On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Sara Nathanson, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia. Sara talks about her journey through the ranks of Aritzia, her talent strategies and the hurdles and triumphs that have marked her career.

Key Takeaways:

(02:33) Sara’s transition from part-time work to leading TA at Aritzia.

(05:18) The deliberate and methodical expansion strategy of Aritzia.

(06:58) Initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within the TA process.

(10:18) The approach to assessing talent fits within Aritzia’s unique culture and the emphasis on a human-centric assessment process.

(12:11) Transitioning from a TA strategy to a broader talent strategy to support organizational goals.

(16:54) The importance of retrospective analysis in TA to inform future strategies.

(21:52) Embracing a business-focused mindset in TA, advocating for active involvement and strategic influence within the organization.

Resources Mentioned:

Sara Nathanson -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saranathanson/?originalSubdomain=ca

Aritzia⁠ | LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aritzia/

Aritzia | Website -

https://www.aritzia.com/en/aritzia/corporate-hub/careers/careers-landing-page.html

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