Talent Wars: A Podcast By DCI

Talent Wars continues season two by exploring an often-overlooked talent pipeline: America's 200,000 annual military-to-civilian transitions. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Jason C. Anderson, Founder and CEO of PreVeteran, to discuss why traditional veteran hiring approaches fall short and how communities can better support this valuable talent pool. Jason brings a unique perspective as...

Talent Wars: A Podcast by DCI is back for season two with a story about what happens when a city stops chasing outside talent and starts investing in the people already there. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Morgan Almeida, director of talent development at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, to talk about how Baton Rouge is taking a new approach on talent retention. As a Baton Rouge native and...

On th is episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother recounts the lessons learned from Season 1 of Talent Wars , A Podcast by DCI. With perspectives from talent leaders across North America and Europe, this season spotlighted innovative strategies to address workforce challenges in communities of all sizes. From these discussions, six key themes emerged as essential for shaping effective tal...

On th is special episode Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother takes the podcast on the road to interview experts on the frontlines of the talent challenge at Young, Smart & Local 2024 , the leading talent attraction, g r owth a nd retention conference . Seven leaders - Cecelia Thompson from Action Greensboro , Chris Wink from Technical .l y , Max Davenport from Onward New River Valley , Rue Rams...

On the latest episode of Talent Wars, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at the new Netflix documentary, UNTAPPED: Closing America's Opportunity Gap. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Carrie Varoquiers , executive producer of the film and chief philanthropy officer at Workday to get the full story. Produced by Workday in partnership with LeBron James and Maverick Carter's The SpringHill Co...

On this episode of Talent Wars , host Patience Fairbrother meets with Economic Development Winnipeg's (EDW) Director of Talent and Workforce Development , Ashley Dunlop, to uncover Winnipeg's unique talent attraction strategies, from international recruitment missions to the award-winning Work in Manitoba job portal . Whether it's selecting an international market for a mission or identifying the...

On this episode of Talent Wars , host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Managing Director of C Studios , Steve Duncan, to discuss the " What Talent Want s " study, which provides insights on the motivations, behaviors and preferences of European talent during international relocations. As an international relocator himself, Steve shares the challenges and complexities involved in making such a lif...

On this episode of Talent Wars , host Patience Fairbrother is joined by President of Campus Philly , Jennifer Kebea , to explore how Campus P hilly has become a driving force in retaining talent in the Philadelphia region . Jen, who started as an intern with Campus Philly when it first launched, has dedicated her entire career to higher education and talent development. A born-and-raised Philadelp...

On this episode of Talent Wars , we explore how one community-driven individual influenced an estimated 700 people to relocat e to Peoria, Illinois through the powerful combination of TikTok a nd an authen t ic message . To get the full story , host Patience Fairbrother interviews  Angie Ostaszewski, an influencer, public speaker and award-winning marketer with a passion for helping people to find...

On this episode of Talent Wars, we examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the talent landscape and making career pathways more accessible . To get a perspective on this, h ost Patience Fairbrother speaks with FutureFit AI 's Head of Partnerships Priya Ramanathan . With a background in workforce development, Priya has dedicated her career to growing programs that remove barriers to e...

On this episode of Talent Wars, we dive into a bold strategy that's turning the narrative on Buffalo , New York 's infamous weather " from a punchline into a lifeline. " Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Invest Buffalo Niagara's Communications Manager Greg Pokriki to learn how they embrace d Buffalo's unique climate as a strength rather than a weakness by positioning themselves as a climate...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother interviews San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation 's Director of Communications and Community Engagement Bree Burris to discuss the " San Diego: Life. Changing . " campaign . Bree shares insights on the EDC's two-pronged approach that encompasses talent attraction and retention and how a focus on authenticity and owning San Die...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Action Greensboro Executive Director Cecelia Thompson to share why Greensboro, NC is doubling down on family-friendly workplaces as a talent attraction initiative .  B uilding off the momentum of its successful Boomerang Greensboro campaign , Action Greensboro's latest initiative is   Future Ready Greensboro , which aims to inc...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by the Upstate SC Alliance's Talent & Strategic Projects Manager, Tiffany Tate , to discuss why talent programs should engage with college and university career offices - and specifically why they should treat them like VIPs . The Upstate SC Alliance , the organization behind the MoveUpstateSC talent campaign , spearheaded an init...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Amanda Ellis, Editor in Chief at Livability , a media company dedicated to providing information about the best places to live, work and visit in the United States. Livability has been publishing its "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S." list annually since 2014. This list is widely recognized and has become a trusted resou...

On t his episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Dominique Clarke, Director for Member and Alumni Experience at Tulsa Remote , the nation's leading remote worker incentive program. Tulsa Remote offers a $10,000 grant to remote workers to relocate to Tulsa, OK. The program has welcomed over 3,000 members and has a 90% retention rate. Patience and Dominique discuss the succe...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by DCI's SVP of Research Robyn Domber to discuss the research study that is this podcast's namesake: Talent Wars.  DCI recently unveiled the 8th edition of the Talent Wars report , a research study that ultimately seeks to understand what the path to purchase looks like for relocation and how communities can influence relocation d...

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Rebecca Gehman, a noted thought leader and consultant specializing in working with nonprofits focused on talent and economic mobility. They explore how communities can leverage the 70 million+ US workers who are skilled through alternative routes rather than a bachelor's degree.  

On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Josh Wright of Lightcast to talk about which places are winning the talent wars and why. The episode takes a deep dive into Lightcast's Talent Attraction Scorecard, which analyzes U.S. job growth, education and migration to uncover talent and migration trends. Listen along to learn more about which states and regions topped the...

Welcome to Talent Wars, the podcast from DCI, where we go inside the global battle for talent and what cities, states, regions, and countries are doing to attract the workforce they need. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with experts and community leaders on the front lines of the talent challenge to bring you data-driven insights, tips, case studies, and a few cautionary tales along the way. Y...