Talent Draup

Frontline hiring is under more pressure than ever, squeezed between cost optimization targets and a talent market that will not slow down to wait. In this episode of Talent Draup, Brian Heger , founder TalentEdge Weekly sits down with Vijay Swaminathan, co-founder and CEO of Draup, and Jessica Joseph, Director of Strategic Talent Sourcing at Aramark, to unpack what it actually takes to source fron...

In this episode of our podcast, Talent Draup, Dr. Sandra Loughlin, Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems and former professor at the University of Maryland, joins Vishnu Shankar, Chief Data Officer at Draup, to challenge one of the most persistent myths in the HR world, that training and learning are the same thing. Sandra, who once described herself as a "training hater" in her Linke...

In this episode, Vijay Swami sits down with Leonardo’s people strategy leader Vincenzo and digital transformation leader Davide to break down what it takes to retain talent, modernize HR workflows, and scale skills in an AI-accelerated world. Leonardo shares how employee experience (EX) and self-employability sit at the heart of retention, enabled by hybrid work, flexibility, and lifelong learning...

In this episode, Vijay Swaminathan sits down with Leonardo’s learning and skills transformation leaders Assunta (Suzy) Galasso and Alessandro Venturi to unpack what it takes to modernize early-career development—and enterprise learning overall—in an AI-shaped labor market. Leonardo shares how they’re revamping their professional system to map roles, skills, and evolving competencies, then using AI...

In this episode of our podcast, Talent Draup, Brian Heger, longtime internal practitioner and founder of the blog Talent Edge Weekly, joins Tanya Early, VP of Sales at Draup, to discuss the evolving priorities of HR teams in a world that’s being rapidly reshaped by AI.  Brian, with two decades of HR experience in industries like telecom, retail, and pharma, says that HR should focus on addressing...

In this episode of Talent Draup, Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR, joins Vishnu Shankar, VP - Data & Platform at Draup, to talk about how HR can transform from policy-led procedures to people-first operating models in the age of AI.  Dieter emphasizes that instead of replacing human experience, AI must enhance it. In his view, HR must be able to integrate AI while maintaining hi...

In this episode of Talent Draup, Mickey Mohit Raie, who leads skills analytics and insights at Accenture, speaks with Vijay Swaminathan, CEO of Draup, on everything predictive skills architecture and the evolution of talent intelligence in the age of AI. Mickey has driven Accenture’s journey toward a truly data-driven, business-aligned skills framework. His work thrives on cross-functional partner...

In this episode of Talent Draup, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of workforce planning, talent intelligence, and people analytics with Mariya Meshcheryakova, People Analytics Leader at Equitable, and Tanya Early, VP of Sales at Draup. From the complexities of screening thousands of resumes to the nuances of AI-driven decision-making, Mariya offers expert insights drawn from over a decade...

In this episode of Talent Draup, industry veteran John Pender joins Tanya Early, VP of Sales at Draup, for a conversation on how AI is transforming HR strategy - and more importantly, how HR leaders can link these advancements directly to business outcomes. With over 20 years of experience across global organizations like Lockheed Martin, Parsons, and AWS, John shares actionable insights on the re...

In the first-ever episode of Talent Draup, Vijay Swaminathan, CEO of Draup, sits down with Cody Martin, the Director of Total Workforce Management at Johnson & Johnson, to explore the evolving landscape of talent intelligence and strategic workforce planning. Cody shares insights on identifying hidden competitors, leveraging AI-driven skills architectures, and effectively aligning talent strat...