Revolutionizing Recruitment

In the conclusion of Kathleen's discussion with Dr. Allison Gabriel from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management, Allie shares the results of her study on Zoom fatigue and what really matters to working moms.

Kathleen welcomes Dr. Allison Gabriel to the podcast. Allie is a Professor at the University of Arizona where her research focuses on emotions at work, employee recovery and well-being, interpersonal processes, and motivation. In part one, Allison shares what inspires her research, the importance of Postpartum allyship, and what she found in her return to work-study.

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Jon Singel, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Spotify, Jon talks about the skills required to be successful in recruiting and the importance of the content Spotify creates to connect with candidates.

Kathleen welcomes Jon Singel to the podcast. Jon is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Spotify. Jon joined Spotify in 2018 from CLEAResult, where he had been Head of Talent Acquisition. His previous stops include Talent Acquisition positions at Avery Dennison and Verizon. In part one, Jon shares why recruiting is part of his DNA, how HR impacts people's lives positively, and the importance of hiring faster and better the first time.

In the conclusion of Kathleen's conversation with Positive Psychology Play Coach, Jeff Harry, Jeff talks about how he uses TikTok to connect with the next generation of workers and why he thinks 'play' can help with difficult conversations.

Kathleen welcomes Jeff Harry to Revolutionizing Recruitment. Jeff isn't a CHRO or recruiter, but he has worked with major brands like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.  He shows teams how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing.  In part one, Jeff shares how a Tom Hanks movie inspired him to become a play coach, how companies can create a safe place to work culture, and how he defines the word 'play'.

Kathleen wraps up her chat with Ahva Sadeghi, the Co-Founder and CEO of Symba, an all-in-one digital platform that helps organizations streamline the management of their talent development programs, specifically targeting internships and apprenticeships. In part two, Ahva talks about the impact of mentorship programs and what smaller and lesser-known companies can do to attract the next generation of workers.

This week, Kathleen welcomes Ahva Sadeghi, a social entrepreneur and co-founder of an all-female-founded social impact tech startup, Symba. Ahva's team is on a mission to level the playing field for jobseekers by removing entry barriers to the workforce and supporting programs designed to close opportunity gaps for underserved populations.  In part one, Ahva shares how her remote internship at the State Department inspired her entrepreneurial journey, the current state of apprenticeships and internships, and the obstacles and roadblocks Symba is trying to break through.

Kathleen wraps up her discussion with J.T. O’Donnell, the founder & CEO of Work It Daily, an online platform dedicated to helping people solve their biggest career problems. In part two, J.T. talks about why employers need to become better at listening, what worries her about the 'Great Resignation', and how she got hooked on TikTok.

Kathleen welcomes J.T. O’Donnell, the founder & CEO of Work It Daily. J.T. has decades of experience in HR, recruiting, and career coaching and helps workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. In part one, J.T. shares why she is inspired to work with people who have been fired, why she transitioned into career coaching,  and how Work It Daily helps people solve their biggest career problems.