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Transform Recruiting with Brad Owens

The people, ideas, trends and technology that are transforming the recruiting and staffing industry. By recruiting leaders, for recruiting leaders. If you're involved in hiring, this is the podcast for you. Hosted by industry thought leader, Brad Owens.
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Episodes

Hiring Problems? Is It Recruiting, or Your Culture?

One of my favorite quotes is “the best companies don’t hire, they attract!” Today on the show, Tim Glowa of HRBrain.ai and I talk about what his research has revealed about the issues in company culture today. This show talks a lot about recruiting best practices but there’s only so much we can do if the work environment is terrible. Listen in to learn about some warning signs you should be looking for if you’re having issues hiring. Download Tim's research: stateofworktoday.com...

May 06, 202429 min

Has Technology Improved Your Metrics?

When Joel and I started recruiting, our goals were pretty simple. Hit this many submittals per week and this many starts per month. If we went out and started another firm today, those metrics would more or less be the same. Technology is supposed to be helping our company, right? Then why haven't our metrics improved? Connect with Joel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelleege/

Apr 29, 202433 min

How to Unlock the Power of your Data with Andrew McKay

You collect talent data all day every day. You’re sitting on a completely untapped resource. Besides simply tracking your business, what could you be doing with that data? Today we hear from Andrew McKay to learn about what’s possible. Be sure to sign up for Andrew's upcoming webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7017081154740/WN_vcy3JzXtT1S5pQLIdqhy2g Find Andrew on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agmckay/...

Mar 11, 202429 min

How to Scale Your Recruiting Firm with Jeremy Jenson

Jeremy gets you. He's been there. How do you take a successful one or two person recruiting firm and scale it up to multiple Millions of dollars in production? In this episode, Jeremy Jenson will tell you how he did it. Find Jeremy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyjenson/

Feb 26, 202427 min

What's Wrong with Talent "Matching" Today? with Gary Benedik

According to Gary Benedik, the main issue affecting recruiting right now isn't complex, but it's difficult to solve. Perhaps technology won't be able to solve your underlying issues. Listen to Gary's thoughts on what's affecting success in putting people to work. Find Gary here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garybenedik/

Feb 12, 202424 min

Why You Shouldn't Buy or Build an ATS with Frank Mullett

Frank Mullett is building his firm's tech stack. He decided not to buy an off-the-shelf ATS and won't be custom building an ATS. What else is there? Well, listen to how Frank is leveraging flexible technology to configure the automations and processes his company needs to be successful. Connect with Frank on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmullett/

Feb 05, 202430 min

Do What Tech Can't Do with Duane Edwards

One thing I find myself saying often is that, as recruiting leaders, we should be allowing technology to do what technology does best and let our recruiters do what they do best. Well, what is that? What should they be doing? Find out today when I get old school with Duane Edwards. Find more from Duane here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsduane/

Jan 15, 202423 min

Enabling Our Recruiters with Justin Priest

Justin Priest joins me for our first ever LIVE episode of the show. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge around building and enabling recruiting teams. How many tips will you implement in 2024? Find Justin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinpriest

Dec 18, 202328 min

You're Posting Jobs Wrong with Thad Price

Are you posting your jobs to as many job boards as possible and then crossing your fingers that the right candidate magically applies? Well, there are a lot of problems with that approach. Thad Price, CEO of Talroo, and I discuss what other approaches might be better for you. Find Thad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thad-price-2368b/

Dec 11, 202325 min

How to evaluate your tech stack with Dee Pitts

Dee Pitts is currently going through evaluating her entire talent acquisition technology stack. I found her approach enlightening and invited her to give you an overview of how she's going about it. Find more from Dee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidrapitts/ Episode disclaimer - we had some audio issues but I felt the content was good enough to still publish the episode.

Dec 04, 202329 min

Joshua Atkinson

Josh joins me today to talk about how he's helping the business world understand that the perceived gap between military service and the working world isn't exactly as large as we think it is. Learn more from Josh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajatkinson/

Nov 13, 202320 min

Think Differently - Think Like a Web Designer

How can you disrupt the recruiting industry? Take your cues from other industries that have been solving the issues we face for years. Today we talk about how applying the new trends in Web Design will help you get ahead.

Aug 23, 202310 min

Think Differently - Think Like a Marketer

How can you disrupt the recruiting industry? Take your cues from other industries that have been solving the issues we face for years. Today we talk about how applying the fundamentals of Marketing will help you get ahead.

Jul 27, 202310 min

Think Differently - Think Like a Customer Service Rep

How can you disrupt the recruiting industry? Take your cues from other industries that have been solving the issues we face for years. Today we talk about how applying the fundamentals of good customer service will help you get ahead.

Jul 17, 202310 min

Staffing Platforms as a Service with SIA's Kevin O'Neill

What is a "Staffing Platform as a Service" and what can it do for your company? Kevin O'Neill will tell you what they are and what features to look out for in today's episode! Read the article here: https://www2.staffingindustry.com/Research/Research-Reports/Americas/SPaaS-Global-Landscape-Report

May 22, 202315 min

Think DIfferently - Think Like a Candidate

A change of perspective can be what you need to transform your recruiting. Today we'll start a new series focused on helping you reshape your perspective. Today, let's think like a candidate.

May 08, 20238 min

The Secret to Matching Better Candidates

Does your candidate matching engine only match based on keywords? There's a better way that will save your recruiters hours and hours of time. I'll tell you the secret in this episode.

Apr 07, 202315 min

Top Tech Trends with Kevin O'Neill

Who better to teach us about the current trends in recruiting than the Technical Research Director at Staffing Industry Analysts, Kevin O'Neill! This one is a can't miss episode. Come see us on stage at the SIA Exec Forum next week! Find Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o-neill-07616863/

Feb 27, 202326 min

The Pace of Transformation with Matt Alder

Talent acquisition transformation is happening at a pace we've never seen before. Make sure you are keeping pace with your competitors by listening to current trends with Matt Alder. Find Matt here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattalder/

Feb 20, 202323 min

The ATS Roller Coaster with John Bernatovicz

John Bernatovicz and his firm, Willory, have been through a few different ATS options and have settled on one they believe they can grow with. Listen in to hear what they've found and why they switched. More from John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbernatovicz/

Feb 13, 202325 min

Engagement is Your Opportunity with Brandon Metcalf

How you attract, engage and retain candidates is your key to leading in the recruiting industry. Brandon Metcalf joins me today to discuss why and how you can remain relevant. Find Brandon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/metcalf/

Feb 06, 202324 min

Recruiting Tech Stacks with Lauren Jones

With tons of options in the market for recruiting technology stacks, how are you supposed to make informed purchasing decisions? Lauren Jones offers her advice on today's episode. Find Lauren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goatleader/

Jan 30, 202324 min

Optimizing the Intersection Between Your Recruiters and Technology with Rob Mann

As a recruiting leader, you have three customers to serve; your clients, your candidates and your recruiters. In this episode, Rob Mann shares why he believes you should focus on getting the technology, experience and workflow optimized for your recruiters. Find Rob Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdmann/

Jan 23, 202324 min

Talent Experience Matters with Colin Mooney

When's the last time you've been through the talent experience at your own company? Now compare that to the last time you ordered Starbucks from your phone. See any differences? Today I talk with industry leader, Colin Mooney, about what the recruiting world could be doing to close the digital experience gap. Find Colin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmooney/

Jan 16, 202336 min

Are Your Recruiters Doing Valuable Tasks? with Greg Symons

With so many different tasks that recruiters need to accomplish, what should they really be focused on? Find Greg here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gsymons/ More episodes here: http://www.transformrecruiting.com

Jan 02, 202327 min

Technology Fundamentals with Landon Ziemke

Learn best practices and technology fundamentals that should be in place for creating the most value from your data with Helpstone.io's Landon Ziemke. Find Landon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/landonziemke/ More episodes at www.transformrecruiting.com

Dec 19, 202229 min

What Should You Automate? with James Lawton

With so many different business processes, how do you know which ones are worth your time to automate? Find James here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslawton1981/ More episodes here: http://www.transformrecruiting.com

Dec 12, 202229 min

Will Amazon's Recruiting AI Work?

My thoughts on Amazon's new attempt at using AI to process promotions. Original story here: https://www.vox.com/recode/2022/11/23/23475697/amazon-layoffs-buyouts-recruiters-ai-hiring-software More episodes here: http://www.transformrecruiting.com

Dec 05, 202219 min
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