CXR Recruiting Community
Business & Economics Podcasts
Hosted by Chris Hoyt and Gerry Crispin, the CXR Recruiting Community podcast is the home broadcasting station to the world’s premier talent community! Tune in to catch updates on today’s talent acquisition and talent management headlines, interviews with top talent leaders, special uncorked interviews (think: drunk recruiting), open call-in sessions, and more.
Location:
Hurst, TX
Description:
Hosted by Chris Hoyt and Gerry Crispin, the CXR Recruiting Community podcast is the home broadcasting station to the world’s premier talent community! Tune in to catch updates on today’s talent acquisition and talent management headlines, interviews with top talent leaders, special uncorked interviews (think: drunk recruiting), open call-in sessions, and more.
Twitter:
@careerxroads
Language:
English
Contact:
2148867045
Website:
https://www.cxr.works/
Email:
podcast@careerxroads.com
Episodes
How Curiosity Shaped a Career in TA: Carmen Hudson’s Career Crossroads
2/17/2026
Carmen Hudson reflects on her winding career in talent acquisition, the choices behind each move, and the lessons learned from trying what came next.
Duration:00:16:41
Proving TA’s Value: Sourcing’s Role in Revenue Growth
2/3/2026
How is AI changing sourcing without replacing sourcers? Sam Bulley of ICF explains how his team is evolving with tech—and why adaptability is everything.
Duration:00:28:44
Talent Chooses You: Reframing the Role of TA in Driving Growth
1/27/2026
Is TA just a cost center? James Ellis challenges recruiters to reclaim influence and rethink employer branding in this episode of the CXR Recruiting Community Podcast.
Duration:00:43:15
Inside the Cox Career Site Redesign: Data, AI & Candidate Experience
1/20/2026
How did Cox Enterprises reimagine their career site using data, AI, and social-first content? Adam Glassman shares lessons from their ground-up rebuild.
Duration:00:33:05
Vietnam TA/HR Delegation Recap
1/13/2026
What happens when global TA leaders visit Vietnam? This episode dives into the culture, hiring practices, and surprising insights uncovered on a nine-day delegation.
Duration:00:45:01
Scaling Talent Acquisition Globally at Danone
12/30/2025
How do you scale talent acquisition across 90,000 employees? Danone’s Koos Wurzer shares how TA Week drives global engagement—and why candidate experience starts with hiring managers.
Duration:00:24:34
Embedding Mobility and Mentorship at Enterprise
12/23/2025
How does Enterprise Mobility turn entry-level roles into long-term careers? Ashley Hever shares how mentorship, mobility, and values drive retention and growth.
Duration:00:22:50
Transforming High-Volume Hiring at 7-Eleven
12/16/2025
How does 7-Eleven navigate high-volume hiring post-acquisition? Rachel Allen shares insights on transforming TA, AI’s impact, and the importance of leading with empathy.
Duration:00:19:05
From Early Childhood to Talent Tech: Allyn Bailey’s Career Crossroads
12/12/2025
What happens when an expert in infant development rewires recruiting? Allyn Bailey shares her career journey and the systems thinking reshaping TA.
In Praise of the Office
12/9/2025
How do hybrid models affect productivity, inclusion, and career growth? Authors Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh reveal the surprising organizational costs of remote work.
From Operations to Coaching: Brian Fink’s Career Crossroads
12/5/2025
What do fraternity rush, software sales, and Twitter have in common? For Brian Fink, they were stepping stones in a recruiting career built on bold moves and real impact.
Duration:00:20:17
Mapping Durable Skills Across North America
12/2/2025
How do regional strengths in durable skills impact hiring? Caitlin MacGregor joins to discuss Plum’s new index and why it matters for future-ready talent strategies.
Secrets of Meaningful Productivity
11/25/2025
How do you stay productive in an unpredictable world? Robbie Swale shares his six-pillar framework for leaders navigating complexity and burnout.
Duration:00:53:03
From Sports Agent to TA Leader: Steve White’s Career Crossroads
11/21/2025
From NFL dreams to TA leadership, Steve White shares how mentorship, mindset, and business partnership shaped his career in recruiting.
Duration:00:22:07
Navigating TA Leadership at Land O’Lakes
11/18/2025
From dot-com busts to AI disruption, Renee Robideau shares how Land O’Lakes is building a resilient, strategic TA function—one business challenge at a time.
Duration:00:26:19
Reframing TA Conversations for Executive Impact
11/11/2025
How can TA leaders speak the language of business? Kara Yarnot shares how reframing conversations drives retention and earns executive buy-in.
Duration:00:37:17
AI in Talent Acquisition
11/4/2025
How are real TA leaders navigating AI? From legal hurdles to budget trade-offs, this episode explores the realities of automating hiring—without losing the human touch.
Duration:00:42:41
Balancing Strategy and Tactics: Melissa Thompson’s Career Crossroads
10/31/2025
Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.
Duration:00:23:23
Real-Time Jobs Data and the TA Advantage
10/28/2025
What happens when real-time job data meets TA strategy? Michael Woodrow explains how clean data fuels smarter hiring decisions across the globe.
Duration:00:48:08
20+ Years at Dell and Beyond: Jennifer Newbill’s Career Crossroads
10/24/2025
Jennifer Newbill reflects on 21 years at Dell and her next chapter in coaching—powered by curiosity, career pivots, and a passion for people-centered growth.
Duration:00:37:50