Joining us on today’s installment of Talk Talent to Me is Jack Kelly, senior contributor at Forbes Magazine, to share some accurate and well-formed insights into where we've come from as recruiters, where we're going, and the larger impact of some of the changes we're seeing in the industry right now. Jack kicks us off with a brief story of how his cat helps him write every day and the journey that landed him at Forbes, before diving into his role there, and the ways he intentionally chooses pos...
Jan 28, 2022•38 min
Today we're diving into the prioritization of chasing happiness with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition over at Shutterstock, Valerie Vadala. Hear about Valerie's career journey from law school to her current position, why introverts make the best recruiters, and the importance of finding a job that fits your personality! You'll learn how Shutterstock is transforming how people make creative content, as well as the ways she is ensuring that their new brand message becomes internally impactful...
Jan 26, 2022•37 min
Imposter Syndrome, Remote Hiring, and Cultivating Connections with Tatiyana Cure Today on Talk Talent to Me, we chat to the formidable Tatiyana Cure who has fearlessly earned her way into the position of Head of Talent Acquisition and Learning at Bank Leumi. In our conversation, we hear about Tatiyana’s inspiring approach to learning and managing imposter syndrome, the benefits of cultivating relationships with mentors, and why you shouldn’t brush over your superfans. Tatiyana shares her secrets...
Jan 18, 2022•35 min
Are the Heads of People Today the CEOs of Tomorrow? with Anthony Vaughan The Head of People role is often confused with that of an HR position, and today on Talk Talent to Me, we find out why the roles shouldn’t simply be lumped together out of convenience. In this episode, we are joined by entrepreneur turned Head of People, writer, speaker, and podcaster Anthony (AJ) Vaughan. In our conversation with AJ, we learn about his employee-first approach and everything there is to know about the widel...
Jan 12, 2022•39 min
Today on Talk Talent To Me, we are joined by the Chief People Officer over at BlockFi, Laura Cooper. From big corporations to small startups, Laura has seen it all and has insights into the world of talent acquisition from every angle. Laura fills us in on the different approaches she’s been able to take in smaller organizations and the effectiveness and agility of a small, carefully composed team. We learn about social contracts and how to set the stage for high intellectual friction and ensure...
Jan 06, 2022•38 min
In this episode of Talk Talent To Me, we are joined by Paul Humphreys, J.P. Morgan’s Technology Recruitment Manager for all of EMEA. Paul has truly done it all, from studying politics to starting his own recruitment agency, to heading up jobs at Sky and Amazon, and finally settling on a prestigious position at J.P. Morgan. In our conversation, we discuss the pros and cons of working for a global company with larger resources, what cohort hiring is, and why it’s such a big focus for Paul, as well...
Dec 23, 2021•30 min
On today’s episode of Talk Talent To Me, we are joined by Taryn Sheldrake, SVP of Talent Acquisition over at PTC, to discuss the shifts over the past few years, as well as how to choose a company to work for as a talent leader, and the ins and outs of leading a TA team. In our conversation with Taryn, she shares how the industry has changed to finally have TA and HR at the leadership table, and the importance of ensuring each team member understands their role in the company-wide strategy. She f...
Dec 21, 2021•35 min
In this episode, Hannah offers key insights into the refreshing way Coda does their recruiting, from the initial call which is more like a pitch that overviews all the different product features, to laying out to the candidate how Coda is differentiated from other players in the productivity space. We dive into why it’s so incredibly beneficial to have a front-loaded approach like this, and the way that Coda gives the candidate a choice. In Hannah’s words “We want you to be thinking as an employ...
Dec 17, 2021•30 min
While many people view imposter syndrome as a negative experience, today’s guest Sanja Mitar will not accept a job unless she experiences it. After studying child and youth care, she found herself in a job at Shopify where her ability to network and her willingness to be coached led her into HR. She is now the director of talent acquisition at smile.io. We discuss what doing a retrospective on 2021 looks like for her, what metrics she uses to measure her success, the interviews she conducts in t...
Dec 10, 2021•28 min
Joining us today is Nick Cromydas, CEO of HR tech company, Hunt Club. Nick offers insight on the HR Tech industry as a whole, where talent lies in the priority list of most companies, and how he would think about offering a recruiting skillset to the market in an ever changing world. Key Points From This Episode: Nick Cromydas shares his background and oddly non-linear path to HR tech. The insights that led to the creation of Hunt Club. How Hunt Club differs from the standard agency or RPO model...
Dec 08, 2021•34 min
Joining us today on Talk Talent To Me is lead recruiter at Auth0, Lisa Semerdijan. Lisa, herself, was a career changer; moving from the advertising world to that of recruitment and career coaching. We discuss what it is that causes people to change careers and what to consider should you be looking to make a change. Lisa shares what she finds compelling about career changers and why she considers them to be wise hiring choices. Lisa touches on the importance of noting your priorities when lookin...
Nov 29, 2021•29 min
Today, we have another fantastic guest on the show: VP of Talent and Culture at CallRail, Whitney Bennett! In this episode, Whitney shares her wisdom and expertise regarding the current power shift in favor of the candidate and how companies can and should be responding to new expectations of safety, communication, and psychological support. We cover some interesting tools and strategies that can accumulate data in this area, and Whitney outlines the ways in which we can empower managers to have...
Oct 29, 2021•24 min
Simone is the insightful and knowledgeable Global Head of TA for Whip Media and, in this extra-special edition alongside guest host, Talk Talent to Me founding member, and Executive Director at Hunt Club, Matt Hughes, she dives into what the current candidate's market means for recruitment, flexible and holistic incentivization techniques that can align you with the right intake, as well as dealing with candidates that have multiple job offers. This episode also breaks down the double-edged swor...
Oct 27, 2021•46 min
Today’s guest is the inimitable Kara Riley, Global VP of People, Culture and Belonging at Elite Model World, here to talk to us about her work and achieving workplace equity. In this episode, we dive deeply into what makes Kara Riley tick, how she has risen through the ranks to where she is today, and some extremely valuable and hard-won advice for those wishing to follow a similar path. We dive right in with tackling topics of high-level representation, how organizations can show up better glob...
Oct 20, 2021•26 min
Today I’m joined by Renee Davis, Duolingo’s Director of Recruiting. In this episode, we address the issues with the old method of targeting a specific subset of students, and how to stay up to date with each new generation. We dive into how to improve the graduation numbers of underrepresented student populations, and debate the merits of recruiting through TikTok! Renee’s belief that a recruitment program is about what the students can gain from it has already proven its worth, with seven out o...
Oct 14, 2021•27 min
Today I’m joined by Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Thoughtexchange. Dessalen has used the Thoughtexchange product to gather deep insights about employee motivations, and has used the data to determine the gap between what employees report is most important in a role, as opposed to which factors actually lead to increased retention and job satisfaction. Key Points From This Episode: Dessalen explains what the purpose of ThoughtExchange is. The transformational first experience that Dessal...
Oct 08, 2021•40 min
Today I'm lucky to have on the show the Chief People Officer at Wayfair, Kate Gulliver. Informed by her career across many different parts of the company, Kate shares her vision and strategies on consistency and support for the hugely varying needs within the company. From the evergreen people principles at Wayfair, to the importance of collaborative cohesion and always assuming the best of your co-workers integrity, we learn what it means to be part of the network of employees that are touched ...
Oct 06, 2021•30 min
In today’s episode of Talk Talent to Me, we are joined by Maria Molin, Head of People at Mavenoid. Maria breaks down her history in recruitment and how her interest in AI learning led her to join Mavenoid. We delve into Mavenoid’s ambitious growth targets, how that has affected employer branding, and unpack some of the methods that Mavenoid has been using to drive hiring outcomes. Maria discusses some of the exciting things that Mavenoid has been doing to foster connection between colleagues dur...
Sep 29, 2021•25 min
Joining us on this installment of Talk Talent To Me is the Head of Talent at Amplify, Natasha Katoni. Prior to Amplify, Natasha was one of the very first technical recruiters at Segment, where she went on to become Technical Recruiting Manager. In today’s episode, she shares her somewhat unexpected career journey and what she has learned about talent, scalable processes, and interesting problems along the way. We discuss the importance of really listening to candidates without bringing your own ...
Sep 24, 2021•40 min
Click here for your free copy of People Operations: Automate HR, Design a Great Employee Experience, and Unleash Your Workforce. The pandemic has thrown a barrage of challenges at those of us in talent teams and as it nears its end, there are still so many variables at play. Today we are joined by Kevin Marasco, the chief marketing officer of Zenefits, a company known for streamlining onboarding, benefits, payroll, and PTO. Kevin is also the author of People Operations: Automate HR, Design a Gre...
Sep 16, 2021•22 min
Here today to share insights from his 20 years of experience in San Francisco’s tech and real estate industries is Colin Yasukochi, Executive Director of Tech Research at CBRE. In this episode, we discuss how the shift to remote work has given companies the opportunity to expand their borders beyond a physical location, why many companies have chosen to adopt a remote first or hybrid work strategy, and the surprising growth in tech talent hiring over the past year despite the pandemic. Colin int...
Sep 10, 2021•25 min
It takes conviction to build a team that aligns with both your values and your requirements. Diversity is important to Diane Yu, Chief Technology Officer of Better, a digital first home ownership company that offers mortgage, real estate, title, and homeowner insurance. Tune in to hear about Diane’s career trajectory, why she believes that the best approach to building a team is to ensure that it’s diverse, and how choosing talent is not just about the present but the future too. We touch on des...
Aug 27, 2021•36 min
The talent organization is often seen as a business within a business, but sometimes it is seen more as an expense than a massive contributor to the bottom line. Today we are joined by Liberty Mutual’s Shawn Tubman, who is the head of talent acquisition, and Loralie Thostenson the SVP, technology talent officer. Our guests provide insight into how the operation of the huge talent organization at Liberty Mutual is structured before we discuss how the talent team is seen as an expense center, and ...
Aug 24, 2021•44 min
Whether you work remote, in person, or partially remote, the new world of work contains multiple employee experiences. Today we are joined by Annie Lin, the VP of People at Lever, a company known for helping businesses grow their workforces and improve their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Annie joins us to discuss the new world of work and how to negotiate it from a talent perspective. While some people return to the workplace, others don’t and because everyone’s day-to-day experiences are di...
Aug 20, 2021•29 min
In a rapidly growing company, it’s often a natural instinct to solve your problems by throwing more bodies at them through recruitment. Today’s guest believes that there is a much better way to build and maintain your talent. Tyler Parson is the head of talent at Chili Piper, a series-B startup that does meeting lifecycle automation for sales and revenue teams. Tyler was hired as the company’s first people operations hire and has been instrumental in building the company’s talent. Initially, she...
Aug 18, 2021•30 min
As the pandemic recedes, millions of workers have decided to rethink their jobs and how they are living their lives. On today’s episode of Talk Talent to Me, we get together with recruitment expert Sarah Baker Andrus to discuss this dramatic trend, why now is an excellent time to be looking for a new job, and how to do the internal work necessary to find and identify a job that you’ll love. In our conversation with Sarah, we hear about her history in recruitment and how she came into the career ...
Aug 13, 2021•37 min
Throughout her career of more than a decade, one thing has always remained the same for today’s guest: the importance of leading with empathy and humanity. As a young, queer, tattooed woman, Ashlyn stands out in the traditional world of finance, but it was in this world, where someone took a chance on her as a high school dropout, that she rapidly climbed the ranks. In her early twenties, she ran operations for several advisory firms before identifying her true calling: recruiting. Through her w...
Aug 10, 2021•30 min
Evan shares why we are in the golden age of recruiting, and how recruiter.com's platform represents a huge opportunity for recruiting pros to be creative about how they offer their skillset.
Aug 05, 2021•34 min
Bailey returns to discuss her new Talent Enablement hire, as well as the most impactful tactics she employed to grow from her role in recruitment to her current gig as VP People. Join Bailey's team
Aug 03, 2021•36 min
Community Building to Optimize Recruiting with Gina Yocom Episode 181: Show Notes. As recruiters and talent managers, we have to think long-term. We will not have a role immediately for everyone we look to place, but this does not mean we should not build relationships with them. Gina Yocom is the Director of Talent at Primary Venture Partners, a seed-stage firm that specifically invests in New York City companies. In this episode, Gina shares some valuable insights around how she uses community...
Jul 31, 2021•29 min
