Today we welcome Fiona Allen, Head of People & Talent at Ethixbase360.

Takeaways

• Bad onboarding creates panic and confusion for new hires.
• Effective onboarding improves retention and employee satisfaction.
• Clear communication is essential throughout the onboarding process.
• Personal touches in onboarding can enhance team connections.
• Managers play a crucial role in the onboarding experience.
• Using tools like Bamboo HR can streamline onboarding tasks.
• First impressions matter in the candidate experience.
• Onboarding should be tailored to different cultural contexts.
• Simplicity in onboarding processes is key to success.
• Regularly review and update onboarding practices.

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------------------------------------------------------------------- Today we are joined by Jo Hoggarth, Head of People & Talent at Cloud Gateway.

Takeaways

• Transparency in recruitment means being open and honest with candidates.
• Setting realistic expectations helps candidates understand the role better.
• Highlighting challenges can attract candidates who are excited about them.
• Authenticity in communication is crucial for effective recruitment.
• Job descriptions should include both responsibilities and potential challenges.
• Engaging hiring managers through storytelling can improve transparency.
• Structured onboarding reinforces the information shared during recruitment.
• Regular check-ins during onboarding help new hires settle in.
• Overselling roles can lead to high turnover rates.
• Feedback from candidates is essential for continuous improvement.

Today we are joined by Valentina Gissin, Chief People Officer at Garner Health.

Takeaways

A bespoke culture is designed specifically for a company's mission and goals.

Garner Health's culture is centered around their audacious mission to transform the healthcare economy.

Their cultural tenets include expecting extraordinary work, putting the mission first, practicing courageous communication, and fostering a supportive community.

The hiring process at Garner Health focuses on auditions and case studies to assess candidates' fit with the culture.

Leaders play a crucial role in embodying and championing the culture.

Maintaining a strong culture requires ongoing effort and refinement.

The long-term goal of a culture is to be a strategic differentiator for the company.

Advice for creating a bold culture: start with the company's mission and identify the behaviors that will drive success, learn from high-performing individuals, and continuously refine the culture.

This week we host three people, two brothers and one great conversation on candidate experience!

Beginning by establishing what exactly 'candidate experience' means, Chris, Kyle, and Mary draw upon their vast knowledge and first-hand experiences to dissect this often misconstrued concept. They discuss the critical moments in the candidate journey where a positive experience can significantly influence a candidate's perspective of the organization.

As the conversation unfolds, the trio shed light on the ways businesses can quantify the value of the candidate experience. They delve into the long-term benefits of investing in the candidate journey and highlight the key metrics to track the success of these investments.

Addressing the current debate of returning to the office post-pandemic, our guests offer insights into how this shift can influence the candidate experience journey. They provide practical advice for businesses navigating this new landscape, emphasizing the importance of adaptability.

Our guests also connect the dots between candidate experience, overall employee experience, and the customer journey. They share their perspectives on how candidate feedback can be utilized not only to improve the employee experience but also to shape the customer journey.

Their insights provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of the candidate journey and practical tips to elevate their own recruitment practices.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in enhancing their candidate experience and attracting the right talent. Tune in to gain practical insights from some of the leading voices in the industry.

Today we’re joined by Andrew Douglas Wood, Co-Founder and CEO of Willo, who brings fresh perspectives to the table with the concept of CV-less hiring. A visionary, Andrew details his journey from the corporate world to a mission of revolutionizing recruitment practices, challenging the status quo, and innovating beyond traditional boundaries.

Andrew demystifies CV-less hiring, shedding light on its contrasts with conventional hiring methods and the transformative potential it holds for businesses. Through real-world examples, he demonstrates how companies have successfully adopted this approach and experienced its transformative effects on their recruitment outcomes.

As we delve into the nuts and bolts of the transition from paper-based applications to CV-less hiring, Andrew touches on the influential role of automation and AI in this paradigm shift. Importantly, he addresses the pressing question of maintaining fairness and diversity in the hiring process when implementing a CV-less system, providing actionable insights for businesses looking to make this transition.

Tune into this episode for a fascinating exploration of the CV-less hiring frontier. Whether you're contemplating making the shift or are simply keen to stay updated on the latest recruitment innovations, this conversation promises valuable insights and food for thought.

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Sandra Feldmann, an expert in creating compelling outreach campaigns for attracting top-notch talent. Sandra, whose diverse background spans across different realms of recruitment, currently lends her expertise to the team at Scandit as a Talent Acquisition Campaign Manager. 

Diving deep into her strategy toolkit, Sandra shares her unique approach to designing outreach messages that cut through the noise. We discuss the nuances that make her outreach stand out, highlighting the importance of differentiation and the strategic use of collateral. 

Sandra walks us through her creative process, sharing intriguing examples of her innovative strategies such as incorporating poetry, GIFs, and hyper-personalized elements. These tactics, she explains, are designed not just to capture attention, but to make candidates genuinely feel seen and appreciated. 

Reflecting on the critical role of pre-outreach awareness, Sandra discusses how building interest in the organization before candidate contact can substantially bolster the effectiveness of her campaigns.  

This episode offers a treasure trove of actionable strategies for those keen to elevate their candidate outreach. Join us for a deep-dive into the art of attracting talent in this engaging episode. 

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In this engaging episode, we invite the dynamic duo from Speechmatics, Mikael Nilsson and David Field, to explore the intriguing concept of "Tom and Jerry" energy in the workplace. This lively conversation dives deep into their unique approach to People and Talent functions, reflecting on the thrilling dance between speed and rigor, process and flexibility, and healthy competition. 

Throughout the discussion, Mikael and David share their diverse experiences and the impact these have had on shaping their roles and strategies at Speechmatics. They provide valuable insights on building effective teams and fostering innovative solutions through a blend of engaging passion, open-mindedness, and co-creation of processes. 

Both guests also open up about the challenges and triumphs in setting up People and Talent functions from scratch, revealing the key priorities that drove their decisions. They candidly discuss the intriguing dynamics of disagreements, especially when making crucial hiring decisions, and how they navigate to maintain a united front. 

Catch up on the latest Talent & Growth roundtable discussion where we dive deep into the crucial metric of 'Quality of Hire'.
Our expert panel will shed light on the definition of quality of hire, its significance, and the most effective methods for its measurement.

We'll explore its correlation with other metrics like employee engagement, performance, and retention and delve into its impact on overall business performance.
Discover how to leverage data and analytics in your talent acquisition decisions and how to use quality of hire to evaluate and adjust your recruitment strategies over time.

Every six months or so I like to sit down with Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, to discuss the current state of the labour and recruitment landscape.

Neil provided insightful commentary on major trends shaping the market in 2023. We covered the ongoing remote work debate, the rise of AI and technology, salary transparency, and advice for attracting talent today.

Key takeaways included:

- The UK faces talent shortages amidst shifting workplace preferences post-pandemic

- While some companies are pushing RTO, flexible and remote roles are here to stay

- AI and technology are transforming recruiting, though human skills remain vital

- Salary transparency is gaining momentum, empowering workers

- Businesses should focus on upskilling, retention and modernising work culture

Neil offered a cautiously optimistic view of the future, urging proactive adaptation. Although economic conditions are challenging, he stressed that opportunities abound for forward-thinking, talent-focused firms.

This wide-ranging discussion provides an invaluable overview of the UK TA, recruitment and overall workforce landscape.

Where do you start when setting up a talent function?
Join our Talent & Growth webinar, featuring industry experts who have successfully built talent functions in fast-growing companies. Learn the key steps, priorities, and best practices to attract and retain top talent, even when you're a one-person team.
Discover how to create an inclusive and positive candidate experience, manage forecasting and budgeting, and collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment with your company's goals. Our experts will also share insights on leveraging data-driven approaches and essential tools to streamline your processe

In this intriguing episode of our podcast, we discuss coaching and professional development with Carmen Stam and Sonja Marie Schiebold from Headroom Assistance. Through a candid discussion, they offer a deep-dive into the realm of internal coaching, offering fresh insights and practical advice for those looking to unlock the potential within their teams. 

Carmen and Sonja illuminate the strategic decision behind Headroom's choice to invest in internal coaches and the compelling return they've experienced. They share fascinating insights about the dual role their executive assistants play as internal coaches, seamlessly balancing their primary tasks with their impactful coaching duties. 

Exploring their guiding mantra, "smart work is better than hard work", they discuss its influence on their coaching ethos and how it has redefined productivity in their teams. 

For listeners considering implementing a coaching programme, our guests provide a step-by-step guide, from inception to execution, along with a realistic portrayal of potential challenges and strategies to overcome them. They also discuss the measures of success and share remarkable transformation stories resulting from their coaching initiatives. 

The episode concludes with our guests looking ahead, predicting the future role of internal coaching in the business landscape, leaving listeners with much food for thought. 

This episode provides a wealth of knowledge for those keen to harness the power of internal coaching and create a culture of continuous learning and development. Join us for this insightful journey into the heart of coaching at Headroom Assistance. 

Contact Sonja and Carmen here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonja-marie-schiebold-34046720/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-stam-43516ab3/ 

This discussion aims to equip businesses with the knowledge and strategies necessary to foster healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces that drive talent retention.
Our panel of experts explores the role of employee wellbeing in talent retention and business performance. They share practical tips on measuring the impact of well-being initiatives and the role of leadership in modelling healthy habits.
Learn about innovative wellbeing practices implemented in their companies, and get insights into tailoring your wellbeing strategies for a diverse, multigenerational workforce.
With discussions ranging from the effective use of benefits and perks to signs of struggling employees and the collaborative role of HR and line managers, this webinar will provide a comprehensive look at promoting employee wellbeing.
Whether you're a small business just starting to focus on well-being or an established organisation looking to improve, tune in for invaluable insights from industry leaders.

In this highly insightful episode of our Talent and Growth Podcast, we are joined by Alicia Henriquez, a seasoned HR professional with a unique background in teaching and a knack for building HR functions from scratch. Alicia shares intriguing parallels between teaching and HR and details her strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all organisational facets.

With a firm belief in the crucial role of HR from a business's early stages, Alicia shares her philosophy on making thoughtful investments in a People function and becoming better 'students' of our businesses. The discussion takes an interdisciplinary approach as we explore lessons HR can learn from commercial, sales, marketing, and engineering teams, providing a fresh perspective on people experiences.

Enjoy this fun and innovative episode 😊

Flashback to our round-table we hosted with Carmen Cristina Tempesta (People Partner at Atom Learning), Nuria Requena (Talent Acquisition Manager at Spacelift) and Lauren Williams (Head of People & Culture at Phlo).

In this episode of Talent and Growth, we bring together three People Leaders to discuss the vital role of onboarding in employee success, retention, and overall organizational health. Our expert panel delves into the importance of a well-designed onboarding process and shares insights on crafting an experience that drives efficiency, excitement, and clear expectations for new hires.
Our guests explore the key components of effective pre-onboarding, goal-setting, and performance management strategies to ensure new employees feel supported and challenged. Learn about the collaborative role of HR, managers, and cross-functional teams in creating a holistic onboarding experience that familiarizes newcomers with the entire organization.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts on how to create an exceptional onboarding experience that sets your employees up for success.

Wow. Just wow.  
 
That’s how I felt after reading Uri Gneezy’s booked Mixed Signals, and that’s how I felt again after their interview.  

It is so easy to set targets for our people, which send mixed signals and get us a different result than the one we wanted.  

 
In this conversation learn how to: 

• How to put together incentives that truly work with your goals 

• How to create a truly safe culture in your business 

• The theory behind anticipated regret and how it can be used in business 

• Why praise can be just as powerful as financial incentives 

• The framework for putting together an incentive plan that really works 

• How to use incentives to support the wellbeing of your people 

• And lots more! 

 
Contact Uri here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-gneezy-6292b988/ 

In the latest episode of the Talent and Growth podcast, we sat down with Johnny Campbell, CEO of SocialTalent, for a riveting discussion on the future of hiring. Johnny offered a fresh perspective on skills-based hiring, distinguishing it from traditional methods and emphasizing its increased relevance in today's market. 

Discussing technology's role in facilitating this shift, Johnny provided real-life examples of successful transitions to this approach. He offered sage advice for companies contemplating this change, highlighting potential challenges and strategies to counter them. 

The conversation further explored how skills-based hiring could bridge education-workforce gaps, the importance of soft skills, and its implications on job descriptions. Addressing prevalent misconceptions, Johnny underscored the value of this hiring approach, concluding with valuable resources for those keen to explore more. 

This episode, brimming with Johnny's insights and practical guidance, serves as an excellent primer on the transformative potential of skills-based hiring. 

Contact Johnny here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnycampbell/ 

Are you looking to create a more inclusive workplace culture and support the unique needs of neurodivergent employees? Join us for the recording of our webinar on this topic with Parul Singh and Beth Orford

✅ Create policies on disclosure and safety around information that support neurodivergent employees.
✅Provide coaching, mentoring, and feedback that meets the unique needs of neurodivergent employees.
✅Support managers in understanding the needs of their neurodivergent team members.
✅Build flexibility into hiring processes that accommodates the unique needs of neurodivergent candidates.
✅Celebrate neurodiversity and ensure that neurodivergent individuals are represented in leadership positions.
✅Create performance management processes
✅Improve the recruitment process by including neurodivergent interviewers.
✅Create a safe and inclusive environment for all employees, including those with neurodivergent conditions.

In this episode of our podcast, we are thrilled to host Lynn In Ok Schaefer, an experienced HR professional and consultant with a broad history in talent management and recruitment. Lynn previously spent  

Lynn discusses the critical role technology plays in talent management and recruitment and how it can help streamline processes while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a personal touch.. 

We delve into the subject of unbiased and equitable recruitment processes, with Lynn sharing her practical experience and the methods companies can use to ensure fairness and diversity in their hiring practices. 

Diversity and inclusion have been key areas of Lynn's research and work. In our discussion, she reveals some of her key findings and shares actionable strategies businesses can adopt to foster a more inclusive and diverse workforce. 

She further illustrates the importance of building networks for referrals, sharing examples from her extensive work in this area. 

Lynn talks about the challenges businesses face in retaining top talent and offers solutions for organizations to improve employee retention. She highlights the significance of building a strong employer brand as a tactic to attract top talent. 

This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to understand the modern talent management landscape, the role of technology, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating a successful workforce. 

 
Contact Lynn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-schaefer-berlin/details/experience/ 

Talent acquisition functions must translate their metrics into commercial language that the business and stakeholders can understand.
Time to hire isn't as important to a Founder as how much it costs the business not finding somebody quickly enough.
Quality of hire isn't as important to a stakeholder's budget as the cost of hiring the wrong person.
In this webinar, we will discuss how TA can make themselves even more valuable to the business by using metrics and data that really hits home at a higher level.

In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Bruce Daisley, former VP of Twitter, the mind behind the influential podcast "Eat Sleep Work Repeat” and author of the best-selling book Fortitude. 

We dive into the world of work culture, what makes people happy, what working at the tech giants has taught him about how to keep great people, what businesses are and should be doing around remote working, the impact of AI on workplace culture, how to run the perfect internal meeting and much more! 
 

Bruce is a lovely person and incredibly knowledgeable on all things workplace culture. 

He mentioned the Silent Meeting Manifesto, here it is: https://medium.com/swlh/the-silent-meeting-manifesto-v1-189e9e3487eb 

And if you are looking for that free playbook on how to build an inclusive culture, check it out here and get your copy - https://theanimogroup.com/playbook/building-an-inclusive-culture/ 

Contact Bruce here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucedaisley/ 

In this episode we will demystify the art of creating an interview process that truly works. We have gathered three industry leaders who will share their experiences and strategies for developing an interview process that is engaging, efficient, consistent, and authentic.
Discover how to deliver a fantastic candidate experience, build trust, and ensure inclusivity in your interview process. Learn about the importance of a well-structured interview, effective scheduling, and the ideal number of interview rounds to balance thorough evaluation with efficiency.
We'll also delve into how an effective interview process can significantly enhance your quality of hire.

In our latest Talent & Growth episode, we delve deep into the intersection of AI and recruitment with Matt Alder, Host of The Recruiting Future Podcast. 

As we navigate the rapidly evolving recruitment landscape, Matt shares his insights on current market trends and where we're headed. With a spotlight on AI, we explore its significant impacts on the recruitment industry and what the future may hold. 

We delve into how AI can enhance candidate experience, facilitate more diverse and inclusive hiring practices, and the ethical concerns it brings to the fore. Beyond recruitment, Matt discusses AI's broader implications on the job market as a whole. 

Finally, as AI continues to reshape the recruitment sphere, Matt sheds light on the skills that will become invaluable for human recruiters. 

Tune in to this episode for a compelling exploration of AI's role in recruitment, revealing how we can harness its potential while navigating the challenges it presents. Whether you're a recruiter, a hiring manager, or just someone interested in the future of work, this conversation with Matt Alder is one you won't want to miss! 

 
Contact Matt here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattalder/ 

Join us for an insightful Talent & Growth webinar on professionalising businesses through effective talent acquisition and hiring strategies. Our expert guests will share valuable tips on improving hiring, retention, inclusivity, and efficiency while preserving your company's unique culture.
Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your businesses talent acquisition strategies.

Scheduling issues this week so replaying a great roundtable from 2022 around scaling a business sensibly!

Featuring Charlotte Lamb, (Head of People & Talent at Togather), Isabel McParland (Business Operations and Strategy Manager at BVNK) and Tony Payne (Founder of ApplyPro).

This episode is for anybody out there right now who has been laid off and/or is struggling to find work.  

 
I wanted to offer some advice and some perspective. I hope this helps, share it with a friend you think might help as well.  

And if you want a chat about the market or you want some advice, or you want somebody to talk to, drop me a note at paul@theanimogroup.com 

Discover the best approaches to successful candidate outreach and sourcing techniques in our interactive webinar designed to empower recruiters and hiring managers to attract and engage the best talent in today's competitive job market.
In this information-packed session, you'll learn how to craft compelling outreach messages, tap into the most effective sourcing strategies, and ultimately build a pipeline of top-tier candidates.
By listening to webinar, you will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to revitalize your recruitment process, save time, and ultimately attract the high-quality talent your organization needs to thrive.

Free Talent Attraction Playbook! Get your free copy right here: https://theanimogroup.com/playbook/how-to-attract-great-people-to-your-business/

Join us in our latest Talent & Growth episode as we sit down with Anita Lettink, a thought leader in the HR space. With an impressive career spanning strategy consulting, tech entrepreneurship, and HR leadership, Anita offers a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of HR technology and employee financial health. 

In this conversation, Anita explores the critical role of supporting employees' financial health in fostering mental well-being and job satisfaction. We delve into the effective strategies companies can implement to educate and empower their employees to make informed decisions about their financial future. 

As fintech expands into the payroll space, Anita discusses the potential innovations and trends we can anticipate and their implications for managing payroll and employee benefits. We also touch upon the integration of fintech solutions with payroll systems and the challenges this process may present. 

Anita shares her insights on the growing trend of pay transparency in the EU and its role in addressing the gender pay gap. She offers best practices for organizations looking to implement pay transparency measures and cultivate a culture of openness around compensation. 

Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading experts on HR technology, salary transparency and employee financial health. 

Job adverts are essential.
They must be compelling, people-focused and on point with the authentic company brand.
If done right, they can be powerful when drawing in top talent.
Find out how to create job adverts that actually attract people in this webinar.

In this episode of Talent & Growth, we chat with Rob Rees to get an insider's perspective on SciLeads' products, brand, and thriving remote environment. 

Discover the keys to success in remote work and maintaining effective communication. Uncover how SciLeads keeps employees engaged, motivated, and recognized, and learn their strategies for remote training and onboarding. 

We will also explore the strategic side of HR, best practices for remote environments, and the biggest challenges businesses face in the coming months. 

Contact Rob here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjamesrees/ 

People want to know where they are and where they are going in their careers.
Progression paths are the key to this. And so is being transparent.
In this webinar, we will find out how to put progression paths together, use their value, and roll them out in the business.

In this episode of Talent and Growth, we delve into the world of scaling small companies and fostering a positive company culture with Jacqueline Cornielje. Jacqueline shares her valuable experience from Media Distillery, discussing the key challenges faced while scaling and how to overcome them. 

Jacqueline details the flat hierarchy and fast decision-making processes at Media Distillery, highlighting the benefits to company culture and performance. She also shares her approach to documenting company culture and values, and how an unlimited holiday policy has impacted the company positively. 

Discover the unique approach to compensation at Media Distillery, where raises are decoupled from performance reviews, and learn why this method is more effective than traditional performance reviews tied to raises. 

Jacqueline offers valuable advice for HR and people professionals looking to build and maintain a positive company culture while navigating the challenges faced in the coming years. She also reveals how she ensures new hires are a good fit for Media Distillery's culture and values. 

Don't miss out on this insightful episode packed with valuable knowledge and practical advice for scaling your business and building a strong company culture. 

Contact Jacqueline here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-cornielje-3048984/ 

Your stakeholders are the key to success in Talent Acquisition.
If you get stakeholder management right, you can successfully collaborate, influence, and support them.
If you get it wrong, it doesn't matter how great your candidates are; your life will be much more complicated.
Join us as we discuss how to get stakeholder management and how to be better at our jobs in Talent Acquisition.

In this week’s episode of Talent & Growth we are talking LEADERSHIP. 

 
The role of the leader has changed so much over the years, and in this conversation, we talk about what makes a great one, which by the way, Elisa is, and how to look after your people during periods of change.  
 
Elisa has a lot of experience managing teams during mergers and acquisitions, so knows a lot about how to handle those trickier times. 
 
Anybody who is a leader should listen to this – I learnt a lot, and I am sure you will as well.  

Contact Elisa here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisahebert/ 

A volatile market can unsettle your employees, so you must optimise their experience.
If you don't make this a big focus, you may lose great people.
Employee experience also affects staff performance, so making this a priority is a win-win.
In this webinar, we will have an open and candid discussion about the market, how we can utilise internal resources and see what we can suggest to help talent partners who may be struggling with retention.
Don't miss it :)

Today we are joined by Helen Tomlinson, Director of People & Talent at EV Energy.

Takeaways

Start with the business strategy and vision to determine skill needs.

Take a top-down approach to avoid making assumptions and ensure alignment with the business.

Review current roles and consider external comparisons when assessing skills.

Utilize expertise from advisors and engage in transparent and empathetic communication when addressing skill gaps and restructuring.

Consider retention and re-skilling options before making decisions about employees who are not the right fit.

Understand legal responsibilities and maintain confidentiality throughout the process.

Involve a group effort in decision-making and communicate decisions transparently to maintain morale and trust.

Robin Choy is back to Talent & Growth to talk to me the latest version of ChatGPT, generative AI and what we can do to get the most out of it in Talent Acqusition and Recruitment.  

He also shares his formula for making the perfect ChatGPT prompts. Check further details here - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rbchoy_how-to-write-the-perfect-chatgpt-prompt-activity-7046505084385431552-iXQ0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop 

Contact Robin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbchoy/ 

Diversity hiring is rightfully on the agenda for most businesses.
But how do we get it right?
How do we do it authentically?
Do we have the foundation of an inclusive culture?
We will answer all of this and more.

My guests are Tony Payne, Head of Talent at Travtus, Rekha Aucklah, Head of Talent at Armakuni and Reece Batchelor, Talent Acqusition Manager at tray.io.

This is a great episode for anybody hiring for early-stage start-ups OR even somebody who is simply looking to source better, create better hiring processes and just quite simply be better at TA and branding.  
 
So I guess it’s for all of us 😊  

Claudia Colvin has a really interesting background, a high standard for what good looks like and a very practical approach to making things better in businesses when it comes to TA, process and DEI hiring.  
 
Luckily for us, she is also fantastic at conveying her great work into practical advice for us to all use.  
 
We covered: 

• Claudia’s interesting background, including her Silent Disco business venture 

• Strategies on how to attract candidates when they have never heard of your brand 

• How to put together successful and smooth hiring processes 

• How and why businesses must look at DEI early on as a business and factor it into their hiring plans - https://happyscribe.notion.site/DE-I-strategies-for-companies-below-200-people-1bd6675814fa4e9abc3244df1f785b12 

• Understanding and using equity to attract the right people to your business 

• And lots more! 

Contact Claudia here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-colvin/ 

Reece is a complete legend and I came out of our conversation feeling like I could be better at my job than I was before we talked.

The sign of a great episode!

We covered:

• How Reece & tray.io have improved TA and hiring processes
• Their commitment to diversity hiring and how they go about it
• How to truly attract great people to your business, from outreach to interviews
• Reece’s favourite tech that helps him do his job even more efficiently
• And lots more!

Contact Reece here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reece-a0730213bbd/

I am always interested in hearing feedback on episodes and getting ideas for futures ones, so if you would like to talk to me about this or anything else, please connect with me here  - Paul Church

How does your business's Talent Acquisition function compare to your peers in the market?

Are your operational mechanics optimised to make your hiring strategies successful?

Are you in the best possible position to attract the best people in the market for your vacancies?

Is your talent process fluid enough to improve and good enough to deliver a fantastic candidate experience?

Are you using the right tech to enable slick data capturing and data utilisation?

Are you using that data to cement your TA function as a strategic partner in the business?

If you spend 3-4 minutes now completing the survey, you will find out how your TA function stacks up, AND you will help the community by identifying the challenges we all need to work on solving together.

Take the health check here - https://healthcheck.theanimogroup.com

Hannah Litt is back on Talent & Growth to help us understand our roles in supporting those who need support and breaking down the racial problems in the workplace and beyond!

We covered:

• Hannah’s personal journey and challenges
• The responsibility of the workplace in supporting people through their mental wellbeing journeys
• The role we all need to place in breaking down racism in the workplace
• Hannah’s advice for those who are struggling with mental health challenges or racial dynamics in the workplace

Contact Hannah here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahlitt/

I am always interested in hearing feedback on episodes and getting ideas for futures ones, so if you would like to talk to me about this or anything else, please connect with me here  - Paul Church

How does your business's Talent Acquisition function compare to your peers in the market?

Are your operational mechanics optimised to make your hiring strategies successful?

Are you in the best possible position to attract the best people in the market for your vacancies?

Is your talent process fluid enough to improve and good enough to deliver a fantastic candidate experience?

Are you using the right tech to enable slick data capturing and data utilisation?

Are you using that data to cement your TA function as a strategic partner in the business?

If you spend 3-4 minutes now completing the survey, you will find out how your TA function stacks up, AND you will help the community by identifying the challenges we all need to work on solving together.

Take the health check here - https://healthcheck.theanimogroup.com

Jessica Zwaan is a phenomenal human being who has an incredible knack for putting together blueprints for how things should work.

Things like comp plans.  

Oh, and now comp plans and performance!

This is such a tricky area to navigate but Jessica really puts it together in a way we can all understand and even implement into our businesses.

Enjoy!

I am always interested in hearing feedback on episodes and getting ideas for futures ones, so if you would like to talk to me about this or anything else, please connect with me here  - Paul Church

How does your business's Talent Acquisition function compare to your peers in the market?

Are your operational mechanics optimised to make your hiring strategies successful?

Are you in the best possible position to attract the best people in the market for your vacancies?

Is your talent process fluid enough to improve and good enough to deliver a fantastic candidate experience?

Are you using the right tech to enable slick data capturing and data utilisation?

Are you using that data to cement your TA function as a strategic partner in the business?

If you spend 3-4 minutes now completing the survey, you will find out how your TA function stacks up, AND you will help the community by identifying the challenges we all need to work on solving together.

Take the health check here - https://healthcheck.theanimogroup.com

In this episode of Talent & Growth we are by Chad Sowash, the host of the famous Chad & Cheese Podcast.

Chad is a renowned thought leader in the Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Technology space and brings a wealth of knowledge, strong opinions and ass kicking to the T&G podcast!

In this episode, we covered:

• Chad's background and journey in the TA and RecTech space.
• The evolution and vision of the Chad & Cheese Podcast.
• Observations on the current state of the market in 2023, including the impact of ChatGPT.
• How businesses can learn from ChatGPT and what TA professionals can do to stay ahead of the curve.
• Chad's advice for TA professionals looking to be great at their jobs in 2023, including tips on how to become more business savvy and communicate effectively with the business.

Listen to this engaging and informative episode to get insights and perspectives from a true expert in the TA and RecTech space. Oh, and if you are looking for some motivation – Chad has you covered!

Contact Chad here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/

I am always interested in hearing feedback on episodes and getting ideas for futures ones, so if you would like to talk to me about this or anything else, please connect with me here  - Paul Church

How does your business's Talent Acquisition function compare to your peers in the market?

Are your operational mechanics optimised to make your hiring strategies successful?

Are you in the best possible position to attract the best people in the market for your vacancies?

Is your talent process fluid enough to improve and good enough to deliver a fantastic candidate experience?

Are you using the right tech to enable slick data capturing and data utilisation?

Are you using that data to cement your TA function as a strategic partner in the business?

If you spend 3-4 minutes now completing the survey, you will find out how your TA function stacks up, AND you will help the community by identifying the challenges we all need to work on solving together.

Take the health check here - https://healthcheck.theanimogroup.com

Lou Alder is a legend in recruitment, and somebody knows how to at talent to engage with us precisely.

In this episode we covered the following:

• The challenges and trends Lou sees in the market in 2023 and how we overcome them
• Lou’s thoughts on ChatGPT and the impact it will have on what we do
• Lou’s blueprint for making long-term hiring/career decisions and how we can reverse engineer this
• Lou’s advice on how to be better at our jobs in 2023

Contact Lou here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/

I am always interested in hearing feedback on episodes and getting ideas for futures ones, so if you would like to talk to me about this or anything else, please connect with me here  - Paul Church

How does your business's Talent Acquisition function compare to your peers in the market?

Are your operational mechanics optimised to make your hiring strategies successful?

Are you in the best possible position to attract the best people in the market for your vacancies?

Is your talent process fluid enough to improve and good enough to deliver a fantastic candidate experience?

Are you using the right tech to enable slick data capturing and data utilisation?

Are you using that data to cement your TA function as a strategic partner in the business?

If you spend 3-4 minutes now completing the survey, you will find out how your TA function stacks up, AND you will help the community by identifying the challenges we all need to work on solving together.

Take the health check here - https://healthcheck.theanimogroup.com

What REALLY keeps people in your business?

What drives them away?

How can you attract the best people to your company?

In this webinar we will discuss what we believe really matters to the most important part of your business - your people.

Katrina Collier is p*ssed off! About what, you ask?

INTAKE, that’s what.

Hiring managers don’t know how to articulate what they need, and Talent Acquisition doesn’t know how to ask the right questions.

We need to fix this, and who better to fix it than the author of one of the essential books in recruitment, The Robot-Proof Recruiter?

Katrina and I covered the following:

• Katrina’s observations of the market in 2023
• What’s p*ssing her off about Talent Acquisition right now
• How to fix the disconnect between TA and the Hiring Managers
• The most critical questions that TA should ask hiring managers to ensure we qualify the roles most effectively
• How to manage our hiring managers to the point of understanding the challenges in the market and the type of person they can get rather than the purple unicorn they want
• How to push back on roles and even walk away from them internally whilst still protecting our position in the business
• What Katrina thinks about the rise of AI and the impact it will have on TAs and recruiters
• Katrina’s ONE Piece of advice that we all need to follow in TA to be great at our jobs in 2023

Contact Katrina here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinacollier/

Today we are joined by Laura Probert, CPO at Egress.

Takeaways

Bonuses are not effective motivators of performance, as evidenced by research and studies.

Removing bonuses from the compensation structure can lead to improved performance and a more engaged workforce.

It is important to communicate the reasons for removing bonuses and address any concerns or objections from employees.

Performance management mechanisms, such as clear goals and regular feedback, are crucial when bonuses are removed.

Certain industries, like banking and finance, may be resistant to removing bonuses due to their ingrained bonus culture.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Motivation

02:04

Implementing Change at Egress Software Technologies

05:50

Challenges and Obstacles in Removing Bonuses

08:18

Impact on Performance and Company Culture

09:33

Performance Management without Bonuses

11:30

Considerations for Different Industries

13:10

Lessons Learned and Implementation Tips

This episode is for anybody in Talent Acquisition who is looking to make sense of generative AI, namely ChatGPT, to get better at their jobs and make their lives easier.

Robin Choy is a legend and really knows his stuff with all things AI.

We covered:

• How to use ChatGPT to produce better job specs, outreach messages and showcases
• What you need to do to get the most out of ChatGPT
• The things you need to avoid with generative AI
• How you can use ChatGPT to be better at your job and more productive
• LOADS MORE

Contact Robin here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbchoy/

What is life like after living that recruitment agency life? What can you expect, what will change, what will you love?

I used to think failed recruiters went in-house, and now I work in-house myself; I know nothing could be further from the truth. It is a more profound, fulfilling role that allows you to have a huge impact on companies.

In this conversation, the amazing Parul Singh talks us through her transition from agency to in-house and even to Recruitment Marketeer.

There’s a whole world out there...

We covered:

• Parul’s experience working in an agency, what she liked, what she disliked and what it taught her
• How the transition of working in-house went, and what surprised her
• The huge role agency life had on Parul’s ability to be great at TA
• What do the biggest new tasks look like when it comes to working in-house rather than agency
• What recruitment marketing means, covers and why Parul chose to look at this route as well
• Parul’s advice to anybody looking to make the change from agency to the other side!

Contact Parul here -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/theadhdtechrecruiter/

The experience candidates have in your interview process could be the difference between you hiring top people - or not.

How do we make the process challenging yet enjoyable?

How do we maintain a human touch while removing bias from the assessments?

How do we ensure that every candidate walks away happy they went through your interview process, whether they got the job or not?

Join us as we discuss all of the above and more :)