HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

The pandemic has left employees feeling burned out and disconnected, resulting in a pent-up demand for new jobs and new opportunities. As the war for talent wages on, leaders are learning that money doesn't buy loyalty anymore. As the needs of the talent market continue to evolve, organizations must evolve with them.   In this podcast, our own Elliot Clark speaks with Korn Ferry's Elise Freed...

22.7 billion dollars were spent on HR technology advancements in the third quarter of 2021 alone. But what exactly do these improvements and innovations mean for the state of the recruiting market? Cielo's Elain Orler and Matt Jones join our own Larry Basinait for a podcast previewing HRO Today's 3Q HR Technology Report, where talent sourcing technology is addressed from both the recruiter and can...

The fact that so many companies are requiring short-term support suggests they do not have the right long-term model to meet the ever changing ups and downs of economic cycles. As companies scramble to find talent, ensuring your team is following the best hiring and pricing models is what will lead you to victory. Ensure your organization is poised to remain competitive and maximize your impact wi...

Most large companies have robust programs in place for addressing diversity in their permanent workforce. But recent HRO Today research found that only 35% of employers have plans to address these concerns for their contingent workforce. Learn how your MSP program can help you access diverse talent pools for your contingent labor assignment in our latest podcast from Gregory Gary, Director of Busi...

Undoubtedly, the biggest conflict in the industry today is the pressing labor shortage as employers struggle to find talent. Burnout, as a result of the global pandemic, has prompted more and more candidates to seek out contingent or contract-based work – forgoing traditional full-time roles. But is this change forever? Whether you're ready or not, the workforce is rapidly shifting composition. Li...

Today's economic forces continue to impact recruitment efforts. A combined drop in labor participation rates and limited talent supply has created the perfect recruitment storm driven by wage inflation. As a result, organizations must steer their recruitment efforts in the right direction to remain competitive. Is your company preparing for the coming storm or standing firm against change? Join Ya...

The Great Resignation is quickly becoming a buzzword in the HR industry. Many organizations are facing a looming talent shortage with millions of people leaving the workforce. Right now one of the main priorities of HR leaders is to ensure they have the right strategies in place to retain their employees. Join HRO Today‘s own Debbie Bolla and Chris French, executive vice president of customer stra...

The labor market – a topic on everyone’s mind right now – is seeing talent shortages up and down the skill-level scale. Between a global shortage of candidates, work from home demands and a period of wage inflation, recruiters are seeking the right ingredients for success in today’s challenging market. Join Dr. David Ellis and our own Elliot Clark for insight on “Rewriting the Talent Recipe” and f...

With an increased focus across the country on diversity and inclusion, U.S. organizations are spending upwards of eight billion dollars annually on accompanying initiatives. However, tangible results have been difficult to deliver... Companies are still struggling to achieve equity and further a D&I agenda for their total workforce. That's why HRO Today's new flash report, sponsored by Workfor...

Much like the rest of the world in 2020, managed service providers (MSP) have had to adjust and adapt to new workforce needs. How are trends such as contingent labor and a focus on D&I being affected by remote work, rebuilding, and other outside influences?   To assess the current state of the MSP marketplace, Elliot Clark is joined by industry expert Jim Burke, CEO of Workforce Logiq, to...

Is your HR department looking for answers on any of the following questions?   How can organizations transition to a contingent workforce?  What are some benefits that companies utilizing this approach will experience?  How does it fit in an organization's overall talent strategy?   Join HRO Today's own Debbie Bolla and Michael DuBois, vice president of enterprise sales, RPO fo...

The final episode in this series addresses the solution to frequent changes in digital transformation, and how to find talent that's needed today. Listen to learn more!   The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transforma...

The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transformation in each of their areas of the world and why the need to evolve your infrastructure is so important.   Episode 2 highlights best practices and recommendations for long...

HR and TA leaders understand the value of engaging with an RPO partner in order to find, attract, and attain today's top talent. In fact, Nelson Hall reports that RPO can:  Decrease costs between 20-50%,  Improve time to hire rates between 10-33%,  And increase candidate engagement by 17%.   So how can organizations make the most from their engagements? Where does risk lie and...

The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transformation in each of their areas of the world and why the need to evolve your infrastructure is so important.   Episode 1 of this series focuses on the current technology talen...

In 2018, CVS Health merged with Aetna to complete the largest healthcare merger reported in U.S. history. At the center of it all was Jeffrey Lackey, vice president of talent acquisition for CVS, whose responsibilities grew from managing the company's TA operations to overseeing the integration of two existing infrastructures into one.   A sitting board member of the HRO Today Association, La...

Technology platforms, specifically for talent acquisition purposes, have been developed in rapid succession in recent years, but integrating information between databases still remains a challenge.    A single service recruitment platform offers an effortless means for housing and ranking internal and external talent data all in one place. In our latest educational podcast, Steve Parker...

Healthcare organizations have been at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, and high demand has led to supply shortages, especially when it comes to nurses. So how can healthcare organizations succeed in this challenging environment? And what are ways HR can leverage in order to attract, recruit, and retain these essential workers? Chris Nichols of endevis shares insight in episode 36 of our educati...

In the past, publicly traded companies were required to disclose very little about their employees and workforce. But all that changed in 2020 when the SEC announced a mandate that added human capital resources as a closure topic. Metrics providing transparency around talent acquisition, retention, development, and more may become a standard in annual reporting.   What steps should your...

Prior to the onset of COVID-19, a vast majority of companies were considering implementing a total talent approach for their organization's talent acquisition strategy. However, since hiring took a major hit in 2020, companies were forced to cut budgets, layoff teams, and abandon strategic initiatives related to talent.  Michael DuBois, vice president of enterprise solutions, RPO for Yoh...

2020 has been a year of continual market changes for companies worldwide. In order to keep up, smart organizations are keeping an eye on their talent pipelines to stay ahead of competitors and quickly respond. Where should you start?  Join Cory Kruse, president of Orion Talent, and our own Debbie Bolla for a new educational podcast on strategic best practices for elevating and engaging your t...

With the future of business heavily relying on your talent pipeline, data interpretation and analyzation will be critical. Join Paul Harty, chief solutions officer at Sevenstep, and our own Elliot Clark for a new educational podcast on a topic that continues to bedevil HR: the difference between data and insight. For more information, visit https://sevensteprpo.com/ . Additional HRO Today pod...

Historically, recruitment has centered around direct human interaction. But with social distancing restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic comes questions regarding the opportunities and obstacles that a company should be assessing in the new world of recruitment.  HR has a lot to consider as virtual hiring becoming even more pressing.  Listen as Germayne Cade, VP of RPO Client Solutio...

Since the onset of COVID-19, it’s been a challenging time for organizations and their employees alike – and the pressure is taking a toll. According to the new 2020 Culture Report from Achievers, 40% of employees don’t feel appreciated for the work they’ve done during the pandemic, despite a strong correlation between recognition and engagement levels. So, what are HR leaders to do? Listen as Dr....

As we enter Q4 of 2020, HR is accustomed to adapting on the fly when it comes to changes in the workforce, patterns of work, and employee and employer relationships amidst a remote environment. With these challenges come continuous questions around maintaining culture, employment brand, and employee perception of the organization.   Looking for answers to keep your company moving in the right...