Hiring Excellence with Johnny Campbell

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, talks with Jim Riney and Ryan Southern from Freese & Nichols about how they built a successful talent acquisition team using a skills-first approach. Jim and Ryan share their experiences from scaling their hiring processes, developing a talent acquisition learning program, and overcoming challenges in the c...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, kicks off the first interview from our SocialTalent Live event, speaking with John Vlastelica, founder of Recruiting Toolbox. John, who played a pivotal role in developing Amazon's hiring culture, shares insights into creating a culture where recruiting is seen as a responsibility for everyone in the organizati...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, sits down with Bev Kaye, a recognized authority in career development, to discuss the importance of adopting a skills-first approach to hiring. Bev highlights how focusing on mindsets, motivation, and values—rather than just skills—can lead to better hires and stronger organizational culture. Drawing on her dec...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, sits down with Andy Headworth, Director of Talent Acquisition at HMRC, to discuss how the public sector is leading the way in adopting AI for recruitment. Andy shares his insights into the innovative tools HMRC is implementing to streamline hiring processes, from creating effective job descriptions to enhancing...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, engages in a conversation with Doug Haines, co-founder of Marketing Pros, about the untapped potential of hiring talent from Africa. Doug shares his journey of recruiting in South Africa and discusses the unique advantages the region offers, including a strong talent pool, cultural alignment, and cost-effective...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, sits down with Chris Bleakley, Director of Resourcing at Spire Healthcare, to discuss leadership and transformation in the recruitment space. Chris shares his extensive experience in resourcing and the recent shift at Spire from an outsourced model to an insourced team. He emphasizes the importance of fostering...

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast, Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, sits down with Gemma Milner, Head of Talent Acquisition at PwC UK, to explore the critical importance of operational excellence in recruitment. Gemma shares her 25 years of experience in recruitment across a variety of sectors and dives into how understanding and optimizing recruitment processes leads to better...

In this episode of  Hiring Excellence , we bring you a panel discussion from SocialTalent Live, featuring Gui Neves, Global Talent Acquisition Sourcing and Solutions Manager at Nestlé, and Elle LeBourg, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Hilti Group. Together, they explore the critical connection between employer and consumer brands and its impact on candidate experience and company culture. We...

In this episode of  Hiring Excellence , Johnny Campbell sits down with Siobhan Corcoran to discuss one of the largest untapped talent pools in the market—experienced professionals in their 50s and beyond. Siobhan shares her personal journey through a long career in recruitment and talent acquisition, as well as the growing desire among senior professionals to remain engaged in the workforce while...

In this episode of  Hiring Excellence , we’re excited to share a Fireside Chat from SocialTalent Live, featuring Tom Sayer, Global Recruiting Director of Assessments, Skills, and Experience at Accenture. Joining Johnny Campbell from England, Tom provides an insightful look into Accenture’s global hiring strategy, where they recruit over 200,000 candidates annually. The discussion dives into the ch...

In this episode of  Hiring Excellence with Johnny Campbell , we feature the first panel from SocialTalent Live, where leading experts discuss the future of candidate experience. Johnny is joined by Kevin Grossman, VP of Research at ERE Media, and Cheryl Peterson, Regional Talent Resourcing Leader at Arup, to explore the key challenges recruiters face in 2024. From integrating AI into hiring proces...

Join Jonny Campbell, CEO of Social Talent, in a compelling conversation with Kathryn Marie, founder of Broad Careers. Together, they explore the transformative power of skills-first hiring and its role in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Kathryn shares how her platform is helping underrepresented groups—particularly women and individuals with gaps in their work history—find fulfilling ca...

Originally recorded for the RecruiTech Podcast, this special episode is being rebroadcasted on the Hiring Excellence Podcast. Join Johnny Campbell as he sits down with José Kadlec, founder of Recruitment Academy, and Gabi Sarkadi, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, to explore how AI is revolutionizing recruitment. Discover practical tips on integrating AI tools to enhance efficiency while maintain...

Join Johnny Campbell in this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast as he sits down with Parul Singh to dive into the world of neurodiversity in the workplace. Parul shares her journey with ADHD and ASD, offering insights into how these conditions shape her professional life. She reveals strategies for fostering inclusive environments, from understanding communication preferences to challenging...

Join Johnny Campbell in this episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast as he chats with Glen Cathey, the sourcing guru behind the famous Boolean Black Belt blog, about what it takes to be a world-class sourcer. Glen unpacks the secrets of building a winning sourcing playbook, focusing on critical thinking, consistent processes, and smart time management. Discover why it’s not about exotic sourcing...

Join Johnny Campbell in the first episode of the Hiring Excellence Podcast as he chats with Paul Peterson from Grant Thornton Canada about turning candidate experience into a hiring powerhouse.  Paul shares insider tips on delivering unforgettable experiences using personalized feedback, smart survey strategies, and emotional touchpoints. Learn how Grant Thornton puts culture and experience first,...

Join us on this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast where Johnny and our guest Raj Verma discuss all about how global healthcare company, Sanofi are going beyond DEI to transform their business.

📝 POP QUIZ! 📝 Which fictional company might have core values that include ‘Whimsy & Imagination’, ‘Adventure & Exploration, and ‘Secrecy & Surprise’?  🤔 Want to find out? Join us on this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast where our guest  Margaux Gillman , SVP of People and Culture at  Job.com , chats with  Johnny Campbell  all about defining and rolling out company core value...

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. In this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast Diana File, CEO and Founder of DF Analytics & Consulting, shares her deep knowledge of collecting and using data for the purpose of creating more inclusive workplaces. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at worksmart@socialtalent.com.

You may be shocked to hear that training and up-skilling has evolved since the early days of Johnny’s recruitment career when it involved watching motivational VHS tapes. In this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast Becky Chung, VP of Talent of Development at Cielo, joins Johnny to talk about the importance up-skilling and re-skilling in the modern workplace. If you want to put your work-smart...

Want to hear a joke about a boomerang? Well, I can’t remember it, but I’m sure it’ll come back to me. In this week’s show Johnny talks to Global Head of Talent Acquisition David Brammer all about the realities of rebound hiring and how to get it right. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at  worksmart@socialtalent.com  or leave a voice note on Spotify.

We are thrilled to announce the debut episode of our rebranded show, the ‘Work: Smart’ podcast, where we aim to help you be… well, more work-smart! In our first episode, we invite Wendy Mayer, Vice President of Candidate Experience at Pfizer, to share her insights on the ever-evolving landscape of Candidate Experience before testing her work-smart behaviours. If you want to put your work-smart que...

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be exploring the critical role Talent Acquisition plays in driving a company’s DEI initiatives and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’ll look at innovative strategies that TA can use to increase workforce diversity and to create equity and inclusion. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talent Acquisition,...

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be exploring the topic of how to unlock the full potential of your TA team - to enable them to continually add value to your business and drive the best results. How do you set your team up for success? How do you organize them, develop them, keep them motivated and engaged, as well as aligned with key stakeholders, and the goals and priorities of the busine...

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be digging into the topic of Internal Mobility, which is so important when it comes to attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. According to LinkedIn, employees stay 41% longer at companies that have a lot of internal hiring versus those that don’t. Yet so many companies prioritize external hiring and focus far less on internal hiring. Our guest today who...