The Food and Beverage industry and other high-volume-hiring industries face a critical employer branding crisis costing organizations qualified candidates and revenue daily. Production, quality control, and engineering roles now require what industry experts call "radical transparency over sugar-coating" - candidates demand honest conversations about workplace culture and conditions.  Organizations deploying generic "people-first" messaging watch candidates abandon the process for competitors offering videos of authentic day-in-the-life experiences during the hiring process.

In this episode of Time to Hire from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Michelle Krier from Advanced RPO to discuass why talent acquisition leaders must abandon bland, undifferentiated employer brands that mirror every competitor. Krier exposes the disconnect between company brands and employer brands, explaining how recruiters can balance high-volume hiring speed with meaningful candidate experiences. Learn practical strategies for eliminating friction points that cause day-one departures, measuring employer brand effectiveness through candidate Net Promoter Scores, and creating transparent communications that attract right-fit candidates while reducing costly turnover cycles in this demanding industry. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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About the guest: 

Michelle Krier, Senior Vice President at Advanced RPO

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

High-volume hiring faces a critical speed-to-hire crisis costing organizations top talent daily. Frontline positions now require what industry experts call "drive-through hiring" - candidates expect job offers as quickly as they receive fast-food orders. Organizations deploying lengthy applications and password-protected portals watch qualified candidates abandon the process for competitors offering streamlined, mobile-friendly experiences completable in 60 seconds or less.

In this episode of Time to Hire from the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, host Lamees Abourahma welcomes Jamie Minier, President at NXTThing and RPOA member, who brings over 25 years of RPO expertise to discuss the explosive growth of Project RPO solutions and strategic approaches to frontline hiring challenges. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join us in Chicago for the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference!

Connect with RPO leaders and TA innovators as we explore powerful stories shaping strategic talent acquisition.

September 28–30 | LondonHouse Chicago

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About the guest: 

Jamie Minier, President at NXTThing

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

Raleen Gagnon joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss how global workforce intelligence transforms talent acquisition strategy, why traditional outsourcing assumptions no longer work, and how predictive data gives companies a competitive edge in today's rapidly changing market. Learn how Raleen solved the frustrating challenge of using 30+ different tools by building TalentEdge—a unified platform that consolidates global workforce data and provides 3-6 month market forecasting.

What talent acquisition leaders will discover:

• Why India and the Philippines don't always make the right outsourcing destinations anymore
• How to use workforce intelligence to maximize margins and speed up hiring
• The hidden costs of employment that go far beyond salary in global markets
• How predictive analytics inform your workforce planning and budgeting decisions
• Why startups and mid-size companies now need global workforce strategies, not just enterprises
• Real-world applications: from margin optimization to sales pipeline development

This conversation you won't want to miss.

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September 28–30 | LondonHouse Chicago

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About the guest: 

 Raleen Gagnon, CEO of TalentEdgeAI

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

Heather Siler from Hire Velocity joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss how Project RPO can solve healthcare's most pressing talent challenges, from managing workforce fluctuations to scaling teams rapidly across multiple geographies. They explore real-world examples of successful implementations, the evolving role of AI in recruitment, and why the human touch remains irreplaceable in healthcare hiring. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Key Takeaways Include:

• Project RPO offers flexible solutions for time-sensitive, geography-specific, or volume-based hiring needs
• Healthcare organizations can maintain their existing TA functions while leveraging specialized project teams for unique challenges
• Technology enhances efficiency but human interaction remains critical for quality hiring
• Successful RPO implementation requires strong leadership buy-in and clear communication
• RPO partners act as brand ambassadors, going to market as your organization rather than just providing candidates from a "black book"

Join us in Chicago for the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference!

Connect with RPO leaders and TA innovators as we explore powerful stories shaping strategic talent acquisition.

September 28–30 | LondonHouse Chicago

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Join the RPO Association today to stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, achieve your professional goals, and benefit from improved business performance.

About the guest: 

 Heather Siler, Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hire Velocity

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

Leigh Cuevas joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the three critical shifts every TA leader must make: moving from reactive to proactive sourcing, turning sourcers into passionate brand ambassadors, and building engaged talent communities before you need them. Discover the proven framework that cut one aerospace manufacturer's time-to-fill in half while boosting retention to 87%. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Join us in Chicago for the 2025 RPOA Annual Conference!

Connect with RPO leaders and TA innovators as we explore powerful stories shaping strategic talent acquisition.

September 28–30 | LondonHouse Chicago

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Join the RPO Association today to stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, achieve your professional goals, and benefit from improved business performance.

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

In this episode, Matt Corbett, President at ZRG Embedded Recruiting, joins Lamees Abourahma to discuss the transformative effect of AI on the recruiting industry. They examine the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into hiring processes, the importance of balancing technology and human touch. Matt also shares insights on how organizations can successfully navigate the turbulent seas of AI-powered recruiting. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

This episode helps talent acquisition leaders strategically navigate AI implementation, balance technology with human touch, and avoid common deployment pitfalls.

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

In this episode, Jenna Hinrichsen, Director of Recruitment Strategy and Labor Market Analytics at Advanced RPO, joins Lamees Abourahma to share strategic insights on leveraging data analytics for effective talent acquisition. They explore how organizations can move from reactive hiring to proactive workforce planning through market intelligence and competitor analysis. Jenna outlines a framework for developing data-driven recruitment strategies that align with market realities while delivering greater hiring success. Jenna highlights compensation benchmarking, experience requirement optimization, and the critical importance of acting on data insights rather than merely collecting them. 

This episode helps talent acquisition leaders build sustainable hiring processes by embracing market data, even when it challenges existing assumptions. 

The conversation covers:

• Talent competitor analysis
•  Salary benchmarking
• Flexibility strategies 
• Change management challenges
• Best practices for integrating analytics into talent strategies

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

In this episode, RPO expert Chip Holmes joins Lamees Abourahma to share insights on the growing trend of Project-Based RPO. As organizations navigate economic uncertainty, this flexible recruiting approach functions as a critical "relief valve" for hiring challenges. Chip explains how Project-Based RPO helps companies maintain stability during seasonal demands, facility relocations, and post-merger integrations without disrupting internal teams.

The conversation explores how AI and automation enhance project efficiency through improved screening, selection processes, and predictive analytics. Chip emphasizes that effective implementation requires cultural alignment, thorough communication, and strategic forecasting. Looking ahead, Project-Based RPO evolves from purely transactional to a more strategic function, with greater emphasis on workforce planning and technological integration.

This episode provides essential guidance for organizations considering this increasingly popular talent acquisition approach.

About the Guest

Chip Holmes: Global RPO leader and special consultant with Randall Reilly

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

In this insightful episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Agile One executives Andrea Barre (VP of RPO) and Jordan Morrow (SVP of Data and AI Transformation) about transforming talent acquisition through data analytics. Barre and Morrow discuss how organizations can pivot from reactive recruitment to strategic workforce planning by using high-quality data and AI. They explore essential metrics for optimizing hiring processes, strategies for aligning talent acquisition with business goals, and the critical role of data literacy across all organizational levels. Barre and Morrow emphasize that successful implementation requires more than just technology—it demands a culture where people understand and effectively use data. 

The conversation covers:

• Key metrics organizations should track to optimize their hiring processes
• The transition from point solutions to holistic ecosystem approaches in data strategy
• How RPO providers can bridge the gap between talent acquisition, business objectives, and data teams
• Practical strategies for overcoming the challenges in implementing data-driven talent acquisition
• The essential role of AI and automation as enablers that augment human capabilities rather than replace them
• The importance of data literacy across all levels of an organization for successful implementation

This conversation provides valuable guidance for TA and HR leaders seeking to future-proof their talent acquisition strategies in today's workplace.

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56 percent of employers can’t forecast hiring needs — but 63 percent see ROI when tech aligns with strategy.
 👉 Start with insights from the 2025 RPO Trends Report.

Join the RPO Association today to stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, achieve your professional goals, and benefit from improved business performance.

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.

In this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma welcomes mental fitness expert Kristen Fox, Practice Leader at Talent Rise, alongside Suzie Mitchell, SVP of Client Delivery at Broadleaf Results. Fox reveals how brain training transforms leadership effectiveness in talent acquisition. The conversation delivers strategies to overcome negative thought patterns and build resilience.

The discussion provides actionable insights on:
- Convert saboteur thinking to sage perspective
- Develop mental resilience
- Apply brain-training techniques
- Build empathetic leadership approaches

Mitchell shares firsthand experience implementing Fox's mental fitness strategies, demonstrating practical applications for talent professionals navigating recruitment challenges.

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Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.