HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

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.

Employee relocation has been a central part of HR strategies for years. In fact, recent research from HRO Today and CapRelo finds that 81% of respondents feel mobility programs help recruit employees; 76% say it is effective for career development, and 71% laud its ability to retain employees. So how can HR leaders get the most from mobility?

Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Today Magazine Debbie Bolla welcomes Barry Morris, president and CEO of CapRelo, and Heather Hudnall, Senior Vice President for Global Operations at CapRelo, to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the value of employee mobility programs.

Together, they share how relocation can open opportunities for employees and how employers can facilitate an efficient and beneficial mobility program. Relocation opens the door for increased diversity, access to top talent, and improved employee quality of life.

Listen in as Barry and Heather share their insights into employee relocation best practices and industry trends.

Talent Acquisition leaders must be ready for anything and

Sandra Zawacki, Executive Director of Client Solutions for Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore how Project RPO can help fill the gaps of managing a TA function.

Listen in as they offer their thoughts on how companies can

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Along with such growth comes issues that HR leaders must address to stay competitive. While demand for qualified health professionals is rising, the industry is also experiencing wage inflation. Further, many health professionals are retiring while health systems are unbundling. How do healthcare TA leaders keep up?

It’s pretty likely that HR leaders don’t go a day without hearing about or reading about AI or automation technology. Recent research shows that nearly all HR leaders expect their organizations to be impacted highly by generative AI in the next 12 to 18 months. With the growing accessibility of AI systems in all walks of life, how are HR leaders preparing to use this technology?

Ed Pederson, Vice President of Innovation & Product Development for Kelly, joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series to examine the future of HR through the lens of AI. From shaping talent acquisition strategies that better incorporate AI to limiting potential risks associated with AI, there is much that HR leaders should know.

Listen in as Ed and Debbie discuss this new frontier of HR technology.

In recent years, there’s been a surge—and now a decline—in commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. In fact, recent research from Kelly finds that 62% of workers who said they were planning to leave their jobs within the year report non-inclusive behaviors. What can organizations do to reverse this trend?

Keilon Ratliff, Chief Diversity Officer for Kelly, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to explore the recent increase in DEI fatigue with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director for HRO Today. Keilon and Debbie dissect the potential barriers that hiring managers and potential employees face as DEIB initiatives decline.

Listen to the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, “Best Practices to Redesigning DEIB Strategy” for insights on building and adapting DEIB strategies.