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In this digital first world, the old ways of recruiting are becoming obsolete. Or are they? The talent demands on every business has put TA squarely in the hot seat. Welcome to Talent Acquisition In The Trenches, a real dialogue podcast with talent acquisition pro’s closest to the front line. We want to talk to our peers who are actually doing the heavy lifting day in and day out.
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Talent acquisition is undergoing unprecedented disruption as AI, economic uncertainty, and the ever-shortening lifespan of skills radically reshape recruiting. On Recruiting Future, Matt Alder explores this evolving landscape, using insightful interviews with transformational TA practitioners and forward-thinking experts to spark your imagination and provide the insights you need to shape the future of talent acquisition in your organization. Each episode explores topics such as AI, recruiti ...
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The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations
James Mackey: Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, SaaS, Tech, Startups, growth-stage, RPO, James Mackey, Diversity and Inclusion, HR, Human Resources, business, Retention Strategies, Onboarding Process, Recruitment Metrics, Job Boards, Social Media Re
Welcome to The Breakthrough Hiring Show! We are on a mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will learn how to: - Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization. - Develop a step-by-step guide to hiring and empowering top talent. - Leverage data, process, and technology to ...
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The future of hiring is evolving fast—driven by AI, automation, recruitment marketing, and shifting labor market dynamics. But what’s actually shaping talent acquisition? The Changing State of Talent Acquisition goes beyond surface-level takes to explore the trends redefining how companies attract, engage, and hire talent. Each week, we sit down with industry experts to break down what’s driving results. This means labor market economists, talent transformation leaders, and heads of innovati ...
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TotalPicture interviews with keynote speakers, best-selling authors, HR and talent acquisition practitioners, and vendors in HR technology, Talent Acquisition, Staffing, Leadership and Innovation to provide cutting-edge content and actionable information to our listeners. We cover many of the leading industry conferences including, SHRM, HCI, Recruiting Trends, and HR Tech.
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The Future of Work: How AI, Gig Economy, and Fractional Employment Are Redefining Careers
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46:45In this episode of The Changing State of Talent Acquisition, we sit down with Rishad Tobaccowala—author, speaker, and strategist with 37 years of leadership experience at Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe—to explore the shifting dynamics of work in the age of AI and digital transformation. Rishad shares insights from his books Rethinking Work and Res…
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Ep 687: Agile EVPs For Faster Employer Brand Impact
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25:24The traditional approach to developing employer value propositions can often be complex and time-consuming. While this in-depth methodology might work well for large, complex organizations, many employers invest months or even years in exhaustive research and complex frameworks only to often end up with EVPs that sound remarkably similar to their c…
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GUEST: Will Russell - POSITION: Co-founder - COMPANY: Outhire - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Exploring Workplace Men…
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Courtnay Wittmershaus: Transformational TA Leadership Begins with Stakeholder Collaboration
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45:29On today's episode, Matt welcomes back Courtnay Wittmershaus, Director of Workforce Planning and Recruitment Strategy at Sharp Healthcare. Since her last appearance, Courtney has been driving major transformation within her TA team, implementing new leadership structures, data-driven reporting, and operational improvements to enhance healthcare rec…
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EP 166: The Future of recruitment technology and automation for the Staffing and Recruiting industry with Sean Mallapurkar, CEO of Recruit CRM
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34:40Sean Mallapurkar joins host James Mackey to discuss the pivotal role technology is playing in shaping the future of staffing. Sean shares his remarkable journey from launching Recruit CRM to growing it into a global organization. Sean and James explore how recruitment professionals can benefit from integrating various technological solutions to str…
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Ep 646: Personalizing The Employee Experience
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27:45Technology-driven mass personalization has completely transformed how we engage with brands as consumers. However, while companies have raced to deliver tailored products and services to their customers, the employee experience has lagged behind, with most organizations still operating standardized processes that treat all employees the same. At th…
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Ep 685: Rethinking Skills In An AI-Powered Workplace
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24:28AI is starting to drive a profound shift in the workplace. The skills we've prioritized for decades are becoming automated, with uniquely human capabilities beginning to emerge as the true differentiators. So, are your hiring and development strategies still focused on what machines can already do, or are you investing in the skills that AI can't r…
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Felix Blackler - Reiss Motivation
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34:56GUEST: Felix Blackler - POSITION: Managing Director - COMPANY: Reiss Motivation - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Explo…
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Lata Hamilton - Passion Pioneers Australia
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36:10GUEST: Lata Hamilton - POSITION: Founder & CEO - COMPANY: Passion Pioneers Australia - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent…
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Ep 684: Are We Now Living In A Video First World?
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30:44Ep 684: Are We Now Living In A Video First World? Using video is no longer optional in talent attraction. Candidates now expect to engage with short-form, authentic video content, and LinkedIn is now prioritizing vertical video to play catch up with TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Candidates are no longer just reading job descriptions—they're enga…
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#64: Rethinking Upskilling: On Building Resilient Careers in an AI-Driven World
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40:37In this episode of the Changing State of Talent Acquisition, hosts Graham Thornton and Martin Predd are joined by Matthew J. Daniel, Senior Principal of Talent Strategy at Guild, for a deep dive into the evolving nature of skills and career development. Matthew shares insights from his diverse background in learning, talent development, and in-hous…
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Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests. Episodes mentioned in this Round Up: Foresight Ep 679: The Future of TA – Breaking Silos Ep 683: The AI Revolution Is About People, Not Technology Influence Ep 680: Ho…
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GUEST: Tim Freestone - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: alooba.com - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Exploring Workplace Me…
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Ep 683: The AI Revolution Is About People, Not Technology
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19:25AI isn't just a technology revolution—it's a people and talent revolution. AI could transform businesses at every level, but many HR and TA teams are still on the sidelines. The reality is that AI adoption, workforce transformation, and enterprise strategy aren't just IT or executive priorities—they're fundamentally people challenges. So, how are C…
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Ep 682: What Can Talent Acquisition Learn From Network Science?
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28:20What if everything we thought about how organizations function was wrong? For decades, businesses have been structured around hierarchies and rigid processes, assuming this was the best way to manage talent, collaboration, and leadership. But what if the real key to high performance and better talent acquisition lies not in org charts but in networ…
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Ep 681: Can AI Fix TA's Biggest Problem?
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28:21People are worried about the use of AI in recruiting. Headlines warn us that artificial intelligence might amplify biases and automate unfairness. Regulators are scrambling to introduce legislation, and talent acquisition leaders are cautious about adopting these new tools. But is this fear causing us to miss the bigger picture? When implemented in…
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John van Noorden - Rosewood Partners
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38:00GUEST: John van Noorden - POSITION: Managing Partner - COMPANY: Rosewood Partners - TOPIC: Recruitment Chinwag - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sa…
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#63: Workforce Risk – On Navigating Demographics, AI & the Changing American Dream
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44:50This week Graham and Marty sit down with Cole Napper, VP of Research and Innovation at Lightcast and host of the Directionally Correct Podcast, to dive into groundbreaking research on workforce risk. Cole draws on his extensive people analytics experience—from multinational corporations to startups—to shed light on Lightcast’s Workforce Risk Report…
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Will Ainsley - Testgrid (Scheduler)
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34:12GUEST: Will Ainsley - POSITION: Chief Operating Officer - COMPANY: Testgrid (Scheduler) - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sale…
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Ep 680: How To Secure A Budget For TA Technology
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36:57According to Gartner 83% of HR technology buying decisions end in regret. In a world where talent acquisition is more complex and business-critical than ever, why are so many organizations making technology investments they later wish they hadn't? The challenge isn't just about picking the right tools; it's about proving its value, winning stakehol…
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Jonathan Mathers - Xref
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38:18GUEST: Jonathan Mathers - POSITION: Sales Director - COMPANY: Xref - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Exploring Workplac…
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#62: The Promise of AI – Aligning Efficiency with the Candidate (and Recruiter) Experiences
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43:46This week we welcome David Ellis to the podcast. David started his career as a recruiter in New Zealand, before relocating to Europe to work as a talent consultant. After earning his PhD, he moved to Boston to join Korn Ferry, where he currently sits as SVP of Talent Transformation. Topics include: The future of talent acquisition, how AI can strea…
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Ep 679: The Future of TA - Breaking Silos and Embracing Change
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25:07Talent acquisition is evolving faster than ever. With AI reshaping the hiring landscape, skill gaps widening across industries, and businesses facing constant disruption, the role of TA leaders is shifting significantly. It’s no longer just about hiring—it’s about breaking down silos, driving workforce transformation, and ensuring companies have th…
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Ep 678: Assessing Durable Skills To Future Proof Hiring
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28:12For as long as we can all remember, hiring has been built around resumes detailing previous experience, qualifications, job titles, and technical skills. But in a world where jobs are changing faster than ever, the skills that seem essential today can quickly become obsolete tomorrow. Hard skills are perishable, but durable skills like adaptability…
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GUEST: Brian Hill - POSITION: General Manager - ANZ - COMPANY: Tracker - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Exploring Work…
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Ep 677: Rethinking Recruiting For AI
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22:37Eleven years ago, I wrote a blog post with a title that asked the question, “Can you replace a recruiter with an algorithm?”. It provoked an instant reaction and a resounding no from everyone who read it. Fast forward to the present day, and technology has moved on exponentially, but the debate about technology replacing what have always been consi…
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Ep 676: Why Behavioral Science Is The Future Of Talent Acquisition
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36:23Talent acquisition is fundamentally about people making decisions, but how often do we stop to consider why people make the decisions they do? Whether it’s a recruiter screening a resume, a hiring manager assessing a candidate or a successful applicant deciding whether to accept the role, behavioral science plays a role in every step of the process…
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Ep 675: Hiring Without Limits: Why Accessibility Matters
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25:24At a time when DE&I initiatives are facing increasing hostility, it's more important than ever to highlight the real value of inclusive hiring. Beyond being the right thing to do, inclusive hiring broadens talent pools, fosters innovation, and ensures that organizations tap into the full spectrum of people's skills and potential. But what does true…
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Nikki Williams - Mentwell
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34:40GUEST: Nikki Williams - POSITION: Founder - COMPANY: Mentwell - TOPIC: Talent Tech - FORMAT: Podcast. Please note: There is no conflict of interest with any content produced by Rubberband, including this Podcast episode- no money is changing hands and Rubberband does not receive commissions for promotion or subsequent sales. Exploring Workplace Men…
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Ep 674: Seeing Skills Differently: Lessons from Elite Sports
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26:22Have you ever wondered how an elite baseball player can track a 95-mile-per-hour fastball and actually connect? Or how a Premier League footballer can deliver a perfect pass over half the pitch to a moving teammate? The way elite athletes develop their attributes and build skills has big lessons for how we need to think about talent and hiring in t…
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Round Up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests. Episodes mentioned in this Round Up: Ep 666: The ROI Of Employer Branding Ep 667: Traditional HR is Dead, Here’s What’s Next Ep 668: Strategic Budgeting For TA Leaders…
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EP 165: AI-Powered Recruitment Strategies with Metaview's Co-Founder and CEO Siadhal Magos
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41:57James Mackey and Elijah Elkins speak with Siadhal Magos, Co-Founder and CEO of Metaview, about the methods MetaView uses to maximize recruitment potential, including AI-driven candidate rediscovery and strategic compensation alignment. He shares how AI technology enhances hiring efficiency and precision, enabling organizations to make informed deci…
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Ep 673: The Route To Skills-Based Hiring
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30:26The move towards skills-based strategies in organizations is still a big topic. This is unsurprising, as the advantages are significant. Skills-based thinking solves critical business challenges by better aligning talent strategies to business goals and offering the skills agility many employers badly need. Skills-based hiring also widens talent po…
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