Advancing Talent Acquisition

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Michelle Krier sits down with Steven Swan, CEO of The Swan Group and host of the podcast Biotech Bytes, to explore how biotech hiring has evolved over the past 25 years. Steve shares how the industry shifted from valuing potential to seeking “perfect match” candidates—and why it’s now swinging back toward hiring for aptitude, cultural fit, and soft...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, host Michelle Krier sits down with Peter Webster, a veteran talent acquisition and HR technology leader with more than 20 years of experience in life sciences and CDMOs. Peter shares how the industry’s hiring landscape has shifted dramatically with the rise of biotech startups, generational changes, and new expectations around flexibility, purpose,...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Michelle Krier sits down with Mike Foster, Client Services Director at Advanced RPO, to unpack the five most common mistakes companies make when outsourcing recruitment. Drawing on more than 15 years of talent acquisition and RPO leadership experience, Mike shares real-world lessons on how unclear goals, “set it and forget it” mindsets, poor communi...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition , Johnny Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Social Talent, explores how interviews have become one of the most overlooked opportunities for employer branding. He shares actionable insights on how hiring managers can enhance candidate experience through preparation, structure, and purpose-driven conversations. From avoiding bias and snap judgments to tur...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition , Jenna Hinrichsen welcomes Guru Sethupathy, CEO of FairNow, to unpack what AI governance really means and why it’s more important than ever for organizations of all sizes. Guru breaks down his five pillars of AI governance, from risk assessment and human oversight to compliance and continuous monitoring, and explains how these frameworks protect com...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Jenna Hinrichsen sits down with Megan Taylor, Talent Director at Millrock Packaging, to explore the real impact of outsourcing talent acquisition. Megan shares how partnering with Advanced RPO helped her team move beyond “side-of-desk” recruiting to a more strategic, streamlined, and scalable hiring approach. From improving internal efficiencies and...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition , host Jenna Hinrichsen sits down with Victoria Hill, Director of Diversity and Social Impact at Advanced Group, for a timely and honest conversation about the evolving state of DEI in today’s workplace. Together, they unpack what diversity, equity, and inclusion truly mean, and explore how organizations can foster a sense of belonging for everyone,...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Jenna Hinrichsen sits down with Eric Gregg, founder of ClearlyRated, to explore how customer experience directly influences the hiring process. They discuss why treating job candidates like consumers is critical, how employee and customer experience are deeply connected, and what companies can do to build a more candidate-friendly, experience-driven...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Jenna Hinrichsen reconnects with longtime recruiting expert Amber Schleinkofer to explore the evolving relationship between employer loyalty and career mobility. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across industries, Amber shares insights into how technology, shifting values, and greater job mobility have redefined what loyalty looks like in...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition , our host Jenna Hinrichsen is joined by Katie Leonard, former Executive Director and Head of Talent Acquisition at Karuna Therapeutics. With more than 20 years of experience in biotech and pharma, Katie brings valuable perspective on the role behavioral interviewing plays in hiring success. Together, they explore how the STAR method can help uncover...

Labor market data is a powerful tool for talent acquisition teams. In this episode, Appcast Chief Economist Andrew Flowers shares how to turn labor trends into actionable recruiting strategies. Whether you’re navigating a tight market or planning ahead, this conversation brings clarity to the complexity of today’s hiring landscape. In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Andrew Flowers, C...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, recruiting expert Jeff Martin joins us to discuss the shifting power dynamics between employers and candidates. He dives into how job seekers have evolved into consumers of the hiring process, leveraging research and technology to be more selective, while employers must adapt by moving quickly and treating hiring as a two-way street. Connect with Je...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Tony Panaiia, Director of Recruitment at a regional hospitality group, shares his insights on talent acquisition metrics that matter in 2025. He discusses key metrics like days to fill, candidate flow, conversion rates, and the importance of understanding turnover. Tony emphasizes the importance of not solely relying on one metric, highlighting the...

In this episode of Advancing Talent Acquisition, Advanced RPO’s Jenna Hinrichsen sits down with Justin King to unpack one of the most talked-about topics in talent acquisition: pay transparency. With shifting regulations and evolving workforce expectations, pay transparency is no longer a choice—it’s becoming a necessity. Justin shares his expertise on the internal and external impacts of pay tran...

In this episode of  Advancing Talent Acquisition , Advanced RPO’s Jenna Hinrichsen speaks with Amanda Brooks about solving one of the workforce’s biggest challenges: employee retention. They dive into proven strategies for improving work-life balance, fostering a sense of belonging, and delivering tailored career development opportunities. Amanda shares how a people-first approach centered on bene...

We’re thrilled to launch the debut episode of our podcast, Advancing Talent Acquisition! Hosted by Jenna Hinrichsen, our first episode features an insightful conversation with our President and CEO, Pam Verhoff, on the critical role of talent acquisition in driving organizational success. Pam shares expertise on attracting and retaining top talent, tackling hiring challenges, and using technology...

We are so excited to announce the launch of our podcast, Advancing Talent Acquisition, hosted by Jenna Hinrichsen . In these bi-weekly episodes, you can expect to hear from a diverse set of guests, gain insights into the latest industry trends, and so much more. 🎙️ Our first episode goes live on Friday, January 31st! Be sure to set a reminder and tune in!