On the Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast, your host Ryan Dull of SageMark HR interviews today’s industry leaders in talent acquisition to discuss challenges, best practices, and what the future holds.
If you are working in talent acquisition and have always wanted to sit down with your peers at other companies and pick their brain, this show is the next best thing.
Topics for the show will include: recruiting, talent acquisition, recruiting technology, HR tech, and recruiting innovation..
Join us each week as we bring you a new talent acquisition interview and extract their expertise.
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Enhancing TA Processes With Strategic Metrics with Beth Barney of Cintas
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 19:05
Beth Barney, VP of Talent Acquisition at Cintas, joins Ryan Dull on this episode. They dive into Beth's extensive experience within the company and her approach to building a culture-focused TA strategy.
(02:15) Beth’s career journey at Cintas.
(06:42) The importance of culture in driving success.
(08:42) Recognition program for top recruiters.
(09:21) Key metrics for measuring TA success.
(12:00) Customer-first and partner-obsessed culture.
(15:00) Innovations in ATS and CRM systems.
(15:30) Centralizing relationships with RPO providers.
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
Building a Strong Talent Pipeline with Dora Rodriguez of The Friedkin Group
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • Duration 16:11
In this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Dora Rodriguez, Director of Talent Acquisition at The Friedkin Group, to explore how cutting-edge technologies and strategic initiatives are revolutionizing TA.
Key Takeaways:
(02:10) Dora’s journey into TA, starting in retail and hospitality.
(03:40) Overview of Dora’s role at The Friedkin Group, a privately held company in diverse industries.
(05:00) Building the EVP and various TA programs at The Friedkin Group.
(07:17) The importance of aligning performance metrics with the company's vision and culture.
(09:00) Measuring TA performance through various survey journeys and KPIs.
(11:00) The role of digital transformation in enhancing TA strategies.
(12:00) Focusing on data-driven talent and aligning TA with overall business goals.
(13:36) Advice for those entering the TA field and the diverse skill sets beneficial for success.
Resources Mentioned:
Dora Rodriguez -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorarodriguez/
The Friedkin Group -
https://www.linkedin.com/company/friedkin-companies-inc-/
Strategies for Modern Healthcare Recruiting with Susan Burke of PeaceHealth
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 • Duration 25:00
On this episode, Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Burke, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PeaceHealth, to discuss the intricacies and challenges of TA in the healthcare sector.
Key Takeaways:
(02:16) Susan’s journey into talent acquisition, from a receptionist to a recruiter.
(04:56) An overview of PeaceHealth: its size, scope and the responsibilities of the TA team.
(06:58) Addressing challenges in reducing expenses and reorganizing the team to break down silos.
(08:09) Strategies employed to reduce reliance on travel nurses, which significantly impact cost savings.
(09:11) The importance of setting realistic recruitment goals and revising them for practicality.
(11:06) Implementing diverse recruitment strategies, including international hiring and gig worker solutions.
(17:54) Launching a DEI strategy within TA and focusing on team engagement improvement.
Resources Mentioned:
Susan Burke - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanlburke/
PeaceHealth - https://www.peacehealth.org/
This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.
Crafting Effective TA Processes with Terri Lawless of Stop & Shop
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Duration 22:53
In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Terri Lawless, Head of Talent Acquisition at Stop & Shop. They discuss Terri’s journey in the talent acquisition space, highlighting her experiences from various sectors and her passion for recruiting.
Key Takeaways:
(02:14) Terri’s initial foray into talent acquisition and her evolution in the field.
(03:07) Terri explains her innovative approach to recruitment process management.
(04:23) The shift to Stop & Shop and focusing on community-based hiring.
(06:01) Navigating the staffing challenges during the pandemic.
(07:53) Evolving the TA function and focusing on corporate and leadership roles.
(11:04) Launching EVP and diversity initiatives at Stop & Shop.
(13:44) Analyzing candidate experience and journey for improvement.
(15:47) Future focus on candidate experience and internal process optimization.
(17:53) Advice TA professionals can follow on basics, networking and education.
Transforming Talent Acquisition in a Global Tech Company with Aliyah Torrance of Akamai Technologies
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 13:22
On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance, Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies, about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai.
Key Takeaways:
(05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative.
(06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines.
(07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility.
(08:45) Addressing diversity challenges in the tech space through various TA initiatives.
(09:08) Establishing new partnerships and enhancing emerging talent programs.
(10:06) Measuring the success of various programs through experimentation and long-term ROI.
(11:09) Balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals in talent acquisition.
(11:41) Advice on career development: Be curious, action-oriented and embrace discomfort for growth.
Strategies for Success in High-Volume Hiring with Aaron Turner of Peraton
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 • Duration 19:13
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Aaron Turner, Talent Acquisition Senior Director of Peraton. Aaron shares his unique insights into the dynamic world of TA, drawing on his extensive experience in the field.
Key Takeaways:
(02:15) Aaron's transition from college football to a career in TA.
(04:17) The scope and scale of Paraton's TA team and the company’s diverse hiring needs.
(05:53) Challenges of adapting to post-pandemic salary and talent market dynamics.
(06:50) Strategies for high-volume hiring and managing candidate expectations.
(08:00) Tailoring employee value propositions to individual candidates.
(10:40) Overcoming screening challenges and the importance of clear communication.
(13:02) Navigating internal communication gaps and the importance of concise information.
(13:56) The impact of remote work on relationship-building and career development.
(16:22) Aaron's advice for TA professionals, emphasizing continuous learning and networking.
The Power of Integrating Technology and Human Expertise in Talent Acquisition with Susan Graye of Vontier
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 • Duration 25:42
On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Graye, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Vontier. Susan delves into the strategies and methodologies she employs at Vontier to facilitate effective talent acquisition and foster an inclusive company culture.
Key Takeaways:
(02:34) Susan’s journey from employment agency beginnings to global talent leadership at Vontier.(10:40) Emphasizing the importance of streamlined processes and centralized education resources.(13:06) Prioritize and focus on the most crucial tasks for effective organizational change.
(16:41) The importance of collaboration and understanding interdependencies within the HR organization.(18:33) The significance of creating a balance between company needs and employee aspirations.
(22:26) The importance of having a voice and making a difference in a professional setting.
(24:06) The value of aligning personal and organizational growth, the power of stepping out of one’s comfort zone and the need to continually learn and adapt.
Resources Mentioned:
Susan Graye - https://www.linkedin.com/in/susangraye/
Horizontal Development with Danielle McCaffrey of Alorica
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 • Duration 18:29
On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Danielle McCaffrey, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica. She details her personal connection to the talent acquisition industry and her perspective on the future trajectory of recruiting.
Ryan and Danielle discuss the following in their conversation:
- Passion for the human element of recruiting is essential for industry success.
- Leaders who rely on technology as a primary asset instead of as a supplemental aid will be limited in their ability to attract the best candidates.
- Industry leaders should seek out roles that broaden their skill set to gain a holistic perspective of the work involved in talent acquisitions.
- Intimate knowledge of organizational operations produces the most effective recruiting strategy.
- Recruiting is just one piece of a broader operational picture, and systems designs should factor in the whole.
- AI is an effective productivity tool but should never replace face-to-face candidate recruiting campaigns.
Danielle’s work as a talent acquisition leader taps into her passion for her family’s business, and her enthusiasm for her own development provides unique insights into how industry leaders can continue to evolve and grow.
Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/
Improving Time to Offer With Technology with Lavonne Monroe at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 • Duration 19:01
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations.
Lavonne and Ryan discuss:
- Common recruiting obstacles that prolong the time a candidate spends in the hiring process.
- Why talent leaders should work to develop comprehensive knowledge of the industry they’re hiring for.
- How automation allows team members to spend more time doing tasks that technology can’t accomplish.
- Why talent acquisition is a group venture, and how partnerships between organizational leaders improve the recruiting function.
- Using a trial-and-error process to improve recruiting systems while also innovating new hiring strategies.
- How to stay flexible amidst a changing talent market that favors candidates over companies.
- How to adapt a previously successful TA approach to a new organization.
As Lavonne’s work demonstrates, technology is not a silver bullet for talent acquisition, but it can enhance effective systems and reveal weaknesses in ineffective strategies.
Building a Proactive Growth Strategy with Holly Haynes at Unum
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 • Duration 24:09
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Holly Haynes, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Unum. They discuss how talent leaders can stay on the leading edge of industry innovation.
During their conversation, Ryan and Holly cover:
- The importance of taking a proactive approach to developing new talent acquisition strategies and techniques.
- Approaches to forming leadership structures that almost any organization can implement.
- How investment in recruiting and retaining talent often boils down to investment in the candidate experience.
- Creating an organizational culture that promotes vertical and horizontal mobility for existing talent.
- How the effects of the pandemic on hiring and recruiting remain in 2023.
- The need to implement modern digital tools to streamline talent acquisition processes.
- Why transparency from C-level executives is essential to implementing an effective hiring strategy.
- How talent leaders can embed themselves in organizational operations to be better positioned for more relevant recruiting efforts.
- Why patience is an important skill for talent leaders to develop.
Holly’s work at her organization is a testament to the resilience that can be built into talent systems with the right investment in the right places.
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This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.
Sagemark HR can help you:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
Ryan Dull - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-dull-743a8b4/
This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.
Sagemark HR can help you:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I’ve seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions.
After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization.
✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also deliver tangible business results.
We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution.
✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve.
We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you.
If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at:
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