The Recruiting Future Podcast - Innovation In Hr And Recruitment

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests. Episodes mentioned in this Round Up: Ep 386: Future Talent Acquisition Trends Ep 387: Assessment Innovation Ep 388: Candidates In Control Ep 389: Automated Sourcing Ep 390: Strategic AI Ep 391: Scaling Hiring At Speed Ep 392: Leveraging Recruiting Technology Ep 393: Hiring From Marginalised Groups Ep 394: Lessons From Startups Ep 395: The Challenges Of Recruiting Recruiters Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcast

We've been talking continuously about challenging talent markets on this podcast since March. However, we've not so far mentioned the one specific skill shortage which is affecting everyone. The pressure on many employers to scale up their talent acquisition functions is immense, but hiring experienced recruiters has arguably never been tougher. So what can companies do to attract and retain experienced recruiter talent while also building capacity and capability? My guest this week is Amy Schultz, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Canva. Canva has been scaling up at speed over the last few years, and Amy has some very valuable perspectives and experiences to share. In the interview, we discuss: The recruiting landscape at Canva The current challenges recruiting recruiters when talent supply is even tighter than it is for software engineers Perceptions of talent acquisition within organisations Attracting and retaining experienced recruiters Investing in developing skills to build rather than just

Although I've tended to work with very large enterprise businesses as a consultant, I've always been fascinated by startups and the lessons larger, more established companies can learn from them. Although the actual execution will always be different, I think there are some real insights around how smaller, more agile companies think about talent, candidate experience, and recruiting technology.  My guest this week is is Ben Butler, Head of People at Dublin based tech startup Evervault. Ben has worked for startup and scale-up companies on both sides of the Atlantic. He has a really fresh approach to talent and some great insights to share.  In the interview, we discuss: Recruiting challenges in technology The power of a strong value proposition Cutting through the noise Building effective outreach and automating follow up How do you keep great people? Building culture while scaling Democratising information Build speed into a tech stack for competitive advantage The future of recruiting Listen to

For many years I've been reading about the work UK retailer Timpson does to hire ex-offenders and other marginalised groups. What they do is a win win win situation. It's a win for the ex-offenders who get a job, it's a win for society as employment is a crucial part of breaking the re-offending cycle, and it's a win for Timpson as they get access to a large talent pool. Now more than ever, employers need to be challenging traditional policies and beliefs to think differently about hiring. With that in mind, I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Darren Burns, Timpson's National Recruitment Manager and Head of The Timpson foundation, to the show. As well as running Timpson's own ex-offender hiring initiatives, Darren also advisors other companies looking to do the same, and he has some unique experience and advice to share In the interview, we discuss: The work of The Timpson Foundation Timpson's motivations behind recruiting ex-offenders Breaking the re-offending cycle Working with prisons in the recruiti

Talent Acquisition is having to evolve at speeds we have never seen before, and recruiting technology is playing a central role in enabling this transformation. However, the recruiting technology ecosystem has never been more complicated and confusing. Building an effective tech stack can be challenging. My guest this week has a considerable amount of advice to share on the best ways to leverage recruiting technology in the dynamic environment employers are currently operating in. Ryan Dull is the Founder and CEO of Sagemark HR and an expert in pairing best fit technology, innovative process and industry best practices.  In the interview, we discuss: Talent Acquisition challenges Technology adoption Building Tech Stacks to improve efficiency and increase conversion How much of recruiting will be automated How do TA leaders make sense of the market? Stakeholder buy-in and support The impact of vendor acquisition and investment on customers Broader technology trends to keep an eye on for the future

In today's talent markets, speed is critical when it comes to securing talent. Maintaining speed and quality when hiring is being scaled up is a challenge and is also a position many employers are now in. My guest this week is Katie Morrow, VP of People Operations at Podium. Podium is a rapidly growing business, and Katie has some great insight to share on scaling up hiring without losing speed or damaging the candidate experience. In the interview, we discuss: Scaling up talent acquisition High touch candidate experience The mind shift from relocation to remote Demonstrating company culture in virtual hiring Connecting people to the mission of the business Childcare The role of technology What do the next 12 - 18 months look like Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

As I mentioned in the previous episode, with recruiting evolving so quickly, I will be dedicating a lot of time on the podcast to providing deep dives into how AI and Automation are being deployed to solve real life recruiting challenges. Conversational AI is a big topic at the moment, with a shift taking place from simple chatbots to sophisticated tools that can radically improve the candidate experience, speed up hiring and allow TA leaders to redeploy their human team members to higher-value tasks. So what are the thoughts processes, decision journies and implications of putting AI at the heart of your TA strategy? My guest this week is Shannon Hughes Swayney, SVP of Human Resource US at Prosegur. Prosegur uses conversational AI strategically throughout their employee lifecycle and has done an enormous amount of work to ensure that it reflects their employer brand values in an authentic and helpful way. In the interview, we discuss: Talent Acquisition challenges Putting AI at the heart of strategy Bu

Recruiting Automation is finally moving from a theoretical concept to pragmatic reality. A combination of the unique pressures talent acquisition is currently under and some quantum leaps forward in technology means automation is becoming a smart solution for an increasing number of employers. However, I know that this currently throws up more questions than answers for many TA leaders, so over the coming weeks and months, I'll be doing some deep dives into the practicalities of automation with practitioners who have hands-on experience. We've recently had a couple of episodes looking at screening via conversational ai, and in this episode, I wanted to explore the growing trend towards automated sourcing. My guest this week is Mike Smart, a hands-on recruiter and Global Talent Leader at Devo. Devo is having a lot of success using automated sourcing to deal with some tough recruiting challenges, and Mike has some valuable insights and advice to share. In the interview, we discuss: Dealing with the mismatch

Challenging talent markets and the increasing adoption of AI-driven technology are driving a revolution in recruiting. We now see recruiting automation happening in many ways, and it's becoming clear that talent acquisition is changing forever. So how can employers use AI and automation technology to benefit recruiters and hiring managers and radically enhance the candidate experience? To help answer these questions in a practical way, I have two brilliant guests: Rhonda Lloyd, Director of People Solutions & Recruiting at Webhelp and Barb Hyman, CEO at Predictive Hire. In the interview, we discuss: How Webhelp is addressing recruiting challenges across the globe Putting candidates in control Is this the most innovative time we've ever seen in talent acquisition? Humans don't scale Automation and Smart Technology Finding undiscovered talent The end of the resume? Giving personalized feedback to every candidate Increasing both speed and quality Re-imagining the role of the recruiter Ethics and tra

Over the last couple of years, I've become fascinated by the innovation in the tools available to assess candidates in the recruiting process. While there are a growing number of impressive technologies and techniques, up to this point, it has actually been quite challenging to get solid case study evidence of effectiveness.  My guest this week has recently run a case study based award process for assessment innovation that provides the evidence of adoption and success that we have been looking for. I'm delighted to welcome Netherlands based consultant Bas van de Haterd back to the show. Bas has been on the podcast a few times showcasing new thinking in assessment and, in this conversation, talks us through five very different case studies of assessment innovation in action. In the interview, we discuss: Assessment innovation and adoption Using inclusive assessment techniques to broader talent pools and increase diversity Improving recruiter efficiency and effectiveness Mapping cognitive capabilities a

As I say in pretty much every interview on the podcast, predicting the future accurately is impossible. However, identifying and tracking the trends that will shape the future is not just possible; it is essential for any kind of strategic approach to talent acquisition. It's very clear that we are at the start of a new phase in the evolution of recruiting, and understanding where we are heading has never been more critical. My guest this week is Kevin Wheeler, Founder of The Future of Talent Institute. I've known Kevin for over a decade now, which is long enough to understand just how skilled he is at identifying the trends that matter. In the interview, we discuss: What is the purpose of talent acquisition, and is it structured in the right way? Why is internal mobility so hard How does talent acquisition need to evolve Workforce flexibility Recruiting automation and the future of recruiters Investment levels in recruiting technology Exponential Growth Upskilling and reskilling What has surprised

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests. Episodes mentioned in this Round Up: Ep 377: Strategic AI Ep 378: Values Driven Retention and Recruiting Ep 379: The Right To Remain Human Ep 380: Transformational Hiring Ep 381: People First Automation Ep 382: HR’s Impact On Talent Brand Ep 383: Recruitonomics Ep 384: Diversity In Action Ep 385: Aligning Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcast

As external talent markets get ever more challenging, internal mobility is becoming a more significant issue. Unsurprisingly then, one of the major themes of the past year has been the ever closer relationship between talent acquisition and talent management.  So how are the most innovative companies holistically looking at talent acquisition and talent management, and how is technology helping them. My guest this week is Lisa Niesen, Head of Talent Management Solutions at SHL. Lisa has been doing a lot of work at the intersection of talent acquisition and talent management and has some valuable insights to share. In the interview, we discuss: What effect are challenging external talent markets having on talent management? The growing importance of retention and mobility Career paths and development opportunities to keep people engaged Rethinking traditional career structures The role of assessment and technology Gathering insights on skills Being better with data Advice on bringing talent acquisit

There is a lot of talk about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in talent acquisition, but when you dig below the surface, the amount of practical action happening doesn't live up to the promises made. A few weeks ago long time friend of the podcast Bas Van De Haterd introduced me to one of the most inspiring recruiters I've spoken to for a long time. Eugène van den Hemel helps employers recruit talent from communities that are historically underrepresented in the job market. In the last few years, he has been doing some pioneering work helping to connect refugees with employment opportunities and, in so doing, opening employers' eyes to an incredible pool of talent. In the interview, we discuss: Recruiting to make matches that matter Dealing with inaccurate preconceptions The power of humans meetings humans The problem with current thinking on certifications Advice to employers looking to hire refugees Broader leaning for recruitment in a time of automation and technology Jobs For Humanity What is th

Talent markets are crazy, recruiting is tough, and it can be challenging to get any sort of perspective on what is going on. So how can we make sense of everything and, in a world that feels out of control, what can talent acquisition professionals actually do that will make a difference. My guest this week is Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist at Appcast. Andrew is combining traditional labor market analysis with Appcast's unique proprietary data into Recruitnomics. Recruitnomics combines cutting edge insights with real-world business applications making Andrew overview of market trends in this interview a must listen for everyone. In the interview, we discuss: Job market trends Data sets and sources Key variable and levers Wage growth The impact of government support The continuing influence of the pandemic Rising recruiting costs Will things ever "normalize"? Skinny application flows Politics and policies Programmatic tools Advice to talent acquisition professionals Long term trends to keep an

With everything that is going on in the market, it is more important than ever to understand the factors that make people feel positive enough to want to advocate for their employer or feel negative enough to want to leave their job. My guest this week is Marcus Buckingham, Head of Research, People and Performance at The ADP Research Institute. Marcus is well known in the industry for doing pioneering research work. He has just realised a report with a new model that measures the impact and performance of HR through the lens of employee experience. The results are fascinating and illustrate just how much influence the performance of HR can have on a company's talent brand. In the interview, we discuss: The current state of the market and the reassessment of work The HR XPerience Score Measuring the effectiveness of HR through employee experience Can HR drive positive employee behaviours? What are the levers to create a great experience? How HR experience drives talent brand How HR can drive attrition

Recruiting automation via conversational AI is proving to be an effective way to help solve some of the unique challenges in today's talent markets. But how are employers actually using it, what benefits are they getting, and how do they manage the balance between humans and machines. My guest this week is Victor Gaines, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare. Aveanna has been using automation technology to vastly increase efficiencies in its recruiting process. Victor has some exceptional advice and insights to share on choosing and implementing technology, as well as some fascinating thoughts around the future of recruiting. In the interview, we discuss: Talent acquisition challenges in the home care market Working at scale when speed is a critical issue The role of technology in creating internal and external efficiencies Building an engaging candidate experience with automation Being people first Balancing technology and humans Advice to TA leaders on evaluating and buyin

Digital transformation is currently one of the fundamental drivers of talent strategy for many organizations. Ensuring your company has the right balance of skills is a complex task involving talent acquisition, L&D, retention, internal mobility and an effective HR and Recruiting tech stack. So how are employers managing the complexity of all of this while prioritizing the employee experience? My guest this week is Harm Otten, Executive Vice President Human Resources at DHL Global Forwarding & Freight. Harm has spent the last few years focusing on the talent aspect of digital transformation within his organization, putting recruiting technology at the heart of the strategy. In the interview, we discuss: Digitizing the HR organization Improving the employee experience Creating a job architecture and an internal career marketplace Building an HR tech stack around a core systems The advantages of using end to end recruiting technology The impact of the pandemic on working practice How digital transform

As our working lives become ever more focused on digital screens and devices, how can employers ensure that they support their employees' mental wellness? Also, with the growth of digital tracking and surveillance in work technology, how can HR step up to defend cultures and long term productivity by ensuring people are treated as humans and not machines.  My guest this week is Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, founder of Consciously Digital. Anastasia writes, speaks and coaches extensively around the impact of devices on wellbeing and the challenges around the use of technology at work.  In the interview, we discuss: Screens, devices and mental health Establishing boundaries and regaining balance How employers can help Productivity and deep work Digital presenteeism  Tracking and surveillance Why HR needs to step up What would an ideal world look like Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

Keeping employees is as difficult as attracting employees at the moment, and, as ever, it is particularly tough in the tech sector. The relationship between employees and employers is changing, and shared values are a vital part of this. My guest this week is Michel Visser, VP People Success & Enablement at software company Unit4. Unit4 are taking a holistic values driven approach to recruitment and retention. It is also a strategy based on innovation and experimentation, and Michel has some extremely valuable perspectives to share. In the interview, we discuss: Recruiting challenges in tech Talent on the move Making work more than transactional Taking a holistic view of employee success Being innovative with compensation and benefits Meaning versus tokenism Using core values as a compass Demonstrating values through candidate experience What is the future of work? Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.