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June 21, 2023 Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, on Specialized Staffing
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects on the company’s philosophy of hiring entry-level talent and her own life lessons in viewing confidence as a buildable skill.
16 min
May 17, 2023 Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel, on Thoughtful Use of Technology in Staffing
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Chris Conrad, VP of Sales at Textkernel, talks to David about how Textkernel became the global leader in resume parsing. Conrad dives into how the intentional use of technology can improve work environments as well as how he sees generative AI, such as ChatGPT, shaping the future of the staffing industry. Later, he shares his thoughts on the concept of “silver-medalist” scenarios and how companies handle placing candidates who are strong but not the first choice for certain positions.
45 min
May 02, 2023 Hannah MacDonald, Co-Owner of Better Together, on Gen Z in the Workforce
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Hannah MacDonald, co-owner of Better Together, joins David Folwell to talk about all things Gen Z. As a member of Gen Z herself, she shares her own journey in the staffing industry and provides meaningful insights into this up-and-coming generation of workers. She touches on how this generation’s unique background has shaped their values and work ethic, and how Gen Z workers can be a valuable resource to any company.
29 min
April 12, 2023 Alison Daley, Founder and CEO of Recruiting Innovation, on Creating a Recruiter Training Program
Alison Daley, founder and CEO of Recruiting Innovation, joins The Staffing Show to talk about how she got started in the staffing industry. She shares the process she went through in creating her own industry training platform for the recruiting and sales industries. Daley also touches on the unique power and importance recruiters bring to their roles, and shares about how believing in herself changed the course of her professional life.
45 min
March 24, 2023 Eric Ly, Co-Founder of KarmaCheck, on a New Approach to Background Checks
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Eric Ly, co-founder of KarmaCheck, joins David Folwell to talk about co-creating a company that streamlines the background check process in staffing. Eric also talks about his experience co-founding LinkedIn and how it led to him working in the staffing industry. Later in the episode, Ly discusses how AI software like ChatGPT will influence the future of organizations and the exchange of information.
30 min
March 21, 2023 Chris Johnson, VP of Professional Services at Avionté, on Digital Transformation in Staffing
Chris Johnson, Vice President of Professional Services at Avionté, joins David Folwell to talk about his experience in staffing and his thoughts on what is shaping up to be an increasingly digital future. Johnson explains how staffing firms can gain and maintain a competitive advantage by adopting digital staffing programs and processes. He also shares his thoughts on talent intelligence and discusses how algorithmic matching can lead to better and faster placements for both job seekers and companies.
35 min
February 13, 2023 Maurice Fuller, CXO of Staffing Tec, on the Advancement of Automation and AI in Staffing
Maurice Fuller, CXO of StaffingTec, joins this episode of The Staffing Show to talk about the ways hyperautomation is set to reshape the staffing industry. Fuller discusses how staffing firms can survive and thrive in a rapidly changing future and touches on up-and-coming trends such as predictive analytics and autonomous staffing.
46 min
January 12, 2023 Brian Vesce, CEO of RefAssured, and People and Operations Leader Mike McSally on the Importance of Reference Checks
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Brian Vesce, CEO and founder of RefAssured, and Mike McSally, a people and operational leader with 30 years of experience in the staffing industry, talk about digging deeper into the practice of reference checking. They talk about how checking references earlier in the hiring process can save time and how automation can provide valuable data points. Vesce and McSally also share how slowing down and listening more have improved their lives.
48 min
December 21, 2022 Jason Pyle, Managing Director and President of Harvey Nash USA, on Direct Sourcing in Staffing
On this episode of The Staffing Show, Jason Pyle, managing director and president of Harvey Nash USA, joins David to talk about how the company’s future-focused method of tracking data has fostered growth. He discusses how direct sourcing can be used to curate talent while working alongside the hiring company. Pyle also shares his thoughts on a possible upcoming recession, as well as how a practice of thoughtful reflection is useful for personal and professional growth.
38 min
December 16, 2022 Jackie Larson, Executive Vice President of Aya Advisory Solutions, on Using Data to Maximize Results
This week, Jackie Larson, executive vice president of Aya Advisory Solutions, joins the show to talk about how leveraging technology and meaningful data insights can help organizations increase efficiency, reduce spend, and allow for a focus on the human side of business. She also touches on how investing time in personal and professional relationships has impacted her life for the better.
31 min

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