The Recruiting Book Club

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Welcome to The Recruiting Book Club Podcast! In this series, we sit down with the authors behind the best books on recruiting and talent acquisition. From expert insights to behind-the-scenes stories,... more

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November 19, 2024The RecOps Playbook: Revolutionizing TA with James Colino
In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson sits down with James Colino, author of RecOps: Recruiting Is (Still) Broken. Here’s How to Fix It. James, a seasoned talent acquisition leader and entrepreneur, shares his expertise on building and optimizing recruiting operations. With a career spanning leadership roles at companies like Pfizer, Hershey, and Sheetz, James has developed a unique framework to transform recruitment practices and address the complexities of modern TA functions.
Carmen and James delve into the key themes of his book and discuss practical approaches to improving recruiting operations, including:
The RecOps Framework: James introduces his five-pillar model (strategy, operations, recruiting, insights, and RecOps) and explains how it drives continuous improvement in talent acquisition.
Simplifying Complex Recruiting Systems: They explore how recruiting has become overly complicated due to an influx of technology and process layering, and James shares actionable advice for streamlining TA functions.
Building Effective RecOps Teams: James discusses how to identify the right skills for a RecOps team, sharing examples from his own experiences, including cross-functional hires from marketing and real estate.
Data-Driven Talent Acquisition: The conversation highlights the importance of leveraging operational and ad hoc data to identify bottlenecks and optimize recruiting processes.
Recruiting Technology & Integration: James shares insights on evaluating TA technology, structuring vendor demos, and ensuring seamless integration to reduce recruiter overwhelm and improve system efficiency.
James also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process, the impact of publishing his book, and his plans to launch a formal RecOps community and cohort-based course for TA leaders.
This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities in recruiting operations, making it a must-listen for TA professionals looking to enhance their impact and build more effective recruitment systems.

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or visit www.carmenhudson.com
Connect with James Colino on LinkedIn
Check out RecOps: Recruiting Is (Still) Broken. Here’s How to Fix It. for a comprehensive guide to transforming recruiting practices with proven strategies and frameworks.

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November 12, 2024The AI Recruiter: Navigating the Future of Hiring with Mike Wolford
In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson welcomes Mike Wolford, author of The AI Recruiter: Revolutionizing Hiring with Advanced GPT-Powered Prompts. Mike, a talent acquisition veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, shares the journey behind his latest book, co-authored with GPT-4, designed to help recruiters leverage AI for sourcing, candidate engagement, and streamlined recruitment processes.
Carmen and Mike dive deep into the shifting landscape of talent acquisition, exploring key areas of transformation, including:
The Role of AI in Talent Acquisition: Mike explains how AI has the potential to revolutionize recruiting, from resume matching and automated outreach to phone screening, all while improving candidate experience.
Custom GPT Prompts for Recruiting: Mike discusses his hands-on approach in building a custom AI recruiter, detailing how GPT-4 prompts and learned examples can emulate his unique style and streamline daily recruiting tasks.
Ethics and AI in Recruitment: They explore the ethical considerations surrounding AI’s role in hiring, the importance of transparency, and the potential for AI to reduce certain types of bias in the recruiting process.
Preparing for AI’s Impact on Jobs in TA: Mike offers candid insights on the future of recruiting roles as AI handles more repetitive tasks, envisioning a future where recruiters focus on strategic guidance and candidate relationships rather than administrative work.
AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: Mike emphasizes the need for recruiters to adopt AI to maintain relevance and how new AI-powered tools can help them engage candidates more effectively while providing data-driven insights to hiring managers.
This episode provides a practical and forward-looking view of how AI can enhance - not replace - recruitment, offering a valuable guide for talent acquisition professionals interested in staying at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.

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or visit www.carmenhudson.com

Connect with Mike Wolford on LinkedIn
Check out The AI Recruiter: Revolutionizing Hiring with Advanced GPT-Powered Prompts for a guide to AI in recruitment that blends innovation with actionable strategies for the modern recruiter.

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54min
November 05, 2024CareerXroads 2001: Walking Through Recruiting History with Gerry Crispin
In this engaging episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson sits down with the legendary Gerry Crispin, a pioneer in recruiting and talent acquisition, known for his influential work in HR and his enduring curiosity about the field. Gerry discusses his groundbreaking book, CareerXroads 2001: The Directory to Job, Resume, and Career Management Sites on the Web, which provided one of the earliest guides to navigating online job and resume sites. He also shares insights from over five decades in recruiting, tracing his journey from an engineering graduate at Stevens Institute to his innovative work at the intersection of recruiting and technology.
Gerry and Carmen dive deep into the evolution of talent acquisition, touching on pivotal moments, including:
Gerry's Early Career and the Shift to HR: Gerry explains how he transitioned from engineering to HR, inspired by a professor’s vision of "management science," leading to a lifelong fascination with recruiting.
The Birth of Career Crossroads and Recruiting Technology: Gerry recounts how he co-authored one of the earliest guides to HR on the Internet, describing the fledgling world of online job boards and HR tech.
Ethics and Standards in Talent Acquisition: They discuss Gerry’s advocacy for ethical recruiting practices, challenging gender biases and defending performance-based decisions, even at the cost of job security.
Job Boards and the Future of Recruiting: Gerry offers a unique perspective on how job boards evolved, the rise and decline of career sites, and where they may be headed with AI and social media.
The Role of AI in Screening and Assessment: Carmen and Gerry explore how AI could transform pre-screening processes, potentially making recruiting more efficient while raising questions about fairness and accuracy.
Global Perspectives on Employment: Gerry shares his experiences traveling to study hiring practices worldwide, highlighting diverse approaches and what American companies could learn from them.
The Future of Recruiting Standards: They discuss the need for standardized practices across recruiting, which could improve fairness and decision-making in talent acquisition.
This episode is a deep dive into the past, present, and future of talent acquisition, offering valuable insights for recruiting professionals, HR leaders, and anyone interested in the evolving world of work.

Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn
or visit www.carmenhudson.com

Connect with Gerry Crispin on LinkedIn

Discover CareerXroads 2001: The Directory to Job, Resume, and Career Management Sites on the Web by Gerry Crispin for insights into the early days of online recruiting and the evolution of talent acquisition.

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56min
October 29, 2024The Diversity Recruiting Blueprint: How to Build Inclusive Talent Strategies with Cody Horton
In this episode of The Recruiting Book Podcast, Carmen Hudson welcomes Cody Horton, a longtime colleague, diversity champion, and the author of The Diversity Recruiting Blueprint. Cody’s journey is both inspiring and instructive, starting from his time in the Navy to becoming a pioneer in diversity recruiting and talent acquisition.
Cody discusses his unconventional career path, from technical roles at Microsoft to founding his diversity-focused recruiting business - eventually acquired in 2022. Throughout, Cody shares personal anecdotes about his early challenges, including breaking into corporate America after his military career and navigating tokenism in the workplace.
This conversation touches on:
Cody's transition from technical roles into recruiting and how Carmen helped shape his career in corporate talent acquisition.
The importance of equity in DEI efforts and the risks companies take by deprioritizing equity amid shifting political landscapes.
The evolving role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and why companies need to properly resource and compensate these groups to avoid burnout.
The dangers of 'culture fit' hiring and the shift towards ‘culture match’ or ‘culture add,’ emphasizing alignment with values and mission.
Recruiting best practices, including the need for standardized and competency-based interviews, mitigating unconscious bias, and slowing down to build more diverse talent pools.
Cody also provides his take on how companies are quietly maintaining DEI work while navigating public backlash, and he stresses the importance of curiosity and embracing AI tools in recruiting to remain competitive.

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or visit www.carmenhudson.com

Connect with Cody Horton on LinkedIn
or learn more about his work by visiting www.codylhorton.com

Get your copy of The Diversity Recruiting Blueprint by Cody Horton for expert guidance on building diverse teams and advancing DEI initiatives in talent acquisition.

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45min
October 22, 2024Get Pay Right: Heather Bussing on Mastering Pay Equity and Fair Compensation
In this episode, Carmen Hudson is joined by Heather Bussing, co-author of Get Pay Right: Achieve Pay Equity That Works, a compelling guide to understanding and implementing pay equity practices. Heather, a California-based employment lawyer with 35 years of experience, shares her journey from practicing various areas of employment law to becoming an advocate for pay equity and contributor to influential HR blogs.
The conversation delves deep into the nuances of pay equity, the shifting dynamics of work, and the impact of pay transparency laws across the U.S. Heather discusses how companies can utilize pay equity frameworks to ensure fair compensation while staying competitive in the market.
Heather’s transition into writing and teaching, and her collaboration with thought leaders like John Sumser in the HR space.
The challenges of defining "equal pay" and how pay equity audits help organizations remain fair and legally compliant.
A deep dive into the Plunkett Pay Equity Framework, designed to compare roles based on effort, skills, and responsibilities rather than titles alone.
The growing importance of pay transparency laws and how businesses can align their practices to stay competitive while managing internal equity.
The impact of remote work on talent acquisition and diversity, and why it should be treated as a strategic option, not merely a benefit.
Heather also reflects on the cultural shifts in work attitudes, highlighting how pandemic-driven changes have reshaped employees' expectations. With engaging anecdotes and actionable advice, this episode offers valuable insights for recruiters, HR professionals, and business leaders navigating today’s complex employment landscape.

Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn
or visit www.carmenhudson.com

Connect with Heather Bussing on LinkedIn
Explore Get Pay Right: Achieve Pay Equity That Works by Heather Bussing and Kent Plunkett for more insights on pay equity and fair compensation strategies.

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50min
October 15, 2024Talk Tech to Me: Brian Fink on Elevating Your Technology Recruiting Game
In this episode, Carmen Hudson sits down with technical recruiting expert Brian Fink, author of Talk Tech to Me. Brian, a tech recruiter with over 15 years of experience and currently works at McAfee, shares his journey from sales and marketing recruitment to becoming a technical recruiter for companies like Apple and Amazon. He delves into the importance of being curious, tenacious, and empathetic, drawing insights from his extensive conversations with hiring managers and candidates.
The discussion touches on the changing dynamics of tech recruitment, with Brian offering a candid look at how automation, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping the field. He also offers practical advice on building stronger relationships with hiring managers through meaningful intake sessions and the power of asking the right questions to get to the heart of what a role truly requires.
Key highlights include:
Brian’s unique approach to understanding technical roles, from cloud technologies to front-end development, by leveraging curiosity and asking deep, insightful questions.
How AI is impacting recruitment and what recruiters need to know to stay relevant.
Brian’s thoughts on the future of tech recruitment and the challenges of filling technical roles in an increasingly automated world.
The importance of storytelling and communication in recruiting top talent and making complex technical concepts understandable for both hiring managers and candidates.
This episode is packed with valuable insights for recruiters at all levels, especially those navigating the rapidly changing world of tech hiring.

Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn
or visit www.carmenhudson.com
Connect with Brian Fink on LinkedIn
Explore more of Brian’s insights by reading his book Talk Tech to Me

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43min
October 08, 2024The Talent Fix: Tim Sackett's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent
In this episode, Carmen talks with renowned recruitment expert Tim Sackett, author of The Talent Fix (vol 2). Tim brings decades of experience in HR and talent acquisition to the table. As the owner of a successful technical staffing company Tim offers a fresh, candid perspective on the complex dynamics of recruiting today.
From the importance of authentic relationships in the industry to navigating the challenges of diversity recruiting, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone in the recruitment space.
Tim opens up about the most difficult conversations he’s had with executives about recruiting goals and market dynamics.
Get a peek into Tim’s writing process for his books for how he balances storytelling with delivering actionable advice that resonates with recruiters across industries.
As the talent landscape shifts, diversity recruiting remains a top challenge. Tim shares his views on what’s missing from today’s approaches and how AI may be both a solution and a hurdle.
What does it truly mean to be a “talent advisor”? Tim outlines the key traits recruiters need to become indispensable in shaping organizational strategy.
Tim’s candid and humorous insights will leave you thinking differently about your approach to recruiting - and ready to tackle today’s challenges with a renewed perspective.

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Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn
or visit www.carmenhudson.com
Connect with Tim Sackett on LinkedIn
Read Tim's Blog: Fistful of Talent
Dive deeper into talent strategies by grabbing a copy of Tim’s book, The Talent Fix

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57min

FAQs about The Recruiting Book Club:

How many episodes does The Recruiting Book Club have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.