The rapidly increasing speed of change in talent acquisition means the skills, strategy and types of thinking needed to build, retain and develop a successful TA function are also evolving quickly.

So what does a high-performing TA function now look like, and what do TA leaders need to make sure they have in place?

My guest this week is Melissa Grabiner, an award-winning former Global Head of TA who now works as a consultant for One Digital. Melissa has built talent acquisition teams from the ground up. She is now using her considerable insights and experience to help start-ups and scale-ups in the biotech industry build strategies to acquire the talent they need.

In the interview, we discuss:

• Talent market challenges

• Global talent pool restrictions

• What makes a successful TA function?

• Building a culture of continuous learning

• Autonomy, accountability and adaptability

• Putting candidate experience at the forefront of TA strategy

• The role of technology

• Agility and flexibility

• Personalization

• Preparing for the future

Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.