The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Modern Recruiting, AI, and Talent Strategy

Join host James Mackey and guest Erick Gydesen , COO at GG Homes, as they explore a revolutionary approach to talent acquisition and its impact on hiring success.  Discover the power of behavioral assessments and how they achieved an impressive 90% success rate. Gain practical insights into transforming your hiring process and learn about the concept of evergreen mechanics for long-term employee e...

Join host James Mackey and his guest Anthony Onesto , Chief People Officer at Suzy, and gain valuable insights into measuring return on investment and understanding opportunity costs. Dive into the innovative concept of viewing budgets as products and learn how this perspective can revolutionize your approach to resource allocation. Furthermore, James and Anthony discuss the much-debated topic of...

In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the importance of a people-first culture and how it can be achieved through a team-oriented approach to hiring. While data and evidence are crucial, he emphasizes the need for executive buy-in and the ability to prove ROI when implementing people initiatives. Next, he explores the misconception that an employer market makes recruiting easier, partic...

Join host James Mackey and guests Austin Ogilvie , Founder at Thoropass, and Joe Bast, VP, of People & Operations at Thoropass.  They dive into the impact of hiring an early-stage VP of People, operational excellence, and process improvement, uncovering the strategies and insights that can unlock growth and propel startups toward success. Our guests share insights on predicting leadership effe...

We're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most popular episodes. This episode really captured the attention of our listeners, and we couldn't be happier to revisit it and share it with new listeners too! In this episode, host James Mackey and Lance Tripp , Global Head of Talent at Enable dive into the world of talent acquisition, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in buil...

    0:21 Generative AI news     5:17 The potential dangers and biases associated with AI     9:03 How AI is reshaping the job market   14:42 How companies are leveraging generative AI   32:34 CNN's CEO ousted and the impact on culture and earnings. Guest Panel: Andreea Florescu , Bridget Tesler , Julia Arpag , Sam Ghie . Generative AI Market Size, Trends, & Statistics (2023-2025) Gartner...

Join host James Mackey and our guest Jeremy Ruch , Founder and CEO at Bandalier, to discover how companies can significantly improve their hiring success rate and increase their batting average by implementing predictive indexing and establishing a framework for structured interviews. They delve into the significance of measuring receptiveness to feedback and the benefits of incorporating automati...

In this episode, host James Mackey and Sheba Lasley , Founder of Total Success, share their insights on creating a strong company culture that attracts and retains top talent.  They begin by discussing the fundamental aspects of culture in the early stages of a company, emphasizing the importance of defining the mission, values, and overall culture alignment. They explore the value of building lon...

Daniel joins us to discuss his book, Talent Makers, and provides a masterclass on how companies can move from chaotic to strategic hiring. The conversation flows from Daniel's Greenhouse founding story to the benefits of a structured hiring process and the ROI of making hiring your superpower.  This is an episode you don't want to miss!   0:51 Daniel Chait's background and Greenhous...

Formerly known as The Hiring Success Show, we are rebranding ourselves as The Breakthrough Hiring Show. This shift is to better reflect our mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey , and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will le...

Join our host James Mackey as he explores the parallels between success in boxing and the psychology behind it, uncovering the surprising influence of mindset in achieving victory. He delves into the significance of positive psychology and how individuals' responses to stressful events can shape their professional endeavors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive...

Join host James Mackey and Julio Martinez , Co-Founder & CEO at Abacum, in a dynamic conversation about mastering financial planning and forecasting. James and Julio engage in a comparison of planning in spreadsheets versus utilizing a centralized platform. They highlight the importance of a single source of truth by emphasizing how it improves accuracy and streamlines processes. They explore...

Join host James Mackey on this value-packed episode as he sits down with Boris Epstein , Founder of Binc and former Head of TA at Robinhood , a well-known expert in recruiting and building talent-first organizations.  The conversation dives into the topic of how to attract and retain top talent, with a specific focus on recruiting in the tech space. They share their experience in the early stages...

Join host James Mackey and special guest Sandy Gould as they delve into the intricate relationship between philosophy, psychology, and leadership. They unravel the concepts of individualism and collectivism, drawing inspiration from influential philosophers. From Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged” to Aristotle’s Golden Mean, they connect these philosophical and psychological insigh...

In this episode, host James Mackey and his guest Jason Radisson , CEO at Movo, delve into the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on software companies, particularly in the realms of recruitment and HR. They explore the deeper implications and discuss how it will shape the future of talent acquisition and organizational dynamics. They navigate the intricate balance between harnessing AI's...

Join our host James Mackey and his guest Connor Swalm, CEO at Phin Security for an insightful episode as they dive into the world of startups, focusing on the challenges and strategies involved in hiring talent, scaling teams, and fostering a strong company culture. They discuss how to scale a startup and the challenges of hiring talent from enterprise backgrounds to the startup world. Discover wh...

In this episode, our host James Mackey and his guest Joseph Rose , President at JBS Custom Software Solutions, explore the world of technical hiring and leadership.   James and Joe discuss various methods to detect and mitigate fraudulent behavior and how to incorporate these strategies into the hiring process, so you can minimize the risk of selecting candidates who are not genuinely qualified. T...

In this episode, host James Mackey and his guests dive into the complex issue of the ongoing writer's strike, examining its causes, implications, and potential outcomes. The conversation begins with an overview of the writer's strike and the main concerns driving it, including the impact of inflation and the decline in residuals from streaming platforms.  The conversation touches upon th...

In this provocative episode, our host James Mackey and guest panelists (TA executives) are debating the future of jobs, exploring the latest report of the World Economic Forum. They delve into the report's findings, including the prediction that approximately 23% of jobs could be disrupted within the next five years, and the factors behind this disruption with a particular focus on the advanc...

In segment 2 of our podcast, James and our guest Janine Yancey , CEO at Emtrain, dive into the world of leadership and share some valuable lessons learned along the way. The conversation highlights how different business stages require different people with diverse skill sets. They discuss the importance of aligning the titles with the job requirements and why assigning VP titles to those who aren...

Join our host James Mackey and his guest, Janine Yancey , Founder & CEO at Emtrain as they delve into the key lessons learned on how to attract the right people and help them to become valuable contributors to the organization.  They discuss best practices for creating a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, dive into the professional journey of employees and what is the right balan...

In this episode, our host James Mackey, and Christopher Samila, Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer at Partnership Leaders discuss the evolving landscape of communities and how to build partnership teams properly for the organization to ensure they can thrive and succeed. They dive into the different types of communities emerging in the tech industry and the importance of community as an internal as...

We're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most popular episodes from Season 1. This episode really captured the attention of our listeners, and we couldn't be happier to revisit it and share it with new listeners too! Meqa Smith, Founder of The Unforgettable Agency, joins host James Mackey for an unforgettable, philosophical, and at times heady discussion about talent attraction, talen...

In this episode, our host James Mackey delves into the current state of the economy, particularly in the tech industry, and the impact it's having on hiring and layoffs.  He delves into the reasons why companies often fail at hiring the right talent and provides invaluable insights into how companies can avoid hiring the wrong people.  James also provides tips on how to build a talent acquisi...

Our host, James Mackey, is joined by Sandy Gould, the CPO of Pinwheel, who has held people/hr leadership roles at Disney, ABC, and oversaw the integration of 3 organizations post Verizon’s acquisitions of Yahoo and AOL. Sandy’s thought leadership gives us a high-level philosophical view of people leadership and tactical steps to creating a diverse, high-performing, and profitable culture. Sandy sh...