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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