Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Guest Vicki Saunders, expert in EVPs, shares insights on the difference between EVP, employer branding, and recruitment marketing. They discuss the value of an effective EVP, strategic workforce planning, supporting DE&I, and the role of technology in shaping the future of organizations.

AI is a game changer for talent acquisition, and as we start to move from the hype phase to the doing phase, its potential capabilities and current limitations are becoming more apparent.So what can and can't AI do for talent acquisition right now, and how will things develop in the future?My guest this week is Mona Khalil, Senior Manager Data Science at Greenhouse. As well as building AI into their products, Greenhouse has done extensive research with both TA leaders and job seekers to understand the potential positive and negative impacts of generative AI on recruiting.In the interview, we discuss:Current talent market challengesEmployer uptake of generative AIReducing bias versus codifying biasLevels of nuance in decision-makingParsing and normalizing candidate dataAre employers monitoring AI effectively?Asking vendors the right questions about their AI integrationsHow do candidates feel about AI?What does the future look likeListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

As we come to the end of another interesting year, I know that many of you will be looking towards 2024 and planning for the new year ahead.One of the best things about 2023 for me has been the opportunity to get back on stage and start presenting again. I've spoken at prominent industry events, including The HR Technology Conference in the US and The CIPD Annual Conference in the UK, and delivered talks and workshops for several employers.Back in September, I spoke at the ATAP Global TA Day about the future of Talent Acquisition, and I'm delighted to be able to share the audio of my presentation as this week's podcast.If you're unfamiliar with ATAP, it is short for The Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, and they do some great work around standards and training in the industry. Their website is here, and you can get a 50% membership discount using the code ATAP50 before the end of the year.In my presentation, I talk about:Why we can't predict the future but how we can have strategic foresightThree Forces Shaping Talent AcquisitionThree Critical Trends for 2024Practical steps you can take right now to stay ahead of the curveListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts

The overhiring in the technology sector at the end of the pandemic, the resulting layoffs, and the knock-on effects on talent acquisition have been well-documented this year. However, big tech isn't the only area where this has happened. Other talent markets have also been through a similar journey.So how can employers hire more sustainably, and what new talent strategies are companies adopting to build more flexibility?My guest this week is Carina Clingman, Founder and CEO of Recruitomics, a talent consultancy working with start-ups and scale-ups in the Biotech industry. The Biotech industry has had a big issue with overhiring in the last few years. Carina has some insights on sustainable hiring models, which are also relevant in many other sectors.In the interview, we discuss:The changing talent marketing in BiotechChallenging for scaling companiesAligning talent strategies with business goalsFractional hiringUnderstanding candidate motivationsBalancing growth with sustainable hiringThe dangers of overhiringWhat can larger employers learn from start-ups and scale-upsTotal talent thinkingWhat is the future for recruiters?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Whenever I ask people questions about the future on the podcast, I always caveat the question by saying that no one can predict the future. However, you can develop tools, knowledge and techniques to give you strategic foresight to plan for the future. Once you start properly planning for the future, you actually begin to influence and shape what the future will be.Now imagine what being able to shape the future would mean for your strategic planning and, more importantly, your career.I'm tapping into the body of knowledge Recruiting Future has built up over the last nine years to create an online course that will help you identify and understand the key trends that are driving talent acquisition, predict where they are likely to take us and develop the mindset you need to proactively develop your career in an industry where disruptive change is going to be the norm for years to come.I'm going to build the course in public, and I'm launching this podcast mini-series to document my journey from the initial idea to the final product. Please listen to this first episode to learn more and join the mailing list to ensure you are the first to know when the course launches.

Three and a half years on from the first pandemic lockdowns, the debate about returning to the office still rages on. However, despite all the noise this year, as some large well-known companies tried yet again to force their employees back to the office, many employers have embraced the reality of remote and hybrid and are working hard to adjust and deal with the challenges of having a distributed workforce. Culture and connection are often cited as reasons companies want to bring people back to their offices, particularly when supporting the new generation entering the workforce. So, what are remote and hybrid organizations doing to address these challenges without invoking a mandatory return to the office? My guest this week is Dena Singleton, Chief People Officer at Kajabi. Kajabi strongly focuses on developing its culture and building connections within its organization, and Dina has some excellent advice to share.In the interview, we discuss:The unique market that Kajabi servesTA challengesJob vs OpportunitiesBuilding culture and connectionFoster communitySupporting the new generation in the workforceOnboardingThe impact of AI on the talent functionThe future of workListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The last 18 months have seen colossal talent market disruption in the tech industry, with large-scale layoffs continuing as the companies attempt to rebalance after a post-pandemic hiring frenzy. So how has this ongoing disruption affected start-up and scale-up businesses in the tech sector, and what lessons could the wider talent acquisition community learn from the way talent strategies are being reshapedMy guest this week is Lorraine Buhannic, SVP & Head of Talent at VC firm Juxtapose. Lorraine advises Juxtapose's portfolio companies on the talent strategies they need to hire, develop and retain high-performing talent in these very volatile times. In the interview, we discuss:Current market challengesRecruiting CEOsDeveloping a board-level community of talentWhy talent is even more critical in a downturnThe compression of middle managementThe long-term implications of losing experienced managersWhy the most interesting jobs are often at early-stage companiesRemoving silos in the talent functionThe impact of leadership on hiring and retentionWhat does the future look likeSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

Transforming TA into a strategic function that can prove its long-term value to the business has been a critical topic on the show this year. AI, uneven talent markets and challenging economic factors continue to cause widespread market disruption, and TA leaders need to drive their function in a more strategic direction. As we race towards 2024, I will continue to seek out strategic thinkers who can share the insights we need to move the industry forward.My guest this week is Marcel Rütten. Marcel is a consultant, author, podcaster, conference organiser and former Global TA Leader who knows what it takes to build a highly strategic TA function.In the interview, we discuss:Talent market trendsProving TA's strategic importance to the C-SuiteAligning TA strategy with business strategyUncovering the real issues in hiring and retentionTools and technologiesRoot cause analysis The balance between time, cost and qualityUsing data to analyse candidate behaviourWhat impact will generative AI have on talent acquisitionWhat will recruiting look like in 5 years?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The rapid development of AI and the increasing sophistication of skills-based hiring methodologies are two potent forces shaping the future of talent acquisition. So what kind of future can we look forward to, and will we see the increase in talent mobility and the decrease in bias that we need to make hiring more equitable and ensure employers have better access to the talent they need?My guest this week is Ben Porr, Chief Customer Officer at Harver. Ben is a highly experienced I/O psychologist who has been working to reduce bias in the hiring process. Ben's knowledge and experience have given him expert insights that can help us understand what the future of talent acquisition looks like when you combine the power of AI with the potential of skills-based hiring.In the interview, we discuss:The biggest challenges in the talent marketBottlenecks in the hiring processThe evolution of skills-based hiringIncreasing talent mobilityStrategies to reduce biasCombing pieces of evidence Does AI increase or decrease bias?AI as a job creation toolHow can talent acquisition better use dataWhat does the future look like, and how quickly will the recruiter's role change?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right.So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain future?My guests this week are Kurt Bridge and Christian Le Loux from Macramé Consulting. Kurt and Christian are both highly experienced TA Leaders. They have much advice to share on building the right foundations for talent acquisition and implementing effective data-driven recruiting.In the interview, we discuss:How do TA Teams innovateFractional leadership and scalabilityBuilding a foundation to be strategicOperating models, workflows and experienceWhat is data-driven recruiting?Proving strategic value to the organisationCombating short-termismWhat will TA look like in the future?Listen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.