HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

Exploring L&D as a Talent Acquisition Strategy

As we enter 2025, HR leaders are looking at the business market and identifying which trends and shifts they need to pay close attention to in their planning. Korn Ferry’s 2025 Talent Acquisition Trends Report lists several trends that HR leaders should be aware of, including the intersection between a company’s Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development programs.

Richard Shea, Global Managing Director of Projects at Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to dive deeper into this trend. Together, Richard and Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, discuss the advantages of a robust L&D program as it attracts new employees and encourages existing employees to upskill.

Listen in as Richard and Elliot examine how organizations can make their L&D and TA functions mutually supportive.

Looking Forward to a New Year 

2024 was a year marked by unpredictability in all industries. Sluggish economic growth and an unprecedented drop in voluntary turnover led to a significant reduction in hiring that talent acquisition leaders had to be able to address. However, where there are downcycles, there are often soon to be upcycles, and TA Leaders need to be prepared for the coming marketing conditions. 

On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson RPO, discusses these circumstances with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today. Together, Jake and Elliot predict which trends will have big impacts on HR and why HR leaders should be looking beyond the first half of 2025. 

Hardly a day goes by that an AI headline isn’t in the news. HR leaders need to know if artificial intelligence is here to stay, and how they can best incorporate this new tool into their operations. The global mobility industry is no different. But is AI simply another tech buzzword, or can it be a true transformational tool in the relocation management toolkit?

Barry Morris, President and CEO of CapRelo, and Corry Smith, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Operational Excellence at CapRelo, lead the global mobility management company to utilize technology to benefit their employees and clients. Together, they sit down with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to discuss how AI can be integrated into the workforce mobility space.

Listen in as Barry, Corry, and Debbie examine the growing popularity of artificial intelligence in human resources and how HR leaders can use it to find new opportunities in global workforce mobility.

Companies benefit from adding contingent workers to their staffing strategy as it allows for greater flexibility and scalability. This approach can address short-term projects, specialized skill gaps, or seasonal needs without the long-term commitment of permanent hires, and it accelerates time-to-productivity. But what steps should companies take to find the right partner?

Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of Client Services for Sevenstep, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss what it takes to manage a contingent workforce.

Listen in as Anamarie and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the importance of data beyond reporting and dissect how service providers can build trust with their partners to perform more than just the core operational work of talent recruiting and management.

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.