Summary

Maria Barrera, the founder and CEO of Clayful, discusses the importance of company culture, practical interviews, transparency, and communicating reasons not to join. She also shares insights on involving the team in culture building, strategies for building a diverse team, and the challenges and trends in diversity hiring. She offers advice for enhancing diversity hiring practices and building an inclusive work culture.

Takeaways

Practical interviews and role-playing exercises can help assess candidates' skills and fit for the role.

Transparency about the challenges and expectations of working at a startup can help attract the right candidates.

Involving the team in culture building and addressing their needs and concerns can create a more inclusive and engaged workforce.

Building a diverse team is crucial, especially in industries like mental health where representation matters.

Leaders should prioritise diversity and inclusion, embed it in the company's work, and communicate its importance throughout the organisation.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Company Overview

00:38

Approaching Hiring for Company Culture

03:48

Communicating Reasons Not to Join

06:31

Involving the Team in Culture Building

09:55

Building a Diverse Team

10:14

The Importance of Diversity in Mental Health

11:48

Balancing Diversity and Hiring the Best

14:52

Communicating and Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

16:37

Advice for Enhancing Diversity Hiring and Inclusive Culture

22:02

Opportunities to Work at Clayfield Health

In this conversation, Lance Sapera, a recruiting leader, discusses the importance of building a strong partnership between talent acquisition and other business functions. He emphasizes that recruiting is a team sport and that everyone involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. He shares strategies for nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Finally, Lance discusses future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems, including the importance of candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting.

Takeaways

Recruiting is a team sport, and all stakeholders involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth.

Recruiters should learn the business and become talent advisors to hiring managers, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the hiring process.

Setting metrics that matter to the business and fostering transparency and accountability in the hiring process are crucial for building strong partnerships between TA and other business functions.

Diversity and inclusion should be embedded in a company's DNA, with measurable goals and reporting to hold leaders accountable and foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity.

Nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience are essential for attracting and retaining top talent.

Future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems include a focus on candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:06

Envisioning the Relationship between TA and Business Functions

06:14

Strategies for Building a Company-wide Hiring Ecosystem

11:35

Aligning with HR VPs for Organizational Goals

16:31

Indicators of Successful Partnership with Hiring Business

27:17

Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Hiring Processes

32:32

Future Trends in Company-wide Hiring Ecosystems

In this episode, Suzy Choi, the founder of Goodpeople, discusses the importance of candidate experience and how it has evolved in recent years. She highlights the digitalisation of recruitment processes, transparency and communication, and personalisation as key factors. Suzy also emphasizes that job seekers prioritize work-life balance, company culture, and growth opportunities. She provides advice on showcasing company culture and values, crafting effective job descriptions, and creating an inclusive culture. Suzy also shares strategies for inclusive interview processes, improving interviewer skills, and implementing talent acquisition strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

00:44

Evolution of Candidate Experience

04:43

Showcasing Company Culture and Values

06:44

Crafting Effective Job Descriptions

09:26

Creating an Inclusive Culture

11:20

Inclusive Interview Processes

13:37

Improving Interviewer Skills

16:18

TA Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Marcus Mossberger, a future of work strategist, discusses the dramatic changes in the workplace, the impact of economic conditions on well-being, the evolution of retirement, the rise of side hustles, future-proofing skills, innovative approaches to talent management, the role of technology in shaping the workplace, and the concept of work-life balance vs. work-life harmony.

Takeaways

The pandemic has unfrozen social norms and blurred the line between personal and professional lives.

The well-being of the workforce, including physical, emotional, and spiritual health, is now a priority.

Retirement is evolving, with a focus on maintaining institutional knowledge and offering flexibility.

Side hustles are becoming more mainstream, allowing individuals to have multiple jobs or projects.

To stay relevant in a fast-changing job market, individuals should focus on sustainable and transferable skills.

Talent management is moving from a separate activity to an integrated part of daily work.

Technology can make the workplace more human by automating administrative tasks and allowing humans to focus on what they do best.

Work-life balance is shifting towards work-life harmony, with a greater emphasis on flexibility and integration.

Connect with Marcus Mossberger on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:04

Dramatic Changes in the Workplace

04:40

Impact of Economic Conditions on Well-being

07:43

Retirement and its Evolution

09:24

The Rise of Side Hustles

13:08

Future-proofing Skills

15:07

Innovative Approaches to Talent Management

16:54

The Role of Technology in Shaping the Workplace

19:21

Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony

21:02

Conclusion and Call to Connect

Ben O'Mahony, CEO and Co-Founder of JobsASI, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He highlights the challenges in using statistics effectively and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distribution of hiring times.

Ben also explores how AI can be harnessed to improve talent acquisition processes and enhance decision-making. He advises companies on fully integrating AI into their DNA, balancing human intuition with data-driven decision-making, and shares information about his AI in People and Talent forum on LinkedIn.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:13

The Intersection of HR and AI

03:54

The Use of Statistics in Talent Acquisition

07:13

Challenges in the Use of Statistics

11:26

Using Data to Streamline Hiring Processes

17:06

Harnessing AI in Talent Acquisition

20:44

Integrating AI into Company DNA

23:32

Balancing Human Intuition and Data-Driven Decision Making

26:39

AI in People and Talent Forum

29:31

Conclusion

In this episode, Sameen Mahmood discusses the importance of personal branding and networking in today's competitive job market.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:14

The Importance of Personal Branding

03:28

Sameen's Personal Journey with Personal Branding

06:58

Networking and its Evolution

12:09

Balancing Personal Branding and Work

15:03

Personal Branding as a Shield in the Job Market

19:01

Practical Steps to Start Personal Branding

22:07

Maintaining Work-Life Balance

25:16

The Future of Personal Branding and Networking

27:33

Conclusion and Contact Information

In this conversation, David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare, shares insights on leadership development, team performance, rebuilding culture, and the future of leadership development.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:21

Common Misconceptions and Pitfalls in Leadership Development

03:36

A Different Approach to Leadership Development

08:31

Components of a Comprehensive Leadership Development Model

12:32

Strategies for Team Collaboration and Excellence

17:16

Stack Ranking Teams for Performance Assessment

23:03

Rebuilding Culture and Providing Leaders with Tools

26:38

Future Trends in Leadership Development

28:19

Building Resilient and High-Performing Teams

32:46

Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

32:53

Conclusion

Ben Eubanks, a researcher, author, and speaker, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He emphasises the importance of human connection and the role of AI in enabling recruiters to have a bigger impact. Ben shares key takeaways from his book on AI and its impact on talent acquisition, highlighting the need for critical thinking and compassion in the hiring process.

He provides insights from the Talent Acquisition Trend Study, including the impact of ghosting and the importance of flexibility and growth opportunities for candidates. Ben offers advice on how organizations can navigate the dynamic job market and stay ahead of the curve, emphasising the use of research and continuous learning.

Check out the TA Trends report - https://lhra.io/blog/first-look-at-2023-talent-acquisition-research-pay-transparency-ghosting-and-more/

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

01:52

The Intersection of HR and AI

03:55

Key Takeaways from the Book on AI and TA

04:24

Expectations vs Reality of AI in Recruitment

06:24

Future Steps with AI in Talent Acquisition

07:59

Advancements in AI for Talent Acquisition

09:26

AI's Impact on Face-to-Face Interactions

10:55

Transparency and Ethics in AI

11:15

Implementing AI in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

13:19

The Surge and Perception of ChatGPT

16:22

Insights from the Talent Acquisition Trend Study

20:48

Navigating the Dynamic Job Market

25:08

Staying Ahead of the Curve

27:33

Conclusion and Call to Action

Hector Stanley, the Co-Founder of Ditto, discusses the concept of employee mobility and how Ditto is solving the problem of talent sharing between businesses.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Overview of Ditto

03:03

Advantages of Employee Mobility

04:29

Balancing Internal and External Opportunities

06:20

Leveraging HR Tools for Employee Development and Mobility

08:04

Encouraging Managers to Value Employee Development

09:21

Positive Outcomes of Cross-Functional Collaboration

11:15

The Idea for Ditto and Its Founding

13:17

Employee Mobility for Small Companies

15:28

Incorporating Variety without Compromising Core Responsibilities

17:08

Enhancing Internal Mobility Programs

18:38

The Future of Employee Mobility

19:50

Conclusion and Where to Find More Information

Summary

In this episode, Shathiya Rengalwar discusses the importance of structured hiring and provides insights on how to create a structured hiring process.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

02:33

Key Elements of a Structured Hiring Process

03:41

Assessing and Improving an Existing Hiring Process

07:03

Common Leaks in the Hiring Process

10:43

Coaching and Educating Teams on Structured Hiring

14:03

Making Structured Hiring Data-Driven and Consistent

16:19

Challenges and Resistance in Implementing Structured Hiring

19:23

Advice for Startups and Smaller Companies

22:00

Conclusion