Talent All-Stars

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How exactly do high-performing talent, HR, and recruiting teams operate on a day-to-day basis? We find out through conversations with talent leaders at some of the world's most influential businesses.

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HubSpot’s Approach to Recruitment and Retention with VP of Talent Acquisition Becky McCullough

Great recruiting goes beyond numbers—it's about quality, relationships, and delivering value for both the business and candidates. But how do you build a recruitment process that achieves all three? Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition & Mobility at HubSpot, shares her approach to measuring recruiter performance, improving the candidate experience, and driving efficient, high-quality hiring practices through periods of rapid growth. Becky also talks about: What success looks like for r...

Nov 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 8

How FedEx is Attracting the Next Generation of Talent with Chief Customer Officer Brie Carere

When you’re a top executive at a company that moves 2% of the world’s GDP, talent is never far from your mind. Brie Carere is the Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at FedEx, and she joins Talent All-Stars for a wide-ranging conversation about talent acquisition, culture, change management, and more. You’ll learn how FedEx’s leadership navigated hiring amid COVID-19, the “Purple Promise” that drives decision-making across the business, and how the company is improving the candid...

Oct 22, 2024•19 min•Ep. 7

“Get in the Boat!” Aligning Recruiters, HR, and Execs to Tackle a Common Goal with Northwestern Mutual’s Kelly Culler

What’s the secret to bridging the gap between talent acquisition, HR business partners, and company leadership? According to Kelly Culler, VP of Talent Acquisition and Senior Business HR Partner at Northwestern Mutual, it’s all about walking a mile in each other’s shoes. In this episode, Kelly shares how she’s been able to successfully navigate TA and HR roles, and what she’s learned about empathy and psychology along the way. Plus: Why recruiters must build skills that go beyond speed and execu...

Oct 08, 2024•16 min•Ep. 6

Why Zapier Execs Serve as “Heads of Talent” for Their Teams | Chief People Officer Brandon Sammut

Zapier’s team is made up of more than 700 people across 42 countries. Yet the company has built a strong, distinctive culture and a nimble workforce that can adapt to shifting business needs. So how do they do it? Zapier Chief People Officer Brandon Sammut joins us to answer those questions, plus: The “4 B’s” Zapier uses to acquire new capabilities How they redeployed team members internally during a hiring slowdown Holding department execs accountable for their own talent development Connect wi...

Sep 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 5

Attracting A-Players by Building a Fun and High-Performing Culture with Blake Irving (Former GoDaddy CEO)

So much of business success comes down to aligning the right people with a healthy company culture. But what does that actually look like in practice? In this episode, Blake Irving reveals how he was able to accomplish that combination of feats as CEO of GoDaddy. You’ll learn the strategies he used to establish trust, attract top hires, and drive business growth. Blake also talks about: What makes a great (and not so great) recruiter His go-to, outside-the-box interview question Getting buy-in w...

Sep 10, 2024•24 min•Ep. 4

How Speed and Customization Can Turn Your Organization into a Talent Recruiting MAGNET | Marriott International SVP Kris Dunn

In the race for talent, speed is key. But how do you move quickly while still maintaining a warm, welcoming candidate experience? Kris Dunn, Marriott International’s SVP of Global Talent Acquisition, knows a thing or two about striking that balance. In this episode, Kris shares his blueprint for landing top talent (within hours of receiving their applications!) in a hyper-competitive global marketplace. Kris also shares: His #1 measure of recruiting success One secret to conducting a great inter...

Aug 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 3

How to Build a Talent Strategy That Drives Business Growth with eBay VP of Global Talent Danielle Clark

What’s the secret to building a successful talent strategy? It starts with understanding what the business needs both today and into the future. eBay’s VP of Global Talent, Danielle Clark, joins Talent All-Stars to share how she prioritizes initiatives, gets buy-in from stakeholders, and drives measurable business results. Danielle also shares: Her transition from agency recruiting to leading global talent teams Her POV on the talent lifecycle Her #1 interviewing tip: “Don’t be a hippo!” Connect...

Aug 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 2

3 Proven Strategies to Secure Resources (and Respect!) for Your Talent Team with Suzan Vulaj of NBCUniversal

Making an effective “ask” is a valuable skill for anyone to learn… but it’s especially critical for talent leaders. So how exactly do you effectively advocate for your team’s needs, and make sure you have a seat at the table? NBCUniversal’s VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Suzan Vulaj, shares her advice in this first episode of the Talent All-Stars podcast. Suzan also talks about: Handling recruiting software RFPs Learning to embrace vastly different recruiting styles Navigating COVID and “The G...

Aug 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1

Welcome to Talent All-Stars

What does it really take for businesses to attract and retain great people? We answer that question through candid conversations with senior HR, recruiting, and talent leaders at some of the most influential firms in the world. Coming August 13th.

Jul 30, 2024•2 min

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