Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources

Enhancing Candidate Experience Through Feedback Loops with Josh Dudzik of Inova Health


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Talent acquisition in healthcare demands a unique blend of strategy, adaptability and human-centered leadership. In this episode, host Ryan Dull speaks with Josh Dudzik, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Inova Health, about transforming TA practices to support a growing health system. Josh shares how his team revamped Inova’s talent acquisition structure by introducing a dedicated sourcing function that has already delivered significant ROI. He also dives into the importance of balancing AI with human touchpoints, optimizing referral programs and engaging early-in-career talent through proactive workforce development. 



Key Takeaways:

(02:30) Josh starts in agency recruiting and grows into system-level TA leadership.

(04:46) Inova averages 6,000–7,000 hires annually, supported by low turnover.

(09:38) Recruiters turn survey feedback into action plans that drive progress.

(12:29) TA teams must balance tech adoption with maintaining human connection.

(15:31) Early outreach and military transition programs expand future talent pipelines.

(17:59) Referral sourcing shows strong results and is being scaled with the right tech.

(21:01) Don’t overlook small wins — celebrating success boosts team morale.

(22:55) Own your data and use it to tell a clear, consistent TA story.


Resources Mentioned:


Josh Dudzik

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshdudzik/


Inova Health | LinkedIn

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


Inova Health | Website

https://www.inova.org/




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