I love when I have the chance to reconnect with a blast from the past in my life...especially to catch up live on my podcast! In this week's episode of Hire Learning, I sat down with Curtis Weeks, who I worked with back in the day at Restaurant Brands International. Now, Curtis is killing it as the CEO of New Reach Education. On the episode, we have the privilege of hearing how Curtis is building an incredible community through great talent, how he's working to elevate the company's status and a...
Mar 27, 2024•49 min
If you haven't heard of the HR Star, where have you been? On this week's episode of Hire Learning, we catch up with Kelly Tucker, the founder and MD of HR consultancy HR Star... Also known for her LinkedIn virality - which I HAD to probe her on in this episode 😂 Beyond her great engagement on LinkedIn, Kelly, also has an amazing journey to share about how she got into HR and founded her company! Like many of us, Kelly had a squiggly career path before ultimately landing in the world of entrepre...
Mar 20, 2024•50 min
Want some free advice to advance your career? Never Eat Alone. If you're sitting alone having lunch, you're missing out on countless networking opportunities. I've always believed in this, but it was super refreshing to hear it from Roxanna Flores on the latest episode of Hire Learning; she should know a thing or two about networking, given her previous tenure as Chief People + Culture Officer at The Messenger. We had a great conversation about a whole range of things... biases in the media, how...
Mar 13, 2024•48 min
Check out the latest episode of "Hire Learning" where host Oz Rashid sits down with Kevin Salinas, VP of Finance at Lumen Technologies, who shares his remarkable journey of staying and thriving at one company through multiple acquisitions spanning over 20 years. Kevin's insights on leadership, hiring strategies, and financial best practices are not to be missed. Join us for an enlightening conversation that will inspire and educate! #HireLearning #Podcast #Recruitment #Hiring #Leadership #Financ...
Mar 06, 2024•35 min
Don't miss out on the latest episode of Hire Learning as host Oz Rashid sits down with Fort Lauderdale's own Keith Costello, CEO of Locality Bank. From his early career ventures to his impressive accomplishments in banking and the CrossFit community, Keith shares valuable insights into hiring top talent and his journey as a visionary leader. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that delves into entrepreneurship, leadership, and more! #HireLearning #Podcast #KeithCostello #LocalityBank #Entrepre...
Feb 28, 2024•51 min
Check out the latest episode of Hire Learning where host Oz Rashid sits down with special guest John Geyer, a seasoned professional with an impressive career spanning companies like GE and MetLife. John shares insights on talent acquisition, interview strategies, and even dives into some NBA basketball talk. As Oz and John catch up, they explore various aspects of hiring and innovation in today's workforce. Don't miss this engaging conversation! #HireLearning #Podcast #TalentAcquisition #Intervi...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Early in your career? You'd better start building relationships. That's the advice from Florencia Stanfield, Chief DE&I Officer over at Vitesco Technologies. She'd know a thing or two about how to integrate when you're early on in your career. I had a great discussion with Florencia about the developments we've seen in organizations surrounding diversity; her own hiring philosophies; and naturally, I had to remind her how much better the weather is in Florida than Michigan. We finished up by...
Feb 14, 2024•39 min
How do you go from being a TV actor on some of America's best-known shows to building a successful business development firm? My guest on Hire Learning today, the CEO of Pipeline Plus, David Ackert, did just that. He revealed his journey and reasoning behind leaving acting, touched on his upcoming book, The Shortlist, and, naturally, his hiring philosophies. Honestly, this was a great conversation. David's story is one that I've wanted to showcase for a while now, and I'm so glad you can finally...
Feb 07, 2024•42 min
Hey ChatGPT,... You're probably hearing these words a lot at the moment, and my guest on today's episode is working with generative AI and developing it every day. Blake Janover has been in Commercial Real Estate for his entire career, from filing for bankruptcy in his 20s all the way to recently getting his current company listed on the NASDAQ. You could say he knows a thing or two about it. But more recently, Janover Inc has been developing its own generative AI tool, and it is revolutionizing...
Jan 24, 2024•56 min
"What's it like to rise from humble beginnings as a pizza delivery boy to become the VP of Talent Management at a major food brand like Papa John's? On this episode of Hire Learning, Rich Butler takes us on a captivating journey through his unconventional career path and shares invaluable insights into the world of talent management. Some of my personal highlights from this episode include: - Rich's transition into a professional coach, focusing on middle management executives and the gaps he ai...
Jan 17, 2024•53 min
You can be an exec in someone else's company and find hiring really easy. But you can also be a Founder of your own company and find hiring one of the hardest things you've ever done. Jimmy Speyer, Co-Founder of GlassHouse.Biz did just that, and to be honest, I hope you appreciate his candour as much as I did! We had a wonderful conversation about: - Jimmy's hiring philosophy. - How to set expectations upfront. - Moving into the start-up scene in Nashville. - Build a team and engage them whether...
Jan 10, 2024•57 min
It's no surprise that the best companies have a great structure for developing their workforce, and Alvarez & Marsal are no different. Today I caught up with Jeremy McLellan, their head of L&D for a conversation that was full of learnings. I KNOW you can all take away a lot from this episode, so make sure you have a notepad. Hope you enjoy this episode of Hire Learning, and let me know your thoughts! Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid. Lea...
Jan 03, 2024•44 min
In a world of AI-generated content, you have to trust your instincts to know if something is fake. Not everything you see now is real, and Leo Cunningham would know, being the CISO for Owkin, a biotech company rooted in AI development. He’s spent his career working in cybersecurity for some of the most cutting edge technology companies, and came on the Hire Learning Podcast to impart some of that knowledge and wisdom to all of us. Truthfully, this was probably the most important conversation I’v...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min
If you’re doing more than 25% of the talking in an interview, stop talking. That’s what Karen Viera says anyway. And she’d know a thing or two about hiring, as the Global Chief People Officer and Senior Vice President of Church’s Chicken, somewhere I love to grab a bite to eat. Karen came on the Hire Learning Podcast to give us some nuggets of wisdom (pun not intended) that she’s picked up over the course of her more than 20-year long career in HR. She wholeheartedly believes in the importance o...
Dec 06, 2023•45 min
Everyone makes mistakes in business. It’s a statistical inevitability. The difference between a run-of-the-mill HR employee and a future C-Suite Leader is understanding that. If you go into every interview terrified of making the wrong hire, you’re never going to build an all-star team, taking those risks is what leads to that. My guest this week on Hire Learning is Annabel Tsang, VP of Sales Effectiveness at Keurig Dr Pepper, and all-round corporate guru. We delved into everything from what lif...
Nov 29, 2023•47 min
People don't just make your company, they are your company. At least, that’s according to Jordan Barry, a former Chief People and Culture Officer, and my guest this week on Hire Learning. Jordan has had one of the most incredible careers, working at the very top level of some of the largest companies in the world. He truly believes in the impact people can have on an organization, which, in a world of negativity, is extremely refreshing. Truthfully, this was one of the best conversations I’ve ha...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
It's very easy to draw the wrong conclusions from data for any number of reasons. Maybe the dataset is wrong to start with. Maybe you’ve interpreted it wrong. But when you get it right, data is THE single biggest value tool you have as a company. This week’s episode of Hire Learning features Peter Fishman, co-founder of Mozart Data. After working at a whole host of companies from international powerhouses like Shell, all the way down to independents with less than ten employees, Fish saw the opp...
Nov 15, 2023•58 min
"Skills" has become the latest buzzword that the working world has villanized in the last few years. And while the argument for hiring for attitude over skills is still incredibly strong, it doesn't mean we should be ignoring the power of a skillset (and the development of that skillset) that an employee can bring to your organization. In this week's episode of Hire Learning, I speak to Darren Lang. Founder and CEO of Kepler + Co. Kepler + Co take the emotion out of hiring for skill, and develop...
Nov 08, 2023•54 min
The power of one is never as great as the power of 10. Community can mean everything to each of us individually. Whether it be at work, home, or in your social life, it's what brings us together and always leads to greater success. On today's episode of Hire Learning, we talked to @Sam Davidson, the Chief Executive Officer at the @Nashville Entrepreneurial Centre. Today, our discussion centred around everything from: - Nashville being one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America - To how th...
Nov 01, 2023•51 min
Sometimes, athletes can make the BEST employers. They know how to recruit, they know how to coach, and above all - they know how to inspire a group of people to follow them on a journey. The ex-athlete mindset is an interesting one. Join me, Oz Rashid, and my latest Hire Learning guest, Geoff Griffiths, CEO of Builtvisible, as we dig into best practices when hiring and cultivating a high-performing team. Connect with our host, Oz Rashid, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozrashid. Learn m...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min
The NBA sits within the social narrative and the social zeitgeist of this country. And you know I'm a huge fan. But I'm an even bigger fan of my latest Hire Learning guest, @Gimbala Sanakre. Gimbala is Head of HR at @Preti Flaherty and formerly the VP, Head of Talent Acquisition at @WEX and the @NBA. He loves talent acquisition almost as much as I do, and he looks at it from an intellectual perspective. I like to think that I do the same. 😆 So I'm really excited to dive in, and share with our l...
Oct 18, 2023•52 min
Now you know I love to bring high level professionals doing amazing things from a career perspective to the Hire Learning podcast, but today's guest has got to take the cake. Revenue generation Enhanced customer experience Improved customer attrition Optimising operational costs... All of this is @Aaron Miller's bread and butter. But you know what? So is baseball. ⚾ Today's episode of Hire Learning is with Aaron Miller, the VP of Product Management and Customer Experience Strategy at one of Sout...
Oct 12, 2023•43 min
Investment banking isn't for the faint-hearted. It's unpredictable. It's gruelling. It's each man or woman for themselves out there. Could YOU fit the profile needed to nail such an explosive industry? And what does it actually take to succeed? Join me as I speak to CoFounder and CIO at @Raise Green, @Jackie Logan as she spills all the industry secrets, including: - Her unconventional career path. - If there's any hope for the climate. - Our mutual hatred of resumes. Connect with our host, Oz Ra...
Sep 13, 2023•54 min
This week, I'm joined by the product KING himself: Nitin Bhat. Having built and led products for AWS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel, and Smartsheet (not to mention he's the current CPO of Workiva,) we delve into the secrets of: Integrating your product into your customer's lifestyle. Leading with real empathy. Having to unlearn fundamentals as your business grows. What problems AI *actually* solves. What huge companies look for when hiring (spoilers: it's not just your skills.) This isn't one to miss...
Sep 06, 2023•46 min
This week I am joined by Jamie McDonald, the CEO of Upsurge Baltimore, to have a really frank and important conversation on diversity in not just tech but across all industries. We discuss: Evolution in the industry. New technology innovations (AI). How to build a diverse team. Our biggest failures as founders. Red flags to look out for in an employer. Jamie has an incredible way of framing diversity in the workplace and in entrepreneurship that I don't see many others doing. Jamie inspired me. ...
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On today’s episode, our host, Oz Rashid, welcomes Joe Aurilia, Jr. , Senior Vice President of Operations at Cyware , a cybersecurity company focusing on Cyber Fusion and collective defense. Having joined the company as the first US hire, Joseph talks about the challenges and opportunities of working in a geographically dispersed workforce with offices across multiple countries. Joe’s overall hiring philosophy revolves around considering whether he could have enjoyable and productive conversation...
Aug 09, 2023•31 min
On the newest episode of Hire Learning, our host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Leslie Graham , Chief Human Resources Officer at Groups Recover Together , the premier provider of value-based care for individuals grappling with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) across the nation. Leslie started her career in retail, but while she was supposed to be focusing on sales and operations, she loved hanging out with the team members. Realizing this, she decided HR was the path for her. Leslie believes the hiring proce...
Aug 02, 2023•32 min
On today’s episode, our host, Oz Rashid, welcomes Kristin Forney , Chief Financial Officer at Ocean Spray Cranberries , an agricultural cooperative of cranberry growers headquartered in Massachusetts. She discusses her background in consumer packaged goods, her CFO role, lessons learned in finance, preparing for interviews, hiring and career advice for those just starting out. Kristin talks about the impact growing up on a farm had on her career and how it taught her to work hard and the importa...
Jul 26, 2023•36 min
On this episode, your host Oz Rashid is joined by David Lu , Co-Founder & CEO of Clarity Movement Co . — a team of passionate engineers and scientists focused on making a positive impact in the world by tackling the global air pollution crisis using air-sensing technology, IoT devices, and data analytics — to discuss progress and acceleration via hiring in this space. Something you'll find a lot with people who hire is job insecurity. They don't always want to hire people they think may adva...
Jul 19, 2023•40 min
On this episode, your host, Oz Rashid, is joined by Jequeatta Upton Smith , Vice President of Operations at Advocate Health Care , a non-profit healthcare system. They discuss inclusivity, diversity, interview questions to determine resiliency, affinity bias and hiring technology. Jequeatta describes what makes inclusion critical in healthcare and shares favorite interview tricks for determining resiliency in candidates. She explains why she hires for diversity of thought, background and experie...
Jul 12, 2023•43 min
