In this episode of The Headcount People, talent acquisition expert Amanda Gregg shares her insights on headcount management and the importance of a unified data source for recruitment success. She discusses how hiring managers and recruiters play a vital role in ensuring accurate information for a reliable single source of truth.
Key Highlights:
Amanda's engaging discussion offers valuable takeaways for talent acquisition professionals seeking innovative approaches to navigate the evolving job market.
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CHAPTER LIST:
00:00 - Amanda Gregg’s🔥Hottest Tip
02:07 - Tell us about your background in TA and current role at Second Front Systems
03:30 - How do you contribute to strategy discussions?
06:52 - What is the ultimate goal of a hiring strategy?
07:47 - How is your team structured and what does that look like?
09:37 - What does your hiring plan look like?
13:05 - What is the evaluation process for the roles and what is the timeline for it?
14:38 - Why is headcount management important?
17:27 - How do you do headcount planning?
19:47 - Can you explain cross-education among teams in practical terms?
25:14 - How can managers ensure a reliable single source of truth for all involved in hiring?
28:50 - What's the best tech stack for talent acquisition?
33:10 - How are you currently creating your hiring plan? Are you using spreadsheets or another tool?
35:49 - How do you effectively collaborate with the CFO and what role do KPIs and metrics play in this?
43:32 - What gives you optimism about the future of talent acquisition and scaling for larger companies in that market?