Hiring Excellence with Johnny Campbell

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the topic of inclusive hiring, and how to build diversity, equity and inclusion into every step of your hiring process. Building on this, we’ll also dig into inclusive work practices. Our guest today to help us unpack this topic is Christabelle Feeney, Director, Employers For Change.

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be delving into the topic of sustainable talent, and how to build a dynamic and sustainable talent ecosystem that sets organizations up for current and future business success. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Virginia Tirado, who is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Zalando. Prior to Zalando, Virginia was the Head of Commercial Technolo...

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the evolving role of Talent Acquisition and the need to broaden TA beyond recruiting. We’ll explore how to build a more strategic and more holistic approach to TA as well as how to develop a comprehensive talent strategy. Our guest today to help us dig into all of this is Anne Carrigan who is Head of Talent at EightySeven Group. Formerly, Anne w...

In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the relationship between Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We’ll discuss whether equity should in fact trump everything else if you want to build a truly fair and inclusive workplace. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Aubrey Blanche who is the Founder & CEO of The Mathpath and Senior Director of People Operations & Strateg...

With tech layoffs dominating the news headlines in recent months, the availability of talent has increased, however it’s still a tight labor market in most countries, and it continues to be difficult to hire great talent.  For many organisations, it can require thinking outside the box. In this episode of the Shortlist, we’re going to examine the benefits of hiring globally and how this can b...

The core belief of diversity, equity, and inclusion is that people deserve to be treated fairly. However, all too often the onus of this falls on the individual to advocate for themselves, speak up, and fight for the recognition, change, and fairness we all deserve. Especially in the workplace. Imagine a world where this becomes less of an upward battle and more of a partnership between leadership...

The war for talent continues to rage on and organizations are trying to stand out and rise above the noise. But as the landscape of work has changed dramatically over the last few years, so too has the approach to Talent Acquisition. So how do you manage TA sourcing across multiple regions? How do you build a reputation for hiring when your employer’s brand perception varies so much from country t...

Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. As we gain more responsibilities as individuals in any organization, boundary setting is essential but our dominant culture is not set up to respect boundaries. How can we learn to set and respect boundaries? We often talk a...

Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. As a new manager, it is quite common to fall into bad habits in the early stage of your promotion. People-pleasing, communication blunders and managing conflict are just some of the common mistakes of first-time managers - s...

In our latest HR and talent management webinar, SocialTalent Live: Workplace Priorities for CPOs in 2023 , Johnny sat down with the renowned Pat Wadors, CPO at UKG. In this very special fireside chat segment, they discuss their top focus for the year ahead - leadership. In this episode, you’ll hear Pat describe how to be a ‘for all leader’ and how to nurture psychological safety and trust. Whether...

Internal mobility consistently ranks as a top indicator of great workplaces. It’s a win-win for talent development and retention. But it’s also still a challenge for many companies - especially within large workforces. How can you create a culture of internal mobility when it’s difficult to know the true extent of the talent within your organization? Our guest on The Shortlist this week is Colleen...

Over the next few months, we will be introducing our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the various challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. New managers often face significant stress as they move into their new roles and need to be able to manage both their own individual stress and the stress of their team members. So if you are planning to move in...

We’re feeling nostalgic on The Shortlist this week! With almost 40 unique episodes in the bag for 2022, it’s time to look back at some of the best advice we’ve received over the course of the year. Every guest we’ve had on has contributed immensely to our shortlist, graciously imparting pearls of wisdom on all the topics that have shaped this incredibly uncertain year. So, to dive into this cornuc...

Times have been tough the past few years. People have been weathering all sorts of storms. But how can leaders within a company create an environment that supports resilience without creating unrealistic expectations? Resilience doesn’t mean enduring high levels of stress, it means building a sustainable, supportive environment so that people have the right tools to tackle whatever challenges aris...

In a difficult economic situation, many decisions boil down to numbers, rather than personal decisions. But what if the data was humanized? Instead of a cycle of overly reactive firefighting, how can workforce planning look to the longer term to create a more sustainable, steady approach? “Talent intelligence” data offers a different perspective. Joining us on The Shortlist to chat about this is T...

For many recruiters, the past few years have presented many challenges with the pandemic, remote work, and Zoom interviews. Dealing with a war on top of all this seems unimaginable. And yet, that’s the painful reality for Ukrainian-based businesses. How can you stay motivated and continue to engage candidates during a war, if you are now safe to do so? Joining us on The Shortlist this week are Ann...

The world of hybrid and remote work and interviews has revealed major flaws in the standard employee retention handbook. Most organizations can fall into the trap of treating the symptoms of high levels of churn and being reactive, rather than focusing on fixing the root cause of turnover. There’s a dangerous cycle of investing time and resources into hiring, onboarding, and training only for an e...

The war for talent continues to rage on and organizations are trying to stand out and rise above the noise. But as the landscape of work has changed dramatically over the last few years, so too have candidate needs. So if you’re struggling to attract, hire, and retain the talent your business requires to succeed, it’s worth asking yourself the question – has my employer brand and company culture a...

Trust is a key component when it comes to measuring the state of inclusion in an organization. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work, and as a leader it’s your job to create an inclusive, high-trust environment. Employees are happier, more productive, engaged, and motivated when  a culture of trust is fostered – so how can leaders build this? We’re delighte...

Talent is the lifeblood of every organization. Very few things impact the success of a business more than the employees within its walls. When leveraged and optimized well, talent strategies can be a significant strategic strength. So why then is TA and HR often regarded as a service function that merely receives and fills vacancies? Well, according to our guest, Keiran Dodd, the Global VP of Tale...

Talent Acquisition is often one of the first functions in a workplace to feel the impact of change, both positive and negative. And for this reason, it can be incredibly easy for TA to get overwhelmed within this atmosphere. As organizations look to rebuild and reframe after the pandemic, we are also facing more economic and societal uncertainty. Tough times are on the horizon so it’s important fo...

Talent acquisition is constantly changing. What was once best practice is quickly overtaken by new ways of working, new strategies, new tools. Now, while all that innovation is ultimately great for the industry and will mean that candidates get a better experience dealing with a company, it can be hard to keep up. The game changers are the technology solutions to the age old challenges. But how do...

Originating from TikTok, before worming its way to mainstream consciousness, the phrase “quiet quitting” is everywhere. Videos, social posts, and think pieces have all been created, highlighting a trend that sees workers reject overzealous expectations in favor of doing the minimum their role requires. Public response has varied with some commentators heralding the spotlight this has put on burnou...

It seems like the world is moving faster than ever. From coping with the aftermath of the pandemic and facing economic uncertainty, to technological advances and social unrest – people are dealing with a lot. And it’s no wonder that reports of burnout, stress, and anxiety are on the increase in the workplace. Employee resilience is being tested and it’s difficult to perform to your best in such an...

We seem to be at a transition point in the world of work. As we try to shake off the spectre of COVID and face into more economic upheaval, one fact still reigns true – to achieve success, organizations and leaders need to build and nurture a workforce that can help them evolve into the future while also weathering any storms of uncertainty. It’s no easy feat, and old solutions won’t solve new pro...