Subject to Talent

In our latest Subject to Talent podcast, Jack Quarles, Head of Advisory at Brightfield, joins David Clevenger, AGS head of sourcing and advisory, to discuss the evolving procurement landscape. In this episode, they dive into why traditional procurement processes often fall short and examine advancements in AI and automation are redefining how organizations work smarter.

As organizations traverse the shifting talent market and assess the challenges they face in getting work done, finding solutions with an experienced partner could become a business imperative. With the Unity Workforce Solution, businesses could increase their competitive edge by developing strategies built from the combined knowledge and experience of Populus Group and Allegis Global Solutions. Executive Director of Client Delivery for Unity Workforce Solution Kathy Clem hosts Populus Group Co-Founder and President Bobby Herrera in this insightful discussion on how collaboration can reshape the future of work.

Sorting through the rapidly advancing field of recruitment technology and the even faster growing world of AI-powered tools, can be a dauting challenge for workforce leaders. Talent Tech Labs eases organizations through the intricate capabilities available and provides a strategic approach to the best tech stack for their business needs. Talent Tech Labs’ Co-founder Brian Delle Donne and Practice Leader of Research David Francis take over the Subject to Talent podcast to introduce the new Talent Acquisition Ecosystem 13 and how Talent Tech Labs' advisory arm helps transform how work gets done. 

Developing a strategic workforce roadmap for human resources (HR) and procurement to optimize its contingent workforce, Mastercard unleashed a program driven to greater efficiency, compliance and scalability. AGS Managed Services (AGS) Executive Director of Client Delivery Dave Corrion hosts an in-depth discussion with Mastercard executives David Feldman, vice president of contingent workforce management, and Pratik Patel, director of sourcing and supplier management, on how this partnership has yielded lasting results.

Today’s workforce market is shaped by the need for accurate and detailed data. Lightcast Vice President of Strategy, Skills and People Analytics Mark Hanson shares how data helps determine where, when and how to find talent. Data points for emerging markets, skills-based hiring and compensation rates are just the beginning for organizations to make the workforce decisions to reach their goals. (Revisited from May 2024 episode).

On this episode, AGS Vice President of Client Delivery Jessi Guenther is joined by client Marc Cochran, Trane Technologies lead of HR operations to discuss how AGS partners closely with industrial companies to support their goals, evaluate their needs for best practices and partner in innovative solutions to provide results. 

On this episode, AGS Vice President of International Markets Simon Bradberry joins fellow AGS thought leader Cat Halliwell, executive director of service excellence to examine how skills-based hiring is misunderstood and improperly implemented. They are sharing insights on how it’s not just about skills; it’s about getting the work done. 

As more and more executives are exploring the advantages of exploring new workforce models, the need for reliable data and next-level AI technology has moved to the forefront. Brightfield Co-Founder and CEO Jason Ezratty and AGS Senior Manager of Data Strategy Tim Johnson join host Bruce Morton to deep dive into the future of work through the crucial aspects of data and technology. They also delve into the immediate cost savings that can be found with greater transparency and visibility of your extended workforce, statement of work (SOW) creation and needed skill sets.

Best-selling author and talent acquisition (TA) specialist Mike Horne, Ph.D. joins the Subject to Talent podcast to share insights about leadership development, organizational transformation and executive coaching in TA and workforce management. Dr. Horne provides guidance for business leaders on ways that conflict resolution can retain their workforce and developing plans for the shifting expectations of future workers.

The future of work begins with sourcing the future of talent. In this episode, Primary Talent Partners Founding Partner Tinisha Bookhart joins AGS Client Executive for DEI Marketplace Audra Woods to discuss how providing opportunity for college students from underrepresented groups is positively shaping the future of work and tapping into a talent resource that otherwise would not be available to many organizations.