Talent All-Stars

Great recruiting goes beyond numbers—it's about quality, relationships, and delivering value for both the business and candidates. But how do you build a recruitment process that achieves all three? Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition & Mobility at HubSpot, shares her approach to measuring recruiter performance, improving the candidate experience, and driving efficient, high-quality hiring...

When you’re a top executive at a company that moves 2% of the world’s GDP, talent is never far from your mind. Brie Carere is the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at FedEx, and she joins Talent All-Stars for a wide-ranging conversation about talent acquisition, culture, change management, and more. You’ll learn how FedEx’s leadership navigated hiring amid COVID-19, the “Purple P...

What’s the secret to bridging the gap between talent acquisition, HR business partners, and company leadership? According to Kelly Culler, VP of Talent Acquisition and Senior Business HR Partner at Northwestern Mutual, it’s all about walking a mile in each other’s shoes. In this episode, Kelly shares how she’s been able to successfully navigate TA and HR roles, and what she’s learned about empathy...

Zapier’s team is made up of more than 700 people across 42 countries. Yet the company has built a strong, distinctive culture and a nimble workforce that can adapt to shifting business needs. So how do they do it? Zapier Chief People Officer Brandon Sammut joins us to answer those questions, plus:   The “4 B’s” Zapier uses to acquire new capabilities How they redeployed team members internally dur...

So much of business success comes down to aligning the right people with a healthy company culture. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Blake Irving reveals how he was able to accomplish that combination of feats as CEO of GoDaddy. You’ll learn the strategies he used to establish trust, attract top hires, and drive business growth. Blake also talks about: What makes...

In the race for talent, speed is key. But how do you move quickly while still maintaining a warm, welcoming candidate experience? Kris Dunn, Marriott International’s SVP of Global Talent Acquisition, knows a thing or two about striking that balance. In this episode, Kris shares his blueprint for landing top talent (within hours of receiving their applications!) in a hyper-competitive global market...

What’s the secret to building a successful talent strategy? It starts with understanding what the business needs both today and into the future. eBay’s VP of Global Talent, Danielle Clark, joins Talent All-Stars to share how she prioritizes initiatives, gets buy-in from stakeholders, and drives measurable business results. Danielle also shares: Her transition from agency recruiting to leading glob...

Making an effective “ask” is a valuable skill for anyone to learn… but it’s especially critical for talent leaders. So how exactly do you effectively advocate for your team’s needs, and make sure you have a seat at the table? NBCUniversal’s VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Suzan Vulaj, shares her advice in this first episode of the Talent All-Stars podcast. Suzan also talks about: Handling recruit...

What does it really take for businesses to attract and retain great people? We answer that question through candid conversations with senior HR, recruiting, and talent leaders at some of the most influential firms in the world. Coming August 13th.