In this brand new episode of ‘Talent Talks,’ we begin a new series called ‘Working Digital’ and will tackle how to 'Accelerate Your Next Career Move' with Ted Pryor, managing director of Greenwich Harbor Partners. According to Mr. Pryor, technology is transforming the business and recruiting industries by providing an ease of access to unlimited databases, which is allowing boutique firms to have a larger footprint than previous years. “Technology is allowing smaller firms to compete with bigger firms,” said Mr. Pryor. “With the ubiquitous availability of data means that smaller firms can compete in a way they couldn’t compete before, and that’s fantastic.” Listen now!

In this ninth episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative QA with Smooch R. Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, Millennials are most interested in the fabric of their work environment and how relationships are woven into broader responsibilities. “I think they are almost ‘unknowingly astute’ to focus on the relationship building aspect of their work environment because one of the most sought after skills that management seeks in talent is their ability to develop credible relationships and be influencers across the enterprise.” Listen Now

In this latest episode of ‘Talent Talks,’ host Andrew Mitchell is joined by Nick Cromydas, CEO of The Hunt Club, a referral recruiting service that leverages technology and a front-end automation process to help land passive candidates. In this podcast, Mr. Cromydas touches on how significant technology is to the search industry today and how his firm is using it to build relationships faster than ever before. “The best recruiters build relationships over their entire career,” said Mr. Cromydas. “We think that by using our technology and referral process, we can build those kinds of relationships in a day.”

In this eighth episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative QA with Smooch Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, the process of communication is the most critical fundamental for any business looking to recognize potential in a millennial. To that end, Millennials need an established relationship within the workplace in order to develop and grow within a company and not bail after a few months. "When you think about the fundamental tenets of any successful relationship, one of the most critical is communication," said Ms. Reynolds. "Without it, there is not relationship that will develop into a mutually trusting one where both sides learn to become interdependent in a healthy, productive and gratifying manner." Listen Now

In this seventh episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative QA with Smooch Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, the transfer of knowledge through mentoring is a vital part to the success of any business. To that end, Millennials and Baby Boomers are establishing important work partnerships. “Mentorship is always important no matter the generation,” said Ms. Reynolds. “I think anytime two generations can exchange their unique ‘secret sauce’ to success, it becomes a mutually beneficial relationship.” Listen Now

In this sixth episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative QA with Smooch Reynolds, Smooch Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, HR professionals are increasingly concerned about how to best cater to Millennials’ workplace needs. Talent acquisition leaders recommend certain employee benefits to help mangers bolster their appeal. Problem is, it’s not working. “Millennials are a generation that wants positive feedback immediately and to be making forward momentum in their lives at all times,” said Ms. Reynolds. “This is a restless generation, in some respects, that demands a ‘feedback loop’ that is different than what managers have been expected to provide in the past.” Listen Now

In this fifth episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative QA with Smooch Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, a Millennial dominated workplace will soon be a reality. But companies seem stuck in second gear when trying to figure out how to attract and recruit them to their businesses. Companies that don’t figure this demographic group soon, says Ms. Reynolds, will be left at a competitive disadvantage. Smart management teams need to interact in a genuine manner with Millennials and make an effort to invest in learning through their lens. Listen Now

This podcast episode features a short QA with Tom Christopher, co-founder and CEO of The Christopher Group, one of the nation’s leading executive search firms specializing in the human resources field. Tom has close to three decades of experience in HR and executive recruiting. He is an organizational consultant who takes the search for HR leadership one step further by assisting clients in leadership strategy, assessment, comp benefits benchmarking and managing executive transitions. That work all happens at the VP, SVP and CHRO level. For all the value that those who occupy the chief human resource officer (CHRO) seat have brought to their companies over the years, it is only now that the role has begun to claim the fullest respect and attention of top leadership. And as a result, the hunt for top flight CHROs has never been as competitive as it is right now. To address this talent need, Tom Christopher is now leveraging his knowledge and his vast network of connections as he helps to reshape the HR landscape at leading companies around the country. “HR leaders,” as Tom points out in this informative podcast, “are now integral ‘business strategy’ players in the C-suite.” And that, he said, makes the hunt for seasoned human resource talent one of the top leadership priorities at American companies today.

In this fourth podcast episode of our 10-part podcast series, ‘Working with Millennials,’ we feature another highly informative discussion with Smooch Reynolds, IR communications functional search expert. According to Ms. Reynolds, a key to this generation's success is their comfort and interest in accepting new roles which they view as steppingstones along their career path. The vast majority of Millennials see ongoing skills development as an important part of their future careers. They would pay for it personally and give up their own time to do it. But there are varying degrees of desire, capability and commitment to learning, making it vitally important to understand the current state of Millennial thinking. Listen Now.

This podcast episode features Willie Carrington, the founder of Carrington Carrington – one of the most well-respected African American search firms in the nation. Willie is the recruiter behind the recent placement of McDonald’s global chief diversity officer. It is arguably the most important global chief diversity officer search to come along in years. Willie tells us why he turned to Major League Baseball to find his lead candidate, he discusses the challenges of replacing a leader who’s been in place for 40 years, and he gives an inside look at the unusual succession plan currently underway in McDonald’s diversity C-suite. Willie has been playing his trade in the recruiting profession for 37 years. His belief has always been a simple one: “strength through diversity and inclusion.” That personal and professional creedo has helped Willie keep his client’s businesses competitive by keeping their talent pipelines diverse. Willie Carrington takes us inside a remarkable search in this not-to-be missed podcast.