

The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations
James Mackey
Welcome to The Breakthrough Hiring Show! We are on a 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, process, and technology to achieve hiring success.Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible!
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Sep 12, 2023 • 28min
EP 118: Building high-performing teams in late stage: Shifting from culture fit to culture add with Gianna Driver, CHRO at Exabeam.
Ready to revolutionize your hiring process and build high-performing teams that add value to your organization? Join our host James Mackey and Gianna Driver, Chief Human Resources Officer at Exabeam, and discover how to redefine 'culture fit' as 'culture add,' and boost innovation. They share insights on measuring diversity impact, addressing performance issues, and handling workplace toxicity in the tech sector. 0:34 Gianna Driver's background 1:43 Effective hiring for high-performing teams11:38 Building diverse and inclusive workplaces16:52 Handling workplace toxicity in the tech sector.21:35 Importance of employee sentiment and feedback 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!

Sep 7, 2023 • 32min
EP 117: Scaling success: Structured hiring and effective onboarding in scale-up organizations.
Join our host James Mackey and his guest Jamie Olson, VP of People & Culture @ Continu, as they explore the keys to success in scale-up hiring. Learn about efficient processes, aligning with leadership, and the value of slowing down approvals. Discover the parallels between candidate and customer experiences, and how a strong onboarding process boosts employee value and company trust. 0:36 Jamie Olson's background 1:39 Hiring for scale-up organizations 8:56 The importance of culture fit for scale-up organizations. 14:36 Candidate & onboarding experience 20:13 Measuring success of the people function. 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!

Sep 5, 2023 • 39min
EP 116: Mastering the art of running a category leading people organization with Debbie Shotwell CPO at Stack Overflow
Come and join us for a fascinating conversation between our host, James Mackey, and his guest, Debbie Shotwell, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Stack Overflow. They will provide you with invaluable insights on how to run a people organization effectively. Discover how to establish a workplace culture driven by values, boost employee engagement, and evaluate success based on these principles. In addition, they will be sharing useful tips on employee well-being, fostering open dialogue, career growth, and how to make the most of technology. 0:43 Debbie Shotwell's background 3:54 Developing a strong company culture14:23 Stack Overflow's career programs and development21:04 Tech & storytelling in Talent Acquisition30:52 Stack Overflow AI integration with systems 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!

Aug 31, 2023 • 45min
EP 115: Navigating uncharted territory in the tech market: Trust, retention, and adaptability in growing startups.
In this episode, host James Mackey discusses the secrets of building a thriving business in uncharted territories specifically in the tech market, with Charles Frydenborg, CEO of MarketMuse. They share insights on fostering trust and retention within organizations, unveiling the power of radical transparency and the crucial role of adaptability in business. 0:39 Charles Frydenborg's background 2:55 Retention in the tech market15:33 Keeping culture in place in a down market.25:16 The importance of adaptability in business33:13 Focusing on 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!

Aug 29, 2023 • 41min
EP 114: Maximizing team capabilities. Fractional consulting models for startup and growth stage.
Join host James Mackey and his guest Chris Fezza, CEO & Co-Founder at Admin Within as they discuss the fractional consulting models and how companies of all sizes can benefit. Explore hiring strategies, network power, and how companies should think about building an internal rev ops team. Gain lessons on aligning technology with business needs and driving process improvements. 0:35 Cris Fezza's background 3:52 Fractional consulting for startups and scale-ups. 8:56 Retention and flexibility in talent acquisition21:02 Leveraging networks31:39 Building internal rev ops teams 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!

Aug 24, 2023 • 36min
EP 113: Leveraging talent in LATAM and upskilling strategies for workforce retention.
Tomas O’Farrell, Co-Founder at Workana, joins our host James Mackey to discuss why we are seeing companies expand and shift remote teams to LATAM. They debate the complexities of upskilling at a large scale, exploring the relationship between layoffs, restructuring, and upskilling.Additionally, they break down retention rates on a departmental level, seeking insights into talent retention strategies. 0:28 Tomas O'Farrell's background 1:18 Hiring engineers in Latin America10:04 Remote work, global hiring shifts16:09 Best practices for scaling up 22:37 Budgeting and upskilling workforce 28:01 Retention broken down by department. 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!

Aug 22, 2023 • 50min
EP 112: Scaling startups: Performance metrics, recruitment tools, and quality of hire.
Join host James Mackey and his guest Charmien Fugelsang, Chief People Officer at nTop as they discuss the journey of scaling a startup and the lessons learned along the way. They dissect the core elements of quality of hire and efficiency, going over the intricacies of the hiring process, goal-setting, and fostering a culture of excellence. James and Charmien also navigate the delicate balance between time-to-fill and time-to-hire, providing valuable insights into how structured processes can ensure high-quality hires without sacrificing speed. 0:45 Charmien Fugelsang's background 6:08 Specialized sourcing and recruitment impact20:56 Quality of hire and performance metrics25:21 Quality over speed in hiring29:39 Hiring managers in the recruitment process43:04 Performance reviews and feedback frequency 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!

Aug 17, 2023 • 56min
EP 111: Strategic hiring for startups and the dangers of getting too big too fast.
Join host James Mackey and Elemental's CEO, Pete Hunt, as they approach how businesses can effectively tap into their data, leverage AI, and manage team growth. They emphasize understanding both the technological and business aspects of data management, the transformative potential of AI, and the importance of people-centric hiring practices. 0:33 Pete Hunt's background 1:33 Building data pipelines and driving growth 7:08 The dangers of getting too big too fast.13:39 AI’s impact on the tech economy24:09 Aligning individual and company goals35:35 Effective hiring and evaluation of executives38:43 Hiring strategies 43:51 Interview techniques 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!

Aug 15, 2023 • 56min
EP 110: Performance Reviews. Rethinking evaluation systems and embracing Organizational Network Analysis
Join host James Mackey and guests David Murray, Cofounder & President, and Joshua Merrill, Chief Executive Officer from Confirm as they challenge the status quo of performance evaluations. Gain insights into the limitations of outdated methods and explore the potential of Organizational Network Analysis to provide a holistic perspective. Discover the truth about quiet contributors and uncover the hidden dynamics that shape talent recognition. From biases to future data ownership, this episode explores a new era in assessing performance. 0:31 David Murray's background 1:08 Josh Merril's background 1:54 Rethinking performance reviews in the workplace 8:29 Reimagining performance management with network analysis20:36 Organizational network analysis32:19 Bias and performance reviews in organizations40:53 Improving the hiring process with performance data 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!

Aug 10, 2023 • 50min
EP 109: How to properly leverage staffing agencies and optimize engagement.
In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the world of staffing agencies with Steve Gage, CEO and Co-Founder of iLabor Network. They share valuable insights on leveraging staffing agencies effectively and offer practical advice for companies engaging with them. From understanding the critical application process elements to evaluating staffing agencies based on key metrics like hires and conversion rates. 0:33 Steve Gage's background 2:00 Leveraging staffing agencies13:13 Staffing and recruiting challenges and considerations23:19 Building trust and collaboration with recruiters29:33 Cost per hire and agency partnering39:23 Improving vendor relationships in staffing 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!


