The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations

Join host James Mackey and his guest Anthony Onesto, Chief People Officer at Suzy, and gain valuable insights into measuring return on investment and understanding opportunity costs. Dive into the innovative concept of viewing budgets as products and learn how this perspective can revolutionize your approach to resource allocation.Furthermore, James and Anthony discuss the much-debated topic of performance management and share views on the problems with performance improvement plans.Then, they steer the conversation towards the concept of 'learners vs guides' and why a balanced team, equipped with both learners and guides, can propel your organization toward its goals. Finally, they are pulling back the curtain on recruiting strategies for Gen Z, examining the necessity of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to attract these candidates. Anthony's Book: The New Employee Contract - How to Find, Keep and Elevate Gen Z Talent   0:59 Anthony's Onesto background11:33 Maximizing ROI and addressing objections22:31 Rethinking performance reviews 28:16 The problems with performance improvement plans36:24 Learners vs Guides42:42 Recruiting strategies for Gen Z Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the importance of a people-first culture and how it can be achieved through a team-oriented approach to hiring. While data and evidence are crucial, he emphasizes the need for executive buy-in and the ability to prove ROI when implementing people initiatives.Next, he explores the misconception that an employer market makes recruiting easier, particularly in the tech industry, and underscores the importance of maintaining a structured interview process, as well as the need for a clear outbound recruitment strategy. Learn how to identify the right candidates, streamline approval processes, and leverage strategic thinking for successful hires.    3:07 Hiring as a team sport   5:20 Structured interview process and outbound recruitment strategy11:26 The approval process should have several steps13:33 The qualities to look for in recruiters Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and guests Austin Ogilvie, Founder at Thoropass, and Joe Bast, VP, of People & Operations at Thoropass. They dive into the impact of hiring an early-stage VP of People, operational excellence, and process improvement, uncovering the strategies and insights that can unlock growth and propel startups toward success.Our guests share insights on predicting leadership effectiveness, measuring cognitive flexibility, and testing neuroplasticity in interviews. They also explore the significance of cultivating a positive culture and the impact it has on employee satisfaction and overall success. Discover the pitfalls to avoid when scaling a company, the value of employee surveys and feedback, and why treating employees as customers is vital for long-term growth.  0:42 Austin Ogilvie & Joe Bast introduction  7:54 How to test neuroplasticity in an interview12:18 The impact of hiring experienced leaders early-stage 21:50 Culture is important31:03 Importance of conducting employee surveys and gathering feedback37:10 Adopting the mindset of treating employees as customers Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

We're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most popular episodes. This episode really captured the attention of our listeners, and we couldn't be happier to revisit it and share it with new listeners too!In this episode, host James Mackey and Lance Tripp, Global Head of Talent at Enable dive into the world of talent acquisition, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in building a successful department from scratch while experiencing hyper-growth. The conversation will focus on lessons learned from scaling SaaS companies in hyper-growth from a talent acquisition perspective.They share their experiences and insights into the importance of leveraging ATS, building processes around tools, and using data to support decision-making.  Our guest also shares his experience of having talent acquisition report into revenue organization and the strategic thinking behind it.Whether you're a startup founder, talent acquisition professional, or just interested in the world of hyper-growth, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

    0:21 Generative AI news    5:17 The potential dangers and biases associated with AI    9:03 How AI is reshaping the job market  14:42 How companies are leveraging generative AI  32:34 CNN's CEO ousted and the impact on culture and earnings.Guest Panel: Andreea Florescu, Bridget Tesler, Julia Arpag, Sam Ghie.Generative AI Market Size, Trends, & Statistics (2023-2025)Gartner Experts Answer the Top Generative AI Questions Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join host James Mackey and our guest Jeremy Ruch, Founder and CEO at Bandalier, to discover how companies can significantly improve their hiring success rate and increase their batting average by implementing predictive indexing and establishing a framework for structured interviews.They delve into the significance of measuring receptiveness to feedback and the benefits of incorporating automation in the hiring process. Explore the correlation between performance reviews and interview questions, along with the impact of an efficient onboarding program and fostering a culture that promotes rapid value creation. James and Jeremy also discuss the silver lining to market corrections and the value of data-driven decision-making during the interview process. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion, filled with practical strategies and actionable advice!  0:27 Jeremy's Ruch introduction  3:29 How to increase the batting average for hiring  9:58 Mapping interview format and process to performance reviews19:31 The importance of structured interview questions25:35 The impact of an efficient onboarding program29:53 The importance of understanding the cost of talent acquisition33:51 Collecting data during training40:40 The importance of having a structured interview and hiring process Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

In this episode, host James Mackey and Sheba Lasley, Founder of Total Success, share their insights on creating a strong company culture that attracts and retains top talent. They begin by discussing the fundamental aspects of culture in the early stages of a company, emphasizing the importance of defining the mission, values, and overall culture alignment.They explore the value of building long-term relationships with employees and developing an offboarding culture that leaves a positive impact. They also highlight the need to focus on structured hiring, effective communication, and systematic onboarding processes.The discussion further delves into the cultural shifts that occur as a company grows and discusses the optimal timing for investing in employer branding. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of utilizing social media platforms like LinkedIn and provide practical tips for incentivizing thought leadership and engaging with the audience.  0:32 Sheba Lasley's background  2:32 The three key pillars of culture  7:12 People first culture and inclusive culture13:43 Structured hiring, effective communication, and systematic onboarding processes19:54 The cultural shifts that occur as a company grows23:21 When to invest in employer branding30:06 Key takeaways for the people team Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Daniel joins us to discuss his book, Talent Makers, and provides a masterclass on how companies can move from chaotic to strategic hiring. The conversation flows from Daniel's Greenhouse founding story to the benefits of a structured hiring process and the ROI of making hiring your superpower. This is an episode you don't want to miss!  0:51 Daniel Chait's background and Greenhouse founding story  6:19 The distinction between thoughtful hiring and a chaotic hiring process  9:13 The benefits of a structured hiring process17:54 Talent Makers book26:25 The ROI of making hiring your superpower40:50 The elements of great onboarding Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Join our host James Mackey as he explores the parallels between success in boxing and the psychology behind it, uncovering the surprising influence of mindset in achieving victory. He delves into the significance of positive psychology and how individuals' responses to stressful events can shape their professional endeavors.The conversation emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive psychology within teams, highlighting its role in fostering productivity and success. Moving forward, James discusses the concept of hiring people that have done 75% of the job and allowing individuals to grow into their roles, offering best practices for transparency and reciprocation in the recruitment process.He explores the recruitment lifecycle and underlines the significance of implementing structured hiring processes and leveraging technology to optimize recruitment efforts.Lastly, he draws a parallel between talent acquisition and revenue organizations, discussing how the most effective leaders in the field approach their roles with an analytical mindset and comfort with spreadsheets. 1:06 Positive psychology is a large factor in success3:40 The science behind the stress response7:13 The concept of hiring people that have done 75% of the job before10:33 High-level recruitment lifecycle Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!

Formerly known as The Hiring Success Show, we are rebranding ourselves as The Breakthrough Hiring Show. This shift is to better reflect our mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will learn how to:- Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization.- Develop a step-by-step guide to hiring and empowering top talent.- Leverage data, processes, and technology to achieve hiring success. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!  Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/SecureVision: #1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!