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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 497: Rethinking Recruiting To Break Down Silos Feb 14, 2023

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The current evolution of TA is not just an outward facing exercise. New thinking around internal mobility, skills, culture and experience means that the lines between Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and Learning & Development are starting to blur. So what can we learn from the employers proactively working to break down these silos?

My guest this week is Debby Clement, VP of Talent at Pax8. Pax8 have a massive focus on a quality experience for both candidates and employees and has reinvented its TA strategy to reflect this. Debby has a lot of insight to share on the importance of removing internal silos and having a holistic approach to talent.

In the interview, we discuss:

The talent challenges of a fast growing organization

The Big Tech layoffs in context and why it is still tough to recruit the right people

Building a new recruiting model

Heart and whole person values

TA as the umbilical cord going through the whole business

Job descriptions tell, and job adverts sell.

Knitting together Talent Acquisition, Talent Management and L&D

The Wardley Mapping concept

The unintended consequences of silos in HR

People Analytics

The role of technology and AI

What does the TA team of the future look like

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Ep 496: Challenging A Narrow Definition Of Talent Feb 09, 2023

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I always find it encouraging to see many employers focusing on social mobility to diversify their workforces. However, much more needs doing, and some seismic shifts are required to broaden the narrow definition of talent many industries use to recruit.

My guest this week is Phoebe Anderson, Executive Director at ATLAS Fellows. ATLAS is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of transforming the finance industry by opening doors for under-resourced young people to access life-changing careers. Phoebe advocates for changing entrenched recruiting practices and challenging the narrow definition of talent endemic in the finance industry.

In the interview, we discuss:

Why a zip code shouldn't dictate a life trajectory

Breaking down barriers

The importance of engaging with High School students

Scholarship, internship, mentorship, and membership

What employers need to do to be more inclusive

Changing the narrow definition of talent

Skills and knowledge are teachable.

ATLAS' advice to employers and their plans for the future.

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Ep 495: Results Not Noise Feb 08, 2023

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Building more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces is an ongoing challenge for many organizations. There is still a disconnect between the amount of noise generated around DE&I and the results achieved. So how can employers do better, and what lessons can be learned from other organizations?

My guest this week is Bruce Jackson, Associate General Counsel & Managing Director, Strategic Partnerships at Microsoft. Bruce has just published a new book, "Never Far From Home", which documents his personal journey from a housing project in Manhattan to becoming a lawyer who represented Pete Rock and LL Cool J and ultimately worked for the President of Microsoft. In our conversation, he shares his insights into the developing DE&I strategies at Microsoft, and the role employers can play in improving social mobility.

In the interview, we discuss:

Bruce's journey and dealing with obstacles

The overwhelming influence the environment you grew up in has on your prospects.

What should employers do to improve diversity and inclusion?

Practical incentives to help law firms be more diverse

Improving evaluation and accountability

The role employers can play in improving social mobility

Cybersecurity programs in community colleges

The critical importance of not losing another generation of great brave minds.

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Ep 494: Confidence and Resilience Feb 03, 2023

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Whatever part of the industry you are in, you will be facing uncertain times as we start to move through 2023. On top of the obvious economic factors, Talent Acquisition is heading into a period of dramatic reinvention right in the middle of a trend of TA layoffs, a conundrum at a time of continuing talent shortages and candidate-driven markets.

Whether you are looking for a new role, reinventing your existing role, or getting promoted, confidence is critical. It's also something that we don't talk about enough, particularly when it comes to building more of it and dealing with imposter syndrome.

My guest this week is Jess Jones, an influencer, content creator, and DE&I talent lead. Jess recently wrote a book about building confidence called "Own It". Her experience in TA gives her a unique perspective on how we talk (or rather don't talk) about confidence and resilience in our industry, and she has some great advice to share.

In the interview, we discuss:

Confidence in the workplace

Tackling imposter syndrome

"Owning it"

Empowering people to be more confident

The snakes and ladders of work in 2023

The five-second rule

Does social media make things more complicated?

The myth of perfection and the importance of being vulnerable

Curiosity

Showing up and leading by example

AI & TA

Internal mobility

Using creators and influences to target specific pools of talent

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Ep 493: The Growing Value Of TA Operations Feb 02, 2023

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Talent Acquisition is continuing to grow in complexity. Technology is becoming more disruptive, recruiting methodologies are getting more sophisticated, and data and analytics are becoming more important. It's not surprising then that the skillset of TA teams is diversifying, and the role of TA Operations is becoming more developed. So how can TA leaders demonstrate the value of TA Ops, and how can it inform hiring strategies

My guest this week is Mark Jenkins, Talent Acquisition Operations Manager at Product Madness. Mark's role involves improving recruiting and hiring efficiency through process improvements, streamlined funnels, and digital transformation. He has lots of insights and advice to share about the growing value of TA Ops.

In the interview, we discuss:

The bottom line impact of TA Ops

Improving retention and diversity

Unlocking the full potential of recruiting technology

Automation and the importance of process reinvention

How to drive value via continuous improvement

Calculating the ROI of TA Ops

Storytelling with data

The role TA Ops can play in shaping hiring strategies

The future of TA Ops

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Round Up January 2023 Jan 30, 2023

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Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.

Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:

Ep 489: The Personalization Megatrend

Ep 490: Responsible Recruiting Strategies

Ep 491: Can TA Drive Internal Mobility?

Ep 492: AI & Automation Strategies

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Ep 492: AI & Automation Strategies Jan 27, 2023

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With the relentless coverage, comment and discussion around ChatGPT, it finally feels that there is a mainstream realization of the capability and impact of AI and automation. However, while Twitter threads, conference presentations and webinars are great for building awareness, there is no discussion on the complexities of implementing AI and the strategic foundations needed to ensure success.

My guest this week is Kyle Lagunas, Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst at Aptitude Research. Kyle has recently authored a whitepaper exploring automation's current state and future potential in talent acquisition. TA Leaders need to think very carefully about strategy and implementation, and Kyle shares some valuable insights into the automated future.

In the interview, we discuss:

The outlook for talent acquisition in 2023

Automation as a catalyst to unlock high-functioning TA

Creating richer, high-quality stakeholder experiences.

The importance of understanding system capability

Continuing optimization and strategic development

Building new best practices and AI and automation

What do the humans do, and what do the machines do?

Augementation and anticipation

The evolving maturity model and the current rate of adoption

What skills will the TA team of the future need?

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Ep 491: Can TA Drive Internal Mobility? Jan 19, 2023

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We're still only at the start of 2023, but it's already clear that it will be another challenging and complex year for talent acquisition. With so much disruption, TA Leaders must be able to prove their value to their businesses. One area we are seeing this happen is internal mobility, where the line between talent acquisition and talent management is getting a bit blurry as employers look at talent more holistically.

My guest this week is Manjuri Sinha, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at OLX. Manjuri recently helped launch a highly successful internal talent marketplace called OLX Explore. In our conversation, she shared some of the strategies used to deal with the significant challenges around internal mobility and has some advice to share with TA Leaders who want to prove the value of their teams.

In the interview, we discuss:

Recruiting challenges

Tech layoffs and global talent pools

How Talent Acquisition leaders can demonstrate the value of their teams

Building internal talent marketplaces

The challenges of internal mobility

Building a business case from data

The importance of C-Suite sponsorship

Awareness, access and enablement

Results and ROI

The role of technology

What does the TA team of the future look like

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Ep 490: Responsible Recruiting Strategies Jan 13, 2023

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The only things certain about talent acquisition in 2023 are uncertainly and more disruption. As companies deal with these complex times, what can TA leaders do to ensure their teams give their businesses maximum value?

My first guest of 2023 is Jane Curran, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at JLL. Jane leads a large TA team firmly focused on driving value by advocating for responsible recruiting throughout the business.

In the interview, we discuss:

The continuing challenge of standing out and finding top talent

The market in 2023

The need for responsible recruiting

Building a strong relationship between TA and Finance

Working with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers

How should TA prioritize recruiting

Improving internal talent mobility

Building flexibility in the model to ensure you have the right sized TA team

The role of technology in 2023

Zero waste in the ecosystem of talent

How can TA do less with more in changing times

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Round Up December 2022 Jan 04, 2023

Show notes

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.

Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:

Ep 479: Neurodiversity Hiring At Microsoft

Ep 480: Are Job Boards Evolving?

Ep 481: Workstyle

Ep 482: The Fluid Workforce

Ep 483: The Power Of Talent Marketplaces

Ep 484: Innovation and Skills-Based Hiring

Ep 486: Building A Second Brain

Ep 488: The DE&I Journey

Ep 489: The Personalization Megatrend

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