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Recruiting Future with Matt Alder – What’s Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Talent acquisition is undergoing unprecedented disruption as AI, economic uncertainty, and the ever-shortening lifespan of skills radically reshape recruiting. On Recruiting Future, Matt Alder explores this evolving landscape, using insightful interviews with transformational TA practitioners and forward-thinking experts to spark your imagination and provide the insights you need to shape the future of talent acquisition in your organization.
Each episode explores topics such as AI, recruiting automation, recruitment marketing, employer branding, skills-based hiring, assessment, candidate experience, DEI, internal mobility, and the transformation of TA teams. Recruiting Future is an essential resource for everyone involved in hiring.
Matt Alder is a globally respected talent acquisition futurist, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience exploring what’s next in recruiting. Renowned for his expertise in strategic foresight and technology trends, Matt provides a unique perspective that empowers leaders to navigate disruption. His deep industry knowledge and ability to spark meaningful conversations make Recruiting Future a must-listen for talent acquisition and HR professionals everywhere.

Latest Episodes:

Ep 573: The Power Of Employee Value Propositions Dec 01, 2023

Show notes

Employer Value Propositions are potent tools that attract talent, retain talent, and shape the future of organizations. However, we don't talk about EVPS enough, and they are regularly confused with Employer Brands when they are discussed. So, what are the benefits of an effective EVP, and do you define one?

My guest this week is Vicki Saunders, Founder of The EVP Consultancy. Vicki is a highly experienced expert in this field and has worked on EVPs in-house at Currys, BAE Systems, and Boots. She has a vast amount of knowledge to share, and this is an absolutely must-listen episode.

In the interview, we discuss:

The difference between EVP, Employer Branding, and Recruitment Marketing

The value to employers of an effective EVP

Strategic workforce planning and building the future of the organization

Supporting DE&I

Where should the responsibility for EVP sit?

Authentic, Differentiated, Resonating, and Future Focused

Pillars are proof points.

Measurement

Internal Comms and Employee Experience

The role of technology

Anticipating the future and evolving

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Ep 572 - Generative AI: Capabilities and Limitations Nov 29, 2023

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AI is a game changer for talent acquisition, and as we start to move from the hype phase to the doing phase, its potential capabilities and current limitations are becoming more apparent.

So what can and can't AI do for talent acquisition right now, and how will things develop in the future?

My guest this week is Mona Khalil, Senior Manager Data Science at Greenhouse. As well as building AI into their products, Greenhouse has done extensive research with both TA leaders and job seekers to understand the potential positive and negative impacts of generative AI on recruiting.

In the interview, we discuss:

Current talent market challenges

Employer uptake of generative AI

Reducing bias versus codifying bias

Levels of nuance in decision-making

Parsing and normalizing candidate data

Are employers monitoring AI effectively?

Asking vendors the right questions about their AI integrations

How do candidates feel about AI?

What does the future look like

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Ep 571 - The Road Ahead For Talent Acquisition Nov 24, 2023

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As we come to the end of another interesting year, I know that many of you will be looking towards 2024 and planning for the new year ahead.

One of the best things about 2023 for me has been the opportunity to get back on stage and start presenting again. I've spoken at prominent industry events, including The HR Technology Conference in the US and The CIPD Annual Conference in the UK, and delivered talks and workshops for several employers.

Back in September, I spoke at the ATAP Global TA Day about the future of Talent Acquisition, and I'm delighted to be able to share the audio of my presentation as this week's podcast.

If you're unfamiliar with ATAP, it is short for The Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, and they do some great work around standards and training in the industry. Their website is here, and you can get a 50% membership discount using the code ATAP50 before the end of the year.

In my presentation, I talk about:

Why we can't predict the future but how we can have strategic foresight

Three Forces Shaping Talent Acquisition

Three Critical Trends for 2024

Practical steps you can take right now to stay ahead of the curve

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Ep 570: Sustainable Hiring Nov 22, 2023

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The overhiring in the technology sector at the end of the pandemic, the resulting layoffs, and the knock-on effects on talent acquisition have been well-documented this year. However, big tech isn't the only area where this has happened. Other talent markets have also been through a similar journey.

So how can employers hire more sustainably, and what new talent strategies are companies adopting to build more flexibility?

My guest this week is Carina Clingman, Founder and CEO of Recruitomics, a talent consultancy working with start-ups and scale-ups in the Biotech industry. The Biotech industry has had a big issue with overhiring in the last few years. Carina has some insights on sustainable hiring models, which are also relevant in many other sectors.

In the interview, we discuss:

The changing talent marketing in Biotech

Challenging for scaling companies

Aligning talent strategies with business goals

Fractional hiring

Understanding candidate motivations

Balancing growth with sustainable hiring

The dangers of overhiring

What can larger employers learn from start-ups and scale-ups

Total talent thinking

What is the future for recruiters?

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Building In Public - Episode One Nov 21, 2023

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Whenever I ask people questions about the future on the podcast, I always caveat the question by saying that no one can predict the future. However, you can develop tools, knowledge and techniques to give you strategic foresight to plan for the future. Once you start properly planning for the future, you actually begin to influence and shape what the future will be.

Now imagine what being able to shape the future would mean for your strategic planning and, more importantly, your career.

I'm tapping into the body of knowledge Recruiting Future has built up over the last nine years to create an online course that will help you identify and understand the key trends that are driving talent acquisition, predict where they are likely to take us and develop the mindset you need to proactively develop your career in an industry where disruptive change is going to be the norm for years to come.

I'm going to build the course in public, and I'm launching this podcast mini-series to document my journey from the initial idea to the final product. Please listen to this first episode to learn more and join the mailing list to ensure you are the first to know when the course launches.

Ep 569: Culture and Connection In Distributed Teams Nov 17, 2023

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Three and a half years on from the first pandemic lockdowns, the debate about returning to the office still rages on. However, despite all the noise this year, as some large well-known companies tried yet again to force their employees back to the office, many employers have embraced the reality of remote and hybrid and are working hard to adjust and deal with the challenges of having a distributed workforce.

Culture and connection are often cited as reasons companies want to bring people back to their offices, particularly when supporting the new generation entering the workforce. So, what are remote and hybrid organizations doing to address these challenges without invoking a mandatory return to the office?

My guest this week is Dena Singleton, Chief People Officer at Kajabi. Kajabi strongly focuses on developing its culture and building connections within its organization, and Dina has some excellent advice to share.

In the interview, we discuss:

The unique market that Kajabi serves

TA challenges

Job vs Opportunities

Building culture and connection

Foster community

Supporting the new generation in the workforce

Onboarding

The impact of AI on the talent function

The future of work

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Ep 568: Reshaping Talent Strategies Nov 15, 2023

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The last 18 months have seen colossal talent market disruption in the tech industry, with large-scale layoffs continuing as the companies attempt to rebalance after a post-pandemic hiring frenzy. So how has this ongoing disruption affected start-up and scale-up businesses in the tech sector, and what lessons could the wider talent acquisition community learn from the way talent strategies are being reshaped

My guest this week is Lorraine Buhannic, SVP & Head of Talent at VC firm Juxtapose. Lorraine advises Juxtapose's portfolio companies on the talent strategies they need to hire, develop and retain high-performing talent in these very volatile times.

In the interview, we discuss:

Current market challenges

Recruiting CEOs

Developing a board-level community of talent

Why talent is even more critical in a downturn

The compression of middle management

The long-term implications of losing experienced managers

Why the most interesting jobs are often at early-stage companies

Removing silos in the talent function

The impact of leadership on hiring and retention

What does the future look like

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Ep 567: The Strategic Future Of Talent Acquisition Nov 10, 2023

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Transforming TA into a strategic function that can prove its long-term value to the business has been a critical topic on the show this year.

AI, uneven talent markets and challenging economic factors continue to cause widespread market disruption, and TA leaders need to drive their function in a more strategic direction. As we race towards 2024, I will continue to seek out strategic thinkers who can share the insights we need to move the industry forward.

My guest this week is Marcel Rütten. Marcel is a consultant, author, podcaster, conference organiser and former Global TA Leader who knows what it takes to build a highly strategic TA function.

In the interview, we discuss:

Talent market trends

Proving TA's strategic importance to the C-Suite

Aligning TA strategy with business strategy

Uncovering the real issues in hiring and retention

Tools and technologies

Root cause analysis

The balance between time, cost and quality

Using data to analyse candidate behaviour

What impact will generative AI have on talent acquisition

What will recruiting look like in 5 years?

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Ep 566: Skills, AI And The Future Of Hiring Nov 08, 2023

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The rapid development of AI and the increasing sophistication of skills-based hiring methodologies are two potent forces shaping the future of talent acquisition.

So what kind of future can we look forward to, and will we see the increase in talent mobility and the decrease in bias that we need to make hiring more equitable and ensure employers have better access to the talent they need?

My guest this week is Ben Porr, Chief Customer Officer at Harver. Ben is a highly experienced I/O psychologist who has been working to reduce bias in the hiring process. Ben's knowledge and experience have given him expert insights that can help us understand what the future of talent acquisition looks like when you combine the power of AI with the potential of skills-based hiring.

In the interview, we discuss:

The biggest challenges in the talent market

Bottlenecks in the hiring process

The evolution of skills-based hiring

Increasing talent mobility

Strategies to reduce bias

Combing pieces of evidence

Does AI increase or decrease bias?

AI as a job creation tool

How can talent acquisition better use data

What does the future look like, and how quickly will the recruiter's role change?

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Ep 565: Building A Strategic TA Function Nov 03, 2023

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Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right.

So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain future?

My guests this week are Kurt Bridge and Christian Le Loux from Macramé Consulting. Kurt and Christian are both highly experienced TA Leaders. They have much advice to share on building the right foundations for talent acquisition and implementing effective data-driven recruiting.

In the interview, we discuss:

How do TA Teams innovate

Fractional leadership and scalability

Building a foundation to be strategic

Operating models, workflows and experience

What is data-driven recruiting?

Proving strategic value to the organisation

Combating short-termism

What will TA look like in the future?

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