I andet afsnit af Beyond Talents Podcast-serien med Saville Assessment Nordic dykker Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents sammen med seniorkonsulenterne Magnus og Mattis ned i et af rekrutteringens mest omdiskuterede emner: blind screening. Vi taler om, hvad bias betyder for vores vurderinger af kandidater, hvorfor selv velmenende beslutninger kan blive farvet af ubevidste præferencer, og hvordan virksomheder kan bruge strukturerede, forskningsbaserede værktøjer til at skabe mere fair og effektive udvælgelsesprocesser.Du får konkrete perspektiver på:• Hvornår og hvordan blind screening giver mest mening• Hvilke oplysninger der bør fjernes tidligt i processen• Hvordan personligheds- og kognitive tests kan komplementere blind screening• Praktiske skridt til at gå fra 200 ansøgere til et kvalificeret shortlist uden at forvrænge beslutningerne🔗 Hør hele episoden her: beyondtalents.dk/classroomDeltagere og links:• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents• Magnus Mathiesen: LinkedIn | Saville Assessment Nordic• Mattis Noot Ishøy: LinkedIn | Saville Assessment Nordic
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse sits down with special guest Sebastian Spetzler, former Global Head of Recruitment at Joe & The Juice and now Head of People & Culture at Medley Capital.
Sebastian challenges traditional recruitment methods, questioning whether CVs and cover letters truly reflect a candidate’s potential. Drawing on years of experience hiring thousands of employees across multiple markets, he explains how focusing on culture, values, and potential can transform the hiring process.
This episode is packed with insights for talent leaders, HR professionals, and anyone looking to shake up conventional recruitment practices.
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I denne første episode af sæson 2 af Beyond Talents Podcast har Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents besøg af Magnus og Mattis fra Saville Assessment Nordic. Sammen dykker de ned i verden af psykometriske tests og rekrutteringsværktøjer. Se hvordan testværktøjer kan styrke dit beslutningsgrundlag i rekrutteringsprocesser, og hvorfor forskningsbaserede metoder er afgørende for effektiv talent acquisition. Få indsigt i hvordan personlighedstests og kognitive tests kan anvendes, og lær hvordan du som virksomhed får mest muligt ud af disse værktøjer.
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In this episode of The Recruitment Equation, hosts Pil Byriel and Nicklas Pyrdol welcome not one but two special guests: Ricki Nielsen and Ole Bech-Petersen. Together, they dive into the often-overlooked foundation of recruitment — job ads. Discover why clear and well-written job postings are crucial for setting expectations, attracting the right talent, and ultimately building stronger recruitment processes.
Learn practical tips on how to make your job ads stand out, the key elements every posting should include, and why investing just a little more time can completely transform your hiring outcomes. 🔗 See more and access our Classroom: beyondtalents.dk/classroom
Participants and Links:• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse• Ricki Nielsen: LinkedIn• Ole Bech-Petersen: LinkedIn
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse are joined by Heidi Wassini to unpack the trends shaping the future of talent acquisition.
Together, they discuss the growing shift toward unbiased and skill-based hiring, the evolving use of AI agents in screening and candidate experience, and the tension between operational overload and the need for strategic change.
From international comparisons to Denmark’s current challenges, Heidi offers a sharp perspective on why TA still struggles to gain traction — and what it will take to move the field forward.
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In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse are joined by Mads Juul Jørgensen to discuss the role of HR in leading AI adoption across organizations.
They unpack why implementing AI isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a people challenge. And while IT may build the tools, it’s often HR that must lead the change.
Mads shares real-world insights on how HR can walk the talk and become a strategic driver when it comes to integrating AI in everyday processes.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
• Mads Juul Jørgensen: LinkedIn
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse are joined by Morten Gerner from Fairec to explore the human side of bias in recruitment — and how AI might help create a fairer process.They discuss why bias isn’t just a flaw in technology, but deeply rooted in human decision-making, and how AI, despite its imperfections, can bring more consistency and transparency into hiring. Tune in to hear how AI can move beyond just speeding up processes to actually rethinking recruitment practices for the better.🔗 See more and access our Classroom: beyondtalents.dk/classroom
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
I denne episode taler Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents med Thea Jepsen og Anders Wahlgreen Adelskov fra ATP om, hvordan deres tilgang til Talent Attraction har udviklet sig gennem årene.
Det, der begyndte som traditionelle jobopslag, er nu blevet til en dynamisk, intern marketing- og brandingafdeling. Sammen undersøger de:
✔ Opbygning af et internt “bureau” – Hvordan ATP har udvidet deres fokus til at inkludere videoer, LinkedIn-kampagner og landingssider.
✔ At balancere prioriteter – Overgangen fra at skrive jobannoncer til at skabe engagerende indhold, der tiltrækker de rigtige kandidater.
✔ Eksperimentets kraft – Hvorfor prioritering af effektive initiativer som videoproduktion gør en stor forskel.
🎙️ Som Thea siger i episoden:
“Når vi vælger at lave en video, er det fordi, vi ved, det virker – det er tid, der er godt brugt.”
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse take a deep dive into screening in recruitment—how to effectively select the right candidates while ensuring fairness and efficiency in the hiring process.
They explore the best practices for collecting relevant candidate data, choosing the most effective screening methods, and defining essential qualifications for a role. Tune in for actionable insights on optimizing your screening process while minimizing bias.
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I denne episode taler Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents med Michael Schøtt fra ATP om TechSpotterne – et udviklingsprogram, der gentænker, hvordan kunderådgivere arbejder med tech og digitalisering.
Hvad er TechSpotterne? Det er mere end bare et træningsprogram – det handler om at bryde siloerne, skabe bedre samarbejde mellem Digital Solutions og rådgiverne i frontlinjen og forme fremtidens kunderådgiverrolle.
Fra samtalen:
🎙️ Som Michael siger:
“Det handler om at gentænke forholdet mellem eksperterne i praksis og dem, der udvikler de digitale løsninger – og bringe dem sammen.”
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse discuss the key factors that shape candidate experience—a crucial aspect of recruitment that impacts both employer branding and talent attraction.
They explore the importance of clear feedback in rejection processes, ensuring fair responses that match candidate effort, and how companies can handle mistakes in hiring without damaging trust. Tune in for actionable insights to improve the candidate journey and create a more transparent, engaging recruitment process.
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I denne episode taler Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents med Mette Lilleøre fra ATP om et spændende eksperiment, der blev til et succesfuldt ledernetværk.
Hvad der startede i 2020 som en lille idé med 20 ledere, er i dag vokset til et netværk med 75 deltagere. Sammen dykker de ned i:
✔ Hvordan netværket startede som et eksperiment – og de kreative løsninger, der gjorde det muligt.
✔ Værdien af ledernetværk – hvordan selvstyrende grupper skaber engagement og læring.
✔ Fra pilotprojekt til succes – hvad ATP lærte af de første fire måneder, og hvordan de skalerede ideen til at omfatte flere ledere.
🎙️ Som Mette siger i episoden:
“I dag er 75 af vores 200 ledere med i netværket. Det er blevet en hjørnesten i, hvordan vi understøtter ledelsesudvikling i ATP.”
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In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse discuss the inspiration behind Develop Diverse, the barriers companies face in becoming truly inclusive, and practical ways to minimize biases in recruitment processes.
They explore why unconscious bias workshops alone aren’t enough and how companies can shift from checkboxes to meaningful action in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Tune in for actionable insights to make your recruitment process more inclusive and impactful.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
I denne episode diskuterer Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents datadrevet onboarding med Mie Lindberg og Josephine Isaksen fra ATP. Sammen udforsker de, hvordan dataindsigter kan forbedre onboardingprocesser og afsløre skjulte udfordringer, der påvirker fastholdelse af medarbejdere.
Fra samtalen:
✔ Hvordan måler man succes med onboarding? – ATP er gået fra anekdotiske indsigter til strukturerede spørgeskemaer for at identificere trends.
✔ Hvordan ser “honeymoon-fasen” egentlig ud? – Find ud af, hvorfor tilfredsheden falder efter otte måneder, og hvad ledere kan gøre for at fastholde engagementet.
✔ Hvorfor onboarding ikke slutter efter de første par måneder – Vigtigheden af langsigtet støtte og løbende tilpasninger.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse dive into the strategic use of Employer Value Propositions (EVPs) with special guest Pedro Porto Gusmão from Coloplast.
Pedro breaks down how EVPs answer the core question: “Why should you work here?” and how they help structure a company’s employer brand, define its competitive edge, and attract the right talent. Gain actionable insights on building a compelling EVP and positioning your organization as an employer of choice.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents sits down with Josephine Isaksen and Anders Wahlgreen Adelskov to discuss a key question:
How can we use data to help our employees – without compromising ethics and trust?
From the conversation:
✔ Where do we draw the line on data collection? – Should employees know what data is collected and how it’s being used?
✔ How do we balance technological insights with human understanding? – When does data become a tool for support, and when does it risk creating mistrust?
✔ Why ATP chooses to delete data after a certain period – and the ethical considerations behind that decision.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse explore the power of employee advocacy in recruitment with special guest Lene Gam-Boelt from Ramboll.
Learn how Ramboll’s BlueBuzz program empowers employees to share their stories, helping the company connect with hard-to-reach talent, like engineers and STEM profiles. Discover why peer-to-peer storytelling is a game-changer for recruitment campaigns in a competitive talent market, making them more authentic, cost-effective, and impactful.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
I denne episode taler Nicklas Pyrdol fra Beyond Talents med Rie Bang fra ATP om, hvordan et godt graduate-program kan være en afgørende løftestang for at styrke både forretningen og kulturen.
Hør, hvordan ATP’s graduate-program ikke kun handler om at tiltrække unge talenter, men også om at udvikle fremtidens ambassadører for virksomhedens strategi. Fra onboarding til personlig udvikling – episoden giver dig konkrete eksempler på, hvordan et graduate-program kan gøre en forskel på tværs af organisationen.
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse are joined by Julie Lindberg Hollegaard, Chief People and Culture Officer at DataLøn.
We discuss the challenges of unconscious bias in recruitment, share strategies for minimizing bias in the hiring process, and explore why focusing on cultural add is more impactful than “cultural fit.”
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• Nicklas Pyrdol: LinkedIn | Beyond Talents
• Pil Byriel: LinkedIn | Develop Diverse
In this episode, Nicklas Pyrdol from Beyond Talents and Pil Byriel from Develop Diverse are joined by Cassie Wu, Head of Talent Acquisition at Lundbeck. Cassie shares her experiences in building an effective talent acquisition team across multiple locations. Discover strategies for unifying team culture, balancing global standards with local needs, and the key traits that make great recruiters.
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