People Science Podcast

Job openings are still on the rise but the urgency to fill them is slowing. Companies are rethinking their hiring strategies to keep pace with the future of work. Instead of just filling roles, the focus has shifted to modern approaches that elevate existing talent, with upskilling leading the way.

In this podcast along with Deborah Kroeger, MBA, SPHR, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Arvinas, she shares the company’s journey of how it is reinforcing a culture of personal Leadership and Learning at all levels. Deb will discuss the Why? and share the process of How Arvinas defined Leadership Behaviors, and how the company reinforces Leadership Behaviors across its talent management processes.

Don't miss this insightful conversation with Diana Frascella, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at DraftKings, as she shares their journey navigating the high demands of rapid global growth and organizational change. Gain valuable insights into how DraftKings has adapted its talent strategies to thrive in today's dynamic environment.

We'll explore key strategies from the Recruiting Continuum, offering practical recommendations to help you manage tight hiring demands in an ever-evolving world of work. Whether you're facing fast-paced growth or looking to optimize your talent acquisition process, this session is packed with actionable takeaways!

Picture the power you'll wield when you can articulate the financial impact of unfilled roles, enabling you to make strategic decisions and captivate your business partners with compelling insights.

Understanding your Cost of Vacancy can help tackle long-standing challenges, such as:

• Demonstrating the real ROI of your TA team and efforts
• Deciding on layoffs and terminations
• Assessing the value of each employee
• Overcoming hiring reluctance
• Fostering an inclusive workplace culture
• Choosing what to insource and outsource

One of the key obstacles in Talent Acquisition has been the failure to implement effective business strategies.

But how can a business process be improved if it's not measured?  By concentrating on the controllable factors of recruiting in a consistent, organized manner.

At People Science, we believe in examining Talent Acquisition through a dual lens: treating it as a structured business process while keeping the human element at its core. This perspective inspired the development of our own Methodology, the Recruiting Continuum.

In this podcast we review each stage of the Recruiting Continuum and learn how to laser focus on challenges and provide systematic changes that result in high functioning solutions that deliver stellar results.

In this podcast Optimizing Talent Acquisition and Management in Turbulent Times - Strategies for Success we discuss best practices for managing and retaining talent amidst chaos.

Topics included are fostering a resilient company culture, implementing effective remote work policies, and maintaining employee engagement and productivity during times of disruption.

You will gain actionable insights and practical techniques to optimize your talent acquisition and management processes, ensuring your organization thrives no matter what challenges arise.

Our special guest speakers include: 

Danelle DiLibero, VP of People Operations at Augury. As an experienced People and Culture executive, Danelle drives optimization of business operations to recruit and retain a high-performing, global and diverse workforce equipped to carry out a company’s mission – and she’s committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of such a workforce. 

Lorna Hagen, Human Capital Executive with Culture Playbook Partners. With over 20 years of experience Lorna is focused on building high performance teams. During her career, she has lead employee communications during mayor cultural milestones. Among them, the 2008 financial collapse, the 2020 election, the onset of the COVID pandemic, and the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. As a CHRO, she led major digital transformations, turnarounds, and the high-growth of several venture-backed unicorns.

In this podcast, we discuss the keys to creating a dynamic Employee Value Proposition that will have a positive impact on how your organization attracts, retains, and engages top talent. 

Our special guest will be Deborah Kroeger, SPHR, Sr. Director of Talent Acquisition at Arvinas. Deb is recognized for her expertise in crafting and executing HR strategies that not only attract top-tier talent but also empower individuals to excel.

The quality of the personal connection between the Hiring Manager and Talent Acquisition has a major impact on recruiting effectiveness and employee retention. Yet most companies pay little attention to the internal practices necessary to ensure a successful Recruiter/Hiring Manager partnership.

Our special guest in this podcast is Charlene Santis, who serves as Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at the American Red Cross. Charlene is responsible for building a strategic, scalable, and inclusive talent acquisition team, with a passion for recruiting diverse top talent to the organization.

Despite its critical importance, Talent Acquisition is often misconstrued as a cost center, failing to recognize its potential ROI. 

By harnessing cutting-edge technology, TA can demonstrate meaningful business metrics. The results can be transformative, yielding increased HR/TA budgets, more focused business strategies, and expanded market dominance for both candidates and clients. 

Our special guest for this podcast is Kathryn Zaki, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Cisco Meraki.

HR Professionals, Talent Acquisition Specialists, and Business Leaders can benefit from best practices and success stories on workplace transparency - a major factor in employee satisfaction and retention, and brand reputation.

Here's what you can expect to gain from this podcast: 

💡The practical benefits of transparency...from reduced turnover, to cost of vacancy

 💡Strategies for cultivating transparency across your organization

 💡Success stories from leaders who've applied transparency strategies and tactics

 💡What you need to know about the legal and compliance issues related to transparency

💡The tangible impact of workplace culture on productivity, retention, and revenue

💡Practical tips for starting transparency initiatives, regardless of industry or size

💡Insights into the latest trends and best practices in HR and talent acquisition

💡Interactive Q&A session answered by our panel of experts

As we enter a new year, the challenges and obstacles for HR and TA professionals persist. Therefore, in 2024, we will continue to delve into the crucial issues and trends that shape the future of HR and Talent. Additionally, we will highlight industry best practices and offer actionable recommendations from our esteemed panel of HR and TA experts.

We invited two highly respected HR professionals from FutureSolve, a trusted resource for HR advisory services and integrated technology solutions. Ken Carrig, Co-Founder and Clem Cheng, Business Advisor.