The Open Talent Report

Host of the Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney is joined by Mark Jones - Executive Vice President at AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm. 

Mark has been at the heart of the staffing industry for 20+ years he has a wealth of experience in contingent workforce and RPO management.

In this episode Connor and Mark discuss the contingent workforce landscape and how businesses can adapt to the changing talent environment. 

Topics Discussed:

• The US staffing landscape
• What is RPO and how can it help businesses?
• Is Direct Sourcing a cure for talent scarcity?
• Is there a bubble in HR Tech?
• What can be done to solve the labour market paradox?

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

Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/usmarkjones/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit AMS: https://www.weareams.com

Steve King from Emergent Research joined Connor Heaney on the podcast this week. Steve Leads Emergent Research's ongoing research identifying, analyzing and forecasting the trends and shifts impacting the future of work and the small business sector of the global economy.

In this episode Connor and Steve discuss:

• Should more be done to protect freelancers?
• What can be done to solve the labour market paradox?
• Is the great resignation real? 
• What will the impact of inflation be on jobs?
• Are we in the midst of a HR tech bubble?

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

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveking2/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit emergent research: http://www.emergentresearch.com

Connor had the pleasure of chatting with Jon Younger, HR thought leader, Forbes contributor and independent consultant. 

Jon Younger is a leader in all things future of work and independent work. During the podcast Connor and Jon discuss an array of topics from:

• The Freelancer Revolution
• The importance of putting freelancers first
• The need for talent intelengence in business
• The need for a focus on community and talent benefits

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

Connect with Jon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-younger-phd-57a41455/ or [email protected]

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Read Jon's Article's here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyounger/?sh=352ea683516b

Step into a captivating conversation on the latest podcast episode as we sit down with
Marleen Deleu, Co-Founder and Director of Trends & Insights at NextConomy. This innovative platform is your gateway to the ever-evolving landscape of work and the freelance economy in Belgium, offering news, insights, discussions, and perspectives for freelancers and all other stakeholders.

Marleen Deleu, an accomplished business leader with over 30 years of experience, guides organizations in shaping effective Total Talent Management strategies in alignment with their visions and goals. With a strong background in tailor-made Contingent Workforce solutions and MSP Services, Marleen's insights are invaluable for navigating the changing world of work.

During this episode, Connor engages in a dialogue with Marleen, exploring key themes that shape the contemporary workforce. 

Dive into insightful discussions covering:

• Freelancing in Belgium and across Europe
• Pioneering ways to enhance banking access for freelancers
• Navigating the labor market paradox and overcoming labor shortages
• Leveraging technology to optimize recruitment processes
• Unpacking the implications of the EU directive on platform work
• Glimpses into the future of work

Stay informed and inspired by connecting with our host, Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrmconnorheaney/
Reach out to Marleen Deleu for thought-provoking insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marleendeleu/
Explore CXC's expertise: www.cxcglobal.com
Discover the wealth of knowledge at NextConomy: https://www.nextconomy.be

This week Connor Heaney is joined by Stephen Holliday, Founder & CEO at Level Financial Technology. 

Level is the financial wellness platform for the enterprise. Level empower employers to help their workers improve their financial health by offering salary-linked services that address both short and long-term financial needs. Level provide on-demand pay, salary-linked savings, Open Banking-powered budgeting tools and financial education.

During the podcast Connor and Stephen discuss:

• How level close the gap between work and pay
• Is there an opportunity for fintech to help freelancers access banking services
• How to bank unbanked workers
• Is salary inflation a problem that is here to stay?
• Is the Hr Tech bubble going to burst?
• The impact of automation on job displacement 
• Is remote work creating a two tier society?

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

Connect with Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-holliday-774491133/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit Level: https://getlevel.co.uk

Recently Connor Heaney, MD at CXC EMEA was joined by legal experts Lucas Stuurop (Lexence) and Julie Van Kerckhoven (Van Havermaet) to discuss the recent proposed directive that aims to improve the working conditions of those working in the platform economy.

Topics discussed:

• What is the goal of the directive?
• What impact will it have on workers?
• What impact will it have on platforms?
• What will it mean for the future of the platform economy?

Disclaimer - While Lucas and Julie are legal professionals what they discuss on this webinar is their opinion and should not be taken as legal advice.

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

Connect with Lucas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasstuurop/

Connect with Julie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julievankerckhoven/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit Lexence: https://www.lexence.com/

Visit Van Havermaet: https://vanhavermaet.be/

Recently Connor Heaney was joined by Saleem Khaja and Christopher Dwyer to discuss Direct Sourcing 2.0 and whether businesses can use it to help overcome the war for talent and the great resignation.

Direct Sourcing 2.0 is the next generation of direct sourcing strategies and is rooted in a renewed focus on the candidate experience, a seamless connection between talent pools and the projects and roles, and a retooled “hiring manager experience” that takes into account Future of Work-era innovation.

During this podcast they discuss:

• What Direct sourcing 2.0 is
• Talent pool creation  - How to build and engage effectively?
• Why now for direct sourcing?
• How do you build a business case for direct sourcing 2.0?

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

Connect with Saleem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saleemkhaja/

Connect with Christopher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherjdwyer/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit Workllama: https://www.workllama.com

Visit Ardent Partners: http://ardentpartners.com

Connor Heaney, Managing Director at CXC is joined by David Bloxham, CEO at GCS Recruitment Specialists to discuss the current recruitment landscape and what the future holds for talent providers.

David shares insights from his 25 years experience in the recruitment sector, working with the leaders of innovative technology customers and connecting them with the expert talent.

In this episode Connor and David discuss:

• The challenges in the current labour landscape
• The role that talent platforms have to play in recruitment
• The impact of technology on recruitment
• The great resignation
• The future of technology recruitment 

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

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbloxham1/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit GCS Recruitment Specialists: https://uk.gcsrecruitment.com

This week's episode features an important conversation with Gigged.Ai CEO Rich Wilson about burnout and the importance of wellbeing and mental health in business.

Rich tells Connor his story about entrepreneurship, struggle, and the significance of wellbeing in the workplace for all businesses.

Rich also discusses the challenges that Gigged.Ai is looking to solve in the talent marketplace in addition to the future of RPO and the disintermediation of talent platforms in the recruitment and staffing sector.

If you are affected by any of the topics talked about in this podcast, you can access support at: UK: https://www.mind.org.uk
Ireland: https://www.samaritans.org
USA: https://www.nami.org/Home


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

Connect with Rich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richlwilson/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit Gigged.Ai: https://gigged.ai

This week Connor is joined by Arco Elsman, Managing Director for Randstad RiseSmart Europe. 

Arco  is responsible for ensuring the successful and consistent delivery of Randstad RiseSmart’s services in Europe. 

In this episode, Arco and Connor discuss:

• What challenges Randstad RiseSmart solves for its clients?
• Why has the labour paradox occurred, and what can be done to solve it?
• Is the current education system geared towards the old economy?
• Can organisations do more to upskill their talent?
• What does outplacement work?
• The great resignation is it myth or fact?
• Do public talent marketplaces have a role in helping organisations win the war for talent?
• The impact of automation on job displacement 
• Remote working - should it be legislated for 
• Is there a HR technology bubble?

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

Connect with Arco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arco-elsman-7a3512/

Visit CXC: www.cxcglobal.com

Visit Randstad RiseSmart: https://www.randstadrisesmart.com