HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

Uncertainty in the business world is nothing new. For decades, market fluctuations and global events have influenced business practices to varying degrees. The best agencies are the ones who can adapt and evolve quickly as the waves of uncertainty rise and fall. The talent market is no different. When a company needs a flexible talent strategy, they must look for a solution that can fulfill their...

The needs of human resources and talent acquisition professions are constantly evolving. With so much uncertainty across all industries, HR professionals have an expanding desire for partners that can provide multiple solutions. TA Leaders almost need to be more like consultants, bringing in research and knowledge of trends in the industry to advise clients on how to proceed. But what is driving t...

Let’s Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition - How AI Is Changing the Game for Recruiters AND Job Seekers? AI is a two-way street when it comes to talent acquisition. Recruiters and TA professionals are using AI to create job descriptions, schedule interviews, and assess candidates. Meanwhile, candidates are also using AI to find employment opportunities, tailor their resume...

Middle-market companies are competing for the same talent as Enterprise-level organizations. However, most companies of this size have smaller hiring teams that are reactive and struggling to proactively set talent strategy and infrastructure. So how can they gain a competitive advantage? Finding a talent acquisition partner to support and guide them through can be a fruitful strategy. But where s...

Employee relocation has been a central part of HR strategies for years. In fact, recent research from HRO Today and CapRelo finds that 81% of respondents feel mobility programs help recruit employees; 76% say it is effective for career development, and 71% laud its ability to retain employees. So how can HR leaders get the most from mobility? Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Tod...

Talent Acquisition leaders must be ready for anything and everything in this era of economic volatility. With Project RPO, companies can build an infrastructure to support specific hires and have access to a solid data analytics and technology platform to educate their decisions. But where do TA leaders start when building out this new hiring infrastructure? Sandra Zawacki , Executive Director of...

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Along with such growth comes issues that HR leaders must address to stay competitive. While demand for qualified health professionals is rising, the industry is also experiencing wage inflation. Further, many health professionals are retiring while health systems are unbundling. How do healthcare TA leaders keep up? Greg Karr , executi...

It’s pretty likely that HR leaders don’t go a day without hearing about or reading about AI or automation technology. Recent research shows that nearly all HR leaders expect their organizations to be impacted highly by generative AI in the next 12 to 18 months. With the growing accessibility of AI systems in all walks of life, how are HR leaders preparing to use this technology? Ed Pederson , Vice...

In recent years, there’s been a surge—and now a decline—in commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. In fact, recent research from Kelly finds that 62% of workers who said they were planning to leave their jobs within the year report non-inclusive behaviors. What can organizations do to reverse this trend? Keilon Ratliff , Chief Diversity Officer for Kelly, stop...

Data has shown that there is a high level of success when implementing an outsourced talent solution, despite public perception that doing so is incredibly challenging. Most instances where a talent solution has not worked out can be traced to issue with implementation and governance of the process. How can companies not only choose the right provider for their needs, but help ensure that executio...

For years, California has had the Fair Chance Act which limited the ability of employers to use background screening information related to prior convictions in employment processes. On Oct. 1, 2023, a new amendment went into effect that expanded the protections and definitions of those parties covered by the Fair Chance Act. What does this mean for companies when they are hiring or changing their...

With a wide array of HR technology available, integration and interoperability is the name of the game. While many HR leaders confess that their tech stack is insufficient, the flood of similar technology products makes it difficult to know which solutions will be worth the cost and the time it takes to get integrated. With so many questions in the air, HR leaders need to know the truth when it co...

Quality of service is crucial in healthcare, but such a volatile economic and health environment makes it difficult to anticipate how many workers a healthcare system will need. Many healthcare leaders believe they have insufficient staff, but healthcare systems do not always have the infrastructure in-house to track recruitment data so that they can plan hiring strategies for the future.  Without...

Designing a talent acquisition department is crucial to helping an organization grow. While outsourcing was looked down on pre-pandemic, current economic instability is leading companies to reduce their HR teams. There will be a demand for skilled recruiters and companies could look to RPO providers to meet their hiring needs. How a company designs its TA function will allow them to adjust to the...

Even with inflation cooling to 3% year over year, employees may still struggle to manage their budgets. While workers are asking for raises to track with cost of living increases, companies are also facing rising costs and tightening budgets. What strategies can help organizations become employers of choice in an uncertain economy? On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series,...

Technology is almost always a conundrum for HR, but it is a necessity if HR teams want to adapt to an ever-changing business environment.  The mass media and the HR trade media are awash with stories on artificial intelligence and the discussion about what it can do for business, the dangers it represents, and the possibility it will replace throngs of workers.  But is AI here to stay?  Jill Golds...

In the search for talent, candidate experience can make or break the recruitment process. One of the biggest obstacles for mid-market companies when competing for talent is establishing an authentic employment brand. Enterprise companies have the resources to pursue and cultivate new talent, so it is crucial for mid-market companies to be transparent about their TA processes. On the latest episode...

The business environment is uncertain. Talent needs change quickly, and employers have little room for error in their hiring decisions. That is why talent leaders must have confidence in which roles to fill and who they seek to fill them. Innovations in HR technology promise to provide the tools to address these needs, but cutting through the “technobabble” becomes its own hurdle. “Understand This...

In this difficult-to-predict economic environment, many small- and middle-market companies tend to believe they need to build their talent acquisition strategies internally despite looking for partners in the space. Enterprise-level RPO providers try to adapt their solutions for the middle markets but with limited success. How can RPOs meet the extensive recruiting needs of small and mid-sized com...

Markets change quickly. High-value talent remains elusive, and employers require every advantage to stay ahead of change and secure the workers they need. Advances in talent technology provide the tools to keep up — but how do you make sense of the bewildering array of promising innovations? The answer is clear: cut through the jargon, learn how the technology works, and see an example of a produc...

Outsourcing some areas of the TA process may give companies the edge they need to be competitive, stay ahead of the technology curve, and - especially in volatile markets - remain flexible.  Even if a TA team has worked with outsourced services before, knowing the right questions to ask during the buying process can often be the difference between success and buyers’ remorse.   Peter Simandl , SVP...

Contingent labor is an ever-increasing element of the workforce management model for many companies. However, despite the crucial contributions that contingent labor can provide for a company, many leaders do not consider the employee experience of contingent workers, contractors, and consultants. How can companies build a program that values their non-permanent workforce? In the latest episode of...

In the wake of the “Great Resignation,” some workers are finding their best option may be to return to a previous employer. According to LinkedIn data, in 2010, companies reported that 2% of hires were returning or became “boomerang” employees. Now, post-pandemic that number has increased to 4.5%. Boomerang employees are not a new phenomenon, but why have they been happening more and more frequent...

From demographic information to work history, data is everywhere and everything. The rise of HR intelligence tools may help pull data together and identify trends, but according to a recent HRO Today global survey, the usability of HR Technology to analyze this data is a top concern of CHROs. How can HR leaders move from data to actionable intelligence?  Dawn Sloan , SVP, Account Director for...

Workforce planning is a critical process that all HR departments must account for, but according to research from HRO Today , very few companies feel confident that they are able to do it well. Whether that is because of a lack of technology tools, the inability to predict long-term changes, or any number of reasons, workforce planning has been a historically burning platform for HR personnel. Des...