Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast

Emma Cooper, Chief People Officer at System1Group, discusses the importance of aligning individual growth with organisational development. She shares how they have implemented departmental and organization-wide frameworks to clarify expectations and behaviours. Emma also highlights the use of the Extraordinary Leader program and the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify and nurture talent withi...

In this episode, Paul interviews Garry Clarke-Strange, a specialist in inclusion and diversity. They discuss the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in organizations and the challenges they face. Garry emphasizes the importance of making DEI a part of an organization's DNA and not just a trend. They also discuss the need to include everyone in the conversation and a...

Luke Eaton, a talent acquisition leader, shares insights on how to do more with less in talent acquisition. He emphasises the importance of measuring and tracking key data points, such as volume, conversion rates, and capacity, to identify areas for improvement. By optimising processes and focusing on bottlenecks, recruiters can increase efficiency and make more hires with the same level of effort...

Roger Philby, Founder of Chemistry and Managing Partner at New Street Consulting Group, discusses the importance of data-driven decision-making in talent management. He highlights the problem of using flawed data to make decisions about hiring, promoting, and developing employees, and emphasizes the need to focus on contextual fit rather than relying solely on previous experience and qualification...

Today we welcome Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena. From discussing the current state of HR to exploring the evolving role of performance management in remote work environments, Melanie shares invaluable insights on how HR professionals can thrive amidst change. We explore the importance of taking HR off autopilot and crafting a strategic approach that aligns with broader business objectives...

Summary Lubomila founded Plan A in 2016, a software as a service platform that supports corporates in decarbonizing, managing ESG reporting, and optimizing their value chains for sustainable growth. The journey has been complex, but sustainability has become a key decision-making element in boardrooms. Lubomila's personal motivation for starting the business came from a serendipitous moment in...

Summary In this conversation, Trent Cotton discusses the traits and strategies that contribute to high-performance recruiting teams. He emphasizes the importance of being goal-oriented, gritty, adaptable, curious, and open to respectful conflict. Trent also introduces the concept of sprint recruiting, which applies agile methodology to the recruiting process. He explains how sprint recruiting can...

Today we are joined by Abigail Ansaah Nuer, Group HR Manager at Atlantic International Holding in Ghana. Today we cover: - Learn how to adapt global HR policies to local contexts effectively. - Discover practical strategies for building and scaling an HR department. - Gain insights into fostering employee engagement, recognition, and development. - Explore tips for setting up a workforce in a new...

Dara Henry, a biotech professional and COO of Prokarium, discusses the importance of a people-centric approach in talent management and growth. He emphasises the qualities of a good manager, such as liking to work with and mentor people. Dara also highlights the value of people in companies, particularly in the biotech industry, where great science and great people are essential for success. He di...

Abigail discusses the need to change HR language and introduces the eight superpowers that define great HR professionals. These superpowers include the magician, influencer, pioneer, meaning maker, storyteller, product designer, marketeer, and community leader. Takeaways - HR language needs to change to be more accessible and reflective of the work HR professionals do. - The eight superpowers of H...

Summary Maria Barrera, the founder and CEO of Clayful, discusses the importance of company culture, practical interviews, transparency, and communicating reasons not to join. She also shares insights on involving the team in culture building, strategies for building a diverse team, and the challenges and trends in diversity hiring. She offers advice for enhancing diversity hiring practices and bui...

In this conversation, Lance Sapera, a recruiting leader, discusses the importance of building a strong partnership between talent acquisition and other business functions. He emphasizes that recruiting is a team sport and that everyone involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. He shares strategies for nurturing candidate relati...

In this episode, Suzy Choi, the founder of Goodpeople, discusses the importance of candidate experience and how it has evolved in recent years. She highlights the digitalisation of recruitment processes, transparency and communication, and personalisation as key factors. Suzy also emphasizes that job seekers prioritize work-life balance, company culture, and growth opportunities. She provides advi...

Marcus Mossberger, a future of work strategist, discusses the dramatic changes in the workplace, the impact of economic conditions on well-being, the evolution of retirement, the rise of side hustles, future-proofing skills, innovative approaches to talent management, the role of technology in shaping the workplace, and the concept of work-life balance vs. work-life harmony. Takeaways The pandemic...

Ben O'Mahony, CEO and Co-Founder of JobsASI, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He highlights the challenges in using statistics effectively and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distribution of hiring times. Ben also explores how AI can be harnessed to improve talent acquisition processes and enhance decision-making. He advises companies on fully integ...

In this episode, Sameen Mahmood discusses the importance of personal branding and networking in today's competitive job market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:14 The Importance of Personal Branding 03:28 Sameen's Personal Journey with Personal Branding 06:58 Networking and its Evolution 12:09 Balancing Personal Branding and Work 15:03 Personal Branding as a Shield in the Job...

In this conversation, David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights on leadership development, team performance, rebuilding culture, and the future of leadership development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:21 Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls in Leadership Development 03:36 A Different Approach to Leadership Development 08:31 Components of a Comprehensive Leadershi...

Ben Eubanks, a researcher, author, and speaker, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He emphasises the importance of human connection and the role of AI in enabling recruiters to have a bigger impact. Ben shares key takeaways from his book on AI and its impact on talent acquisition, highlighting the need for critical thinking and compassion in the hiring process. He provi...

Hector Stanley, the Co-Founder of Ditto, discusses the concept of employee mobility and how Ditto is solving the problem of talent sharing between businesses. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Ditto 03:03 Advantages of Employee Mobility 04:29 Balancing Internal and External Opportunities 06:20 Leveraging HR Tools for Employee Development and Mobility 08:04 Encouraging Managers to Value E...

Summary In this episode, Shathiya Rengalwar discusses the importance of structured hiring and provides insights on how to create a structured hiring process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:33 Key Elements of a Structured Hiring Process 03:41 Assessing and Improving an Existing Hiring Process 07:03 Common Leaks in the Hiring Process 10:43 Coaching and Educating Teams on Structured Hi...

Today I am joined by your friendly, favourite Virtual Chief People Officer, Geraldine Butler-Wright! Every company experiences layoffs at some point and in this conversation, Geraldine shares how businesses can conduct themselves in a humane and correct way. We covered: Human-Centric Layoffs: Strategies for respectful and compassionate layoffs. Effective Communication: Transparent communication in...

In this episode, we sit down with Milos Djurdjevic, the mind behind HeyData, to explore the secrets behind their remarkably low turnover rate. Milos shares insights into the unique strategies and a carefully crafted code of conduct that have been instrumental in fostering exceptional employee loyalty. He also dissects the details of HeyData's highly effective onboarding process and how it play...

In this insightful episode of our podcast, we're joined by Ines Moreno, EU Director at Allied For Start-ups. Highlights: Ines's journey and expertise in global talent landscapes. The significance of international talent in startup ecosystems. Overcoming the hurdles of hiring abroad with effective solutions. Tailoring recruitment strategies for tech startups' unique needs. Navigating po...

Emily Sivey is fantastic! And did I mention she is a Super Recruiter? In this episode, we explore the managing of high application volumes while maintaining a personal touch - a critical aspect in the world of recruitment. This is a great hack-filled guide on how to give EVERYBODY who applies to a job at your business, a positive candidate experience.

In this episode of Talent & Growth, we dive into the inspiring journey of Tessa Clarke, Co-Founder of Olio, a revolutionary app tackling the global food waste crisis. Tessa opens up about her transition from consulting to entrepreneurship and the profound influences that shaped her path, including insights from her time with James Dyson. Tessa discusses how Olio stands apart in addressing food...