On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, John Light interviews Angela Cheng-Cimini, Chief Human Resources Officer of Harvard Business Review, about the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the job market. They discuss the potential for AI to be used for malicious purposes, the need to be aware of the bias and prejudice that AI can propagate, and the need to provide oversight when using AI.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] AI threatens human jobs: Six words

[00:04:25] AI: Overhyped, Garbage In Garbage Out.

[00:08:34] AI learning, biases, and implications.

[00:12:32] AI replacing human jobs.

[00:17:57] AI replacing human jobs, curation over generation.

[00:22:34] Protecting individual data in AI.

[00:27:32] AI-driven entrepreneurialism, upskilling, HBR research.

[00:31:26] Swim in tech talent pool, win culture war.

[00:34:41] Advancing Asian American women: teaching, speaking, podcasting.

[00:38:49] Impacting lives through tech: success.

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On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, John Light interviews Steve Maasch, Vice President of Human Resources at First Interstate BancSystem. Steve discusses the flux in the past few years, the challenges of getting an executive team to buy into a machine learning project, and the need for a well-crafted resume. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of a job opportunity, and encourages candidates to lead with their value and pick their lane. He also encourages employers to look beyond the resume and have conversations with candidates.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Finding tech talent in flux.

[00:05:47] Adapt to succeed: Soft skills gap in tech.

[00:11:13] Leadership gap hinders AI success.

[00:17:52] Align individual and team priorities.

[00:23:33] Crisis management: velocity, adapt, pivot, proactive.

[00:28:23] Proactive awareness of business ecosystem.

[00:34:10] Find value-driven candidates: "Have value of actions lead you"

[00:38:29] Find right fit for job success.

[00:44:24] Building, mentoring, consulting, advising, coaching.

[00:50:16] Building people to succeed: warm and fuzzy.

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On this episode of 'Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool', John Light interviews Jamie Lee, the Chief Information Officer at Ecobat. They discuss the importance of creating compelling job descriptions and resumes, as well as the potential for a recycling competition in the future. Jamie also talks about the role of technology, such as machine learning and AI, battery design and development, and the challenges as well as opportunities it all presents.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Urban mining, circular economy, batteries, CIO, tech, AI.

[00:04:34] Apply tech to circular economy: Six words

[00:09:18] Continuous learning, curiosity, growth mindset.

[00:14:04] Deliver value, impact, and passion.

[00:18:47] Reuse natural resources: How Ecobat does it.

[00:22:44] Tech revolutionizing circular economy.

[00:26:18] Talent marketplace evolves to AI use

[00:31:21] Humans discern between threats and bias.

[00:35:14] Don't buy lottery tickets: CIO success

[00:38:52] Serve people, take apart machines, study money.

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On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, John Light interviews Alice LeClair of Ascendion. They discuss the potential of AI to revolutionize talent acquisition, the impact that the pandemic has had on the way people work, and rebranding company culture. They explore how AI can help to assess the skills needed for entry to mid-level roles and predict success in roles.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Elevating tech talent, performance, culture.

[00:05:06] Upgrade society with talent, culture, performance.

[00:10:00] Creating community for successful hires.

[00:15:49] Culture reflects truth, decide great companies, partnership, never slow down.

[00:21:55] Culture rebranding: values manifested, respected, experienced.

[00:27:13] Empathy, curiosity, optimism, ally ship.

[00:33:17] Partner with generative AI, create human connection: Six words.

[00:37:48] Maximize value, make own decisions.

[00:44:08] AI revolutionizes talent acquisition.

[00:49:37] AI-driven hiring for success.

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On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, John Light interviews Eve Cline, Chief Experience Officer at ENAVATE. They discuss the importance of aligning core values and the onboarding process to ensure successful hires, the challenges of identifying and acquiring the right talent, and the need for continued alignment after the hire.

Timestamps:

[00:00:01] Recruiting world: Drowning in tech talent pool.

[00:04:18] Talent journey, marketing, trust, connection.

[00:08:27] Candidate experience improved through storytelling.

[00:13:22] Leadership, team members, communication, growth, social proof, offboarding.

[00:17:57] Inspiring positive reviews, hard to achieve.

[00:22:16] Invest in onboarding success: Six words

[00:26:59] Assess, educate, empower, refine, repeat.

[00:32:05] Improving quality of hire: Hire, onboard, track, measure.

[00:36:38] Align core values for successful hires.

[00:41:07] Building culture through people journey.

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On this captivating episode of the podcast, John Light welcomes Dr. Mark Lenox as his guest. Dr. Lenox, an engineer, scientist, and pilot, shares his extensive experience in the med tech industry and his involvement in developing the first PET scanners. He discusses the importance of not only solving problems but also ensuring the application and impact of the solutions in healthcare. Lenox's current project utilizes MR spectroscopy and machine learning to diagnose Alzheimer's disease, aiming to revolutionize the field.

Timestamps:

00:00:01 - Explore, engineer, scientist, pilot, med tech, impact.

00:04:42 - Retired, bored, professor, medical imaging, ultrasound, machine learning.

00:10:07 - AI accelerating diagnosis: Six words

00:15:37 - Cross US faster: trains, roads, planes.

00:20:59 - Hire skilled, inquisitive, good people.

00:25:06 - Teamwork, deep scientific skills, mission-driven.

00:30:51 - Solving problems, making difference, capital finds talent.

00:35:53 - Survived grind, sold plane, Zoom calls, charter captain, making difference.

00:40:29 - Clinical trials struggling, data science helps.

00:45:36 - Tech revolution: positive and negative effects.

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On this episode of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool, Host John Light invited Mo Dastagir on to discuss challenges of attracting and retaining top talent in companies like Amazon, Sears, and more. They delved into the importance of defining the 'why' for both the organization and the candidate, and how it plays a vital role in talent acquisition and retention. They also shared insights on the evolving strategies for talent attraction and retention, drawing from their experiences at companies like Novartis and a cannabis startup.

Timestamps:

00:00:01 - Twenty years of recruiting: Drowning in Tech Talent Pool.

00:04:44 - Transitioning from Amazon to Sears: Wildly Different Experiences.

00:09:10 - Transform legacy to digital age.

00:13:50 - Retain talent, motivate, re-skill, upskill, evolve culture.

00:18:05 - Attracting, retaining talent: define why.

00:22:26 - Find top talent, set expectations.

00:26:35 - Set expectations, articulate value, tell story, define culture.

00:30:24 - Align values for successful culture.

00:34:25 - Challenge, transformation, learning, leap, vision, execute.

00:38:30 - Explore culture through cuisine.

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Get ready for an exhilarating season of Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool with your host, John Light. In this podcast, John shares his extensive knowledge and experience in the world of tech talent recruitment. From understanding the candidate and hiring manager journey to predicting the future of tech talent, this podcast is your ultimate guide. Join the rising stars in talent acquisition as they discuss effective strategies and tactics for meeting your organization's needs without drowning in the tech talent pool. Don't miss out on this valuable resource to save your company and revive dying projects.

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