Offer Accepted

Craft a hiring strategy that prioritizes fit over sheer talent. Henry Ward , CEO and Co-Founder of Carta , shares his unconventional approach to hiring that challenges traditional recruitment methods. In his conversation with Shannon, he explains how Carta narrows their talent search by focusing on specific skills and passions, ensuring a better fit for both the role and company culture. He also d...

How can recruiting enablement transform your talent acquisition strategy? Stephanie Baysinger , Recruiting + Enablement leader at Anthropic , joins host Shannon Ogborn to discuss how recruiting enablement is vital in creating efficient and impactful talent acquisition teams. Stephanie shares her insights on streamlining processes, fostering team growth, and maintaining the human touch in a tech-dr...

How do you build a successful hiring process that goes beyond simply filling roles? Abhik Pramanik , Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Ashby , shares his experience in shaping a recruiting approach that prioritizes quality over volume, ensuring that each hire is a perfect match for the team. In his conversation with Shannon, Abhik shares how they moved away from traditional hiring practices. One...

Forecasting and capacity planning are cornerstones of making recruiting a true strategic partner within any business.  JT Haskell , a talent acquisition veteran with over 15 years of experience at high-growth tech startups like AirWatch , PinDrop , Zapier , Kraken , and Reddit , joins to share his insights. You’ll learn how forecasting and capacity planning help effectively scale a recruiting syst...

How do you create a world-class candidate experience? Lyndsey French , Director of Talent Acquisition at 1Password , shares her evolution in the tech industry, her leadership experience, and how she helped create a new hiring process to support the  impressive growth —from 300 to 1,200 employees at 1Password. Achieving this growth wasn't easy. In her conversation with host, Shannon Ogborn, sh...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes NaKeisha Martinez, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with 18 years of experience and former Head of Talent at Branch. NaKeisha shares her journey and the importance of professional development in the TA space. She emphasizes the role of managers in fostering growth and success within their teams, advocating for a strong focus on in...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn interviews Melissa Grabiner of OneDigital. Melissa shares insights from her extensive career in HR and talent acquisition, focusing on her experiences as a talent leader in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. She walks through her management philosophy, which includes a commitment to work-life balance and mental health, ensuring her tea...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Aline Lerner, CEO of interviewing.io, and Michael Mroczka, a Software Engineer and Dedicated Coaching Interviewer. They dive into the evolving landscape of technical interviews where Aline shares insights from her nine years at interviewing.io, emphasizing the platform's mission to democratize hiring by valuing skills over resume...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Kristi Kennebrew, a passionate advocate for job seekers from underrepresented groups in the tech industry. Kristi shares her approach to recruitment, emphasizing the importance of representing and actively reaching out to underrepresented communities. She discusses the sourcing limitations of traditional online platforms like LinkedIn...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn speaks with Jeremy Lyons of RecOps Collective about the subtleties of recruiting operations. They discuss the critical role of cultural acknowledgement in recruitment processes and the challenges of creating effective strategies that respect diverse cultural values. Jeremy brings to light the challenges recruiters face in designing processes t...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn welcomes Maria Fernanda, currently at Brunel. With a decade in tech recruitment, Maria, shares insights from her journey, including underscoring the evolving recruitment landscape and the significance of recruiter-hiring manager relationships. She emphasizes building trust and understanding market dynamics for effective talent acquisition. The conv...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn meets with Ashley King , Founder and Chief Instructor at DEI Labs. Ashley shares insights into how DEI Labs creates a safe space for HR professionals, focusing on ethical, legal, and compliant recruiting practices. Their conversation explores the importance of systemic change in DEI efforts, beyond mere checkboxes. Ashley discusses the common...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn dives into the world of talent acquisition with Anthony Holloway , Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Woebot Health . They discuss the evolving landscape of hiring and the strategies that make Woebot Health stand out in hiring best practices, and this includes recruiting team productivity. Anthony shares his insights on the importance of cultu...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Deb Caulet , founder of Aligned collective and the visionary behind the Decentralized Autonomous Hiring framework. They explore the innovative approaches to recruitment and talent management in today's dynamic work environment. They delve into Deb's journey from her early career at Blinkist to embracing entrepreneurship, hi...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Ashby's own Liz Smith to explore innovative sourcing concepts. Liz shares insights from her experience, emphasizing the importance of tailored hiring approaches that align with the specific needs of roles and industries. She highlights the use of market mapping and leveraging cross-disciplinary insights as her keys to succe...

In an enlightening episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Natalie Stones to discuss the rapidly transforming talent acquisition landscape. Natalie emphasizes the growing relevance of fractional work and its impact on creating a strategic recruitment function. She underscores the need for agility and innovation in talent strategies, setting the stage for an insightful convers...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Dr. Kalifa Oliver , Director, Employee Experience Analytics Strategy at Ford. Kalifa brings her expertise in psychology and human resources to the table, discussing the importance of recognizing candidates as human beings throughout the hiring process. She emphasizes the continuum of employee experience, starting from the application...

In an engaging episode of Offer Accepted, Virgile Raingeard , an authority in the Compensation space, sheds light on the crucial topics of compensation transparency and strategy. Virgile challenges the traditional view that compensation shouldn't be a primary concern for candidates, emphasizing that it's actually a top priority for most job seekers. This discussion is an eye-opener, high...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Reggie Williams , Head of Tech Talent at Bain Capital Ventures, to explore the nuanced world of recruiting. Reggie and Shannon delve into the ever-evolving landscape, emphasizing the need to adapt to market shifts and craft winning candidate engagement strategies that truly make an impact. The conversation unfolds to reveal the delic...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, we delve into the world of marginal gains in recruitment with Luke Eaton of Welltech, a health and wellness software company. Luke shares insights on the intricacies of building talent acquisition functions from scratch, particularly in challenging environments. He emphasizes the unique challenges that come with scaling talent acquisition in rapidly growing compa...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Willem Wijnans , Ashby’s EMEA Sales Lead. Willem, a veteran in scaling companies and recruiting functions, shares his journey and insights into the world of talent acquisition. Willem discusses his transition from sourcing to structured hiring, emphasizing the importance of tooling and operations. He shares his passion for candidate...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Marty Hauck , Founder of The People People Group . They start with the nitty-gritty of recruiting, discussing the importance of choosing the right tools and systems for your team. Marty emphasizes the need for autonomy and creativity in the process, advocating for a balance between individualized workflows and centralized tools....

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Natan Fisher , Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SingleSprout, shares his unique perspective on the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of understanding what a job is not and what failure looks like in a role. He believes that mismanaged expectations often lead to employee turnover, and that success should be clearly defined in terms of Key Performance Indicators (...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Jermaine Murray , the Founder of JupiterHR, returns to discuss establishing an authentic personal brand with host Shannon Ogborn . Known as “the Jobfather," Jermaine's mission is to increase the representation of black talent within the tech industry. JupiterHR offers a wide range of services, from career coaching and recruitment to HR advisory consulta...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Lyndsey Anderson , Head of Talent Acquisition at Literati , and AJ Price . The conversation revolves around the power of second chances in the hiring process. Lindsey and AJ share their experiences with hiring individuals from marginalized groups, highlighting the benefits of this approach. They note that these employees often exhibit higher...