Talent acquisition leaders have the complicated role of fulfilling the workforce needs of their companies while meeting the operational needs of their workforce. A constantly evolving landscape requires leaders who think on their feet and adapt to the changing landscape.
In Episode 2 of the HRO Today Leaders of Distinction Podcast, Amanda Cupido speaks with Leader of Distinction and TA Leader of the Year Award winner Jason Munoz, Director of Talent Acquisition at Entergy.
In this podcast series, host Amanda Cupido brings conversations that will shape the future of HR and explain how you can help lead the way. This is the podcast both you and your team will not want to miss. Be sure to hit that follow button now so you catch every episode!
Gone are the days of widespread resignations and job changes. Now, with voluntary quit rates at historically low levels, many organizations are experiencing a new workforce challenge called “job hugging.” Employees are staying in their roles due to a number of factors, including economic uncertainty, a tight job market, and concerns over change. As a result, HR leaders must keep an eye on the workforce, ensuring productivity and engagement levels remain high. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales at Rymax, shares how employee recognition can act as a powerful tool to boost engagement and productivity among workers. Listen in as Gordon speaks with HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla about the best approaches to recognition in today’s market, and how HR leaders can navigate the challenges associated with “job hugging” employees.
Technology is making its mark on the relocation industry. Today's relocation platforms are automating administrative tasks, providing flexible, comprehensive support for transferees throughout the relocation journey, and leveraging tech solutions to standardize and scale mobility experiences across the globe.
On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Angela Tan, SVP of Global Client Services at CapRelo, and Wesam Sarsour, VP of Information Technology at CapRelo, share their insights on how HR leaders can get the most out of scalable technologies for relocation.
Listen in as Angela and Wesam speak with HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla about ways technology has become a changemaker for relocation and the role that automation is playing in reshaping the global mobility landscape, keeping processes streamlined, consistent, and flexible.
How do you attract the best talent? What are new ways to improve employee engagement? And how will AI impact HR best practices?
Introducing HRO Today's Leaders of Distinction, a podcast that gets inside the minds of HR's game changers.
In this podcast series, host Amanda Cupido brings conversations that will shape the future of HR and explain how you can help lead the way. This is the podcast both you and your team will not want to miss. Be sure to hit that follow button now so you catch every episode!
Episode 1: Amanda speaks with Leaders of Distinction Terilyn Juarez Monroe, Chief People Officer of Guardiant Health and Dan Chappell, CHRO at Seacoast Bank.
How Organizations Can Implement Skills-Based Hiring
Skills-based hiring is a familiar trend that is making a recent surge in the hiring landscape. Organizations are turning toward practical experience and learned skills as a performance indicator for new employees. The military veteran recruitment industry is a prime example of a sector using modern technologies to improve and implement the classic strategy of skills-based hiring.
On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Greg Summers, CEO of Orion Talent, shares his insights on the return to skills-based hiring and offers examples from the Orion playbook for how organizations can begin to apply these principles to broader talent pools.
Listen in as Greg speaks with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark about how skills-based hiring shows not only what candidates have achieved but what they are capable of achieving.
The Rise of a “Ready-For-Everything" Talent Solution
From sourcing through onboarding, talent acquisition problems are becoming increasingly complex. How can HR and TA leaders remain agile and prepared as more hiring challenges emerge? The answer starts with integrating disparate systems and technologies into a streamlined operation.
Integration today is a practical necessity. Clients increasingly seek solutions providers with a connected range of capabilities to quickly address changing demands of a turbulent business environment. The ideal solution replaces cumbersome multi-vendor relationships with a comprehensive “one-source, one force” solution needed in a ready-for-everything TA function.
Amy Bush, President of RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share her perspective on integration and the progress providers are making to deliver the full offering of technology and services clients need. Together with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, they examine the expectations placed upon TA and HR leaders and how existing processes are not as flexible as they need to be.
Listen in as Elliot and Amy explore the current talent acquisition environment and share how practitioners AND providers are stepping up to the challenge.
“Nurses want more than a job. They’re looking for meaningful work, they’re looking for career growth, and they’re looking for flexibility.”
From a retiring workforce and aging population to a high bar of entry and demanding work, the nursing shortage is one of the most significant challenges that healthcare organizations and recruiters have to face.
Liz Bickley, Chief Operating Officer of Korn Ferry Health, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to speak with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, about these challenges and the role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers in providing a more holistic approach to healthcare recruitment.
Listen in as Liz and Elliot discuss the unique challenges and share some of the recruitment innovations in the nursingspace.
Exploring L&D as a Talent Acquisition Strategy
As we enter 2025, HR leaders are looking at the business market and identifying which trends and shifts they need to pay close attention to in their planning. Korn Ferry’s 2025 Talent Acquisition Trends Report lists several trends that HR leaders should be aware of, including the intersection between a company’s Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development programs.
Richard Shea, Global Managing Director of Projects at Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to dive deeper into this trend. Together, Richard and Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, discuss the advantages of a robust L&D program as it attracts new employees and encourages existing employees to upskill.
Listen in as Richard and Elliot examine how organizations can make their L&D and TA functions mutually supportive.
Looking Forward to a New Year
2024 was a year marked by unpredictability in all industries. Sluggish economic growth and an unprecedented drop in voluntary turnover led to a significant reduction in hiring that talent acquisition leaders had to be able to address. However, where there are downcycles, there are often soon to be upcycles, and TA Leaders need to be prepared for the coming marketing conditions.
On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson RPO, discusses these circumstances with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today. Together, Jake and Elliot predict which trends will have big impacts on HR and why HR leaders should be looking beyond the first half of 2025.
Hardly a day goes by that an AI headline isn’t in the news. HR leaders need to know if artificial intelligence is here to stay, and how they can best incorporate this new tool into their operations. The global mobility industry is no different. But is AI simply another tech buzzword, or can it be a true transformational tool in the relocation management toolkit?
Barry Morris, President and CEO of CapRelo, and Corry Smith, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Operational Excellence at CapRelo, lead the global mobility management company to utilize technology to benefit their employees and clients. Together, they sit down with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to discuss how AI can be integrated into the workforce mobility space.
Listen in as Barry, Corry, and Debbie examine the growing popularity of artificial intelligence in human resources and how HR leaders can use it to find new opportunities in global workforce mobility.
Companies benefit from adding contingent workers to their staffing strategy as it allows for greater flexibility and scalability. This approach can address short-term projects, specialized skill gaps, or seasonal needs without the long-term commitment of permanent hires, and it accelerates time-to-productivity. But what steps should companies take to find the right partner?
Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of Client Services for Sevenstep, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss what it takes to manage a contingent workforce.
Listen in as Anamarie and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the importance of data beyond reporting and dissect how service providers can build trust with their partners to perform more than just the core operational work of talent recruiting and management.
When you strip everything back, it is fair to say that a business is only as good as the people working within it. As the center of attracting, developing, and organizing talent within a company, Human Resources plays a critical role to impact an organization’s productivity and profitability. But just what is going on in HR that can so heavily influence a company’s performance?
On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Sarina Ryczek, Managing Partner and CHRO of Empower Partnerships, joins host Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to take a comprehensive look at the role of HR in a company.
Listen in as Sarina and Debbie discuss the primary areas and functions of an HR department and how organizing top talent can affect a company’s bottom line.
How the 2024 Election Year Could Transform Employee Recognition
2024 has been a year fraught with uncertainty. Between a challenging economy and an upcoming election, HR leaders are reexamining their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Recent research finds that recognizing employees can have a major impact on employee attitude, encouraging them to stay with a company and work harder. But how should organizations approach recognition in this time of uncertainty and change?
Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Rymax, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his insights on employee recognition in uncertain times. He joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla to discuss how recognition plans are changing and what HR leaders can do to support their employees.
Listen in as Paul and Debbie explore the benefits that recognition brings not just to employees, but to the employers that support them.
Taking the Next Step as an HR Executive
When CHROs look to advance their career, there are more options available to them than ever before. While it is more common for CHROs to progress to company boards or CEO positions, another path exists in the provider space. The nature of the consultancy and executive search business has changed and experienced HR leaders have insights that allow them to meet these needs. But what does it look like for a CHRO to make this change and where would they begin?
Jeff Bettinger, Chief Administrative Officer at Hudson RPO, has first-hand experience making this change. He has worked in the practitioner space for many years at companies like PetCo, USAA, and Alcon. On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Jeff sits down with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to share his story about how he moved from the practitioner side of HR to the provider space.
Listen in as Jeff and Elliot explore Jeff’s history including his love of Talent Acquisition and discuss how other CHROs and high-level HR decision-makers can begin planning the next phases of their careers.
Why a Skills-Based Hiring Model is Growing in Importance
Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing landscape and globalization of the workforce. While it is not a new concept, organizations are grappling with the renewed importance of skills-based hiring and the value of skills as a performance indicator for candidates. How can companies begin to move toward a skill-based hiring model?
Deanne Barbary, Senior Client Partner, APAC RPO at Korn Ferry RPO, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to examine and contextualize skills-based hiring as a new concept. Together, Dee and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore case studies about how companies are putting more focus on skills in their TA strategies.
Listen in as Deanne and Elliot discuss how companies can effectively place skills at the heart of their talent strategy and build a more agile workforce.
Organizations may assume an outsourced partner would be more expensive, but what about the cost of internal resources used while a role remains vacant? Understanding these factors is essential for anyone involved in HR or procurement to navigate today's workforce challenges, whether considering RPO, MSP, or total talent solutions. How do workforce leaders develop strategies for balancing cost-effectiveness with operational efficiency?
Tom Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, in this episode of the "HRO Today Educational Podcast Series" to provide expert insights on navigating the complexities of workforce strategy. Tom's extensive experience as both a provider and practitioner brings a unique perspective to the discussion.
Tune in to gain valuable knowledge about the essential metrics CHROs and TA leaders must consider, the true costs associated with in-house strategies, and the comparative efficiency of internal versus external talent solutions.
With every new generation that enters the workforce, leadership faces new challenges to engage and optimize their workforce. Between changing generational expectations and new technology that changes the nature of work, leaders need to be able to connect with and empower their workforce.
Matt Poepsel PhD, VP of Professional Services at The Predictive Index, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss talent optimization and how leadership needs to evolve. Their new eBook, Become your CEO's Most Valuable Partner, explores the role of HR in addressing an organization’s top workforce concerns and empowers HR leaders to take action.
Listen in as Matt and Elliot examine modern workforce problems and how business leaders should look to HR for solutions.
Uncertainty in the business world is nothing new. For decades, market fluctuations and global events have influenced business practices to varying degrees. The best agencies are the ones who can adapt and evolve quickly as the waves of uncertainty rise and fall. The talent market is no different. When a company needs a flexible talent strategy, they must look for a solution that can fulfill their current needs and prepare them for the future.
Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss the need for flexible RPO solutions as clients’ needs change rapidly. Listen in as Rick and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the important qualities of an adaptable and innovative talent solution.
The needs of human resources and talent acquisition professions are constantly evolving. With so much uncertainty across all industries, HR professionals have an expanding desire for partners that can provide multiple solutions. TA Leaders almost need to be more like consultants, bringing in research and knowledge of trends in the industry to advise clients on how to proceed. But what is driving this trend of HR practitioners asking for more and more from their partners?
Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO at Hudson RPO, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, to explore how the needs of TA clients are expanding. With long-standing client relationships, Hudson RPO has a unique perspective on the evolving needs of talent acquisition practitioners.
Listen in as Jake and Elliot discuss why RPO providers need to evolve to meet their clients’ needs and how they can expand their offerings.
Let’s Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition - How AI Is Changing the Game for Recruiters AND Job Seekers?
AI is a two-way street when it comes to talent acquisition. Recruiters and TA professionals are using AI to create job descriptions, schedule interviews, and assess candidates. Meanwhile, candidates are also using AI to find employment opportunities, tailor their resumes to fit job descriptions and empower themselves in the application process. What do TA professionals need to know now that artificial intelligence is so readily accessible?
Michele Capra, Senior Client Partner and Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, and Wendy DiMartino, Senior Client Partner and Global Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, join HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss AI in Talent Acquisition. According to Korn Ferry’s 2024 Talent Acquisition Trends Report, many HR people are aware of the rise of AI but do not have visibility into how other firms are implementing AI for recruiting.
Listen in as Michele, Wendy, and Elliot explore the trend of AI in talent acquisition, as both recruiters AND candidates adapt to this new technology.