HR Interviews Playlist

Think the time you've put in at your current employer is impressive? Well, let us introduce you to Matt Lavery, Global Director of Sourcing, Hiring and Onboarding at UPS ... since 1997. That's right, while you were listening to Radiohead's OK Computer, Matt was cutting his teeth in the competitive business of global package delivery. Needless to say, he's seen a lot, and he's droppin' all kinds of knowledge bombs on listeners of all ages on this episode. From changes in tech to the ebbs and flows of labor unions to what it's like hiring for 200 countries and territories, this has it all. Shoot, we even throw in some healthy banter on the upcoming NFL season and why Chicago Bears fans should be as optimistic as they were in 1985. Da Bears, indeed.

If you listened to the TA Leader interviews in Episode 619, you'd know that Recruiting Future recently collaborated with The Chad & Cheese podcast to host two face-to-face unconference-style events in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

On the day between the two events, we decided to combine podcast recording with tourism. What better way to do this than to use a campervan as a mobile recording studio and drive around the southeast of Scotland, taking in some of its world-famous coastal views? Well, that was the plan anyway.

Our plans took an unexpected turn as the weather had other ideas. But this led to some exciting impromptu discussions on AI and the future of work, sparked by a tour of a two-hundred-year-old whisky distillery, a flying visit to a seven-hundred-year-old castle, and a trip to the beach.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Is the resume dead?

• What's going on with skills-based hiring

• The differences and similarities between talent acquisition in Scotland and talent acquisition in the US

• Attitudes to risk

• The tricky balance between robots and humans

• What does the long-term future look like

• Do we have the right attitude towards the future as an industry?

• AI is already taking TA jobs.

• Why smaller employers may have an advantage

• What happens when AI is just baked into everything?

• What is going to change in the next three years

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The shortening shelf life of skills, shifting business priorities, and the surge in AI-driven job applications are compelling many employers to rethink their candidate assessment and selection processes. This shift towards skills-based thinking is fostering greater integration between talent acquisition and talent management. By combining data on soft skills, hard skills, and career aspirations, employers can leverage a unified dataset to gain a comprehensive view throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

So how can this be done, and what advantages can it bring?

My guest this week is Jason Putnam, the CRO at Plum. Jason has been driving the charge around the scientific assessment of soft skills for a while and has recently incorporated data on hard skills into their methodology. Jason has some important insights to share on the future of assessment and the implementation of skills-based hiring.

In the interview, we discuss:

• How the market is evolving

• The changing balance between talent acquisition and talent management

• TA's responsibility for retention

• Combining hard skills and soft skills

• Pace paradox versus business latency

• Focusing on the skills you need rather than the skills you have

• The evolution of the recruiting process

• Building alignment between talent acquisition, talent management, and hiring managers

• The importance of one universal dataset

• The role of AI

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To say the ATS business is a challenging one these days would be an understatement. Between mergers and acquisitions, slumbering IPO ambitions and figuring out the whole AI Revolution, staying ahead of the game is complex. That's why we invited SmartRecruiters interim CEO and CPO Rebecca Carr to the show. She's an industry veteran with a good story to tell and as an industry product person to the bone, she can add nuance to the landscape. Covering everything from the hibernating IPO speculation to the botched acquisition with iCIMS to her time with - wait for it - Branchout, a high flying player from over a decade ago, who flamed out and die at the hand of Facebook before it really caught fire. It'a a walk down Memory Land, and a glimpse into the future that's a must-listen.

This week we welcome the OG HR Famous Tim Sackett. Tim has come up with a great follow up book to the Talent Fix by releasing volume 2

After 5,000 blog posts, at what point do you just write a few books?  

With his latest book, Tim brings the wit and humour we all need after a long day in TA. 

Fun fact, he is one of the few people who can honestly say they were born to be in this profession.

Our favourite takes from his new book:

• Money fixes everything

• Hiring Managers are mad because they see us as HR

• Laughable metrics in TA

• Talent Streaming

• Referral to Interview ratio - aim for 90-100%  

The Talent Fix Volume 2 is out now!

The world of venture capital is a mystery to most. Who gets funded and why? What's the math around valuations? And why is there so much "betting on the jockey"? So many questions with so few answers. That's why we invited Jason Corsello, founder and general partner at Acadian Ventures, on the podcast. He'll help us better understand the unicorn parade from a few years back, which resulted in a VC winter, which has led to the gradual thawing of capital into the world of work. What kind of companies are getting his attention, and wallet share, and what advice does he give to startups looking to raise that first seed round of capital. The veils are being lifted and the crystal balls are coming out on this one. Enjoy.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:14 The Unicorn Parade and VC Winter

07:16 Opportunities for Seed Investors

10:23 The Thaw and the Future of Venture Capital

16:23 Investment Themes: AI, Compliance, and Global Workforce

22:36 Advantages and Disadvantages of Incumbents in Leveraging Data

23:53 Challenges of Integrating HR Tech Systems

26:15 Evaluating Startup Pitches and the Importance of Referrals

29:55 Evaluating European Startups vs. US Startups

33:49 The Potential for Disruption in the ATS Market

35:23 Best Bets, Worst Mistakes, and Missed Opportunities in Venture Capital

In this episode of Talent Chasing, the hosts discuss the evolution of pit crews in NASCAR with Andy Papathanassiou, emphasizing the importance of process, practice, and finding one's true calling. They explore leadership simplicity, the significance of diversity of thought, and the challenges of building a dynasty in a world focused on instant gratification. The conversation also touches on the myth of overnight success and the mindset required for startup founders, concluding with the dangers of hiring like-minded individuals instead of embracing diverse perspectives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:10 The Evolution of Pit Crews in NASCAR

03:49 The Importance of Process and Practice

05:15 Finding Your True Calling

07:00 Simplicity in Leadership and Management

12:31 Diversity of Thought in Teams

14:20 Building a Dynasty vs. Instant Gratification

16:54 The Myth of Overnight Success

20:01 Following Your Passion

21:56 The Mindset of a Startup Founder

22:37 The Danger of Hiring Copies of Yourself

In this episode of Talent Chasing, the hosts discuss the evolution of pit crews in NASCAR with Andy Papathanassiou, emphasizing the importance of process, practice, and finding one's true calling. They explore leadership simplicity, the significance of diversity of thought, and the challenges of building a dynasty in a world focused on instant gratification. The conversation also touches on the myth of overnight success and the mindset required for startup founders, concluding with the dangers of hiring like-minded individuals instead of embracing diverse perspectives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:10 The Evolution of Pit Crews in NASCAR

03:49 The Importance of Process and Practice

05:15 Finding Your True Calling

07:00 Simplicity in Leadership and Management

12:31 Diversity of Thought in Teams

14:20 Building a Dynasty vs. Instant Gratification

16:54 The Myth of Overnight Success

20:01 Following Your Passion

21:56 The Mindset of a Startup Founder

22:37 The Danger of Hiring Copies of Yourself

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Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.

Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:

Ep 611: Doing Hiring Differently

Ep 612: AI-Powered Job Seekers

Ep 613: Talent Automation

Ep 614: Reinventing The Recruiting Process

Ep 615: Building Inclusive Hiring Practices

Ep 616: AI And The Art Of The Possible

Ep 617: The Practicalities of Skills-Based Hiring

Ep 618: Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling

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Recorded LIVE from Transform earlier this year. This episode explores the dynamic changes in the modern workplace including in-depth conversations with Janine Yancey, the CEO and founder of Emtrain. With her rich background as an employment lawyer and her innovative work, Janine provides unique perspectives on transforming HR practices, compliance training, and workplace culture.

Episode Chapters

0:00:00 - Podcast Intro

0:00:23 - Live from Transform Las Vegas

0:00:42 - Welcoming Janine Yancey

0:01:03 - Janine Yancey's Background

0:04:03 - Differentiating in a Competitive Market

0:06:10 - Partnerships with Industry Leaders

0:07:39 - Developing Management Skills

0:08:26 - Measuring Team Chemistry

0:09:49 - Building a Unified Team Culture

0:11:00 - Launching New People Analytics Tools

0:14:02 - The Impact of AI on Work

0:17:20 - Evolution of the Workforce