Podcasts about talent acquisition

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sarah Smart and Sofia Whelan about how AI and automation are reshaping the way companies think about talent. Sarah Smart has over 20 years of leadership experience in Talent Acquisition at companies like Hilton Worldwide, Accenture, and JPMorgan Chase. During her career, Sarah has led global teams in the adoption of Generative AI-enabled technologies, new HCMS, and new processes that transform and align organizations to the new expectations in HR. In her most recent role, Sarah led the Product Organization for Talent Acquisition at JPMorgan Chase as well as leading the Chase Recruiting Organization. Sarah is also a founding member of the Human Centric AI Council, launched in 2025, shaping what human-centric AI looks like in HR. Sofia Whelan brings over 16 years of global HR transformation experience. She has a strong passion and deep focus on translating HR trends into programs that drive business value. During her time at Deloitte as a Human Capital consultant, she excelled at providing advice and implementation services related to HR Technology Strategy, Operating Models/ Org Design and Vendor Selections, as well as Transformation Execution and Change Management for a wide range of companies, including Google, Disney, Ab- Inbev, Pfizer and more. Prior to starting HorizonHuman Sofia led the design and delivery of a Product Operating Model and Skills Strategy at JPMorgan Chase.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Ready to transform your HR strategy for the future of work? In this episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast, host Katee Van Horn sits down with Sophia Whelan and Sarah Smart, co-founders of Horizon Human, for an honest, insightful discussion about the evolving landscape of HR and Talent Acquisition in the age of AI. Sophia and Sarah bring their expertise from top global organizations to break down how HR can drive trust, equity, and innovation—without falling for every "shiny" tech object. Discover why human-centered design matters more than ever, how to prepare your HR teams for the AI revolution, and the real impact of new regulations across the US and EU. You'll hear actionable strategies on: - Identifying true pain points in HR processes - Implementing AI ethically and effectively - Building trust and transparency in organizations - The crucial skills HR must prioritize for the future - Real-world examples of team-level AI innovation - Ensuring the candidate and employee experience remain front and center If you're an HR leader, practitioner, or just passionate about creating more inclusive workplaces through technology, you won't want to miss this conversation! Find Horizon Human here: https://www.horizonhuman.com/

The job market is shifting fast — are you ready to pivot?Professionally, if you are crashing out, we understand. With unprecedented market uncertainty, lack of job opportunities, and fewer advancement opportunities, recent graduates, early-career employees, and experienced professionals are challenged and need support to make the right career moves. SkillSharp The Podcast introduces the Professional Pivot Series to highlight stories of real professionals that have made real career pivots amidst tough, uncertain times. Subscribe and add a notification for future episodes in the Professional Pivot Series from SkillSharp The Podcast.Support the showFor more sharp content, visit our YouTube Channel @skillsharpmedia - Like, subscribe, and set the notification bell to Stay Sharp!

Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News including…  Starbucks layoffs, is Consulting dead? Latest ABS jobs data, what AI is really used for in the workplace, Gen Z scared of the word j*b, Perth restaurant banned from employing migrants, Queensland poaching Victorian cops  and much more.Thanks to Indeed for partnering with us on The Scoop. 

Today's guest is Matthew Smenos, Principal Programs Manager, Global Veterans Skillbridge at ServiceNow. Matthew focuses on program development and strategy, leading the design and implementation of the Global Veterans Skillbridge program to ensure it reaches diverse veteran communities worldwide. He develops strategies to scale the program globally, identify opportunities for innovation, and continuously enhance its effectiveness and impact.Collaboration is central to Matthew's work. He partners with internal teams - including HR, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity & Inclusion - to align the program with ServiceNow's broader workforce initiatives. He also cultivates relationships with external organizations such as veteran advocacy groups, government agencies and educational institutions to amplify the program's reach and influence.In the episode, Matthew discusses:0:00 His background as military veteran, educator, consultant & program manager dedicated to service08:39 Building veteran career paths through ServiceNow's RiseUp program12:25 Their free 16-week ServiceNow training preparing veterans for tech careers15:02 Success measured by veteran job placement and certifications earned17:25 The story of Josh who became a certified ServiceNow architect23:44 Expanding SkillBridge with AI, scaling veteran training opportunities

Meet Cath Possamai, Amazon's Talent Acquisition Director for EMEA, APJC and LATAM. With over 20 years in recruitment and talent management, Cath has worn almost every hat in the industry — from in-house roles to outsourced partnerships — across Financial Services, IT, Telco, BPO, and even Defence. She's a champion of collaboration, believing that great business outcomes and exceptional candidate experiences go hand in hand. Now at Amazon, she's shaping talent strategy across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia — making recruitment smarter, more human, and future-ready. And in this episode of the TA Disruptors podcast, Cath Possamai shares how she is reimagining recruitment at Amazon — blending human connection with AI, tackling talent disruption, and future-proofing the workforce. Sharing bold insights on entry-level roles, tech-driven efficiency, and why the next generation of talent depends on us getting it right.Listen as Cath and host Robery Newry dive in to discuss:

Lyssna till Peter Holm, Director Talent Acquisition på Grant Thornton Sweden, som beskriver hur han leder sitt TA team genom förändring med ett coachande ledarskap. Nyfiken på mer om förändringsledning inom TA? Ta del av artiklarna på HOME of Recruitments blogg: https://www.homeofrecruitment.se/kunskapsbanken

Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------------------How can talent acquisition leaders balance being strategic advisors with managing operational pressures?I sat down with Mykhailo Shpygotskyi, Team Lead for Global Tech Recruiting at Flix, to focus in on how we can build teams that influence across the business, helping to evolve the role we have within talent for our own careers and future generations. We touch upon...

This week I discuss the broad topic of “how do we manage individual performance” while employees become superpowered by AI? Do we need a different or new process? Should we push deliver metrics higher? Or do we change the model? As I explain in this discussion, the big change in work is how everyone is “super-charged,” enabling all of us to get more done (or higher quality) for a given cost. So one would guess we “raise the expectation bar.” However, as I discuss in this podcast, this really doesn't address the issue. In the world of AI transformation we're asking people to do different things, not just “more of the same.” So we need to refocus our performance management on the company's core values and behaviors, not only output metrics. I also discuss this flawed idea of “beating the competition” to measure performance. Great companies are not evaluated by their ability steal customers or market share from competitors (nor are great countries, btw). Rather they are evaluated based on their growth and return to shareholders. In a time of rapid transformation this means focusing people on “value creation” not just “market share.” There are lots of philosophical issues to debate here, stay tuned for more to come on this topic. Additional Information The Rise Of The Supermanager: A New Role In The World of AI The AI Revolution in Corporate Learning (new research) The AI Revolution in Talent Acquisition (new research) Like this podcast? Rate us on Spotify or Apple or YouTube. Chapters (00:00:00) - The future of AI and human resources(00:00:55) - The Difference between Competition and Performance(00:07:28) - Performance Management in an AI World(00:12:16) - Who Wins the War on AI?(00:17:55) - SAP Connect: Work redesign and supermanager

This week on Tapod we catch up with Kyle MacLean, Head of Talent at Metro Trains and today's episode is all about the Choo choos! With over 1200 train drivers at Metro we explore all kinds of challenges including gender balance, new infrastructure, recruiting frontline staff and more.We hit all the big issues with no replacement buses in sight.Thanks to SmartRecruiters for partnering with us this month. 

What you'll learn in this episode:Why positive reviews are the fastest path to credibilityHow the PRO framework (Problem, Result, Offer) makes reviews powerfulWhy bad reviews aren't the end of the world—and how to respond to themWhy perception is reality (even when it's unfair)The right way to use good reviews to outshine competitors

What you'll learn in this episodeWhy your business should always have backup talent readyThe 3 types of talent: potential, emerging, and provenWhy proven talent, though costly, is worth the investmentHow to evaluate a candidate's record of successThe cultural fit questions to ask in every interviewWhy “if it's not a hell yes, it's not a yes” is the golden rule in hiring 

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Heidi Barnett, President of Talent Acquisition at isolved, about how AI is reshaping recruiting and why candidate experience now matters more than ever. Heidi shares her journey from marketing into HR tech leadership and explains why the best recruiters today act more like growth leaders. She discusses the shift from sourcing to screening, why resumes are becoming obsolete, and how AI exposes broken hiring processes. The conversation explores how TA teams can reduce burnout, partner better with CHROs, and reimagine hiring from the ground up in the age of AI.

On this special episode of Tapod, we catch up with Pam Stroud – Senior Talent Industry Legend, who has reassessed her career and ventured out on her own with ‘The Pivot Space', supporting and navigating women in career transition. It may be menopause, single motherhood, returning to the workplace following family or any number of challenges; sometimes we question our relevance and our career choices. Coupled with the recent and rapid changes in technology and focus on gender pay gap, more and more women are looking to pivot. Pam brings her knowledge and understanding to support women in working their way through all of the questions. And Pam has generously offered all TaPod listeners a discount to work with her. Use the QR code on the episode slide to access the offer.Thanks to SmartRecruiters for partnering with us this month.

Navigating talent acquisition at scale requires a balance of technology, candidate experience and recruiter-driven success metrics. On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Carin House, Director and Talent Acquisition Partner at Grainger. They discuss her career journey, the scale of Grainger's hiring operations, and how her team measures success in TA. Carin also shares initiatives that shape the candidate experience and her advice for those building careers in recruitment.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:31 Carin graduated from law school in 2008 and joined Grainger through a temp job.03:57 Grainger is a global MRO distributor with a mission to keep the world working.06:08 Carin's team measures TA success with recruiter-driven metrics.08:24 The future of TA lies in blending AI innovation with human connection.10:05 Always ask the question in your mind — it can spark valuable insights.10:39 Mistakes are opportunities to learn and move forward.Resources Mentioned:Carin Househttps://www.linkedin.com/in/carin-house-7a7936b8Grainger | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/w.w.-grainger/Grainger | Websitehttps://www.grainger.com/This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.Sagemark HR can help you:✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.We understand every organization is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.If you're interested in learning more, you can reach me at:www.sagemarkhr.com✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com#Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

Today on the Scoop Bonnie steps in for Craig whilst he is on a little sojourn and the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News including…  acquisitions on steroids, bikini tradie wants to go topless, office worker encourages bikinis, Trump puts up skilled worker visas, boss is cruel (there's a surprise), Gen Z pushing the workplace office fashion to the limit, WTF is ‘quiet-cracking'? and much more.Thanks to Indeed for partnering with us on The Scoop. 

Was, wenn Veränderung immer wieder an der eigenen Kultur scheitert?Im Gespräch mit Prof. Dr. Guy Katz, Professor für Internationales Management an der Hochschule München, mehrfacher Buchautor und leidenschaftlicher „Positivizer“, wird klar: Die Antwort liegt selten in Methoden oder großen Konzepten, sondern im Führungsalltag.Für Guy steht fest: Situative Führung ist der unterschätzte Hebel, um Kulturwandel tatsächlich zu ermöglichen. Wer auf die individuellen Erfahrungen, Lebensphasen und die Motivation von Mitarbeitenden eingeht, löst sich von starren Generationen-Schubladen und bringt Vielfalt und Veränderungsbereitschaft ins Team.Guy spricht offen darüber, wie Führungskräfte durch Empathie, Flexibilität und die Bereitschaft, Haltung zu zeigen – auch zu gesellschaftlichen Fragen – Vertrauen schaffen und Transformation nachhaltig gestalten können.Dich erwarten Impulse zu folgenden Themen:1) Was situative Führung im Alltag konkret bedeutet.2) Warum Kulturwandel nicht an Konzepten, sondern an der Unternehmenskultur scheitert.3) Weshalb Generationen-Schubladen zu kurz greifen – und was stattdessen zählt.4) Wie Unternehmen aus Vorurteilen Wettbewerbsvorteile machen.5) Warum Empathie, Motivation und Haltung für Führung heute wichtiger sind als je zuvor.___________Guy Katz freut sich auf den Dialog zu Themen rund um Kulturwandel und moderne Führung.Wenn du dich angesprochen fühlst, dann melde dich bei ihm auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profpilotguy/ Hier findest du sein Buch: I'll do it!  | https://a.co/d/gPRd2kC Guy's Leseempfehlungen:How to Sell Anything to Anybody von Joe Girard | https://www.amazon.de/-/en/How-Sell-Anything-Anybody-Girard/dp/0743273966  ___________Über unseren Host Johannes Füß:Johannes ist Senior Vice President von EGYM Wellpass, dem Marktführer für Corporate Health Benefits. Auch wenn er eine Schwäche für Schokolade hat, ist Johannes' Bewusstsein für Gesundheit groß: Wenn der gebürtige Münchner nicht gerade dabei ist, Unternehmen dabei zu unterstützen, ihre Teams physisch und mental gesund zu halten, verbringt er seine Zeit aktiv in den Bergen - am liebsten mit seiner Familie.Melde dich bei Johannes Füß auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-f%C3%BC%C3%9F/ 

Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠------------------------------In a world increasingly shaped by technology, are we at risk of losing the fundamentals that make great recruiting work?Joined by the brilliant Tamara Perry, a Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with an impressive track record including Tech Recruitment at Amazon, we sat down to talk all things old and new in the world of recruitment...

Applications are skyrocketing, AI is shaking up hiring, and recruiters are navigating uncharted waters. So how do talent acquisition teams harness AI without losing the human touch? And can teams really handle thousands of applications while keeping compliance and credibility intact?Meet Jessica Morgan, Chief Transformation Officer at Instant Impact and a technology transformation expert. Jess drives people-centric innovation in recruitment, optimising operations and building high-performing systems that empower both teams and clients to achieve scalable, sustainable results, and she's here to unpack what really works — and what doesn't.Join host Robert Newry and guest Jessica Morgan as they discuss:

This week on Tapod we catch up with the legend Jessica Gibson-Jones winner of Enterprise Talent Leader of the Year at ITAs2025! We get a great understanding of the achievements Jess has implemented at Toll Group over the past 12 months including commercialising the Talent function, simplifying hiring manager processes, maximising data, DE&I successes, insourcing the global RPO solution, TA capability calendar & many other ‘tah dah' moments. Congrats, Jess – you deserve it!Thanks to SmartRecruiters for partnering with us this month. 

Why Outsourcing and Delegation are the Keys to Scaling Without Burnout Are you working harder than ever in your business but not seeing the growth you want? You are not alone. In this episode of Local SEO Tactics, Bob Brennan sits down with Kasim Aslam, serial entrepreneur and author of Hire. Kasim reveals why the smartest way to scale your small business is not by doing more, but by finding and empowering the right people. Discover how hiring global talent can transform your business, free up your time, and unlock new growth opportunities. What You'll Learn  Why entrepreneurs should stop trying to do everything themselves How global hiring can provide access to top talent at affordable rates Kasim's proven seven-step process for hiring and delegating effectively Download Kasim's free book and hiring resources at Kasim.me, and subscribe to Local SEO Tactics for more expert strategies to grow your business. https://www.localseotactics.com/kasim-aslams-1-growth-hack-for-small-businesses-hiring-global-talent/

NEW RECRUITMENT KPI'S FOR TOMORROW'S TALENT ACQUISITION   We are beginning to see some step change improvements in recruiter capability. The promise of AI has been overblown in many areas, but it is clear huge efficiency gains have been seen in areas such as sourcing, CV review, interview note taking, interview scheduling and more. These are areas which previously took large teams for recruiters a lot of time to manage. Now with increased in capability, what does this do to how we measure recruiter performance?   Lets deep dive:   - Pre AI, what were the industry avg numbers: how many reqs per capita, how many hires per month - What is the number today in 2025? - What does it look like in 2026? - Areas of greatest efficiency gain: Applicant Review, Sourcing New Candidates etc - How has the time distribution changed once AI comes into production? - Are we spending more time per candidate? Do we have more or less candidate interviews? - QoH...does this measure change? - What would we expect once every TA team becomes AI-enabled? - How do we design a dynamic system of performance measures, which takes into account AI maturity? - What does this mean for people currently in TA - what skills to develop? - How do we ensure early entry talent flow?   All this and more, with Adriano Herdman, CEO (We Are Move), Emma Mirrington, Founder (The Talent Labs), Alan Price, Global Head of Talent Acquisition (Deel), Neil Morelli, Founder (Workplace Labs) & friends.   We are on Friday 19th Sep, 2pm BST - follow the channel here (recommended) and save your spot for this demo by clicking on the green button.     Ep331 is sponsored by our friends Teamtailor   Let's change it up this week, updated copy below;   Remember when hiring felt simple? A candidate applied, you picked up the phone, and great conversations just… happened.   Somewhere along the way, recruitment became more complicated. Too many tools, too many tabs, and too little time for the human side of hiring.   That's why Teamtailor exists, to put people back at the heart of the process. From creating career sites candidates love, to managing every step of the journey in one seamless platform, we help you focus on what matters most: building great teams. Join more than 185,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent — with all the AI powered tools you need.   Let's make hiring human again.   See why 11,000+ companies trust us

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we speak with Elle Lebourg, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Hilti Group, about transforming TA to hire 55,000 people in six years while protecting culture and experience. Elle explains why classic change models fall short, how authentic communication sustains engagement, and why TA must adopt a product mindset. She shares how Hilti maps candidate journeys, balances global standards with local nuance, and keeps people, not tools, at the center of transformation.

Sarah Smart, founder of Horizon Human Resources and a seasoned talent acquisition (TA) leader, joins us this episode to discuss the transformational impact of AI on talent acquisition. We explore how AI is reshaping TA roles, from coordinators to sourcers, and make the case for a fundamental shift in how organizations structure and skill their recruiting teams for the future. Sarah also provides critical advice for CHROs on adopting a skills-first strategy and integrating workforce planning directly into the TA organization to create a more predictive, data-driven, and effective hiring engine.  [0:00] Introduction Welcome, Sarah! Today's Topic: The Transformation of Talent Acquisition in the Age of AI [5:28] How is AI impacting Talent Acquisition today? AI has been a part of TA for over a decade, but its implementation requires more wisdom and due diligence now than ever before. The ROI for new technology should be based on strategic outcomes, like quality of hire or speed, not just headcount reduction. [20:32] How will TA structure and skills evolve over the next two years? Sourcing will become a more strategic function, using AI to combine talent marketing with deep candidate intelligence to nurture relationships over time. Workforce planning should be owned by Talent Acquisition to enable “predictive demand control” and align hiring strategy with business capacity and needs. [36:18] What is your advice for CHROs? Effective TA organizations are no longer built on “super recruiters”; they require investment in creating metrics-driven, data-literate, and technology-fluent teams. Organizations must adopt a “skills-first” approach, mapping current capabilities to future needs to inform buy vs. build talent strategies. [44:19] Closing Thanks for listening! Quick Quote “When you flip everything on its head and think skills first, it completely changes the structure of your organization.”

Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News, including…More news from the banking sector – good & bad, social media affecting hiring opportunities, and the PNG & Aussie Defence pact (and Craig shares a secret about his time living in PNG. Shhhh), two jobs are a lot harder than one, Gen Z love pretty pictures, Australia get its own Coldplay moment. Thanks to Indeed for partnering with us on The Scoop. 

 This week on Tapod we catch up with the winners of the Enterprise Talent Team of the Year at ITAs2025 – The Warehouse Group – represented by Kim Nicholas – GM – Talent Acquisition, HR Systems and Payroll, and Hayley Smith – Head of TA. We were also joined by the fabulous Brett Potts – Customer Success Lead APAC from SmartRecruiters. We cover the joy of the win and key aspects of the winning submission, including the challenging economic conditions over the past 12 months, the increased number of candidates and building a positive experience, the internal mobility project, massive internal restructures, Hiring Manager training, a complete EVP rebrand, HR Tech Stack and much more. Every year people ask us what it takes to win an award like this – listen in and find out. Thanks to SmartRecruiters for your support this month. 

EXCITING NEWS! It's official SmartRecruiters and SAP are GO!At TaPod - We Talk Talent we were lucky enough to sit down with SmartRecruiters CEO Rebecca Carr yesterday for an #APAC exclusive to talk about the acquisition, and what the future holds for the industry and SR customers.We also covered the topics of AI and the future role of the recruiter... Take some time to soak it all in!

The engineering industry is staring down a projected shortfall of 600,000 engineers by 2027. Recruiting alone won't close the gap. Retention and equity have to be part of the conversation. In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce sits down with Michele Heyward—civil engineer turned tech founder and CEO of PositiveHire—to talk about why engineers are leaving the profession and how firms can rethink workplace culture to keep them. We cover: Why 40% of women engineers leave between 10–20 years into their careers The persistent barriers to retaining women and underrepresented talent in engineering Why graduating more women engineers isn't solving the pipeline problem Practical steps AEC firms can take to make workplaces more inclusive and sustainable About Michele Heyward: Dirt road born and raised in rural South Carolina, Michele Heyward is a civil engineer turned tech founder on a mission to build a more equitable infrastructure future, one inclusive workforce at a time. As CEO of PositiveHire, she's helping AEC firms tackle two of their biggest challenges: the engineering talent shortage and the underrepresentation of women of color in technical roles. Michele holds a BS in Civil Engineering and an MS in Industrial Management from Clemson University. She spent over a decade in the energy sector as a construction project manager, where she helped build the power grid, breaking gender barriers in the field. Her career spans technical sales, technology transfer, and leading billion-dollar infrastructure projects. Recognizing that solving the engineering talent crisis means retaining the talent you already have, Michele launched PH Balanced, a proprietary software platform that helps AEC companies retain technical professionals, especially mid-level women of color engineers and scientists. As a 2024 LinkedIn Top Voice, Michele uses the platform to connect with industry leaders and share practical insights on how to close the gap between workforce needs and inclusive innovation. She believes the future of infrastructure starts with who's at the table—and she's here to make sure it's not the same few faces.

In this episode of Hiring Excellence, Johnny Campbell speaks with Kerstin Wagner, EVP of Talent Acquisition at Deutsche Bahn. Kerstin shares how her team is navigating transformation in a complex labor market, balancing innovation, AI adoption, and human connection. From micro-innovations in recruitment to building a culture of bottom-up creativity, Kerstin reveals the strategies shaping the future of hiring at scale.

Your future career is filled with endless possibilities… and also endless unknowns. On today's episode, hosts Megan Riksen and Grace Joaquin tackle those unknowns with the career exploration tools O*NET and CareerOneStop– free websites that offer career assessments, salary information, job outlook data, and so much more. Whether you want to learn more about your dream career or are exploring your options, these tools will feel like a lifesaver. Later, Work Like A Laker is joined by Laurie Evans, Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Coordinator at HealthWest, to dive into the employer's perspective of O*NET and how students can take full advantage of it during the hiring process. Read the full transcript here. Resources: O*NET  CareerOneStop HealthWest Hiring Site Laurie Evan's contact information: Laurie.Evans@healthwest.net #gvcareers #careerexploration #onlinetools #hiringhelp #worklikealaker

Balancing innovation with the human side of hiring is shaping the future of talent acquisition. On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jeff Ollinger, Director, Talent Acquisition – Corporate and Campus, of Sun Life. They discuss Jeff's career journey, the evolution of his role and the strategies Sun Life is deploying to strengthen both campus and experienced hiring. Jeff shares how his background in athletics and early career experiences led him into HR and TA, eventually shaping his leadership approach. He highlights the scope of Sun Life's hiring operations, the company's student conversion strategy and its focus on inclusion through specialized programs.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction.02:36 Jeff shares how he became an accidental HR professional.05:07 Jeff's journey from RBC to the tech sector to broaden his campus recruitment work.10:07 Sun Life hires 500–700 students annually, with a focus on full-time conversion.13:45 Student recruitment is balanced all-year-round, not just in the summer.18:03 Sun Life prioritizes manager and new hire satisfaction with a seamless experience.20:12 Internal hiring is a priority for developing talent and filling senior roles.22:14 AI is used to boost efficiency and insights, while decisions remain human-led.25:10 Be open to unexpected career paths and new ways of doing business.Resources Mentioned:Jeff Ollingerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffollingerSun Life | LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sun-life-financialSun Life | Websitehttps://www.sunlife.com/en/Dean Connor Inclusion Scholarshiphttps://www.sunlife.ca/en/careers/student-and-new-graduate-programs/scholarship-guidelines/This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.Sagemark HR can help you:✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.We understand every organization is different, and there's no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.If you're interested in learning more, you can reach me at:www.sagemarkhr.com✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com#Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News, including…A post-ITAs round-up, OpenAIjoins the hiring space, ANZ Bank in the poo again, some positive ads data, redundancy news, LinkedIn puts down an AI marker, Gen Z are now job-hugging, and much more. Thanks to Indeed for your ongoing support. 

Fabrizio Gamberini is a seasoned executive with nearly three decades of strategic leadership expertise and global brand management across a wide variety of business sectors. He currently serves as Vibram Corporation's President and Global Chief Brand Officer. Prior to his time at Vibram, Fabrizio led large-scale marketing and retail management efforts for major brands like HP and Nike. He also led brand redevelopment, evolution, and acquisition for eyewear companies like Marcolin and Geox before landing at Vibram. Fabrizio joins Roy to discuss how his foundational leadership skills were honed at HP, the importance of getting out from behind the desk to engage the consumer, how truth and trust are key to effective teambuilding, and much more. Highlights from our conversation include:Core leadership lessons learned in his early career (3:19)Key values and beliefs instilled during Fabrizio's tenure at Nike (6:05)Navigating and leading through cycles of massive consumer change (10:07)The role that talent has played across his many executive positions (11:21)The efficacy of leadership coaching in developing teams (17:06)Attracting mission and purpose-aligned candidates (19:01)Hiring in large companies vs. smaller, scrappier organizations (22:47)Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazon

This week on Tapod we sit down with David Dunne—Senior Manager, Workforce Services & Systems @Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)—the largest national service provider for people on the autism spectrum, with over 1,500 employees across over 70 locations. With recent research suggesting that 1 in 40 people are living with autism, we cover topics around inclusivity hiring, including pre-access to interview questions, people being authentically themselves, and understanding requirements that make candidates more comfortable in their environment. It's a really fascinating topic and one (as recruiters) we have a responsibility to know more about. Thanks to SmartRecruiters for your support this month. 

REALITIES OF AI - INSIGHT & ANALYSIS FROM 1000 HEADS OF TA   Get ahead of the AI curve with exclusive first-look insights from Fosway Group's cutting-edge ‘Realities of AI' research. Sven Elbert unpacks the biggest trends, priorities, and pain points Talent Acquisition leaders will face in 2025. Expect sharp analysis, no-nonsense guidance, and practical, data-driven advice to help you build smarter AI strategies – and finally cut through the hype.   Lets deep dive:   - What is the State of Talent Acquisition in 2025 - How have Talent Acquisition priorities shifted from 2024 to 2025? - Doing More With Less? Well, how are we doing with this? - Budget for tech vs Budget for Payroll - Avg size of Talent Acquisition teams - sector / region / country - Avg req load per capita - What investments in technology are going forward? - How is AI being adopted throughout the TA function? - How is talent acquisition being measured today? - AI Agents - where are they, are they now in the workforce?   All this and more, as Sven Elbert, Head of Analytical Services at Fosway, takes us through the research conducted on Heads of TA in US, UK, Germany and France.   We are on Friday 5th Sep, 2pm BST - follow the channel here (recommended) and save your spot for this demo by clicking on the green button.     Ep328 is sponsored by our friends Teamtailor   Let's change it up this week, updated copy below;   Remember when hiring felt simple? A candidate applied, you picked up the phone, and great conversations just… happened.   Somewhere along the way, recruitment became more complicated. Too many tools, too many tabs, and too little time for the human side of hiring.   That's why Teamtailor exists, to put people back at the heart of the process. From creating career sites candidates love, to managing every step of the journey in one seamless platform, we help you focus on what matters most: building great teams. Join more than 185,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent — with all the AI powered tools you need.   Let's make hiring human again.   See why 11,000+ companies trust us

In a world of scarce talent and shifting work, one conference dares to reimagine how we cast our teams. On Friday, 5 September 2025, Starcircle, the hiring platform that helps companies solve hiring challenges with AI and on-demand expertise, premieres Supernova 2025: Hiring at the Movies at The Cameo Cinema, The Montenotte Hotel, Cork. The latest SOLAS survey revealed 47% of hard-to-fill roles were rated "very" or "too" difficult, and 64% required salary increases to seal the deal. Inspired by these real events, Supernova is flipping the script, taking hiring teams from today's recruiting horror story to a rom-com where they fall back in love with talent acquisition. Under the theme "Hiring at the Movies," Supernova 2025 connects the craft of film casting with the future of talent acquisition. Professionals from Eli Lilly, Workhuman, OpenText and many others, will gather to discuss what's next for hiring and the nature of work, along with real steps leaders can take now. The star-studded line-up includes two of Ireland's best-known casting directors, Maureen Hughes and Louise Kiely. They will unpack the craft of spotting potential, building chemistry, and making brave choices, all critical skills for any hiring team. They're joined by keynote speaker Kevin Wheeler, whose vision of a tech-powered future may sound stranger than fiction, but is quickly becoming a reality. The machines haven't taken over just yet though, as Larry Kelly explores the power of human imagination at work and why creativity is a decisive advantage in an AI-shaped future. "Supernova is where we zoom out to see what's coming and zoom in on what to do on Monday," said James Galvin, CEO at Starcircle. "Linking hiring to the world of film makes it simple; great outcomes start with a strong vision, a bold brief, and the imagination to see talent others miss." Galvin continues, "Supernova blends big-picture thinking with practical guidance. Since our first conference in 2022, we've brought together leading experts from around the world to share their playbooks and help organisations navigate the ever-changing landscape. This year promises to be our best event yet, and you won't find a talent event like this anywhere else in the world." Supernova is invite-only. For more information and to register your interest, visit here or contact events@starcircle.com See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

SEO FOR LLM'S? WHAT TALENT ACQUISITION AND EMPLOYER BRANDING HAVE TO KNOW   Generative AI is transforming the way people discover and research employers - and it's happening faster than most Talent Acquisition teams realise.   Google's own research reveals a 30% drop in clicks from traditional search in 2025 alone, as AI-generated summaries answer more user queries before anyone lands on your site. This shift, from Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) to LLM Optimisation, brings seismic implications for Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding.   In this live session, we unpack what this means - and what to do next.   Join us as we explore:   The current state of SEO in a world of LLMs How GenAI is reshaping user journeys and web traffic patterns The challenge: career site visits are down, but applications are up—why? And why reduced traffic doesn't mean your career site is any less important - in fact it's the opposite How to influence the new SEO with content designed for LLMs, not just search crawlers Why getting into the training data of GenAI models matters for brand visibility and influencing the narrative Prompt testing: which employers are being recommended by major LLMs? Tactical playbook: 5 essential things TA and Employer Brand teams should do today to stay visible, relevant, and in control   This isn't just about traffic—it's about trust, discoverability, and performance. Content is now the engine that fuels both external AI (LLMs) and internal AI (your own platform tools). And that makes it the new competitive edge.   All this and more with one of the first to draw attention to SEO for LLM, Nathan Perrott, SVP Solutions Engineering (Radancy)   We are on Wednesday 3rd Sep, 12pm BST - follow the channel here (recommended) and save your spot for this demo by clicking on the green button.     Ep327 is sponsored by our friends Radancy   Radancy delivers the future of hiring. As the global leader in talent acquisition software, Radancy helps enterprises strengthen their organizations with an AI-powered platform that simplifies hiring, reduces costs and accelerates results. Fueled by rich data and deep industry expertise, the Radancy Talent Acquisition Cloud transforms every step of the candidate journey to hire the most qualified talent in any environment – driving efficiency, enhancing experiences, maximizing ROI and empowering organizations to build the workforce of tomorrow.   Book a demo with one of our team today.

In this episode of Elevate Care, host Kerry Perez dives into the evolving landscape of healthcare recruitment with JB Tanner, Vice President of RPO at AMN Healthcare. Together, they explore the challenges healthcare organizations face in hiring, the benefits of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), and actionable strategies to modernize hiring practices. JB shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, including real-world success stories and practical advice for healthcare leaders navigating today's hiring complexities.Learn more about RPO - Streamlining Healthcare Talent ManagementChapters:[00:00:33] Welcome & Introduction[00:34:92] Current Challenges in Healthcare Recruitment[01:53:52] Post-Pandemic Hiring Realities[03:01:18] What is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)?[05:01:12] Episodic vs. Full-Time RPO Solutions[06:37:54] Real-Life RPO Success Stories[07:47:12] Modernizing Healthcare Hiring[09:25:43] RPO as a Consultative Partner[10:47:76] When to Engage an RPO Partner[12:26:54] Beyond Clinical Roles: Full-Service Recruitment[13:45:25] Why Invest in RPO During Economic Uncertainty Sponsors: Learn how AMN Healthcare's workforce flexibility technology helps health systems cut costs and improve efficiency. Click here to explore the case study and discover smarter ways to manage your resources!Discover how WorkWise is redefining workforce management for healthcare. Visit workwise.amnhealthcare.com to learn more.About The Show: Elevate Care delves into the latest trends, thinking, and best practices shaping the landscape of healthcare. From total talent management to solutions and strategies to expand the reach of care, we discuss methods to enable high quality, flexible workforce and care delivery. We will discuss the latest advancements in technology, the impact of emerging models and settings, physical and virtual, and address strategies to identify and obtain an optimal workforce mix. Tune in to gain valuable insights from thought leaders focused on improving healthcare quality, workforce well-being, and patient outcomes. Learn more about the show here. Connect with Our Hosts:Kerry on LinkedInNishan on LinkedInLiz on LinkedIn Find Us On:WebsiteYouTubeSpotifyAppleInstagramLinkedInXFacebook Powered by AMN Healthcare

Today we're addressing talent acquisition's biggest challenge: identifying the next untapped talent pool. Talent leader Ron Fish reveals the indisputable benefits of neurodiverse recruitment and how smart leaders are reaping rewards. This is an episode you really don't want to miss.Welcome to a new season of The Mile Wide View of Talent Acquisition, with host Michael Yinger. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's on the cutting edge of talent acquisition: neurodiversity in the workplace. As companies navigate an era marked by low unemployment and intense competition for skilled talent, the need to think creatively about untapped talent pools has never been greater.Joining us is Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Leader and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, including those with neurodiverse conditions like dyslexia and ADHD. Drawing from both his personal and professional journey, Ron opens up about how neurodiversity has shaped his family, his career, and his mission to drive inclusive hiring practices.In this candid and enlightening conversation, we unpack what neurodiversity really means, the unique strengths neurodiverse employees bring to organizations, and the often invisible barriers they face in employment. Ron shares practical insights into accommodations that can make a world of difference, with many of which cost little or nothing to implement. We also explore why businesses have been slow to tap into this abundant and underrepresented talent pool, and how simple organizational changes can foster a more innovative, productive, and welcoming environment for everyone.Whether you're an HR leader, a manager, or just curious about the changing face of work, this episode delivers actionable strategies and inspiring perspectives on building a workforce that's truly inclusive—one mindful accommodation at a time.Contact our host and guests:Michael Yinger - LinkedinRon Fish - Contact, Media, and Social Links

Today on the Scoop the team from Tapod brings you all of the weekly TA & Recruitment News, including…ANZ stuff-up – Big Time, training is only part of the AI story, Nestle takes the choccies away, where will the jobs be in 2030? Well done to NZ, Gen Z just not cutting it and much more Thanks to Indeed for your ongoing support. 

Whether you're in talent acquisition or employer branding right now, you're probably feeling the squeeze. The lines between these disciplines are blurred, and the stakes have never been higher.In my latest podcast episode, I sat down with Mike Bradshaw, VP of Talent at Pinpoint, who's spent 15 years in HR and TA - from Apple to being the first Head of People at multiple startups.What makes this conversation essential for both TA professionals and employer branders is Mike's insight into how candidate experience has become the ultimate test of your employer brand promise.His perspective is particularly valuable because he's lived on both sides: as a practitioner buying and implementing recruiting tools, and now as someone at a company thats helping organisations solve these exact challenges.But more importantly, he understands that in 2025, your employer brand is only as strong as your candidate experience - and your candidate experience really helps wins talent.What came out of our conversation was both sobering and hopeful. Sobering because the challenges facing TA teams in 2025 are genuinely tough. Hopeful because there are real, actionable strategies that work - even when you're doing more with less.What You'll Learn:✅ Why TA leaders are being squeezed harder than ever (and what's driving it)✅ The hidden costs of poor candidate experience on your bottom line✅ How to build employer branding that disqualifies the wrong candidates✅ Tactical SLAs and interview hygiene that actually work✅ Why transparency beats "selling" every time✅ The one thing that wins candidates over better financial offersAbout Mike Bradshaw:VP of Talent at Pinpoint with 15+ years in HR/TA. Former Apple talent support, startup veteran, and practitioner-turned-vendor who's seen both sides of the hiring equation.About Pinpoint:ATS platform designed for complex hiring scenarios - handling everything from graduate programs to senior leadership searches across multiple geographies and role types.

Join hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo for a lively episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, where they chat with Victor Gaines, AVP of Talent Acquisition at Wellstar Health System. Kicking off with NFL banter and a playful scoop on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's "engagement" (spoiler: it's all in good fun), the conversation quickly dives into Victor's eclectic career journey—from finance and TV to healthcare, pizza at Papa John's, and bourbon at Sazerac—now circling back to innovative TA in healthcare.Victor shares how his cross-industry experience (spanning high-volume hiring at Comcast and Papa John's to specialized roles at Fiserv and McKesson) equips him to tackle post-pandemic challenges like agility, digital transformation, and operational efficiency. The trio explores the transformative power of AI in TA: from automating scheduling and screening to combating bias and "hallucinations." Thought-provoking questions arise—can AI eradicate human biases, or does it amplify them? How close are we to AI-driven individualized learning or even clinical efficiencies?Key takeaways:Diverse Backgrounds Fuel Innovation: Victor's non-traditional path highlights why healthcare is increasingly recruiting external talent for fresh perspectives.AI's Double-Edged Sword: Essential for high-volume tasks but demands a "human in the loop" to mitigate risks like unintended bias or outdated data.Future-Proofing TA: Insights on pre-boarding, ambient listening in clinics, and ethical AI use—could we see 30%+ efficiency gains in five years?Victor's wisdom: "We've seen unprecedented change; now it's about agility to persevere." Whether you're in HR, TA, or curious about AI's role in work, this episode sparks debate on balancing tech with human judgment.Tune in on your favorite podcast platform or visit ashhra.org/ashhra-podcast. What biases lurk in your processes? Share your thoughts!From Our Sponsors...Optimize Pharmacy Benefits with RxBenefitsElevate your employee benefits while managing costs. Did you know hospital employees fill 25% more prescriptions annually than other industries? Ensure cost-effective, high-quality pharmacy plans by leveraging your hospital's own pharmacies. Discover smarter strategies with RxBenefits.Learn More here - https://rxbene.fit/3ZaurZNStreamline HR Compliance with oneBADGEhealthcareSimplify screening, credentialing, and compliance for healthcare HR. oneBADGEhealthcare from ISB Global offers a tailored solution to keep your workforce compliant and efficient. Built for healthcare leaders, it's your all-in-one compliance tool.Get Started here - https://isbglobalservices.com/onebadgeunitedstates/ashhra/ Support the show

Meet Baiba Wisse, a multi-passionate creative from Raleigh, North Carolina, who spent a decade in global talent acquisition before life handed her a plot twist: a layoff. While she was still working in recruiting, Baiba discovered her favorite part of the job wasn't the spreadsheets or the scheduling, it was the human connection. She loved coaching candidates, hearing their career stories, and helping people see their own potential.That passion inspired her to start her own podcast, The Career in Technicolor, where she interviews people about their career journeys in living color. But when the layoff hit, she found herself in that all-too-familiar “what now?” moment.Instead of sitting still (because that's not her style), Baiba leaned into her creative energy, painting, cooking, cleaning, and trying new things. She also followed her curiosity into movement and stress relief, recently earning her Tai Chi instructor certification. Now, she's on a mission to bring Tai Chi into corporate settings, helping teams manage stress, move more, and age well.I met Baiba early in my own podcasting journey, and we've been swapping ideas and cheering each other on ever since. She's been a generous supporter, a creative sounding board, and now I'm flipping the mic so you can hear her story.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How Baiba turned a layoff into an opportunity to explore new passions Why coaching and human connection were the most rewarding parts of her recruiting career The creative outlets that kept her moving forward during a career pivot How Tai Chi can help reduce stress and support well-being in and out of the workplace The joy (and challenges) of podcasting about other people's career journeysConnect with BaibaConnect with Baiba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwisse/ Listen to The Career in TechnicolorApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/career-in-technicolor/id1584835608Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/034sss7E8ncD5RewpqkwZJ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerintechnicolor/  Thanks for tuning in to The Career Flipper!If this episode made you think, laugh, or feel a little braver about your own flip, do me a favor:

In this episode, Jamie Edwards—VP Talent & Org Development at Deliveroo and former tech founder—shares how applying product principles to Talent Acquisition can transform hiring.Hosted by Kathryne Friend, we explore Jamie's journey from engineer and founder to TA leader, and unpack a practical roadmap for building a user-centric hiring function: one that designs with candidates in mind, redefines success beyond offers, and applies AI only after rethinking the process itself.What you'll learn:- How product thinking can reshape recruiting-- Why hiring should start with candidate research- Key product maxims for TA (nail it then scale it, don't automate until it hurts)- Shifting culture: from “candidates should feel lucky” to “we're selling them”- Actionable advice for TA leaders to start small and scale impactIf you're in Talent Acquisition, HR, or People Ops and want a fresh blueprint for the future of hiring, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into practice today.This episode is sponsored by  Talentful - Subscription talent solutions for the world's most innovative companies.

Recruiting Future is taking a couple of weeks off and will return the first week in September. In the meantime, I've got some summer specials for you. As I don't need to tell you, AI is a massive topic at the moment and isn't going to change any time soon; it's only going to get bigger and more critical. With that in mind, I wanted to share my thoughts on where we are with AI at the moment, its future direction, and also share the outline of a framework I've developed for strategic AI implementation in TA. Earlier in the summer, I was a guest on the Saville Assessment Deep Dive podcast, talking about AI. The host, Hannah Mullaney, asked such great questions that I thought I would drop the whole episode into the Recruiting Future podcast feed for you to take a listen to. So, with thanks to Hannah and the team at Saville, here is a deep dive into my take on AI and the future of talent acquisition.

The harsh truth about today's job market. Even getting your resume seen is rare.The job market has shifted—and not in favor of the job seeker. If you've been applying, interviewing, and waiting for replies that never come, you're not alone. The hiring process is longer, more complex, and—let's be honest—more draining than ever.

The explosion of AI-generated applications isn't just breaking traditional recruiting - it's creating an unprecedented opportunity by making sophisticated assessment tools accessible for early-stage screening. There is now the opportunity to filter thousands of applicants based on actual predictive data. However, the vendor landscape here can be confusing, and some offerings lack the transparency that employers need. So how can organizations identify tools that leverage AI's efficiency while respecting established peer-reviewed assessment science? My guest this week is Djurre Holtrop, Assistant Professor at Tilburg University. In our conversation, Jura reveals how AI could democratize evidence-based assessment for organizations of all sizes and offers advice on best practices and the future assessment landscape. In the interview, we discuss: The science-practice gap in assessment The tension arising from the rapid development of AI and the need to evaluate work performance results over time. AI isn't making the process worse because CVs and cover letters have no predictive validity. How is AI improving the science? Transforming recruiting with early-stage screening How bias carries through the recruiting process Resetting our mental models What does the future look like? Recruiting Future helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology. If you're interested in finding out how your TA function measures up in these four critical areas, I've created the free FITT for the Future Assessment. It'll give you personalised insights to help you build strategic clarity and drive greater impact immediately. Just head to mattalder.me/podcast to complete the assessment—it only takes a few minutes. Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

Up to 20% of the global workforce is likely to be neurodivergent and mostly undiagnosed. Understanding how to unlock the full potential of people with non-typical brains should be important to all employers. The difference between the right and wrong job fit for someone with ADHD or other neurodivergent conditions can be the difference between struggling daily and becoming a top performer.  So what if the key to creating exceptional teams lies not in trying to fit everyone into the same mold, but in asking the right questions to understand what each person needs to thrive? My guest this week is Shell Mendelson, an ADHD career coach with 35 years of experience helping neurodivergent individuals find their ideal work fit. In our conversation, Shell shares her proven process for identifying the "must-haves" that enable neurodivergent employees to perform at their highest level and explains why understanding individual needs benefits both employees and employers. In the interview, we discuss: The challenges for ND people at work Why everyone's needs are different The benefits of recognising the spectrum of different brains in your organization The contradictions of neurodiversity The importance of job fit and asking the right questions How small accommodations can make a massive impact Making work better for everyone Recruiting Future helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology. If you're interested in finding out how your TA function measures up in these four critical areas, I've created the free FITT for the Future Assessment. It'll give you personalised insights to help you build strategic clarity and drive greater impact immediately. Just head to mattalder.me/podcast to complete the assessment—it only takes a few minutes. Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

My guest today is Peter Lacaillade. Peter is the Chief Investment Officer for Private Investments at SCS Financial and has built one of the most respected private equity allocation platforms in wealth management, overseeing $50 billion for ultra-high-net-worth families and earning the same access as top-tier endowments. He shares how SCS's pooled vehicle structure enables them to compete with institutional giants for the best funds, avoiding the adverse selection that plagues most wealth platforms. Peter shares his investment philosophy across lower middle market buyouts, emerging independent sponsors, and early bets on category-defining managers like Thrive Capital and Shore Capital. We discuss what separates exceptional private equity managers, the evolution of the industry toward AI-powered strategies, and private markets going mainstream. Please enjoy this conversation with Peter Lacaillade. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp's mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlphaSense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. AlphaSense has completely transformed the research process with cutting-edge AI technology and a vast collection of top-tier, reliable business content. Invest Like the Best listeners can get a free trial now at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alpha-Sense.com/Invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and experience firsthand how AlphaSense and Tegus help you make smarter decisions faster. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:04:31) Advantages of Private Equity Over Public Markets (00:08:59) Talent Acquisition and Growth at SCS (00:10:28) SCS's Wealth Management Strategy (00:19:51) Challenges and Risks in Private Equity (00:26:06) The Future of Wealth Management (00:12:42) Trends in Private Equity (00:20:14) Challenges and Risks in Private Equity1 (00:22:58) Building Successful Private Equity Partnerships (00:26:06) The State of the Wealth Management Industry (00:35:07) Lower Middle Market Buyouts and Independent Sponsors (00:49:38) Introduction to Long Lake and Its Innovative Approach (00:50:21) AI-Powered Tools for Homeowners Associations (00:52:46) Permanent Capital Vehicles vs. Drawdown Funds (00:54:26) The Rise of Holding Companies (00:57:03) Emerging Trends in Venture Capital 01:05:44) The Role of Endowments and Liquidity Solutions (01:10:40) Jake and Frank's Partnership (01:13:57) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done For Peter