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How does internal mobility impact employee experience? Dr. Kalifa Oliver , Global Director in Employee Experience (EX) Analytics Strategy at Ford , joins Shannon to discuss how internal mobility influences not just hiring efficiency but long-term culture building. With a background in neuropsychology and people experience at Ford, Dr. Kalifa brings valuable insights into the intersection of talent...

The belief that great candidates don’t apply online still runs deep, but it’s outdated. Jim Miller , VP of People and Talent at Ashby and former recruiting leader at Google and FullStory, sits down with Shannon to unpack what really makes a high-performing hiring strategy today. From his early days building sourcing teams to overseeing millions of inbound applications, Jim shares how experimentati...

The reason your best candidates aren’t getting hired is because your team isn’t aligned. Maria Fernanda , Senior Technical Recruiter, with past experience at Twilio and Brunel, joins Shannon to talk about the hidden costs of misalignment between recruiters and hiring managers. With experience leading global teams and building internal tools, Maria breaks down how trust and clarity change hiring ou...

Building talent programs that actually work requires co-creating with the business. Blair Bennett , SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo , joins Shannon to share how her team approaches large-scale recruiting strategy with intention and collaboration.  She walks through the process of building a global interview framework, explains why involving stakeholders early creates better outcomes, a...

What if your hiring process worked better because it trusted people more? Mike Joyner , Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent , sits down with Shannon on the first episode of Offer Accepted Live to discuss what recruiting looks like in an AI-powered, resource-tight environment. With experience building teams at Apple, Facebook, and Pinterest, Mike brings a real-world view on how talent teams...

What if your recruiting framework actually helped you close more offers? Bryan Power , Chief People Officer at Nextdoor , joins Shannon to unpack the practical strategy behind their AAA approach to recruiting. With over 20 years of experience leading teams at companies like Yahoo and Block, Bryan brings a clear, structured lens to the chaos of hiring. He outlines the AAA framework on how attractio...

Can talent leaders establish themselves as essential players in headcount planning? Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent Operations at SignalFire, shares his insights with Shannon Ogborn on how talent acquisition can secure a seat at the decision-making table. They discuss how understanding business metrics and collaborating with finance can improve efficiency and drive better outcomes. To l...

What if hiring projects could actually improve the candidate experience? Hebba Youssef , CPO at Workweek and Creator of I Hate It Here , is known for her sharp takes on modern HR, and this conversation is no exception. With Shannon, she discusses how thoughtful, well-structured projects can lead to better hiring outcomes, more equitable processes, and clearer expectations for both candidates and h...

What should a newly-hired talent leader focus on in their first 100 days? Jeff Winter , VP of Talent Acquisition at Grammarly , has spent decades helping companies scale. As the first recruiter at Chime, he helped grow the team from 100 to 1,500 employees—experience that shaped his approach to stepping into leadership roles with impact. In this conversation with Shannon, Jeff shares how new TA lea...

What if you could hire faster and make better hiring decisions? Anna Hall , Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby , has spent over a decade in talent acquisition, refining data-driven hiring strategies that help teams scale efficiently. At Ashby, she’s built a structured approach that enables hiring managers to make faster, more confident decisions—without sacrificing candidate experience. In this conversat...

How is AI reshaping recruiting, and where does the human element fit in? Jan Tegze , Director of Talent Acquisition and a multi-time published author, shares his insights on the evolving world of talent acquisition in the age of AI. With over 20 years of experience, Jan shares how AI tools boost recruiting efficiency while preserving the human touch essential for long-term success. In this convers...

A strong EVP is the cornerstone of hiring success and retention. In this episode, Cara Brennan Allamano , Co-founder of PeopleTech Partners , shares how to craft an EVP that not only attracts the right talent but also aligns your team around a shared vision. She shares a data-driven approach—asking employees why they joined, why they stay, and what keeps them motivated—to build an EVP that reflect...

Every touchpoint with a candidate, even a rejection, is an opportunity to foster engagement and connection. In this conversation with Shannon, Selcan Sengul , Senior Director of Talent & People Operations at Taxfix , shares how her team revamped their approach to candidate communication. She talks about human-centered recruiting, from personalized rejection templates to aligning with DEI goals...

How do you balance data-driven recruiting with a deeply human approach to hiring? José Benitez Cong , CPO at Humane , shares his perspective on balancing the art and science of recruiting, showcasing how the right mix of data, AI, and personal connection can transform hiring into a long-term strategic advantage. In this conversation with Shannon, José discusses moving beyond transactional recruiti...

How can transparency in hiring transform your talent acquisition strategy and build trust across your organization? Leah Knobler , VP of People at Help Scout , joins host Shannon Ogborn to share how her team reimagined recruiting through hiring summaries. It’s an approach that breaks down how decisions are made, celebrates wins, and uncovers areas for growth. Leah discusses how intentional practic...

How can recruiters keep up in an AI-driven hiring world where technical interviews face challenges like cheating using ChatGPT? Aline Lerner , Founder & CEO of interviewing.io , and Michael Mroczka , Software Engineer and Dedicated Coaching Interviewer, explore the evolving world of recruiting and the surprising implications of AI tools like ChatGPT on technical hiring. In this conversation wi...

How can recruiters make hiring feel seamless and human—especially when resources are stretched thin? Mike Peditto , Director of Talent at Teal , discusses rehumanizing recruiting by putting candidates first—even in a resource-strapped hiring landscape.  In this conversation with Shannon, Mike explains why providing interview questions upfront is a game-changer for candidate experience, creating tr...

How do you align hiring expectations in a competitive market?  Nate Wylie , Recruitment Leader formerly at Lyft , shares his insights on how to balance pursuing A+ candidates while maintaining practical recruiting strategies.  In his conversation with Shanon, Nate emphasizes the importance of screening candidates in rather than out . This means focusing on the value they bring instead of finding r...

How can you maintain hiring momentum when demand fluctuates? Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition and Mobility at HubSpot , shares her approach to building proactive talent pools that keep hiring agile and responsive. In her conversation with Shannon, Becky explains how creating “talent-ready” pools enables her team to reduce time-to-fill for high-demand roles, even when immediate openings a...

Craft a hiring strategy that prioritizes fit over sheer talent. Henry Ward , CEO and Co-Founder of Carta , shares his unconventional approach to hiring that challenges traditional recruitment methods. In his conversation with Shannon, he explains how Carta narrows their talent search by focusing on specific skills and passions, ensuring a better fit for both the role and company culture. He also d...

How can recruiting enablement transform your talent acquisition strategy? Stephanie Baysinger , Recruiting + Enablement leader at Anthropic , joins host Shannon Ogborn to discuss how recruiting enablement is vital in creating efficient and impactful talent acquisition teams. Stephanie shares her insights on streamlining processes, fostering team growth, and maintaining the human touch in a tech-dr...

How do you build a successful hiring process that goes beyond simply filling roles? Abhik Pramanik , Co-Founder and VP of Engineering at Ashby , shares his experience in shaping a recruiting approach that prioritizes quality over volume, ensuring that each hire is a perfect match for the team. In his conversation with Shannon, Abhik shares how they moved away from traditional hiring practices. One...

Forecasting and capacity planning are cornerstones of making recruiting a true strategic partner within any business.  JT Haskell , a talent acquisition veteran with over 15 years of experience at high-growth tech startups like AirWatch , PinDrop , Zapier , Kraken , and Reddit , joins to share his insights. You’ll learn how forecasting and capacity planning help effectively scale a recruiting syst...

How do you create a world-class candidate experience? Lyndsey French , Director of Talent Acquisition at 1Password , shares her evolution in the tech industry, her leadership experience, and how she helped create a new hiring process to support the  impressive growth —from 300 to 1,200 employees at 1Password. Achieving this growth wasn't easy. In her conversation with host, Shannon Ogborn, sh...

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon Ogborn welcomes NaKeisha Martinez, a seasoned talent acquisition expert with 18 years of experience and former Head of Talent at Branch. NaKeisha shares her journey and the importance of professional development in the TA space. She emphasizes the role of managers in fostering growth and success within their teams, advocating for a strong focus on in...