All-In Recruitment

Sourcing and maintaining candidate relationships in tech recruitment is no easy feat. In this episode, Madeeha Shameem, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer at HR Ways, shares insights on how they effectively source top tech talent using LinkedIn and their internal database. She dives into the challenges of keeping strong relationships with both candidates and companies, including navigating t...

In this episode, Gerard Holland, CEO of TalentMatch Africa, shares his vision for unlocking the untapped potential of Africa’s workforce. By expanding his business, Gerard is bridging the gap between skilled African talent and remote opportunities across the globe. He highlights the immense talent pool in Africa, particularly in tech, finance, and business operations, and the positive impact of co...

The Power of Collaboration in Recruitment In this episode, Angela Cripps, Managing Director and Owner of Recruiting Gym, discusses the importance of collaboration and community support in the recruitment industry. She shares how Recruiting Gym fosters a culture of knowledge-sharing, teamwork, and mutual support among members to achieve greater success, despite the competitive nature of the field....

Why Does Employer Branding Matter? 🤔 In this episode, we dive into the what, why, and how of employer branding with Yana Romanova, Head of Employer Brand at Semrush. Yana shares her expertise on building impactful strategies by blending a global vision with tailored local approaches that resonate with key stakeholders. Discover Yana’s proven methods, including aligning employer branding with inte...

In this insightful episode, Rohit Joshi, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Sanofi, shares his expertise on harmonizing automation and the human touch in recruitment. He highlights how automation drives efficiency but emphasizes that meaningful, human-led interactions are essential to creating a positive candidate experience. Rohit also stresses that final hiring decisions should always involve...

Are you just taking orders, or are you truly adding value as a recruiter? In this episode, we dive deep with Brittany Zamani, founder and CEO of True Talent, as she shares her insights on what sets top-performing recruiters apart. Brittany highlights how passion, curiosity, and understanding the business impact of recruitment can make all the difference. What you'll learn in this episode: ✅...

In this episode, Tyler Briggs, Senior Manager of Global Talent Acquisition (Tech) at PayPal, shares his insights into the ever-evolving tech recruitment landscape. He highlights the persistent demand for top tech talent, the challenges in sourcing candidates, and the importance of adopting diverse strategies. Tyler also dives into the latest advancements in technical assessments, including the rol...

Amresh Pratap Yadav, General Manager and Lead for Employer Branding at Johnson Controls, dives deep into the art and science of employer branding. He highlights the critical role of storytelling, strategic thinking, and leveraging data insights. Amresh also emphasizes the importance of recruiters as brand advocates and the use of AI tools like Emma to enhance candidate engagement and build stronge...

 In this episode, Pranay Prakash, Chief Human Resources Officer at BluWheelz, shares his perspective on why talent acquisition and employer branding should not operate in isolation. Instead, he believes they should align closely with the overall product brand for maximum impact. Pranay also highlights the significance of leveraging current employees and alumni as brand ambassadors and why a seamle...

Diversity spans many dimensions—race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and beyond. In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Stephen Lee, former Global Recruiting Manager for Affinity and Diversity Recruiting at McKinsey & Company. Stephen shares his experience in recruiting women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and other underrepresented groups to build diverse leadership...

 Are you a recruiting agency struggling to find clients and generate profit? Then this episode is for you. Louise Archer, founder of Retrained Search transitions from contingent to retained recruitment, emphasizing the financial commitment from clients that ensures a successful search process. Louise also mentioned: 💰 1,500 recruiters trained, resulting in $35 million in retained revenue 🧑‍💻 8-...

In this week’s episode, we sat down with Stephen O’Donnell, the Chief Growth Officer at TAtech where he highlighted the significant impact of the internet and AI on recruitment, emphasizing the rapid evolution and integration of technologies. He stressed the need for transparency and informed candidates, advocating for a balanced approach to technology integration. Keep on listening to learn more...

How would you design the ideal recruitment process for your organization? In this episode, we sit down with Tush Wijeratne , Global Talent Acquisition Director for Corporate and Enterprise Technology at WPP , to discuss his approach. Tush shares insights on adopting a consultative and subject matter expert mindset within recruitment teams, the value of industry background knowledge , and the impor...

 Sourcing and attracting top talent in the health tech industry comes with unique challenges. Sandeep Sethi, Director of Talent Acquisition at Emids, shares how recruiters need to identify candidates who possess a rare combination of technical expertise and health domain knowledge—often leading to talent shortages. He emphasizes the importance of finding adaptable candidates who can thrive amidst...

Your employer brand matters a lot when it comes to attracting top talent. In this week’s episode, we sat down with Akshay Mathur, Global Talent Acquisition Leader of Experian where they integrate their sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) into their recruitment processes.  He said both values should be a central theme in one’s recruiting marketing personal stories. Akshay empha...

Broken talent acquisition processes can negatively impact both candidates and your business, leading to frustration, negative perceptions, increased costs, and harm your employer brand. Thus, Raj Ghir, former senior talent acquisition partner of Cloudreach, emphasizes the importance of thinking about candidate experience to make the process efficient and positive.  Raj also explains using data to...

Have you heard about recruiter enablement? In fact, you might have engaged with it at some point whether you realize it or not. Join Talent’s TA Partnerships Director, Sophie Power defines it as a practice centered around marketing, promotions, learning, and technology—similar to sales enablement.  We also discuss how not prioritizing enablement strategies would cost a company in terms of money an...

Gabriel Galassi, the Global Head of People & Organisational Development from Wise emphasizes the importance of aligning talent strategies with business needs, using customer feedback and data to inform HR practices.  He also addressed challenges in global talent management, such as scalability and regional differences. Additionally, Galassi stresses the need for a clear talent agenda, continuo...

Join Indu Khanna, Director of Talent Acquisition at Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, as she shares her insights on navigating the ever-evolving talent landscape. For Indu, recruiting is a continuous learning journey—one that demands a unique mix of scientific expertise and business savvy. She emphasizes the importance of recruiters not only understanding roles in-depth but also using industry networ...

As the world changes, so does candidate expectations. Gibson Placide, Senior Talent Advisor at Sonos says it includes a focus on work-life balance, hybrid work, equitable pay transparency, and social consciousness.  Apart from that, he also highlights the company’s investment in R&D, fostering innovation, and the importance of employee-led career development. Gibson also shares how a candidate...

As a recruiter, you need to tap into the speed force to get the right talent fast and with the right skill set. To do that, Christopher Redmond, Head of Recruitment at abstraction emphasizes the importance of having a structured approach to ensure efficiency in hiring. He tells us how his team of recruiters would discuss their strategy of maintaining candidate pipelines and qualifying candidates b...

The landscape of Talent Acquisition in the tech industry continues to evolve, with a focus on candidate experience and diversity. This week, we sit down with Michaela Ricketts, Lead Recruiter at HackerOne where she highlights the importance of prioritizing candidate experience and DE&I in the recruitment process. Michaela also shares with us about integrating AI in recruitment and strategies f...

When a startup is scaling up, you would usually look for candidates with the right skill sets. But, Flávio Stanzani Tozetto, Head of HR and Corporate of OMODA | JAECOO BRASIL says you need to do more than that.  He emphasizes the importance of explaining the company's scenario, challenges, and plans to candidates during the initial interview. Flávio also talks about the cultural fit of new jo...

There’s more than meets the eye when you’re looking at a candidate’s resume or CV. Daisy Ilaria, Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist - EMEA of Versuni tells us that that piece of document tells more than just an applicant’s achievement. As a recruiter, you need to look at what’s beyond that piece of paper; i.e. what are their hidden potential.  As the workplace is changing, so is how hiring manager...

Scaling up is hard. It’s even harder if you don’t have the right talent. In this week’s episode, we sit down with Jeremy Jenson, CEO of Encore Search Partners LLC. He talks about strategies and challenges for scaling a business, including implementing processes and systems, bringing in subject matter experts, and leveraging digital marketing strategies.  He also mentions recruiting and retaining h...