December 05, 2024

Redefining Talent Management: Insights from Media News Group’s Recruiting Manager, Dori Saad

8 minutes

Dori Saad, HR leader at Media News Group, shares her perspective on leveraging AI and embracing skills-based hiring to address antiquated processes in recruitment. She highlights how redefining qualifications and utilizing tools like smart sourcing create a more inclusive and efficient hiring process.

In this episode we examine how AI and skills-based hiring are reshaping recruitment strategies for modern businesses. She emphasizes breaking down barriers like ageism, adopting tools like smart sourcing, and rethinking qualifications to create a more inclusive and effective talent management process.

Key Takeaways

Skills-based hiring reduces bias, eliminates unnecessary qualifications, and taps into untapped talent pools.

Tools like smart sourcing save recruiters time, enabling faster and higher-quality candidate engagement.

Breaking down barriers such as the paper ceiling and ageism fosters inclusivity and innovation in hiring.

AI-driven tools enhance speed, quality, and efficiency in recruitment, keeping the human touch intact.

Pathfinder shows promise in redefining how resumes are created and careers are transitioned.

Vendor partnerships, like those with Indeed, provide actionable insights and drive recruitment improvements.

Networking at events like Indeed FutureWorks fosters learning and collaboration for HR leaders.

Modern recruitment requires a shift in mindset from traditional practices to progressive, skills-focused strategies.

Learn more and Lead with Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/lead

Dori Saad, Recruiting Manager, Media News Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorisaad/

William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/

Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/

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