Emma Neary and Alan Walker talk direct sourcing, and how candidate experience plays a big part in this. They discussed what an organisation needs to do to move towards a direct sourcing model, the important things to be mindful of, and some of the quick wins that can accelerate this approach. In this conversation with Emma we discussed: The key things that need to change to move towards a direct sourcing model. How to move a recruiter from being an order taker to being a business...

In this episode, Alan Walker talks to Kasia Tang, about the secret to building high-performing recruitment teams. They talked about:- Why having the right team in place is the essence of recruiting success The risks of getting recruitment team building wrong How aiming for a diversity of thought, background and experience can bring huge advantages Why hiring people you feel uncomfortable working is a good thing Solving the biggest problems needs people who challenge the status quo ...

In this episode, Alan Walker talks to Mohammed Baig of VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas) on how he has overcome the challenges of being asked to hire over 4,000 volunteers per year. They talked about:- How introducing modern recruitment tactics have made a significant difference Why being more data-driven and technology-savvy has led to considerable improvements Talent nurturing and community building making a huge difference to time-to-hire How pre-boarding candidates in advance of...

In this episode, Alan Walker talks to Akbar Karenga on why recruiters should act more like marketers if they want to be successful. They talked about:- His time managing 16 hiring managers across 16 countries globally - and why embracing cultural differences was key to doing it well How lesser-known brands can compete The need for recruitment to behave more like other functions if they want to secure c-suite buy-in Business leaders demanding metrics that are meaningful to them -...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Theo Smith about Neurodiversity in hiring and employment. They talked about:- Why being a champion of neurodiversity is important to him His journey of exploration is going on, and how this has been driven by finding out he himself is neurodiverse That 15% of the population think differently and are neurodiverse What he's doing to be an advocate for neurodiversity Some of the initiatives businesses (including NICE) are undertaking around...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Liz Dowling about hiring in a hyper-growth start-up. They talked about: What defines a "hyper-growth" start-up and the challenges recruiters face in these type of businesses How understanding the company's strategy, vision and roadmap is the first step towards moving from being reactive to proactive Successful TA teams building out a hiring roadmap that aligns to the business' commercials TA people needing to be able to challenge, ask questions...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Phil Catcheside about the candidate market segmentation project he is leading at Network Rail They talked about... Who Phil is, and what it is he does What market segmentation is, why it's important and the decisions it can drive Why this project is so relevant for an organisation like Network Rail How he has managed the project Executive buy-in What external support he brought in Some interesting finding so far, and how they challenged...

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Alan Walker speaks to Yodel's Head of Resourcing Ben Gledhill, on how he is transforming hiring in their business. We heard About his role as Head of Resourcing at Yodel How he has revolutionised driver recruitment and candidate experience via ChatBots Why the challenge of a large transformation project attracted him Where to start with a transformation project Why quick wins are important, but the long term goal should be fundamental change Why having the right people in place...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Gary Manning of Touch Surgery about life as a recruiter in a fast-growing startup, some of the challenges and his advice as to how to overcome them. They talked about... Gary's time with King, and his new role with Touch Surgery The unique people challenges startups face, and how adjusting to startup life can be a challenging experience Why knowing who you are, your values and communicating your purpose is key to attracting people when...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Jim Stroud of Click IQ on a whole heap of stuff - the majority of it related to hiring, much of it about AI, some of it about his shoes (or lack of). We heard: Why he sheds his shoes when presenting (think Die Hard) How Bank of America increasing their minimum wage may have some unintended consequences What IBM's ability to predict whether someone is leaving - via AI - means for employees Whether AI can be truly unbiased, and if it can be more...

 In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Helen Durkin of Indeed on the subject of Employer Branding. We heard: Some of the specific challenges Indeed face How getting support internally is vital The crossover between employer and corporate brand How to build awareness in new markets Why listening to feedback - internally and externally - is essential Why developing employee ambassadors/advocates is vital, and how to do it organically Tips for those starting out on their employer...

In this episode, Alan Walker speaks with Kirstie Kelly on the subject of wellbeing in the workplace. We heard: What this wellbeing "stuff" is all about Who is responsible for wellbeing (employee or employer?) The commercial reasons why wellbeing is important The costs to the economy of poor mental health and wellbeing How a company can tell whether they're providing an environment that enables wellbeing How an individual can assess their own wellbeing Where an organisation...

Chris Stewart and Alan Walker discuss content, career sites and social media – and how they all play a part in a highly effective recruitment marketing strategy. In this conversation with Chris we discussed: Where recruitment teams should start, when starting to produce content. Why creating content doesn’t need to be difficult, or expensive. The power of video content, as the medium of choice when trying to drive engagement with graduates. How you find out which type of content will...

Tom Baker and Alan Walker talk about where an organisation should start with their employer brand strategy. How to bring it to life; which colleagues to partner with; measuring the effectiveness of your employer brand strategy – and the importance of purpose. In this interview with Tom, we learnt:- Where an organisation needs to start with their employer brand strategy The role of the employee value proposition (EVP) in employer brand How an organisation defines their EVP The importance...

Emma Neary and Alan Walker talk direct sourcing, and how candidate experience plays a big part in this. They discussed what an organisation needs to do to move towards a direct sourcing model, the important things to be mindful of, and some of the quick wins that can accelerate this approach. In this conversation with Emma we discussed: The key things that need to change to move towards a direct sourcing model. How to move a recruiter from being an order taker to being a business...

Andy Curlewis and Alan Walker discuss why marketing is an essential part of any modern recruiters toolkit; some specific tactics and techniques; and how to measure the effectiveness of a recruitment marketing strategy. In this conversation with Andy we discussed: Why marketing is an important skill for recruiters. The difference between talent pipelining, talent pools and talent communities. Whether building talent pipelines is the right thing to do, and how to build a talent pipeline (if...

Katrina Collier and Alan Walker discussing everything from technology through employer brand – but centred on the need for both recruiters and hiring organisations to be more human and authentic, and for them to put candidate experience at the heart of everything they do. In this conversation with Katrina we discussed: How recruiters who use technology to spam will eventually be replaced by technology. What a recruiter can do to position themselves as a recruiter who is worth talking...

Caroline Evans and Alan Walker discuss how some of the techniques used in consumer marketing can be equally successful in recruitment marketing – and why those two things are so similar. In this interview, we learnt:- How the techniques used in non-recruitment B2C marketing can be used in recruitment marketing Personas – what they are, and how they are used to inform a B2C marketing strategy How personas can be used in recruitment marketing How to start building out personas, and...

Bill Boorman and Alan Walker discuss the future of recruitment. What the more recent changes in the media landscape mean to recruiters; the key channels for the next few years; how recruitment needs to change; and how to build a talent technology stack in different types of organisations. In this interview, we learnt:- What the changes within the recruitment media landscape, and the entrance of Google and Facebook into the market, means to the industry What the key recruitment channels...

Hung Lee and Alan Walker discuss how building a personal brand can help with both short-term goals and long-term career aspirations, and how growing a community needs the right approach – but the benefits can be amazing. In this interview, we learnt:- The importance of building a personal brand in the recruitment space What a recruiter can do to build their personal brand What collaboration and partnerships can be the key to success How being present and active online can accelerate...

Morgan Lobb and Alan Walker talk all things diversity and inclusion. Why it’s important, what organisations need to do to make themselves more inclusive, and the steps they can take to hire more diverse talent. In this interview, we learnt:- The difference between the terms diversity and inclusion, what they each bring to the table and how we need to get both right How an organisation can identify whether they have an issue around diversity or inclusion The known benefits of diversity and...