HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

When you strip everything back, it is fair to say that a business is only as good as the people working within it. As the center of attracting, developing, and organizing talent within a company, Human Resources plays a critical role to impact an organization’s productivity and profitability. But just what is going on in HR that can so heavily influence a company’s performance?

On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Sarina Ryczek, Managing Partner and CHRO of Empower Partnerships, joins host Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to take a comprehensive look at the role of HR in a company.

Listen in as Sarina and Debbie discuss the primary areas and functions of an HR department and how organizing top talent can affect a company’s bottom line.

How the 2024 Election Year Could Transform Employee

2024 has been a year fraught with uncertainty. Between a challenging economy and an upcoming election, HR leaders are reexamining their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Recent research finds that recognizing employees can have a major impact on employee attitude, encouraging them to stay with a company and work harder. But how should organizations approach recognition in this time of uncertainty and change?

Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Rymax, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his insights on employee recognition in uncertain times. He joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla to discuss how recognition plans are changing and what HR leaders can do to support their employees.

Listen in as Paul and Debbie explore the benefits that recognition brings not just to employees, but to the employers that support them.

Taking the Next Step as an HR Executive  

When CHROs look to advance their career, there are more options available to them than ever before. While it is more common for CHROs to progress to company boards or CEO positions, another path exists in the provider space. The nature of the consultancy and executive search business has changed and experienced HR leaders have insights that allow them to meet these needs. But what does it look like for a CHRO to make this change and where would they begin?  

Jeff Bettinger, Chief Administrative Officer at Hudson RPO, has first-hand experience making this change. He has worked in the practitioner space for many years at companies like PetCo, USAA, and Alcon. On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Jeff sits down with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to share his story about how he moved from the practitioner side of HR to the provider space.  

Listen in as Jeff and Elliot explore Jeff’s history including his love of Talent Acquisition and discuss how other CHROs and high-level HR decision-makers can begin planning the next phases of their careers. 

Why a Skills-Based Hiring Model is Growing in Importance 

Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing landscape and globalization of the workforce. While it is not a new concept, organizations are grappling with the renewed importance of skills-based hiring and the value of skills as a performance indicator for candidates. How can companies begin to move toward a skill-based hiring model? 

Deanne Barbary, Senior Client Partner, APAC RPO at Korn Ferry RPO, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to examine and contextualize skills-based hiring as a new concept. Together, Dee and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore case studies about how companies are putting more focus on skills in their TA strategies. 

Listen in as Deanne and Elliot discuss how companies can effectively place skills at the heart of their talent strategy and build a more agile workforce. 

Organizations may assume an outsourced partner would be more expensive, but what about the cost of internal resources used while a role remains vacant? Understanding these factors is essential for anyone involved in HR or procurement to navigate today's workforce challenges, whether considering RPO, MSP, or total talent solutions. How do workforce leaders develop strategies for balancing cost-effectiveness with operational efficiency?

Tom Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, in this episode of the "HRO Today Educational Podcast Series" to provide expert insights on navigating the complexities of workforce strategy. Tom's extensive experience as both a provider and practitioner brings a unique perspective to the discussion.

Tune in to gain valuable knowledge about the essential metrics CHROs and TA leaders must consider, the true costs associated with in-house strategies, and the comparative efficiency of internal versus external talent solutions. 

With every new generation that enters the workforce, leadership faces new challenges to engage and optimize their workforce. Between changing generational expectations and new technology that changes the nature of work, leaders need to be able to connect with and empower their workforce.

Matt Poepsel PhD, VP of Professional Services at The Predictive Index, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss talent optimization and how leadership needs to evolve. Their new eBook, Become your CEO's Most Valuable Partner, explores the role of HR in addressing an organization’s top workforce concerns and empowers HR leaders to take action.

Listen in as Matt and Elliot examine modern workforce problems and how business leaders should look to HR for solutions.

Uncertainty in the business world is nothing new. For decades, market fluctuations and global events have influenced business practices to varying degrees. The best agencies are the ones who can adapt and evolve quickly as the waves of uncertainty rise and fall. The talent market is no different. When a company needs a flexible talent strategy, they must look for a solution that can fulfill their current needs and prepare them for the future.

Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss the need for flexible RPO solutions as clients’ needs change rapidly. Listen in as Rick and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the important qualities of an adaptable and innovative talent solution.

The needs of human resources and talent acquisition professions are constantly evolving. With so much uncertainty across all industries, HR professionals have an expanding desire for partners that can provide multiple solutions. TA Leaders almost need to be more like consultants, bringing in research and knowledge of trends in the industry to advise clients on how to proceed. But what is driving this trend of HR practitioners asking for more and more from their partners?

Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO at Hudson RPO, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, to explore how the needs of TA clients are expanding. With long-standing client relationships, Hudson RPO has a unique perspective on the evolving needs of talent acquisition practitioners.

Listen in as Jake and Elliot discuss why RPO providers need to evolve to meet their clients’ needs and how they can expand their offerings.

Let’s Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition - How AI Is Changing the Game for Recruiters AND Job Seekers?

AI is a two-way street when it comes to talent acquisition. Recruiters and TA professionals are using AI to create job descriptions, schedule interviews, and assess candidates. Meanwhile, candidates are also using AI to find employment opportunities, tailor their resumes to fit job descriptions and empower themselves in the application process. What do TA professionals need to know now that artificial intelligence is so readily accessible?

Michele Capra, Senior Client Partner and Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, and Wendy DiMartino, Senior Client Partner and Global Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, join HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss AI in Talent Acquisition. According to Korn Ferry’s 2024 Talent Acquisition Trends Report, many HR people are aware of the rise of AI but do not have visibility into how other firms are implementing AI for recruiting.

Listen in as Michele, Wendy, and Elliot explore the trend of AI in talent acquisition, as both recruiters AND candidates adapt to this new technology.

Middle-market companies are competing for the same talent as Enterprise-level organizations. However, most companies of this size have smaller hiring teams that are reactive and struggling to proactively set talent strategy and infrastructure. So how can they gain a competitive advantage? Finding a talent acquisition partner to support and guide them through can be a fruitful strategy. But where should mid-market organizations start when looking for a talent acquisition partner, and what should they expect?

To answer this question, Felix Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Instant Impact, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer his perspective on the role of Talent Partners in the middle market. Felix and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the partnerships between RPOs and small to medium-sized companies, the cost of the talent acquisition process, and how candidate experience is suffering amid it all.