Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kelly Jimenez, Director Talent Acquisition of BNSF Railway. Kelly shares insights into the transformative journey of talent acquisition at BNSF, emphasizing the integration of technology and strategic data analysis to enhance recruitment outcomes. Key Takeaways: (02:21) Kelly's unexpected entry into the TA field. (03:10) The significance of adapting recruitment strategies to technological advancements. (05:38) The role of BNSF Railway as a major employer in Fort Worth and its impact on Kelly's career. (12:28) Challenges and strategies in hiring for a large, unionized workforce. (19:17) The targeted approach in college recruitment to maximize ROI. (21:40) Success in filling a significant portion of BNSF's college recruitment plan ahead of schedule. (22:24) Ongoing challenges and future initiatives in TA within small market towns. Resources Mentioned: Kelly Jimenez - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjimenez/ BNSF Railway - https://www.bnsf.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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Tony Lioi, Director of TA Technology at BAYADA Home Health Care, to discuss the intricacies of aligning talent acquisition technology with business strategy and the importance of strong IT partnerships. Tony shares insights from his extensive experience in the field, offering valuable advice for those navigating the world of talent acquisition technology. Key Takeaways: (02:25) Tony’s background and journey to TA.(09:43) Building a consultative partnership within your team is crucial for evolving from mere problem-solvers to strategic advisors. (10:16) The challenge of integrating legacy internal technology with new third-party vendors in healthcare and the importance of effective system integration. (11:36) Allowing business practices some latitude in technology selection necessitates careful integration with core systems to avoid operational disruptions. (13:37) Aligning technology initiatives with the overall TA strategy and being close to the end customer are key to successful implementation. (17:16) Understanding customer needs and asking the right questions during technology demos ensures that the chosen solutions truly meet those needs. (21:12) Strong partnerships with IT are vital for integrating diverse tools and ensuring data flows effectively across systems. Resources Mentioned: Tony Lioi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonylioi/ Bayada Home Healthcare - https://www.bayada.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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Jessica Manucy, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at TruGreen. They delve into Jessica's extensive experience in talent acquisition, highlighting her journey from staffing light industrial roles to leading national recruitment efforts. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Jessica’s transition from staffing to a strategic role in talent acquisition. (03:26) The impact of Jessica's experience at a previous company on her career direction. (04:19) How TruGreen's mission aligns with Jessica's expertise in recruitment. (06:03) TruGreen's hiring scale and the seasonal nature of its recruitment. (07:05) Overhauling the recruitment process for efficiency and effectiveness. (10:08) Achieving staffing goals with improved strategies and reduced costs. (17:35) Communicating the shift from basic recruiting to a comprehensive TA strategy. (18:41) Empowering the TA team to drive strategic changes and enhance employer branding. (22:06) Advice for TA professionals on creating value and maintaining visibility within their organizations. Jessica Manucy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-manucy-phr-gphr-ba390a8/ TruGreen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/trugreen/ 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

On this episode, Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Burke, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PeaceHealth, to discuss the intricacies and challenges of TA in the healthcare sector. Key Takeaways: (02:16) Susan’s journey into talent acquisition, from a receptionist to a recruiter. (04:56) An overview of PeaceHealth: its size, scope and the responsibilities of the TA team. (06:58) Addressing challenges in reducing expenses and reorganizing the team to break down silos. (08:09) Strategies employed to reduce reliance on travel nurses, which significantly impact cost savings. (09:11) The importance of setting realistic recruitment goals and revising them for practicality. (11:06) Implementing diverse recruitment strategies, including international hiring and gig worker solutions. (15:38) Future-focused initiatives beyond 2024, shifting strategies beyond nursing recruitment. (17:54) Launching a DEI strategy within TA and focusing on team engagement improvement. Resources Mentioned: Susan Burke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlburke/ PeaceHealth - https://www.peacehealth.org/ 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

In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Terri Lawless, Head of Talent Acquisition at Stop & Shop. They discuss Terri’s journey in the talent acquisition space, highlighting her experiences from various sectors and her passion for recruiting. Key Takeaways: (02:14) Terri’s initial foray into talent acquisition and her evolution in the field. (03:07) Terri explains her innovative approach to recruitment process management. (04:23) The shift to Stop & Shop and focusing on community-based hiring. (06:01) Navigating the staffing challenges during the pandemic. (07:53) Evolving the TA function and focusing on corporate and leadership roles. (11:04) Launching EVP and diversity initiatives at Stop & Shop. (13:44) Analyzing candidate experience and journey for improvement. (15:47) Future focus on candidate experience and internal process optimization. (17:53) Advice TA professionals can follow on basics, networking and education. Resources Mentioned: Stop & Shop - https://stopandshop.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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance, Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies, about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai. Key Takeaways: (05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative. (06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines. (07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility. (08:45) Addressing diversity challenges in the tech space through various TA initiatives. (09:08) Establishing new partnerships and enhancing emerging talent programs. (10:06) Measuring the success of various programs through experimentation and long-term ROI. (11:09) Balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals in talent acquisition. (11:41) Advice on career development: Be curious, action-oriented and embrace discomfort for growth. Resources Mentioned: Akamai Technologies - https://www.akamai.com/ Coursera - https://www.coursera.org/ Sagemark HR - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Aaron Turner, Talent Acquisition Senior Director of Peraton. Aaron shares his unique insights into the dynamic world of TA, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. Key Takeaways: (02:15) Aaron's transition from college football to a career in TA. (04:17) The scope and scale of Paraton's TA team and the company’s diverse hiring needs. (05:53) Challenges of adapting to post-pandemic salary and talent market dynamics. (06:50) Strategies for high-volume hiring and managing candidate expectations. (08:00) Tailoring employee value propositions to individual candidates. (10:40) Overcoming screening challenges and the importance of clear communication. (13:02) Navigating internal communication gaps and the importance of concise information. (13:56) The impact of remote work on relationship-building and career development. (16:22) Aaron's advice for TA professionals, emphasizing continuous learning and networking. Resources Mentioned: Aaron Turner - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontturner/ Peraton - https://www.peraton.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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Graye, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Vontier. Susan delves into the strategies and methodologies she employs at Vontier to facilitate effective talent acquisition and foster an inclusive company culture. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Susan’s journey from employment agency beginnings to global talent leadership at Vontier.(10:40) Emphasizing the importance of streamlined processes and centralized education resources.(13:06) Prioritize and focus on the most crucial tasks for effective organizational change. (16:41) The importance of collaboration and understanding interdependencies within the HR organization.(18:33) The significance of creating a balance between company needs and employee aspirations. (22:26) The importance of having a voice and making a difference in a professional setting. (24:06) The value of aligning personal and organizational growth, the power of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and the need to continually learn and adapt. Resources Mentioned: Susan Graye - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangraye/ Vontier - https://www.vontier.com Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Danielle McCaffrey, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica. She details her personal connection to the talent acquisition industry and her perspective on the future trajectory of recruiting. Ryan and Danielle discuss the following in their conversation: - Passion for the human element of recruiting is essential for industry success. - Leaders who rely on technology as a primary asset instead of as a supplemental aid will be limited in their ability to attract the best candidates. - Industry leaders should seek out roles that broaden their skill set to gain a holistic perspective of the work involved in talent acquisitions. - Intimate knowledge of organizational operations produces the most effective recruiting strategy. - Recruiting is just one piece of a broader operational picture, and systems designs should factor in the whole. - AI is an effective productivity tool but should never replace face-to-face candidate recruiting campaigns. Danielle’s work as a talent acquisition leader taps into her passion for her family’s business, and her enthusiasm for her own development provides unique insights into how industry leaders can continue to evolve and grow. Danielle McCaffrey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellemccaffrey/ Alorica - https://www.alorica.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations. Lavonne and Ryan discuss: - Common recruiting obstacles that prolong the time a candidate spends in the hiring process. - Why talent leaders should work to develop comprehensive knowledge of the industry they’re hiring for. - How automation allows team members to spend more time doing tasks that technology can’t accomplish. - Why talent acquisition is a group venture, and how partnerships between organizational leaders improve the recruiting function. - Using a trial-and-error process to improve recruiting systems while also innovating new hiring strategies. - How to stay flexible amidst a changing talent market that favors candidates over companies. - How to adapt a previously successful TA approach to a new organization. As Lavonne’s work demonstrates, technology is not a silver bullet for talent acquisition, but it can enhance effective systems and reveal weaknesses in ineffective strategies. Lavonne Monroe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavonnemonroe/ Hewlett Packard Enterprise - https://www.hpe.com/us/en/home.html Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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. This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Holly Haynes, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Unum. They discuss how talent leaders can stay on the leading edge of industry innovation. During their conversation, Ryan and Holly cover: - The importance of taking a proactive approach to developing new talent acquisition strategies and techniques. - Approaches to forming leadership structures that almost any organization can implement. - How investment in recruiting and retaining talent often boils down to investment in the candidate experience. - Creating an organizational culture that promotes vertical and horizontal mobility for existing talent. - How the effects of the pandemic on hiring and recruiting remain in 2023. - The need to implement modern digital tools to streamline talent acquisition processes. - Why transparency from C-level executives is essential to implementing an effective hiring strategy. - How talent leaders can embed themselves in organizational operations to be better positioned for more relevant recruiting efforts. - Why patience is an important skill for talent leaders to develop. Holly’s work at her organization is a testament to the resilience that can be built into talent systems with the right investment in the right places. Resources mentioned: Holly Haynes - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyjhaynes/ Unum - https://www.linkedin.com/company/unum/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Vicki Tung, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Goldman Sachs, to hear about the firm’s approach to apprenticeship and how it differentiates the organization’s approach to recruiting. In their conversation, Ryan and Vicki discuss the following: - How Goldman Sachs’ TA function is structured and distributed globally to provide the best experience for recruits. - The importance of staying agile and creating intentional programming when faced with a challenge and changing environment. - Apprenticeship programs develop future talent through real-world experiences, networking opportunities and the ability to learn from industry leaders directly. - Creating many pathways to an industry through differentiated recruiting strategies can yield impressive results for candidates with nonlinear career paths. - A strong organizational culture is a powerful recruiting tool. - Every challenge provides an opportunity to learn something new. Goldman Sachs’ approach to talent acquisition leverages development opportunities, proximity to leadership and workplace culture to draw in the best and brightest talent from around the world. Vicki Tung - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-tung-53175931/ Goldman Sachs - https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldman-sachs/ Goldman Sachs | Website - https://www.goldmansachs.com/ Goldman Sachs People Strategy Report - https://www.goldmansachs.com/our-commitments/sustainability/2022-people-strategy-report/multimedia/report.pdf Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Storms, Talent Acquisition Director at Best Buy, for some insight into the initiatives Tara is spearheading to improve her organization’s recruitment process. Tara discusses the following as it relates to improving the talent acquisition team: - Remember that talent acquisition is a relationship-oriented industry, and TA functions should help cultivate those relationships. - The hiring experience should be positive for both the candidate and the recruiter. - Hiring practices, from recruitment to onboarding and beyond, should be inclusive of all candidates. - Partnering with business leaders and collaborating across departments creates a more effective TA function. - Horizontal mobility is as important as vertical mobility for expanding existing hires’ skill sets and providing development opportunities. - Successful talent leaders not only build meaningful relationships within their organization but within the broader industry as well. - Always be open to learning new things, and look for ways to take on responsibilities outside your normal job scope to help facilitate that development. A focus on the human nature of hiring leads to a more positive hiring experience, thus improving both candidate conversion and retention. Best Buy - https://www.bestbuy.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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 This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Beth Greenberg, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Integral Ad Science, to hear how she transformed her organization’s recruiting process to align with company values. To adopt this values-based recruiting approach, Beth offers these guiding principles: - Values-based recruiting starts with understanding what your organizational values actually are. You can’t lean into a cultural vision if you don’t have one in the first place. - Pre-briefs and debriefs ensure the whole team is aligned on what the must-haves are when interviewing a candidate. - Even recruiters who don’t conduct interviews should be trained in the interview process to fully immerse them in the values they should look for in candidates. - Spend time with the team you’re recruiting for, like sales or finance, to better understand their needs, operations and standard procedures. This hiring approach brings in candidates who are not only competent in their skills, but fit the organizational culture and who can drive company growth. Beth Greenberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmichelegreenberg/ Integral Ad Science - https://www.linkedin.com/company/integralads/ Integral Ad Science | Website - https://integralads.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Julie Flowers, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Chevron, to hear about the changes in recruiting philosophy she’s championing. When discussing skills-based hiring, Julie shared the following advice: - Collaboration between departments is essential for TA leaders to implement an effective strategy. - There is no one-size-fits-all recruiting approach, as every candidate is unique. - Global hiring and synergies are critical to scale; however, organizations should still retain a local focus, with each region leveraging a global strategy while creating a customized approach locally, as appropriate. - Evaluating a candidate’s experience should always be done from the perspective of what skills that experience developed in the candidate and what skills are transferable. - Skills-based hiring helps TA leaders more effectively meet their organization’s unique talent needs. - Technology is a significant aid that helps TA professionals streamline candidate screening and matching candidates. - As technology talent acquisition leaders should strive to comprehend the added value of emerging digital tools in order to purposefully acquire technology that can effectively appeal to, attract and select the best talent. - Talent acquisition is a community-driven industry, and TA leaders should be quick to learn from each other. With organizational collaboration, the right technology and a skills-based recruiting strategy, TA leaders can maintain a competitive edge in discovering and retaining the best talent. Julie Flowers - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-flowers-936b2753/ Chevron - https://www.linkedin.com/company/chevron/ Chevron | Website - https://www.chevron.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Shannon Taylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at JCPenney, to hear about some of the initiatives he’s spearheading to highlight the opportunities for growth and advancement that his organization offers. For fellow talent acquisition leaders, Shannon offers advice from his experience with JCPenney: - In a rapidly changing recruiting landscape, recruiters must evolve with changing candidate and business needs. - Branding is a talent acquisition function. You have to be able to tell your organizational story effectively to candidates. - The consumer-facing organizational image may need tweaking to highlight opportunities and promote internal growth. - Look at the candidate experience the same way you evaluate the customer journey. What obstacles would prevent a job seeker from maintaining momentum through the hiring process? - Be intentional in showcasing the room for both horizontal and vertical growth for new hires. Showcasing the opportunities for advancement and development is a great way to improve candidate conversion and longevity. Shannon Taylor - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sstaylor/ JCPenney - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jcpenney/ JCPenney | Website - https://www.jcpenney.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Carrie Losch, Director of Talent Acquisition at Johnson Controls, to hear how she’s helping her organization adopt new digital tools without leaning too heavily on technology to do the heavy lifting of recruiting. When it comes to implementing new technology, Carrie offers several principles for maintaining an organization’s current strengths through a digital transition: - Don’t view technology as an end in itself. It’s just another tool in a lineup of existing resources. - Technology is best used as a time-saving tool to free up team members to do tasks that require a human touch. - The best digital resource is only as good as the system that functions on top of it. Poor process planning can’t be made up for by technology. - Talent Acquisition is a human industry. Use technology to enhance that, not detract from it. - Effective onboarding, training and professional development require human relationships, not technological streamlining. As the technological landscape continues to be in flux, talent leaders have to maintain the flexibility that allows them to implement new assets without undermining their organization’s current strengths. Carrie Losch - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrielosch/ Johnson Controls - https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

Nick Mailey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Equinix, has a long history of tech industry recruiting, but he began that path after a short political career pursuing social justice. That early political experience gave him a values-driven approach to recruiting that he lives by to this day. Chief among Nick’s talent acquisition values is a willingness to invest in his people. He encourages his fellow leaders to lean into this concept, his advice is to: - Provide opportunities for development after a candidate joins your organization. - Encourage organizational leaders to be part of an ongoing development structure both for themselves and their teams. - Seek out candidates that are in career transitions and provide the skills training they need to effectively change roles. - Veterans, refugees and immigrants are often avid job-seekers who can be effective team members given the right onboarding and training. Current hires lay the groundwork for future organizational leaders. Investing in those hires ensures that your company builds a pathway toward continued growth and success. Nick Mailey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/realworkrealimpact/ Equinix - https://www.linkedin.com/company/equinix/ Equinix | Twitter - https://twitter.com/Equinix Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jonathan Robbins, Managing Director of Talent Acquisition at Evoke, for a conversation about integrating policy ideation and implementation. Jonathan recommends the following principles for successfully turning ideas into action: - A skills-and-capabilities-based TA sourcing strategy creates more opportunity to focus on key business drivers, build wider candidate pools, bring in more diverse profiles and collectively scale our teams. - Don’t lose sight of ROI. Creativity and innovation are only helpful if they produce a meaningful return. - Even good ideas can fail if there’s insufficient organization and structure to drive their implementation. Talent Acquisition thrives as a partnership model, not a service model. - TA leaders should learn the ins and outs of their whole organization to understand their capacity for certain TA practices and strategies and to understand the skills and capabilities that drive growth. - Don’t be afraid to try new things and challenge operational assumptions, but don’t get too attached to innovations if they don’t seem to be working. Work with agility and support when working with data. The best talent leaders know how to turn good ideas into revenue-generating operations. Jonathan Robbins - https://twitter.com/jnathnrobbins Evoke - https://www.evokegroup.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kumari Williams, Global Head of Programs and Operation, Belonging and Diversity/Atlanta Site Leadership at Workday. Kumari has a wealth of knowledge and experience in not only HR and talent acquisitions but also in creating diverse and inclusive workspaces. She offers wisdom to TA leaders pursuing more equitable representation in their organizations: - Data is an important tool in understanding how to best implement DEI initiatives. - DEI shouldn’t just be an organizational program, it should be baked into the company strategy and vision. - Equity means more than just equal representation in the workplace, but also equal responsibility, compensation and access to opportunities within an organization. - In a global organization, DEI initiatives should be tailored to fit within different cultural contexts. - Creating a sense of belonging requires a leadership alignment around the shared value of inclusion. When talent leaders and C-suite leadership share DEI values, belonging is a natural outflow of organizational culture. Workday - https://www.workday.com/ Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/ Sagemark HR | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr/about/ 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 deliver 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 This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. ✉ ryan.dull@sagemarkhr.com #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRtech