a response to shifting focus to internal mobility. The latter half of this episode covers mentoring and why they at Aptitude Research chose to focus on this in their recent survey. Building relationships and loyalty through mentoring programs helps people feel more connected, particularly during a time where many have felt more disconnected than ever. Despite this, Madeline shares that early findings show there’s not a strategic approach within most companies. Madeline Laurano specializes in talent acquisition and engagement research, helping companies both validate and re-evaluate their strategies and understand the role technology can play in driving business outcomes. Connect with Madeline on LinkedIn, Twitter @Madtarquin, or at https://www.aptituderesearch.com.For more insightful conversations, visit www.talentxpodcast.com. We hope you enjoy this episode of the TalentX podcast!

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Barb Hyman, CEO of Predictive Hire On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by Barb Hyman, CEO of Predictive Hire. They talk about how companies can shift their view of automation to focus on candidates and employees, the importance of fairness and inclusivity in the hiring process, and the role of ethical AI. They also share new research on automation with humanity.

HR Happy Hour 466 - Catching Up with the HR Happy Hour Network Hosts Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: Madeline Laurano, George LaRocque This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. The world is watching the leaders of today and tomorrow. Modern employees want a workplace where they’re respected, seen, appreciated, and heard – and they’re demanding it. And thriving organizations like Cisco, Merck, and LinkedIn have realized the immense benefits of putting the human at the center of work. Get your copy of the book, “Making Work Human,” on Amazon. And by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes.The fourth annual 2020 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey provides an in-depth look at how HR professionals are contributing to the success of the companies they serve. Go to paychex.com/pulse2020 today to download your copy of the 2020 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey report This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by Madeline Laurano and George LaRocque, our fellow hosts on the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network to get an update on their podcast plans and their take on the HR and HR tech market. George shared how investments in HR tech and startups are continuing, but shifting a little in focus. Madeline talked about some of the trends in Talent Acquisition and TA Tech - particularly in hourly hiring, diversity, and AI. It was great to connect with George and Madline and you can look forward to HR Market Watch and Radical Research podcasts all year on the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network - remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research 0:00Welcome to the CXR channel, our premier podcast for talent acquisition and talent management. Listen in as the CXR community discusses a wide range of topics focused on attracting, engaging and retaining the best talent. We're glad you're here. Chris Hoyt 0:16Hello, and welcome to another edition of CareerXroads hosted expert tees. I'm Chris Hoty president of CXR. And you're joining us for the next few minutes to hear from an industry leader or practitioner who will share with you one lesson one how to one milestone that they've actually found worthy of your time. So we do these in quick conversations that are typically no more than about 10 minutes and touch on any number of topics such as diversity, inclusion, ethics, and hiring, recruiting, automation, and tech, and a number of other areas that actually were identified by nearly 150 talent leaders from multinational corporations. Each week, you can listen in live and participate with questions and live chat or you can find any of these episodes on our website at CXR.works, our CareerXroads podcast or in our new YouTube channel youtube.com/careerxroads. Now if you're with us live, you have the ability to ask a question at any time through the session. And if we have the chance, we'll try to answer it. If we do run out of time, or if there are additional questions that come in or you think of later, you can find us over at the open and public exchange that's hosted by CXR. And that's at www.CXR.works/talenttalks. So with all of that being said, let's get started with today's guest Madeline Laurano. Madeline is a very well respected industry analyst and founder of Aptitude Research. Welcome to the show, Madeline. Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research 1:36Thank you, Chris. I'm thrilled to be here. Chris Hoyt 1:39So, Madeline, on our topic today is around building the foundation of talent technology within an organization. So throwing you right on the spot, given your experience and expertise, what's something that you want our listeners to understand about their existing or future tech stacks? Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research 1:54Yes, it's so important. We just did this big research study, in partnership with V. Murray. But it's all around this foundation, it's around thinking about, what do we need to consider in our TA tech stack, before we even make this investment. So many companies are excited for new technology. There's so much especially in this this year that we've had, we found 44% of companies are investing in new technology, which is exciting. But oftentimes you don't have the foundation in place. And the foundation is really integration. So thinking about how are you going to have a strategy around integration work with IT? Think about, you know, an open API strategy and how you're gonna work with your providers? How are you going to think about data management? So really having quality of quality data with data or starting with? How are you going to maintain that data, clean up that data, everything that goes into that? And then the final piece is automation? You know, I think it's a big topic. I know, it's a big topic that we talked a lot about, but how do we think about really a strategic approach for automation? And you know, something, I think that's near and dear to Gerry's heart, which is automation for the candidate? Why are we just thinking about moving someone along efficiently? How does this benefit the candidate? Chris Hoyt 3:00And so how does somebody go about sort of putting something like this together? Is, is there a template? Is there a roadmap? Is it you just throw everything at the wall and see what sticks? I mean, what do you advise there? Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research 3:10Yeah, so I would say it really starts with three things, we found three things in a very strong foundation. And the three things are start early. Don't wait until after you've been invested in technology during...

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Mike Hudy, Chief Science Officer at Modern Hire On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by Mike Hudy, Chief Science Officer at Modern Hire to discuss how provable, scientific data can help improve overall talent acquisition process. In a time when talent acquisition is facing new pressures and challenges, science can play a critical role in quality of hire, diversity hiring, and the candidate experience. Mike shares the Cognition brand that Modern Hire launched this year and helps explain how companies should think about using data to drive better decisions.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: DeLisa Atkinson, Director of Talent Acquisition, Sport Clips According to Aptitude Research, 36% of companies are investing or planning to invest in conversational AI for talent acquisition this year compared to only 7% last year. On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano is joined by DeLisa Atkinson, Director of Talent Acquisition at Sport Clips, to discuss the benefits of conversational AI and the best use cases in talent acquisition. They discuss how conversational AI is changing how companies engage with candidates and provide a more effective recruiting process.  

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Jeanette Leeds Maister During this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano talks with Jeanette Leeds Maister, Head of America’s at Oleeo, about how recruiting enablement and automation gives companies the tools they need to be more efficient and improve quality of hire- especially during today’s uncertainty. They also talk about the challenges companies are facing today in talent acquisition, the challenge of working with kids home for the summer, and how one company used the word “strong” twelve times on a job description.  

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Quincy Valencia According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 82 million workers in the United States are paid hourly, representing 58.5% of all wage and salary workers. Hourly workers comprise the largest segment of today’s workforce yet, these individuals are too often ignored. Madeline Laurano talks with Quincy Valencia about the challenges, strategies and technology impacting hourly recruiting. They discuss everything from communication to rejection to Alexander Mann’s new Hourly product.

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Bree Davern, Head of Business Development, RFX On this episode of Radical Research, Madeline Laurano interviews Bree Davern, Head of Business Development, at RFX- a women-owned transportation company in Massachusetts. Bree shares some of the challenges with recruiting and retaining employees, the impact of today’s global crisis on the trucking industry, and the importance of continuing to prioritize the employee experience.

In this episode of Hiring On All Cylinders, industry analyst, Madeline Laurano, joins Danielle Weinblatt to discuss the importance of technology in hiring during this pandemic, and how revisiting your interview process and candidate experience is going to set your organization apart during, and after, this crisis. 

HR Happy Hour 420 - HR Roundtable with the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network Hosts Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guests: George LaRocque, Madeline Laurano The HR Happy Hour show is sponsored by Paychex. Paychex makes it simple for businesses of all sizes to pay and manage their employees. They make payroll easy and automatic and they handle benefits programs. Learn more at paychex.com. This episode of Happy Hour is made possible by Workhuman®. When colleagues are empowered to recognize and reward each other for a job well done, it’s more than just a thank you. It’s a human moment. To learn more, visit www.workhuman.com This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish were joined by our fellow HR Happy Hour Podcast Network hosts, George LaRocque host of HR Market Watch, and Madeline Laurano, host of Radical Research. We caught up with George and Madeline on what they are seeing in the HR Tech and HR space, how the Coronavirus is impacting their focus areas, how organizations are already adapting current processes, and got their thoughts on where things may be heading in the next few months.  We also discussed our preferred hotel chains, the pros and cons of Moon Pies, the merits of their various flavors (Moon Pie flavors, not hotel flavors), and how we are adjusting to living and working from home during this time. This was a really interesting show, thanks to George and Madeline for joining us! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts

Host: Madeline Laurano Guest: Lance Haun Welcome to the first episode of Radical Research. Join host Madeline Laurano as she is joined by her friend and fellow researcher, Lance Haun. On this episode they talk about the importance of research for the HR practitioner, how research has shifted from data to storytelling, and the role of the researcher. Added in is talk about pay for play too. Lance shared some of his future research plans at TLNT and we discussed the Ultimate Software and Kronos merger. Remember to subscribe to all the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network shows wherever you get your podcasts, just search for 'HR Happy Hour'.

Listen in as Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research talks with Gerry Crispin about the results of our recent survey on talent acquisition challenges. We asked TA leaders to tell us what challenges are going to dominate their workload in the coming year. And while all the proposed challenges had at least a few people agree that they were going to be issues dealt with this year, five issues truly rose to the top of the list.

Join the brilliant Madeline Laurano for our final discussion coming from the Ally booth at HR Tech.

Host: George LaRocque & Madeline Laurano On the morning of Monday, November 4, Symphony Talent the recruitment marketing services and technology firm formerly known as Hodes announced its acquisition of Smashfly Technologies, recruitment marketing and CRM platform for large enterprise employers. That afternoon Symphony CEO Roopesh Nair joined Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research and George LaRocque of HRWins in the Talent Product Plays (TPP) Facebook group to discuss the deal. That conversation is now available to you here on the HR MarketWatch podcast. Learn why Symphony Talent chose Smashfly, where there is alignment and overlap in the product offerings, what customers of both firms can expect, what we should expect in the Symphony roadmap moving forward, and more...

On the morning of Monday, November 4, Symphony Talent the recruitment marketing services and technology firm formerly known as Hodes announced its acquisition of Smashfly Technologies, recruitment marketing and CRM platform for large enterprise employers. That afternoon Symphony CEO Roopesh Nair joined Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research and George LaRocque of HRWins in the Talent Product Plays (TPP) Facebook group to discuss the deal. That conversation is now available to you here on the HR MarketWatch podcast. Learn why Symphony Talent chose Smashfly, where there is alignment and overlap in the product offerings, what customers of both firms can expect, what we should expect in the Symphony roadmap moving forward, and more...  

Today, we’re looking to the future – talent acquisition in 2020. Joining me for this conversation is Madeline Laurano, the founder of Aptitude Research, an industry research firm.

In this special episode, we're joined by Manoj Tiwari, Vice President of Business & Product Development for balanceTRAK, our sponsor for the month of September.  We talk about Manoj's career in HR technology and helping customers find the best solutions, how balanceTRAK differentiates from other Applicant Tracking Systems on the market, and Manoj shares his love of music and theater.   Manoj's recommendations: https://twitter.com/Madtarquin (Madeline Laurano) https://twitter.com/TimSackett How to reach Manoj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-tiwari-0977b53/ https://twitter.com/TalentTechie Visit www.balancetrak.com/social to schedule a demo, and join us on 09/22/19 for our monthly #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter being co-hosted by balanceTRAK!

Last week Ben and his closest 40,000 friends visited San Francisco for the 2019 IBM Think Conference. The event, despite the rainy weather, was a smashing success. HR Track sessions were standing room only and the customer panels, featuring world leading firms such as UnitedHealth Group and AECOM, were fantastic.  In this episode, Ben is joined by Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research to talk about the event and some of the key takeaways from the event. Additionally, Madeline digs into some of her new research on quality of hire and how to measure it.  IBM announced some major partnerships last week, but one of them is a new partnership with Skillsoft to bring the best of content and IBM's talent frameworks together. The announcement link below shares insights into how this is working for Sprint and some of the other pertinent details.  Resources mentioned in the episode:  Madeline's website: http://aptituderesearch.com Ben's event report from #Think2019 Episode with Mark Onisk of Skillsoft IBM/Skillsoft Announcement: https://www.ibm.com/talent-management/news/ibm-skillsoft

Research on the Rocks 7 - Talent Acquisition in Buenos Aires, Argentina Host: Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research Partners Guest: Gerry Crispin, CareerXRoads On this episode of Research on the Rocks, Madeline Laurano and Gerry Crispin share their key takeaways from a recent trip to Buenos Aires. With 70% of students graduating with degrees in HR and business, talent is a key priority in Argentina. They discuss key trends in recruiting, the rise of the HR profession, and the importance of RPO. Oh, they also reminisce about the great steak, great wine, and great conversations. Remember to subscribe to Research on the Rocks and all the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network Shows on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app - just search for 'HR Happy Hour'. And for more information, please go to www.h3hr.com.

Hiring On All Cylinders vet Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research Partners joins us for the last installment of our HR Tech 2018 series. Her familiarity with the space lends a unique commentary on diversity and bias, and how that's coming into view even when we think about the genders of the AI assistants we interact with daily. 

HR Happy Hour 336 - Hiring Success with Recruitment Automation Sponsored by Virgin Pulse - www.virginpulse.com Host: Steve Boese Guest: Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research Partners This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve Boese is joined by Madeline Laurano of Aptitude Research Partners to discuss some new research they've recently published on Recruitment Automation. More than just a method to make recruiting processes more efficient, modern recruitment automation technologies are focused on candidates - helping to create trust, improve the method and frequency of communication throughout the hiring process, and to create more personalized recruitment experiences.  Additionally, Madeline shared specific examples of how and where recruitment automation technologies can be leveraged throughout the hiring process, and offered some advice for organizations looking to get started with these modern, innovative technologies and approaches to recruiting automation. You can find the full report we talked about on the show at www.aptituderp.com. Thanks to Madeline for joining us, it was a fun and interesting show! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts - just search for 'HR HappyHour.'

Research on the Rocks 5 - Employee Financial Wellness Hosts: Mollie Lombardi, Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research Partners Guest: Ilyce Glink, Founder, Best Money Moves On this episode of Research on the Rocks, Mollie and Madeline host their first guest, Ilyce Glink. Ilyce is the founder and CEO of Best Money Moves, a financial wellness solution. According to research by the American Psychological Association, 72% of Americans are financially stressed. It goes without saying that financial stress takes a serious toll on an individual’s health, happiness, and overall well-being. But, it also has a ripple effect on our workforce. When employees are stressed, productivity, performance, and engagement all plummet. So, what are we doing to help employees manage stress? Not much. During this episode, Ilyce shares some strategies for tackling financial stress and how companies can empower employees to manage this stress.  Subscribe to Research on the Rocks and all the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network Shows on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio or wherever you get your podcasts - just search for 'HR Happy Hour'.

Listen to audio from a panel of HR influencers and analysts such as William Tincupp, Tim Sackett, George LaRocque and Madeline Laurano. Recorded at the OPEN Conference in NYC.

Research on the Rocks 3 - Spring HR Events, Research Updates, and More Hosts: Mollie Lombardi, Madeline Laurano, Aptitude Research Partners Research on the Rocks is back - and offering up a tall, cool glass of human capital research and insight! Catch up with Mollie and Madeline as they discuss their recent travels to user conferences hosted by Smart Recruiters, IBM and Ultimate Software; their soon to be published Payroll Index Report addressing technology and strategy innovation and the payroll space; and find out what Aptitude is up to for the rest of the year with research, events and more. Learn more about Aptitude Research Partners at www.aptituderp.com and follow them on Twitter at @TalktoARP Remember to subscribe to all the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network shows on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts - just search for 'HR Happy Hour'.

HR Happy Hour 316 - Thinking about AI and Personalized Experiences with IBM Sponsored by Virgin Pulse Host: Steve Boese Guest Host: Madeline Laurano Guests: Bob Schultz, IBM; Gail Blum, NBCUniversal This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve recorded live at IBM's Think Conference in Las Vegas, a massive event that brings together over 30K IBM customers, partners, and employees to talk and 'Think' about the future of work, business, and technology. In Part 1 of the podcast, Steve talks with Bob Schultz, General Manager of IBM's Watson Talent Business, to discuss what IBM is working on in the HR technology space - with a heavy dose of their AI intelligent Watson technology. We also talked about how AI can actually help create more personal, human, and tailored experiences for employees and candidates at scale. IBM has some of the most interesting technology in the space, and it was enlightening to catch up on what they've been doing. In Part 2 of the podcast, Steve welcomes guest host Madeline Laurano to talk with Gail Blum from NBCUniversal (the organization behind many of your favorite TV networks, shows, and more), about talent attraction, talent branding, and creating personal and meaningful candidate experiences. Even the world's most well-known and desirable brands like NBCUniversal have to compete hard for talent, and with the increased digitization of their business, they are now competing against more (especially tech) companies for talent. Gail shared some great insights about how they are approaching these challenges. We also talked Top Chef, This Is Us, and the Winter Olympics, and knitting. This was a fun show - thanks to IBM for having us out at Think. Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Workforce planning has a remarkable impact on business success, and it’s become quite the priority for organizational leaders today. Workforce planning has wiggled its way into business initiatives, allowing for better decisions, improved retention, accomplishment of goals and more. Some might say ownership of workforce planning remains unclear, but the best answer is that workforce planning is a collaborative effort from HR, operations, and finance teams. If done the right way, support comes from the top down – leaders must really believe in workforce planning, drive it and ensure that the company, as a whole adopts it and really understands how it can benefit the business. From collaboration to strategy, learn about workforce planning done right by listening to this podcast with guest Madeline Laurano, co-founder of Aptitude Research Partners. To learn more about the underwriter of this podcast please visit: https://www.workday.com/

HR Happy Hour 295 - Discovering the Next Great HR Technology Company Host: Steve Boese Guest: George Larocque This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve is joined by George Larocque to talk about innovation in HR Tech, and discuss the eight semi-finalist HR Tech companies and the voting process for the Discovering the Next Great HR Technology Company competition at the HR Technology Conference in October. This year a group of industry analysts and experts have selected eight interesting and innovative HR tech companies to be semi-finalists in the Discovering the Next Great HR Technology Company process, and your votes will determine which four of these companies will be named finalists, and present and compete for the award at HR Tech in October. Steve and George discuss each of these eight semi-finalists, why each one is interesting and innovative, and share the details of the voting process and how you as a listener of the HR Happy Hour can get involved. This is a great time for the HR Technology market, and these eight companies all deserve your time, attention, and your votes as the Next Great HR Technology Company. You can read more about each semi-finalist, watch videos, and register your vote for the four finalists at the HR Technology Conference Insiders Blog HERE. And you can register to attend the HR Technology Conference HERE - use code STEVE200 for $200 off your registration. Thanks to George, Ben Eubanks, Madeline Laurano, Lance Haun, and the eight semi-finalists for all your help. And thanks to HR Happy Hour Show sponsor Virgin Pulse - www.virginpulse.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or however you get your podcasts.

We're Only Human 9 - Sourcing, Recruiting, and Organizational Priorities Host: Ben Eubanks Guest: Madeline Laurano, Co-Founder, Aptitude Research Partners Sourcing isn't a new activity in the talent acquisition world. There have always been hard to fill jobs, but we're seeing more of this kind of issue than ever before. In fact, a recent CareerBuilder study puts the cost of open positions at nearly $800,000 annually, tallying up costs that include lost productivity, low employee morale, and higher turnover due to burnout. In addition, one Lighthouse Research study of talent acquisition priorities pegs sourcing as the number one area that business leaders plan to focus on in the coming year. In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks is joined by Madeline Laurano, co-founder of Aptitude Research and co-host of Research on the Rocks, another HR Happy Hour network show. She and Ben discuss some of the key aspects of sourcing, such as employment branding, recruitment marketing, and technology's role in the process. In addition, they examine the impact of AI, machines, and algorithms on the sourcing world, breaking down some of the hype and illuminating an amazing competition that exemplifies that to get the best results, we need humans and machines working together. Get all this and more in the latest episode of We're Only Human on the HR Happy Hour podcast network. Remember to subscribe to We're Only Human and all the HR Happy Hour Podcast Network shows on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts.   

HR Happy Hour 283 - Compliance in a Changing HR Landscape Host: Steve Boese Guest Co-host : Madeline Laurano Guests: Angela Lockman, Kristin Lewis - Equifax Workforce Solutions This week on a special HR Happy Hour Show recorded live from the Equifax Forum 2017 in Scottsdale, Steve Boese and guest host Madeline Laurano are joined by Kristin Lewis and Angela Lockman from Equifax Workforce Solutions on the challenges for HR leaders in keeping up with changing laws, regulations and ensuring compliance in what is a fast-moving and uncertain environment. Angela and Kristin shared their unique point of view from the perspective of the leading provider of compliance solutions for HR and organizations on topics such as health care reform, immigration policy changes, and potential tax reform. They shared how Equifax works with employers to help them navigate these issues, as well as how Equifax works with government and regulators to endure that they understand and appreciate the employer point of view and the impact on employers. We also talked about how onboarding of new employees is changing from one that for a time seemed to focus primarily on engagement and acculturation, to one where these compliance steps have become even more critical.  You can't do any 'strategic' HR or talent management unless until I9, eVerify, Visa Management, ACA reporting, WOTCs - are in line. Equifax is the leading authority in this space. Thanks to Angela and Kristin for sharing their expertise and thanks to the Equifax team for hosting the show. Please check out show sponsor Virgin Pulse - www.virginpulse.com. Subscribe on iTunes and everywhere else - search for 'HR Happy Hour'.

Over the last few years, we have seen the development of a new type of recruiting technology, the recruitment marketing platform. Designed to make Talent Attraction more strategic and bring marketing technologies and techniques to recruiters, these platforms are certainly making an impact but I sense that there is still a lot of confusion surrounding them. My guest this week is Madeline Laurano, principal analyst and co-founder of Aptitude Research Partners. Madeline has recently authored a market report on recruitment marketing platforms which is designed to give potential buyers much needed insight into this emerging space. In the interview we discuss:     •    What recruitment marketing platforms are and what they are not     •    The changes in Talent Acquisition that are driving the market for this type of technology     •    The key features and capabilities of recruitment marketing platforms.     •    The value and results clients are seeing from using these platforms     •    What buyers should be looking for when selecting a recruitment marketing platform Madeline also gives us her view on the likely future of this market in terms of partnerships and consolidation. Subscribe to this podcast in iTunes

HR Happy Hour 279 - Artificial Intelligence for HR  Host: Steve Boese Guest Co-host: Madeline Laurano Guests: Cecile Alper-Leroux, Armen Berjikly, Ultimate Software This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve Boese and special guest co-host Madeline Laurano recored a special Happy Hour Show live from Ultimate Connections 2017 in Las Vegas. They were joined by Ultimate Software's Cecile Alper-Leroux and Armen Berjikly to talk about the need to listen to the  'Voice of the Employee', the importance of technology to help HR leaders understand data, (especially unstructured data), and how modern technology solutions can help HR leaders move from just listening, to understanding, and finally, to taking actions, (and recommending actions). The theme for the Ultimate Connections Conference was 'Elevate' - and the key idea to how HR and business leaders can elevate the employee experience by listening to their needs more closely, applying new technologies that can help analyze data from employee surveys and other disparate sources for things like sentiment and tone, and finally using those insights to take actions that can improve the organization and the individual employee experience. Additionally, Steve re-visited Schoolhouse Rock, his old fashioned method of accessing data from a database, the happiest countries in the world, and Cecile cemented her position as all-time leading HR Happy Hour guest. This was a fun and interesting show - thanks to Madeline, and to Cecile and Armen and everyone at Ultimate for hosting the show. Subscribe to the show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and all the podcast apps by searching for 'HR Happy Hour'.

HR Happy Hour 266 - iCIMS and the Talent Acquisition Technology Suite Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest host: Madeline Laurano Guests: Colin Day, Chairman and CEO, iCIMS; Susan Vitale, CMO, iCIMS This week on the show, Steve Boese and special guest host Madeline Laurano are joined by leading talent acquisition technology provider iCIMS Chairman and CEO Colin Day, and iCIMS CMO Susan Vitale to talk about the current state of the talent acquisition technology market, and the importance of dedicated, purpose-built technology to support organiztions in their recruiting efforts. Additionally, we talked about the need for organizations to better integrate their different talent acquisition technology solutions with their 'core' systems, and how iCIMS is approaching that challenge and providing a platform to enable organizations to build integrated solutions. We talked a little about 'big data'.(don't cringe), and how iCIMS is leveraging the information and insights that come from having millions of applicants and job postings from their thousands of customers pass through their platform. One of the promises of SaaS HR technology was that each customer would be able to learn from and take advantage of aggregated information and intelligence that can be developed from the massive amounts of data and transactions that happen across the entire customer base, and Colin and Susan shared how iCIMS is taking steps to make this kind of 'big data' intelligence a reality for their customers. This was a fun show, thanks to iCIMS for hosting the HR Happy Hour! Reminder, subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and all the podcast player apps.

  HR Happy Hour 244 - Global HR Technology Trends from HR Tech China Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This week on the HR Happy Hour show, join hosts Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane as they talk with Madeline Laurano, co-founder of Aptitude Research Partners.   Fresh from the HR Technology Conference in Zhuhai, China, the three talk about the trends in HR technology and how they are similar around the globe.   Specifically, the conversation covers having Talent Acquisition as a priority and the Chinese focus on services.  With that focus, there is great interest in aquiring and using the best and most relevant HR technologies.  We also talked about the way that China officials brand their city and the benefits US organizaitons could gain by having that focus.   We also talk about the way that China uses social media in their organizaitons.  The perception is that they ban most of the sites we use in the US.  And while that may be true, they have alternatives that may be just as effective.  In fact, the US contingent all embraced WeChat and loved it.   This was a really fun and lively show, and we hope you give it a listen. And many thanks to everyone at LRP Publications and China Star for putting on the HR Technology China conference and for inviting us to participate as speakers. Reminder: You can listen and subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show on iTunes, and all the major podcast player apps for iOS and Android - just search for 'HR Happy Hour' to subscribe and never miss a new episode.  

Madeline Laurano @Madtarquin at Lunch with DriveThruHR  @DriveThruHR with @bryanwempen (Emeritus), @williamtincup & @thehrbuddy DriveThruHR was designed to be a captivating and easy-to-digest lunch discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals.  Each 30-minute episode features a guest speaker who shares her or his knowledge and experience in human resources. Our hosts and special guest cover a wealth of topics, including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR, every day at 12:00 pm Central Time.  The radio program is hosted by @bryanwempen (Emeritus), @williamtincup and @thehrbuddy The #1 HR show, with amazing HR conversations and follow us on the twitters at  @drivethruhr and #dthr. http://www.drivethruhr.com/ http://www.facebook.com/drivethruhr http://www.linkedin.com/company/1651206 http://twitter.com/drivethruhr http://instagram.com/drivethruhr

Madeline Laurano at Lunch with DriveThruHR        @Madtarquin    visits with Bryan Wempen and William Tincup about HR and whatever else keeps them up at night. DriveThruHR talks about Human Resources with HR professionals, HR vendors and thought-leaders who support HR. We're on every day at lunch time for 30 minutes. Give us a listen at (347) 996-5600 and share your thoughts on twitter using #dthr or @drivethruhr. We talk HR along with lots of clever bantor and thoughts every day at 12 Noon Central time at "DTHR".