The Power of People Building

What does employer brand impact actually look like in 2025?In this episode, Sam Berthoud is joined by Riley Stefano (Head of Global Employer Brand & Talent Marketing at Celonis) and Nicole Brancheau (Global Employer Brand Manager for Engagement & Reputation at Qualtrics) to break down how leading teams are measuring employer brand beyond vanity metrics. They cover: Why impressions and clic...

Talent Acquisition has spent years reporting the same familiar metrics: time to fill, cost per hire, application volume. They’re easy to track, easy to present, and often… completely disconnected from business impact. In this live session, Melissa Thompson (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Ford), Dan Caines (Head of Talent Acquisition, Babcock International Group) and Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent...

Sam Berthoud sits down with Matt Buckland and Hung Lee to get honest about what AI is actually changing in recruitment and where the real risks and opportunities sit today. They explore: Why automating a broken process doesn’t make it better How AI pushes hiring toward the “average” and why that’s dangerous The rise of a two-tier candidate experience What AI should support (and what it shouldn’t)...

Quality over quantity. It’s the challenge almost every hiring team is facing in 2025. Application numbers have exploded, AI makes it easier than ever to apply to everything, and regulated industries face tighter restrictions than most. So how do you attract the right candidates, without drowning in noise? In this episode, Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions, hackajob) sits down with:• Celinda App...

Recruitment always comes down to two moments: getting the brief right and selling the role effectively. In this conversation, we explore how conversational AI and voice technology are transforming both. Becky Lee-Roche (ElevenLabs), Victoria Davies, and Sam Berthoud (hackajob) discuss how AI agents are reshaping hiring — from reducing time-to-align with hiring managers to improving candidate prep...

Recruiters are dealing with more applications, smaller teams, and less time to focus on people. Traditional tools can’t keep up — so what’s next? Enter agentic AI.In this episode, we break down what agentic AI really means for hiring, how it’s already changing the game for forward-thinking teams like Version 1, and what to watch out for beyond the hype. You’ll hear:⚡ Why agentic AI matters now an...

Recruiters today aren’t just screening candidates — they’re screening AI. From ChatGPT-written CVs to voice-modded interviews, AI-generated applications are changing the hiring landscape. And in remote or hybrid processes, it’s harder than ever to know who’s really behind the profile. In this episode, Sam Berthoud sits down with TA leader Denise T. and Frankie Rooney to unpack the new trust gap in...

Traditional job descriptions aren’t working. So how do you hire better, faster, and smarter in 2025? In this session, Sam Berthoud is joined by Lou Adler—author of Performance-Based Hiring —to break down what actually works in today’s market. You’ll learn: 📌 Why job descriptions fail (and what to use instead) 🔍 How to define real performance objectives 🤖 Where AI can scale hiring without losing...

We’re entering a new sourcing era — one where you don’t need perfect prompts, boolean logic or endless filtering. 🎤 Just speak naturally, and let hackajob intelligence do the rest. That’s #VibeRecruiting. In this session, Sam Berthoud, Frankie Rooney and Christopher Howlin give you an exclusive look at the latest evolution of hackajob intelligence — and how it’s already helping hiring teams work...

🧠 "Jobs will change. Roles will change. The way we get work done is changing." – Martin ThomasIn this session, we dive into the practical evolution from Talent Acquisition to Total Workforce Strategy. Here’s what we cover:📊 Strategic Workforce Planning First – Why setting long-term workforce goals is the foundation.🌍 Total Workforce ≠ Total Talent – Understanding the full spectrum of...

Recruitment’s evolving—fast. How do you stay ahead without losing the human side? Join:Matt Lavery, Global Director of Sourcing, Recruiting & Onboarding at UPSDave Owen, Workforce Transformation Consultant at Dawn TalentSam Berthoud, VP of Talent Solutions at hackajobThey explored:⚖️ Tech vs. human interaction—what to automate, what to keep personal🔍 Role bifurcation—niche vs. high-volume hir...

This one’s all about actionable AI takeaways for internal talent acquisition teams. No fluff. Just real tools, real workflows, and real results. We’re diving into: 👉Hiring manager briefs 👉Building job descriptions 👉Daily planning 👉Communicating internally 👉Sourcing 👉Building recruiter capability …and more. Joining Sam, VP of Talent Solutions at hackajob are two experts who are walking the ta...

The world of recruitment is shifting fast. In this session, Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions at hackajob) sits down with Bryan Adams (CEO, HappyDance), Tom Chesterton (CEO, Tonic), and Meghan Cantrell (Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, Oxblue) to unpack what’s really changing in talent attraction. This conversation covers:🧠 How AI is reshaping recruitment without replacing human critical...

🎙️ AI hiring, decoded. In this special episode, we break down the 2025 AI Hiring Benchmark Report: real data, real challenges, and how to actually hire top AI talent in today’s market. Join Mark Chaffey (CEO at hackajob) Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions at hackajob), and expert guests as they cover: 🔍 What AI talent want right now 📊 The latest salary and skill trends 🚀 How leading teams are...

Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions), and special guests Claire de Souza , (Co-founder of The EB Space), Charu M., (Global Employer Branding and External Communications leader), Alex Ayin , (Director of Growth, Wiser), will unpack the key trends and challenges shaping how organisations attract, engage, and hire top talent in a rapidly evolving landscape. They’ll discuss: 📈 The talent marketing a...

🎙️ The Future of Tech Hiring in an AI-Driven WorldIn this session, Mark Chaffey (CEO), Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions), and Hung Lee (Founder, Recruiting Brainfood) dive into the biggest challenges and trends shaping tech talent hiring today. They discuss:📈 The latest hiring trends – from fluctuating demand to the rise of AI-driven auto-apply tools.👤 The growing complexity of identifying a...

🌈 Diversity in Tech: Breaking the Echo Chamber with Sam & Bel 🤖💡 ✨ Join Sam and Bel as they dive into the often-misunderstood world of diversity in tech 🌐. This thought-provoking conversation unpacks the challenges, misconceptions, and opportunities in creating a truly inclusive workforce. 🎙️ What You'll Discover: 🔍 Why diversity conversations need to go beyond gender representation 💪🚺...

🚀 From Glastonbury to Recruitment: Glenn Martin's Inspiring Journey! 🎤🤖 🌟 In this captivating conversation, Glenn Martin, founder of Never Mind The Job Spec takes us on his incredible journey from the iconic Glastonbury Festival 🎸 to becoming a trailblazer in the recruitment industry 💼. We dive deep into: 💡 The AI Revolution in Recruitment - Why AI literacy matters in today's hiring landsca...

In this thought-provoking conversation, Sam sits down with the dynamic Torin Ellis to dive deep into the heart of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D&I). Together, they explore the real meaning of being human in a diverse world and how authentic leadership is the game-changer for meaningful progress. 💡 Key Highlights: Why D&I is more than a box-checking exercise—it’s a mindset. 💡 How aut...

In this insightful conversation, Rob Peacock, Global Head of Learning and Leadership at Merlin Entertainments, shares his remarkable career journey—from retail banking to a global leadership role at one of the world’s leading entertainment companies. 🌍 Rob is the Global Head of Learning, Leadership and Development at Merlin Entertainments, owners of a large variety of theme parks and attractions...

In this insightful conversation, Sarah Cooper and Sam Berthoud dive deep into the evolving world of talent acquisition and HR technology! Drawing from her vast experience, Sarah shares how strategic vendor partnerships can make or break your talent acquisition efforts, and why understanding business pain points is key to optimising tech solutions. She also explores how point solutions can tackle s...

On Wednesdays we wear pink! In this insightful interview, Sam sits down with Brian Fink, Talent Acquisition Partner at McAfee, to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of recruitment and sourcing. Together, they explore how AI and advanced technology are reshaping the recruitment industry, from candidate sourcing to maintaining authentic communication. Brian offers a behind-the-scenes look at McA...

What is "the Why" behind your recruitment efforts? In this episode, Sam sits down with Nick Brough, the Chief for Hub Operations at AND Digital, to uncover the secret sauce behind scaling teams and driving business growth through smart talent acquisition. Nick takes us on his personal journey from the world of recruitment to leading operations, sharing the strategies that have helped AND...

"Location has never been a challenge." Can't relate? Then you've got to listen to Ankit Aneja's insights in the latest episode of The Power of People Building. Sam and Ankit discuss: - Impact of location on hiring decisions - How to get the most out of a global team structure - The importance of productivity improvement. Listen now!

"Diversity is one key priority that keeps global TA leaders awake at night." And don't we know it! Wondering how you can measure the impact hiring diversely can make for your organization? Then you don't want to miss this! We're taking it to Dubai for this episode of the Power of People Building Podcast, and we're discussing everything from executive buy-in to the real bu...