Talk Talent To Me

Today I'm lucky to have on the show the Chief People Officer at Wayfair, Kate Gulliver. Informed by her career across many different parts of the company, Kate shares her vision and strategies on consistency and support for the hugely varying needs within the company. From the evergreen people principles at Wayfair, to the importance of collaborative cohesion and always assuming the best of your c...

In today's episode of Talk Talent to Me, we are joined by Maria Molin, Head of People at Mavenoid. Maria breaks down her history in recruitment and how her interest in AI learning led her to join Mavenoid. We delve into Mavenoid's ambitious growth targets, how that has affected employer branding, and unpack some of the methods that Mavenoid has been using to drive hiring outcomes. Maria discusses...

Joining us on this installment of Talk Talent To Me is the Head of Talent at Amplify, Natasha Katoni. Prior to Amplify, Natasha was one of the very first technical recruiters at Segment, where she went on to become Technical Recruiting Manager. In today's episode, she shares her somewhat unexpected career journey and what she has learned about talent, scalable processes, and interesting problems a...

Click here for your free copy of People Operations: Automate HR, Design a Great Employee Experience, and Unleash Your Workforce. The pandemic has thrown a barrage of challenges at those of us in talent teams and as it nears its end, there are still so many variables at play. Today we are joined by Kevin Marasco, the chief marketing officer of Zenefits, a company known for streamlining onboarding,...

    Here today to share insights from his 20 years of experience in San Francisco's tech and real estate industries is Colin Yasukochi, Executive Director of Tech Research at CBRE. In this episode, we discuss how the shift to remote work has given companies the opportunity to expand their borders beyond a physical location, why many companies have chosen to adopt a remote first or hybrid work stra...

It takes conviction to build a team that aligns with both your values and your requirements. Diversity is important to Diane Yu, Chief Technology Officer of Better, a digital first home ownership company that offers mortgage, real estate, title, and homeowner insurance. Tune in to hear about Diane's career trajectory, why she believes that the best approach to building a team is to ensure that it'...

The talent organization is often seen as a business within a business, but sometimes it is seen more as an expense than a massive contributor to the bottom line. Today we are joined by Liberty Mutual's Shawn Tubman, who is the head of talent acquisition, and Loralie Thostenson the SVP, technology talent officer. Our guests provide insight into how the operation of the huge talent organization at L...

Whether you work remote, in person, or partially remote, the new world of work contains multiple employee experiences. Today we are joined by Annie Lin, the VP of People at Lever, a company known for helping businesses grow their workforces and improve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Annie joins us to discuss the new world of work and how to negotiate it from a talent perspective. While so...

  In a rapidly growing company, it's often a natural instinct to solve your problems by throwing more bodies at them through recruitment. Today's guest believes that there is a much better way to build and maintain your talent. Tyler Parson is the head of talent at Chili Piper, a series-B startup that does meeting lifecycle automation for sales and revenue teams. Tyler was hired as the company's f...

As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers have decided to rethink their jobs and how they are living their lives. On today's episode of Talk Talent to Me, we get together with recruitment expert Sarah Baker Andrus to discuss this dramatic trend, why now is an excellent time to be looking for a new job, and how to do the internal work necessary to find and identify a job that you'll love. In our...

Throughout her career of more than a decade, one thing has always remained the same for today's guest: the importance of leading with empathy and humanity. As a young, queer, tattooed woman, Ashlyn stands out in the traditional world of finance, but it was in this world, where someone took a chance on her as a high school dropout, that she rapidly climbed the ranks. In her early twenties, she ran...

Evan shares why we are in the golden age of recruiting, and how recruiter.com's platform represents a huge opportunity for recruiting pros to be creative about how they offer their skillset.

Bailey returns to discuss her new Talent Enablement hire, as well as the most impactful tactics she employed to grow from her role in recruitment to her current gig as VP People. Join Bailey's team

Community Building to Optimize Recruiting with Gina Yocom   Episode 181: Show Notes.   As recruiters and talent managers, we have to think long-term. We will not have a role immediately for everyone we look to place, but this does not mean we should not build relationships with them. Gina Yocom is the Director of Talent at Primary Venture Partners, a seed-stage firm that specifically invests in Ne...

The Value of Education as a Recruiter with Adrian Russo   Episode 180: Show Notes. Adrian Russo is the Director of Talent Acquisition at MotoRefi. Adrian also has a Master's degree in Information Systems, and this in-depth understanding has helped him stand out as a tech recruiter. In today's episode, we hear about Adrian's journey and how joining the army ignited a passion for talent acquisition...

Founding pod member Matt Hughes returns to discuss his dynamic role at Hunt Club--a new breed of recruiting agency. We cover how to alter your approach to meet the expectations of an increasingly savvy, in-demand, and remote-centric workforce.

Alison Kaizer returns! She explains how to maximize your bandwidth as a talent leader, how to source for nuanced one-off hires, and much more.  

Viet Nguyen, who holds an advisory role to the talent teams using Gem's CRM product, shares the common challenges among the teams he works with, what it looks like when a talent team is crushing it, and when it's time to add Rec Ops to your roster.

Sara explains her journey from recruitment to HR, as well as the intended outcomes for Jobber's investment in career coaching for their employees.

Nabeel explains what he's learned about the impact of a truly bar-raising Head of Talent, in this case, a previous TT2M guest, Alison Kaizer. Nabeel shares what a bar-raiser looks like and what the employer value proposition is comprised of once one de-emphasizes equity. Listen to our episode with Alison Kaizer here

Ashleigh explains some exciting non-standard roles she's hiring for her team, as well as some crucial aspects of onboarding that organizations tend not to take into account when calendarizing new hires. Leave us a VM and hear yourself on TT2M! Learn how Hired can help you find your next 10 great hires.

Amy explains how Walmart is deploying technology to help identify and develop their 2M employees for additional roles within the company. Want to hear your voice on TT2M? Tell us about your talent journey Redeem your $50 Doordash Credit here

Director of Talent & DEI (and freshly minted Yank!) Anna Chalon shares how Frame.io gathers employee sentiment to ensure an inclusive culture, as well as how their recruiters and interview panelists screen for inclusivity as a core competency.

Elyakeem explains how a culture that promotes transparency and safety is a precursor to true inclusivity, as well as how to create DEI accountability amongst company leadership. Share your thoughts with the podcast here.  

On the heels of Hired's 2021 Impact Report - Wage Inequality in the Workplace, CRO Amy Pisano joins to discuss her journey traversing the wage gap, coaching her team to know their worth, and advocating for transparency and the design of deliberate compensation bands throughout her career. Download Your Copy of the 2021 Impact Report - Wage Inequality in the Workplace  Speakpipe: Click here to shar...