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

The current evolution of TA is not just an outward facing exercise. New thinking around internal mobility, skills, culture and experience means that the lines between Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Learning & Development are starting to blur. So what can we learn from the employers proactively working to break down these silos?My guest this week is Debby Clement, VP of Talent at Pax8. Pax8 have a massive focus on a quality experience for both candidates and employees and has reinvented its TA strategy to reflect this. Debby has a lot of insight to share on the importance of removing internal silos and having a holistic approach to talent.In the interview, we discuss:The talent challenges of a fast growing organizationThe Big Tech layoffs in context and why it is still tough to recruit the right peopleBuilding a new recruiting modelHeart and whole person valuesTA as the umbilical cord going through the whole businessJob descriptions tell, and job adverts sell.Knitting together Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and L&DThe Wardley Mapping conceptThe unintended consequences of silos in HRPeople AnalyticsThe role of technology and AIWhat does the TA team of the future look likeListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

I always find it encouraging to see many employers focusing on social mobility to diversify their workforces. However, much more needs doing, and some seismic shifts are required to broaden the narrow definition of talent many industries use to recruit. My guest this week is Phoebe Anderson, Executive Director at ATLAS Fellows. ATLAS is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of transforming the finance industry by opening doors for under-resourced young people to access life-changing careers. Phoebe advocates for changing entrenched recruiting practices and challenging the narrow definition of talent endemic in the finance industry. In the interview, we discuss:Why a zip code shouldn't dictate a life trajectoryBreaking down barriersThe importance of engaging with High School studentsScholarship, internship, mentorship, and membershipWhat employers need to do to be more inclusiveChanging the narrow definition of talentSkills and knowledge are teachable.ATLAS' advice to employers and their plans for the future.Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Building more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces is an ongoing challenge for many organizations. There is still a disconnect between the amount of noise generated around DE&I and the results achieved. So how can employers do better, and what lessons can be learned from other organizations?My guest this week is Bruce Jackson, Associate General Counsel & Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft. Bruce has just published a new book, "Never Far From Home", which documents his personal journey from a housing project in Manhattan to becoming a lawyer who represented Pete Rock and LL Cool J and ultimately worked for the President of Microsoft. In our conversation, he shares his insights into the developing DE&I strategies at Microsoft, and the role employers can play in improving social mobility.In the interview, we discuss:Bruce's journey and dealing with obstaclesThe overwhelming influence the environment you grew up in has on your prospects.What should employers do to improve diversity and inclusion?Practical incentives to help law firms be more diverseImproving evaluation and accountabilityThe role employers can play in improving social mobilityCybersecurity programs in community collegesThe critical importance of not losing another generation of great brave minds.Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Whatever part of the industry you are in, you will be facing uncertain times as we start to move through 2023. On top of the obvious economic factors, Talent Acquisition is heading into a period of dramatic reinvention right in the middle of a trend of TA layoffs, a conundrum at a time of continuing talent shortages and candidate-driven markets.Whether you are looking for a new role, reinventing your existing role, or getting promoted, confidence is critical. It's also something that we don't talk about enough, particularly when it comes to building more of it and dealing with imposter syndrome.My guest this week is Jess Jones, an influencer, content creator, and DE&I talent lead. Jess recently wrote a book about building confidence called "Own It". Her experience in TA gives her a unique perspective on how we talk (or rather don't talk) about confidence and resilience in our industry, and she has some great advice to share.In the interview, we discuss:Confidence in the workplaceTackling imposter syndrome"Owning it"Empowering people to be more confidentThe snakes and ladders of work in 2023The five-second ruleDoes social media make things more complicated?The myth of perfection and the importance of being vulnerableCuriosityShowing up and leading by exampleAI & TAInternal mobilityUsing creators and influences to target specific pools of talentListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Talent Acquisition is continuing to grow in complexity. Technology is becoming more disruptive, recruiting methodologies are getting more sophisticated, and data and analytics are becoming more important. It's not surprising then that the skillset of TA teams is diversifying, and the role of TA Operations is becoming more developed. So how can TA leaders demonstrate the value of TA Ops, and how can it inform hiring strategiesMy guest this week is Mark Jenkins, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Product Madness. Mark's role involves improving recruiting and hiring efficiency through process improvements, streamlined funnels, and digital transformation. He has lots of insights and advice to share about the growing value of TA Ops.In the interview, we discuss:The bottom line impact of TA OpsImproving retention and diversityUnlocking the full potential of recruiting technologyAutomation and the importance of process reinventionHow to drive value via continuous improvementCalculating the ROI of TA OpsStorytelling with dataThe role TA Ops can play in shaping hiring strategiesThe future of TA OpsListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:Ep 489: The Personalization MegatrendEp 490: Responsible Recruiting StrategiesEp 491: Can TA Drive Internal Mobility?Ep 492: AI & Automation StrategiesListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts

With the relentless coverage, comment and discussion around ChatGPT, it finally feels that there is a mainstream realization of the capability and impact of AI and automation. However, while Twitter threads, conference presentations and webinars are great for building awareness, there is no discussion on the complexities of implementing AI and the strategic foundations needed to ensure success.My guest this week is Kyle Lagunas, Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst at Aptitude Research. Kyle has recently authored a whitepaper exploring automation's current state and future potential in talent acquisition. TA Leaders need to think very carefully about strategy and implementation, and Kyle shares some valuable insights into the automated future. In the interview, we discuss:The outlook for talent acquisition in 2023Automation as a catalyst to unlock high-functioning TACreating richer, high-quality stakeholder experiences.The importance of understanding system capabilityContinuing optimization and strategic developmentBuilding new best practices and AI and automationWhat do the humans do, and what do the machines do?Augementation and anticipationThe evolving maturity model and the current rate of adoptionWhat skills will the TA team of the future need?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts

We're still only at the start of 2023, but it's already clear that it will be another challenging and complex year for talent acquisition. With so much disruption, TA Leaders must be able to prove their value to their businesses. One area we are seeing this happen is internal mobility, where the line between talent acquisition and talent management is getting a bit blurry as employers look at talent more holistically.My guest this week is Manjuri Sinha, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at OLX. Manjuri recently helped launch a highly successful internal talent marketplace called OLX Explore. In our conversation, she shared some of the strategies used to deal with the significant challenges around internal mobility and has some advice to share with TA Leaders who want to prove the value of their teams.In the interview, we discuss:Recruiting challengesTech layoffs and global talent poolsHow Talent Acquisition leaders can demonstrate the value of their teamsBuilding internal talent marketplacesThe challenges of internal mobilityBuilding a business case from dataThe importance of C-Suite sponsorshipAwareness, access and enablementResults and ROIThe role of technologyWhat does the TA team of the future look likeListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.

The only things certain about talent acquisition in 2023 are uncertainly and more disruption. As companies deal with these complex times, what can TA leaders do to ensure their teams give their businesses maximum value?My first guest of 2023 is Jane Curran, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at JLL. Jane leads a large TA team firmly focused on driving value by advocating for responsible recruiting throughout the business.In the interview, we discuss:The continuing challenge of standing out and finding top talentThe market in 2023The need for responsible recruitingBuilding a strong relationship between TA and FinanceWorking with HR Business Partners and Hiring ManagersHow should TA prioritize recruitingImproving internal talent mobilityBuilding flexibility in the model to ensure you have the right sized TA teamThe role of technology in 2023Zero waste in the ecosystem of talentHow can TA do less with more in changing timesListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:Ep 479: Neurodiversity Hiring At MicrosoftEp 480: Are Job Boards Evolving?Ep 481: WorkstyleEp 482: The Fluid WorkforceEp 483: The Power Of Talent MarketplacesEp 484: Innovation and Skills-Based HiringEp 486: Building A Second BrainEp 487: FocusEp 488: The DE&I JourneyEp 489: The Personalization MegatrendListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts