HR Interviews Playlist

In this compelling episode of Talent Chasing, hosts Brian Johnson and Jasper Spanjaart interview Andy Papathanassiou, whose extraordinary journey takes him from a Stanford football star to NASCAR's first-ever pit crew coach. Andy shares how a severe back injury ended his sports career but led him to revolutionize NASCAR pit crews.

Listeners will hear about Andy’s innovative approach, bringing athletic discipline and consistency to the pits, and transforming pit stops into a well-coordinated team effort. His work with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Jeff Gordon resulted in groundbreaking success and numerous championships.

Andy also discusses the parallels between sports and business, highlighting lessons in teamwork, practice, and perseverance. Now a keynote speaker, Andy uses pit crew simulations to teach high-performing team dynamics to business leaders.

Chapters:

Introduction and Guest Overview - 0:00:14

Andy Papathanassiou's Journey Begins - 0:01:04

First Ever Pit Crew Coach - 0:01:39

Discovering NASCAR and Breaking In - 0:03:10

Moving to Charlotte - 0:07:26

The Importance of Consistency - 0:24:16

Innovations in Pit Crew Dynamics - 0:28:42

Impact and Adoption of New Methods in NASCAR - 0:29:41

Pit Crew Training and Development Programs - 0:30:33

Keynote Speaking and Team Building - 0:31:03

Applying NASCAR Lessons to Business - 0:34:15

To know industry icon Gerry Crispin is to love Gerry Crispin. And if you missed our Gerry Tales series, do yourself a favor and check it out at https://www.chadcheese.com/gerry-crispin. Then come back for an after-hours interview with Gerry live from Unleash in Las Vegas. It's a walk down Memory Lane, a breath of fresh air for our times, and a sobering forecast of where things might be going.

Chapters:

0:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome

0:00:35 - Gerry Crispin's Background

0:02:17 - Early Days and Formation of CareerXroads 

0:03:09 - The Internet and Job Boards Revolution

0:05:49 - Writing and Publishing the First Book

0:14:45 - Transition to Building a Community

0:16:35 - Reflecting on the Evolution of Talent Acquisition

0:17:31 - AI and the Future of Recruiting 

0:19:42 - Current State of Talent Acquisition Technology

0:25:11 - Improving Recruiting Efficiency and Integration

0:30:40 - DEI and the Supreme Court Decision Impact 

0:36:01 - Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement

0:37:01 - Insights from the UNLEASH Conference

0:38:16 - Conclusion and Gerry’s Contact Information

During May, Recruiting Future combined forces with The Chad and Cheese Podcast to run two face-to-face TA leader meet-ups in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

TA is on the brink of a revolution, and people expect significant changes in the coming months and years. While there was some anxiety about potential future scenarios, there was genuine excitement around the potential of AI, skills-based thinking, and a more integrated approach to talent, making recruiting better for everyone.

This episode features eight industry leaders talking about the practicalities of the revolution ahead:

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The pendulum goes back-and-forth. In 2021, a survey was published that showed people had never been more afraid to speak their minds (a shocking 9 out of 10 people have felt emotionally or physically unsafe to speak their mind more than once in the past 18 months. Unsurprisingly, the conversation topics that have generated the most fear include political or social issues (74%) and COVID-19 issues (70%). It was the peak of MeToo and George Floyd cancel culture. Fast forward to today, and thought leaders from Professor Scott Galloway to James Carville are pushing back. It's a lot to digest. That's why we invited Justin Jones-Fosu, founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful. to the show. Author of the upcoming book "Respectfully Disagree," Justin and the boys cover a wide array of topics that many are afraid to bridge, but shouldn't be. If you've ever found yourself keeping quiet, instead of engaging, this is a must-listen. And if you speak your mind on every occasion to do so, it might just be for you too.

Currently, there are only four LGBTQ+ CEOs in the Fortune 500 and none in the FTSE 100. This really illustrates the hidden challenges and differences in professional opportunities for LGBTQ+ people, especially when it comes to promotion and recruitment into senior roles.

Many employers publically say that improving diversity and inclusion in their workforce is a significant priority, but this will only truly happen with appropriate representation at the top of the organization.

My guest this week is Layla McCay, Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation and author of a new book called "Breaking The Rainbow Ceiling." Layla shines a light on the challenges that LGBTQ+ people face at work and offers advice on how companies can recognize and address the barriers and build a more inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and succeed.

In the interview, we discuss:

• Why she wrote the book

• The barriers that prevent LGBTQ+ people from being hired or promoted into senior roles

• Roles models and self-esteem

• Conscious and unconscious bias

• Managers reinforcing imposter syndrome.

• Understanding different experiences

• Allowing people to do their best work

• Intersectionality

• Equity in talent management

• Advice to employers on inclusive hiring

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In this episode of Talent Chasing, it's a rundown of former New York Jets GM, Terry Bradway's intersection of sports and business, which focuses on the importance of talent acquisition and retention. They explore the balance between analytics and human intuition in scouting and recruitment, the significance of fostering a positive company culture, and the need for internal mobility to retain talent. The conversation emphasizes that while data is valuable, it should not overshadow the human elements that drive success in both sports and business.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Talent Chasing

00:53 The Role of Analytics vs. Scouting

07:49 Building a Positive Company Culture

14:58 The Importance of Internal Mobility

20:01 The Limitations of Analytics in Talent Management

Join hosts Brian Johnson and Jasper Spanjaart for an engaging episode of Talent Chasing Podcast as they sit down with NFL legend Terry Bradway. With a career spanning over four decades in the NFL, Bradway shares his journey from playing football at Trenton State College to becoming a General Manager for the New York Jets and a scout and advisor for the Carolina Panthers.

In this episode, Bradway discusses his early coaching days, his significant contributions in the USFL, and his long-standing tenure in the NFL. The conversation delves into memorable moments, such as scouting Tony Gonzalez at Cal and discovering Darrelle Revis at Pitt, providing listeners with a unique behind-the-scenes look at the scouting and evaluation processes in professional football.

Bradway also reflects on the evolution of the game, the importance of character in players, and the balance between traditional scouting and modern analytics. His insights into building and managing successful teams, the challenges of the NFL, and the importance of treating people right offer valuable lessons for anyone interested in sports management and leadership.

Don’t miss this episode filled with anecdotes, lessons, and expert analysis from one of the NFL’s most respected figures. Tune in to hear Terry Bradway’s take on the NFL’s past, present, and future, and why passion and dedication are crucial in the world of professional sports.

The SCOOP! Plum is launching Thrive & Flourish

Knowing that 68% of hard skills wont exist in the next few years, TA and Talent Management need tools to ensure their people are in the right job.

• Jason reveals what PLUM scientists have been hard at work on 

• PLUM Flourish the free assessment for job seekers will now offer career mapping

• For the ELT with vision to lead their company, PLUM Thrive introduces Culture Mapping

• To address the culture gap, Talent Management now has the technology to align hard skills and soft skills in just over 8 minutes!  

• 230% growth in 2 years - PLUM is the overnight success that took 12 years to build!

Skills-based hiring is not just a passing trend; it's a significant shift in the recruiting landscape. Many employers are eager to unlock its advantages in terms of flexibility, diversity, economic efficiency, and dealing with talent shortages. But is there a gap between theory and practice regarding understanding and implementation?

Over the last few months, experienced TA leader Adrian Thomas and myself have partnered with Neil Kelly at Vector on some research to uncover the realities and practicalities of skills-based hiring within large global employers.

Neil and Adrian join me on this episode to discuss the findings, some of which are quite surprising, and to look at what employers need to do to advance with skills-based hiring. 

In the interview, we discuss:

• Why and how we did the research

• Motivations for being skills-based

• Some surprising findings

• The problems with skills taxonomies

• Talent Acquisition and Talent Management 

• Training Hiring Managers

• The way forward for skills-based hiring

Download our report " Skills-Based Hiring, The Gap Between Theory and Practice”

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According to Layoffs.fyi, over 200,000 tech industry employees lost their jobs in 2023, and almost 50,000 have already been laid off this year. So what's going on? Well, it's complicated, but - spoiler alert - the world isn't ending for tech pros looking for great opportunities. To help us make sense of it all, we invited Mark Chaffey, CEO at Hackajob on the podcast to understand it all. What's the impact of generative AI and ChatGPT on tech jobs? How can junior tech pros evolve? And what is going on with seed round-level startups after the dust has settled. If you hire techies, it's a must listen to survive today's challenging landscape.