The Open Talent Report

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Rob Marley, Executive Director of Operations at Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). AGS builds global workforce solutions that help companies transform people into a competitive business advantage.

For AGS , it is not merely a matter of filling seats. Their approach revolves around designing workforces that are purposefully aligned with their missions. By constructing a workforce that harnesses human enterprise, AGS ensures that every employee contributes to making a significant impact.

During the episode Connor & Rob cover: 

• Rob’s Story
• The Evolution of MSP Sector
• Intelligent Workforce Platform
• Resource Demand Planning Efficiency
• Universal Workforce Model
• Africa - Solution to Talent Scarcity?
• Remote Work - curse or cure?
• Health & Wellbeing at Workplace
• Automation & Job Displacement
• Workforce Transformation – Look into the Future

Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-marley-96740253/

Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

Visit AGS website: https://www.allegisglobalsolutions.com/en

Visit CXC website:  https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Tomas O’Farrell, Co-founder & CEO of Workana, an established tech startup that helps startups and tech-companies get matched with selected, remote, full-time developers from Latin America.

During the episode Connor & Tomas cover: 

• Tomas’s Story
• What problems Workana is solving?
• US - Interest for Overseas Talent
• Equal Opportunity to Work
• Africa - Hidden Talent Pool
• Labour Market Paradox - How to resolve it?
• Education for the Future of Work
• Financial Services for Freelancers
• Perks & Benefits for Freelancers
• Regular Job Opportunity
• Working with Large Enterprises
• Automation & Job Displacement
• HR Tech - Bubble or not?
• Inspiration behind the Workana
• Work-life balance
• Future of Work Predictions

Connect with Tomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofarrell/

Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

Visit Workana website: https://www.workana.com/en

Visit CXC website:  https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Robert Jordan, book author and CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research with thousands of leaders and companies, he and Olivia Wagner wrote Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company.

During the episode Connor & Robert cover: 

• Robert’s Story
• What problems Interim Execs is solving?
• Leadership Roles Expiration Date
• Inspiration behind the book
• 4 Leadership Styles
• Company Culture in the Remote Era
• Work During Pandemic
• Labour Market Paradox - How to solve it?
• USA Companies - Hiring Remote Workers
• Prediction for the Future of Work

Connect with Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/

Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

Visit Interim Execs website: https://interimexecs.com/

Find out more about Robert’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Leader-Time-Discover-Leadership/dp/1722505672/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GVQQN375PN6F&keywords=right+leader+right+time&qid=1644364968&s=books&sprefix=right+leader%2Cstripbooks%2C72&sr=1-3 

Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Julia Hobsbawm, award-winning and bestselling author, columnist for Bloomberg, speaker, consultant and broadcaster on future of work. Julia recently published her sixth book “The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future”.

 Tune in to find out more about Julia’s book, along with:

• Julia’s Story
• The Nowhere Office 
• Remote work - Not “one-size-fits-all”
• Adjusting Central Business Districts
• Offices with Living Quarters
• Deskless vs. Knowledge Workers (in)equality
• Talent Scarcity - What’s driving it?
• Automation & Jobs Displacement
• Education for the Future of Work
• Discrimination in the Labour Market

 Connect with Julia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliahobsbawm/

 Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

 Buy Julia’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Nowhere-Office-Reinventing-Workplace-Future-ebook/dp/B09CPNSNT8?ref_=ast_author_mpb

Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Darren Morris, Managing Director at CXC Australia. Darren is an expert in contingent workforce management, EOR & AOR. 

 During the episode Connor & Darren discuss: 

• Darren’s Story
• The Evolution of Staffing
• Candidate Experience 
• AI & Chat GPT 
• Discrimination in the Labour Market
• Talent Scarcity Crisis - How to solve it?
• Education for the Jobs of the Future
• Remote work - Are offices dead? 
• Automation & Job Displacement
• HR Tech - Bubble or not? 

Connect with Darren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenjmorris/

Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Mike Smith, Chief Executive of Randstad Enterprise with over 18 years of experience in the talent acquisition industry. Mike’s focus is on building long-term strategic relationships with the world's largest corporations, helping to solve complex talent challenges and creating sustainable business value and agility.

 During the episode Connor & Mike cover: 

• Mike’s Story
• Inspiration to Work in the Industry
• Randstad's Talent Trends Report - Key Findings
• How to Approach Resource Demand Planning?
• Labour Market Paradox - How to resolve it
• Finding Talent: Digital Blockchain Pilot
• The Evolution of Staffing
• Automation and Jobs Displacement
• HR Tech - Bubble or not?
• What is in store for the Future of Work

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljohnsmith/
Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/
Visit Randstad Enterprise website: https://randstadenterprise.com/
Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to John Smith, co-founder and Managing Director of CXC Americas.

 During the episode Connor & John discuss: 

• John’s Story
• What it takes to be a successful founder?
• EOR & AOR Services Trend
• Missing Expertise in the Industry
• Silicon Valley Bank Collapse 
• What challenges does CXC solve for?
• Talent Scarcity - Why it happens and how to solve it?
• Discrimination in the Labour Market
• Can job application process be easier?
• Remote Work - curse or a cure?
• Automation, AI & Job Displacement
• Predictions for the Future of Work

Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfsmith/ 

Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

 Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Scott Wilson, Head Of Workforce Management Consulting at Aventi Global Limited. 

 During the episode Connor & Scott discuss: 

• Scott’s Story
• What is Aventi solving for?
• Total Workforce Overview
• Resource Demand Planning & Supply
• Global Rollout - Tech & Compliance
• Government Taxation Authorities
• SOW Services & Procurement 
• Remote Work - Curse or a cure?
• Education for the Jobs of the Future
• Predictions for the Future of Work

Connect with Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson-11114512/
Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/

Visit Aventi Global Limited website: https://aventisolutions.com/

Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Angela Alberty,  CCWP, the co-founder and CBO at myBasePay. Having studied workforce trends and shifts an entire professional career spanning over a decade, Angela is an expert in the human capital sector. She is a thought leader and advocates for the worker population with a specialized focus on Contingent Workers.

 During the episode Connor & Angela discuss: 

• Angela’s Story
• Motivation to work in the industry
• Knowledge Workers vs. Low Choice Workers 
• EU Directive on Platform Workers
• Automation & Job Displacement
• Bias in ChatGPT
• Discrimination in the Labour Market
• Banking System for Non-permanent employees
• Remote Work - Curse or a cure?
• Future of Work Prediction

Connect with Angela: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-alberty/
Connect with Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/
Visit myBasePay website: https://mybasepay.com/
Visit CXC website: https://www.cxcglobal.com/en-gb