The Open Talent Report

We are delighted to have Anita Lettink back on the podcast. Anita is a thought leader in hr tech and hr research.  She recently released her first book titled "How To Select Your Next Payroll - The Ultimate Guide"

In this episode, Anita discusses her findings from the paper with Connor as well as:

• Why Anita decided to write her book
• What are the main topics that the book seeks to address & the problems she helps solve in this space?
• Anita's prediction for the future of payroll
• Payroll platforms and valuations - is working from anywhere enough?
• What interesting trends is Anita seeing in the world of work?
• Quiet quitting - a new name for an old thing or something radical?

Connect with Anita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitalettink/ or https://anitalettink.com

Visit Strategic Management Centre: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-management-centre/

You can purchase Anita's book here: https://amzn.to/3P65WE0

Visit CXC to find out more about how to manage your contingent workforce: www.cxcglobal.com

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Jimmy Braimah, founder and Director of GoodTalent.io

Jimmy is the founder of Goodtalent.io, which aims to democratize the way companies hire, screen, and pay top technology talents. 
Goodtalent is social talent marketplace for companies to crowdsource, screen, hire, and pay techies globally, for full-time, remote, and contract gigs.

 During this conversation Connor and Jimmy discuss:

• The Jimmy Braimah Story  
• What problems or challenges is Goodtalent solving for
• Labour Market Paradox – How to resolve it
• Africa- talent pool overlooked- why
• Tools for winning the war on talent and helping organisations cope with talent scarcity
• The Evolution of Staffing
• Talent Market Places - do they have a role to play in the War for Talent
• Automation and Jobs Displacement
• HR Tech- bubble or not
• What is in store for the Future of Work

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

Connect with Jimmy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmybraimah/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com 

Visit GoodTalent.io: https://goodtalent.io/

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Liam McIvor Martin, founder and CEO of Running Remote. 

Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, which aims to allow businesses to manage remote workers just as they would in-person employees to assist individuals and organizations be more productive. 

The conference is designed for business owners and leaders who want to effectively build and scale their remote teams. At Running Remote, attendees can learn how to stop people from wasting time on distractions and instead finish what is important to them.


 During this conversation Connor and Liam discuss:

• Taking a pragmatic approach to remote work
• Running Remote book and its core tenants 
• Current Trends in Remote working
• Remote v Hybrid work
• The Great Resignation
• Building a culture in a remote environment
• Does remote work create a two tier society 

Get a copy of Liam's book "Running Remote" here: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Remote-Successful-Remote-Work-Pioneers/dp/1400232147

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

Connect with Liam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liammcivormartin/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com 

Visit Running Remote: https://runningremote.com

On this episode of the Open Talent Report we are delighted to welcome esteemed guest Sally Hunter, managing direct at Cielo Talent EMEA. 

Sally is a strategic, future-focused leader, passionate about high value human capital solutions that deliver to the business plan and create competitive advantage.

In the episode Connor and Sally discuss:

• What problems or challenges is Cielo solving for
• Labour Market Paradox – How to resolve it
• Tools for winning the war on talent and helping organisations cope with talent scarcity
• The Evolution of RPO
• The impact of Covid on the workforce
• What is in store for the Future of Work

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

Connect with Sally: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyhunter2/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com 

Visit Cielo Talent: https://www.cielotalent.com

In this episode of the Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney is joined by CEO and Co-founder of Underpinned, Albert Azis-Clauson.

Albert is focussed on solving problems for the freelance economy through his work at UnderPinned, helping freelancers turn passion into business. 

In this conversation the pair take a look at:

• Alberts story from Ballet Dancer to CEO
• The problems Underpinned is solving for freelancers
• Upskilling low choice & no choice workers
• How to manage the Labour Market Paradox 
• Is education preparing people for the jobs of the future
• Tapping into the African labour market 
• The effects of regulation on platform work

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

Connect with Albert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-de-symons-azis-clauson-🦚-03a97a9a/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com 

Visit Underpinned: https://www.underpinned.com

Our guest this week is Jan-Willem Weijers, an accomplished Global Contingent Workforce Manager. With an extensive background spanning two decades, Jan-Willem has established his career in a Global Talent Acquisition, Contingent Workforce and HR management.

Currently managing the Contingent Workforce program within Alliander, including their MSP and VMS, Jan-Willem is dedicated to driving efficiency, enhancing processes, and mitigating business risks associated with third-party labor. 

During this conversation, your host Connor engages Jan-Willem in an exploration of pressing workforce dynamics, covering topics such as:

• The pace of labour law change in Europe
• How businesses engage freelancers in a regulated market
• How to protect low choice and no choice contract workers
• Can the labour market paradox be solved?
• The importance of Talent Demand Planning in a modern enterprise
• How can Direct Sourcing help businesses today and in the future?

Stay connected with our host Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/
Engage with Jan-Willem's expertise: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwweijers/

This week David Ballew from Nimble Global joined Connor on the Open Talent Report Podcast.

David is a global contingent workforce & talent acquisition leader, published professional and dynamic public speaker. David and Nimble global help businesses optimise operating operations, helping MSP's staffing firms and hr departments who are struggling to source talent.


In this podcast David discusses:

What's wrong with the MSP model for the needs of fast moving companies?
Is Direct Sourcing capable of helping businesses in an the war for talent?
The importance of speed in sourcing and hiring talent
Enterprise Resource Demand Planning
How to effectively manage talent pools with an aim to achieve just in time hiring
How will automation effect job displacement
David's thoughts on the future of work

Visit Nimble Global: https://www.nimbleglobal.com

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

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

This week Connor is joined by esteemed author and founder of Ready Set Launch, Jason Levin. Jason's work as a Career, Business Development and Outplacement has given him unique insights into the world of work.

On this episode Jason discusses the importance of relationship building for a successful career and highlights frameworks and actionable tips, to become better at keeping in touch with clients, colleagues, classmates and friends.

Connor and Jason also take a look at:

• Finding time for yourself to ensure balance in your life
• How to keep in touch in a more meaningful way 
• The importance of sharing connection with people
• Great Resignation is it real?
• Automation and it’s effect on the job market 

Get Jason's Book here: Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch

Visit Jason's Website: Ready Set Launch

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

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

This week Connor Heaney sat down with Bettina Schaller, President of World Employment Confederation.

The World Employment Confederation is the voice of the private employment services industry at the global level, representing national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across the world.

During the podcast Connor and Bettina discuss:

The Bettina Story
Volatility Uncertainty Complexity  Ambiguity  in the HR sector
The proposed EU Directive on Platform work
The labour market paradox and what can be done about it
Should governments do more to reskill/upskill people for the jobs of tomorrow
Automation & Jobs Displacement
Remote work legislation
Africa as a talent pool

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

Connect with Bettina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettinaschaller/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit WEC: https://wecglobal.org

*While Gareth is legal expert what he says on the this podcast is his opinion and should not be taken as legal advice*

This week’s guest is Gareth Walls, is partner and head of the A&L Goodbody Employment and Incentives team in Northern Ireland. Gareth represents a number of local, national and international brands in business support, strategic workforce planning and high profile tribunal matters. He also has significant experience in corporate immigration, redundancy, re-structuring and TUPE issues. 

In this podcast Connor and Gareth talk about the current labour law landscape in the U.K, and how it has been impacted by the Taylor report and Brexit. They also discuss the recent supreme court decision on Uber drivers and the implementation of IR35, why it’s come in and the issues around it.. Connor and Gareth also spoke about the rise of remote work and what the future of work will look like.

Connect with Connor on LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney

Connect with Gareth on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/gareth-walls-1741658