Talent Acquisition In The Trenches

A stale employee referral program is more than a missed opportunity. It quietly raises time to fill, keeps you overpaying agencies, and leaves your best potential hires sitting just one warm introduction away.   In this episode of TA in the Trenches, Matt sits down with Mike Stafiej, CEO of ERIN, and RogueHire's Digital and Recruiting Innovator, Ryan Affolter to dig into how modern referral automa...

A stale recruiting database is more than an inconvenience. It can quietly weaken outbound recruiting, distort AI-driven hiring workflows, and limit a health system’s ability to fill roles that affect patient care.   In this episode of TA in the Trenches , Matt sits down with Jon Bischke from ZoomInfo to discuss how better data changes the way talent acquisition teams find, prioritize, and engage c...

In this episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Devin Martinez, SVP of Account Management at Accurate, to cut through the hype and show how data, AI, and advanced automation are reshaping background checks for many industries, including healthcare. Devin shares front-line tactics for shrinking turnaround time without sacrificing accuracy or patient safety, and expla...

On this episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt and co-host Ryan are joined by Ashley O’Connor, SVP of Accounts & Strategic Partnerships at Radancy, to dig into one of the biggest opportunities in talent acquisition today: the intersection of data, AI, and advanced automation, especially through the lens of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Ashley breaks down what GEO really is, how it di...

In today’s episode, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Ariana Moon, VP of Talent Planning & Acquisition at Greenhouse Software, to break down how to align expectations, use AI without losing the human touch, and turn noisy pipelines into high-signal, fair hiring. We discuss Greenhouse’s advancements in helping TA teams move faster and smarter, “ghost jobs”, and the importance of prioriti...

In this live episode, host Matt and co-host Ryan sit down with Kristie McCaffery, Director of Recruitment at FOX Rehabilitation, Kara Schymanski, Talent Sourcing Leader at Fox Rehabilitation, and Khaled Hussein, Co-founder & CEO of BetterLeap, to unpack how a healthcare organization fills aging, revenue-critical reqs in one of the tightest markets in the U.S.: physical therapy. We explore how...

In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt leads a fireside chat on how data and AI are reshaping talent acquisition. He’s joined by Jordan Patterson, VP of Product at Employ, who brings deep expertise in HR tech and product strategy; Theresa Mazzaro, Recruiting Manager at Fairfax Radiology Centers and past President of NAHCR, with more than 30 years of clinical and TA leadersh...

In this live-recorded episode of TA in the Trenches, host Matt sits down with two seasoned HR leaders to dig into the evolving role of talent acquisition at the CHRO level. Tom Nesteruk, Head of Global Workforce Strategy, SVP Human Resources at AdventHealth, and Jeff Pratt, VP of HR Operations at Inova Health System.  We cover how CHROs are redefining talent acquisition as a strategic lever, not j...

In today's episode, Host Matt sits down with Roxanne Ohlund, a registered nurse turned elite talent acquisition leader. With 15+ years in recruitment and 9 years of clinical experience, Roxanne now oversees TA for Trinity Health’s sprawling western service area, spanning six states and thousands of hires.  We dig into Roxanne’s transition from the bedside to the TA frontlines, how her clinical bac...

In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment.  With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where predictive analytics, census-driven workforce pl...

On today's episode, we are sharing an incredible live session help within the Rogue Healthcare Community, called Ambassador Insights. This session explored the power of community in healthcare talent acquisition with three amazing ambassadors: Cindy Pereira of LifePoint Health, Brooke Ludford of Endeavor Health, and Gia Johnston of Sutter Health. Fpr more information or to get involved in the Rogu...

On today's episode, Matt welcomes back Courtnay Wittmershaus, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy at Sharp Healthcare. Since her last appearance, Courtney has been driving major transformation within her TA team, implementing new leadership structures, data-driven reporting, and operational improvements to enhance healthcare recruiting at Sharp. As Courtney approaches her one-y...

“Your employer brand isn’t just about attracting talent—it’s about building trust and sustainable relationships in the workforce.” – Josh Dudzik Josh Dudzik, Director of Talent Acquisition with Inova Health, joins me to unpack their success in Hiring Manager relationships. The Innova team won Rogue Hire's Elite Honor Role Raving Fan Hiring Manager Award in 2024, a testament to their commitment to...

On this first episode of 2025, Matt hosts a panel of talent acquisition professionals who dive deep into theur successes and opportunities of 2024, and what they will be focusing on in 2025 to push their TA teams to evolve and adapt in this everchanging industry. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"It is staggering how many nurses we are going to need and the demand that will be here by 2030. There is a real deficit, and it's incumbent on the healthcare community to figure out how to use folks to the highest level of their license."  - Bronwyn Doyle Bronwyn Doyle, Assistant Vice President of HR at St. Tammany Health System, explores actionable solutions to address the evolving challenges in...

On today's special episode, Matt hosts a panel of talent acquisition professionals with deep knowledge of LinkedIn, to share how the platform can be best utilized in the recruiting space, whether you have a license or not. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"There are so many things that are out of our control, but we have a lot within our control. So, change when you can change." – Megan McCall In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Megan McCall, Head of Talent Acquisition and Contingent Workforce at Stanford Healthcare. Megan shared incredible insights from her extensive experience in recruitment and workforce management. Megan...

“ Resume comes in, we're on it in 24 hours and screening them. We're setting up best practices with reminders pre-interview, but we're also making immediate decisions following what is called the dash program.  If they want to hire that person, you walk them down to the local HR office, and the offer is made right there on the spot.” – Kevin Law Kevin Law, National Director of TA Service Area 4 at...

"Taking care of your team and providing them everything they need to succeed is crucial. Your team's wellbeing must be protected." - Elmerissa Sheets In this episode, Elmerissa Sheets, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Scripps Health, shares her inspiring journey from bedside nursing to leading a high-performing talent acquisition team. She emphasizes the critical role of nu...

“ First and foremost, you need to get to know your hiring managers and develop a real-time relationship with them. When I say real time, everything evolves, everything changes. But staying in contact with the hiring managers, getting to know their business, and being considered part of their strategic team .”  Today, we sit down with Lisa Dyson, Director of Talent Acquisition at the University of...

"The universe is vast, and while we may never fully understand it, we can appreciate and explore its beauty.” - Luke Carignan Luke is the Director of Healthcare Enterprise Sales at Phenom, and Co-Host at The Bo & Luke Show and ASHHRA Podcasts. In this special episode, Megan McCall, Head of TA and Contingent Workforce at Stanford, joined as a co-host to put one of our favorite sales leaders in...

"Growth doesn't happen when you're comfortable; put yourself out of your comfort zone because that's where growth, learning, and development happen naturally.” - Lindsey Breiner Lindsey is the System Director of Talent Acquisition at Main Line Health, a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"Incorporating conversational AI into the hiring process isn't just an efficiency enhancement for Healthcare – it's a necessity” - Sean Paulseth= Sean is the Head of Sales at Humanly.io, a leading HR Tech company. With over 10 years of experience in the field, he deeply understands AI and its trajectory in our industry.  Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn Sean Paulseth on LinkedIn

"Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. Take your time to do it right, so you're not redoing it three times later. " - Rob Rennels Rob is a Healthcare TA leader with over 20 years of experience and a US ARMY veteran with combat medical experience. Rob’s niche is running efficient operations and managing significant projects with tight budgets. Links: RogueHire Matt Rimer on LinkedIn

"AI is going to be integrated into everything we do at work, but we still have to keep our humanity. This is something we need to really hold on to and value going forward . "- Joel Stupka Joel, the Director of Business Development at @The Starr Conspiracy, is not only a seasoned professional in the HR Tech industry but also the host of the HR Snacks Podcast. He has successfully partnered with ren...