TALENT UNPLUGGED: ACROSS THE POND

Most people assume the hard bit of hiring is finding the right person. The reality is stranger. Hiring is the easy part. What comes next is what makes or breaks that person, and most companies get it completely wrong. In this episode of Talent Unplugged Across the Pond, Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon sit down with Mary Thompson, who spent 8 years at Uber leading TA for EMEA across 30+ markets, and t...

Most people assume AI is coming to wipe out the recruiter. The reality is stranger. It won't replace the job, but it will quietly delete around 70% of what recruiters actually do, and the people who refuse to adapt won't be hireable in a few years' time. In this episode of Talent Unplugged Across the Pond, Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon sit down with Neil Davies, a man who has built and led talent a...

Most candidates think reference checks are dead, but the truth is, they're still happening, just not in the way you'd expect. The bigger shift? Back channels, the off the record calls hiring teams make without you ever knowing. In this episode of Talent Unplugged Across the Pond, Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon pull back the curtain on what really goes on behind the scenes once you're deep in an inte...

Most recruiters think AI will take their jobs, but the truth is, automation is transforming how top talent gets hired, not replacing recruiters themselves. In this eye-opening episode of Talent Unplugged Across the Pond, Megan Conlon and Marcus Pask reveal why human intuition and relationship-building remain irreplaceable—even as AI tools become integral to hiring processes. From AI-driven intervi...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged Across the Pond , where we strip away the corporate buzzwords to uncover the honest (and sometimes messy) truth about hiring. In this episode, hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon dive deep into the evolving landscape of recruitment, candidate experience, and industry myths. In this episode, we discuss: The Nuance of a Recruiter Screen: Why every initial conversation...

In this episode of Talent Unplugged: Across the Pond , co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon are joined by Chris Redmond , founder of RedOwl Talent . With a background spanning high-growth agencies and tech giants like Facebook and Dott , Chris shares his unfiltered perspective on the human element of HR and what it truly takes to build winning teams in today's competitive landscape. Dive into the...

In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon are joined by powerhouse guest Devi Virdi , Interim CEO of CSSC. With 25 years of experience across the FTSE 100 and Fortune 250, Devi shares her unique journey navigating high-level roles in HR, Sales, and Marketing across the energy, real estate, and hospitality sectors. It’s an unfiltered conversation on how to bridge the gap between commer...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond ! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon discuss the "Open to work banners" on LinkedIn and whether they help or hinder your application? It's also a chance to have a catch up post the holiday season, and to share what's going on with Marcus's coaching programs as well as the year at Mitre Dive into the conversation as we discuss: M...

Welcome to another insightful episode of Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon are joined by the esteemed Michael Magill, a seasoned HR leader with a wealth of experience across various industries. Together, they delve into the dynamic world of HR and recruitment, sharing personal stories and professional insights that illuminate the complexities...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon delve into the nuances of hiring across different cultures and introduce some new ways to get noticed. This episode is all about breaking down the barriers and understanding the global recruitment landscape. Dive into the conversation as we discuss: The Rule of Five: Marcus introduces his inno...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon explore the cultural dynamics of recruitment across continents. With Marcus's experiences from the UK to the US and Megan's insights from Texas, they delve into the nuances of hiring in different cultural contexts. Dive into the conversation as we discuss: - Cultural Nuances in Recruitment: Ex...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon are joined by special guest James Hawkes. With nearly two decades of experience in recruitment, James has transitioned from agency roles to leading talent acquisition at major companies like Expedia Group. His journey offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of recruitment. Dive i...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Marcus Pask and Megan Conlon dive into the provocative world of recruitment, exploring the challenges and innovations shaping the industry today. In This Episode: - Recruitment Realities: Discover why the traditional cover letter is becoming obsolete and how this shift is impacting the hiring process. - AI in Recruitment:...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Megan Conlon and Marcus Pask are joined by special guest Sierra Hedderich to explore the dynamic world of talent acquisition. In This Episode: Guest Introduction: Meet Sierra Hedderich, a seasoned talent leader with a wealth of experience in recruitment and consulting. Recruitment Dynamics: Discover the importance of alig...

Welcome back to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this episode, co-hosts Megan Conlon and Marcus Pask delve into the intricate world of salary negotiations, offering listeners a candid look at the strategies and challenges involved in securing the compensation you deserve. In This Episode: Megan and Marcus discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment and how it impacts salary expectations, pl...

Welcome to Talent Unplugged: Across The Pond! In this very first, unfiltered episode, co-hosts Megan Conlon and Marcus Pask introduce themselves, share their wildly different career paths in Talent Acquisition , and immediately tackle one of the industry's biggest myths. In This Episode: •⁠ ⁠ Our Origin Story : Why we launched this show; bridging the gap between US and European recruitment practic...