Episodes
Join us on this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast where Johnny and our guest Raj Verma discuss all about how global healthcare company, Sanofi are going beyond DEI to transform their business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialtalent/message
Published 10/11/23
Published 10/11/23
📝 POP QUIZ! 📝Which fictional company might have core values that include ‘Whimsy & Imagination’, ‘Adventure & Exploration, and ‘Secrecy & Surprise’?  🤔Want to find out? Join us on this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast where our guest Margaux Gillman, SVP of People and Culture at Job.com, chats with Johnny Campbell all about defining and rolling out company core values. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialtalent/message
Published 09/27/23
You can’t manage what you don’t measure. In this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast Diana File, CEO and Founder of DF Analytics & Consulting, shares her deep knowledge of collecting and using data for the purpose of creating more inclusive workplaces. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialtalent/message
Published 09/13/23
You may be shocked to hear that training and up-skilling has evolved since the early days of Johnny’s recruitment career when it involved watching motivational VHS tapes. In this week’s episode of the Work:Smart podcast Becky Chung, VP of Talent of Development at Cielo, joins Johnny to talk about the importance up-skilling and re-skilling in the modern workplace. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at [email protected] or leave a voice note...
Published 08/30/23
Want to hear a joke about a boomerang?Well, I can’t remember it, but I’m sure it’ll come back to me. In this week’s show Johnny talks to Global Head of Talent Acquisition David Brammer all about the realities of rebound hiring and how to get it right. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at [email protected] or leave a voice note on Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialtalent/message
Published 08/16/23
We are thrilled to announce the debut episode of our rebranded show, the ‘Work: Smart’ podcast, where we aim to help you be… well, more work-smart! In our first episode, we invite Wendy Mayer, Vice President of Candidate Experience at Pfizer, to share her insights on the ever-evolving landscape of Candidate Experience before testing her work-smart behaviours. If you want to put your work-smart questions to our guests you can email us at [email protected] or leave a voice note on...
Published 08/02/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be exploring the critical role Talent Acquisition plays in driving a company’s DEI initiatives and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’ll look at innovative strategies that TA can use to increase workforce diversity and to create equity and inclusion. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talent Acquisition, for APAC & MENA at Amazon. Prior to joining Amazon, Rajeev was the Head of TA for India and...
Published 06/07/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be exploring the topic of how to unlock the full potential of your TA team - to enable them to continually add value to your business and drive the best results. How do you set your team up for success? How do you organize them, develop them, keep them motivated and engaged, as well as aligned with key stakeholders, and the goals and priorities of the business? Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Charlotte Cantu, Head of Global Talent...
Published 05/31/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be digging into the topic of Internal Mobility, which is so important when it comes to attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. According to LinkedIn, employees stay 41% longer at companies that have a lot of internal hiring versus those that don’t. Yet so many companies prioritize external hiring and focus far less on internal hiring. Our guest today who will help us delve into this topic is Giorgio Benassi, Global Head of Talent, at the H&M...
Published 05/17/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the topic of inclusive hiring, and how to build diversity, equity and inclusion into every step of your hiring process. Building on this, we’ll also dig into inclusive work practices. Our guest today to help us unpack this topic is Christabelle Feeney, Director, Employers For Change.
Published 04/26/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be delving into the topic of sustainable talent, and how to build a dynamic and sustainable talent ecosystem that sets organizations up for current and future business success. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Virginia Tirado, who is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Zalando. Prior to Zalando, Virginia was the Head of Commercial Technology Recruitment for EMEA at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and before that, the Head of Executive...
Published 04/12/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the evolving role of Talent Acquisition and the need to broaden TA beyond recruiting. We’ll explore how to build a more strategic and more holistic approach to TA as well as how to develop a comprehensive talent strategy. Our guest today to help us dig into all of this is Anne Carrigan who is Head of Talent at EightySeven Group. Formerly, Anne was Head of Talent at RSM, UK and has extensive experience building talent strategies at various...
Published 03/22/23
In this episode of the Shortlist, we’ll be examining the relationship between Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We’ll discuss whether equity should in fact trump everything else if you want to build a truly fair and inclusive workplace. Our guest today to help us dig into this topic is Aubrey Blanche who is the Founder & CEO of The Mathpath and Senior Director of People Operations & Strategic Programs at Culture Amp.
Published 03/16/23
With tech layoffs dominating the news headlines in recent months, the availability of talent has increased, however it’s still a tight labor market in most countries, and it continues to be difficult to hire great talent.  For many organisations, it can require thinking outside the box. In this episode of the Shortlist, we’re going to examine the benefits of hiring globally and how this can be a game changer for many organizations. The added value that international talent can bring to an...
Published 03/08/23
The core belief of diversity, equity, and inclusion is that people deserve to be treated fairly. However, all too often the onus of this falls on the individual to advocate for themselves, speak up, and fight for the recognition, change, and fairness we all deserve. Especially in the workplace. Imagine a world where this becomes less of an upward battle and more of a partnership between leadership and individual employees. Joining us on The Shortlist to dive deep into this is My-Chau...
Published 03/01/23
The war for talent continues to rage on and organizations are trying to stand out and rise above the noise. But as the landscape of work has changed dramatically over the last few years, so too has the approach to Talent Acquisition. So how do you manage TA sourcing across multiple regions? How do you build a reputation for hiring when your employer’s brand perception varies so much from country to country? Joining us on The Shortlist to chat about this is Gui de Souza Neves, Global Talent...
Published 02/22/23
Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. As we gain more responsibilities as individuals in any organization, boundary setting is essential but our dominant culture is not set up to respect boundaries. How can we learn to set and respect boundaries? We often talk about impostor syndrome or the inner critic; the desire to feel less visible, less vulnerable,...
Published 02/15/23
Over the next few months, we will introduce our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. As a new manager, it is quite common to fall into bad habits in the early stage of your promotion. People-pleasing, communication blunders and managing conflict are just some of the common mistakes of first-time managers - so how can you avoid these and set yourself up for success from the outset? Karin and David, a...
Published 02/08/23
In our latest HR and talent management webinar, SocialTalent Live: Workplace Priorities for CPOs in 2023, Johnny sat down with the renowned Pat Wadors, CPO at UKG. In this very special fireside chat segment, they discuss their top focus for the year ahead - leadership. In this episode, you’ll hear Pat describe how to be a ‘for all leader’ and how to nurture psychological safety and trust. Whether you are a new leader or are looking to up your leadership game, this segment is a must-listen!
Published 02/03/23
Internal mobility consistently ranks as a top indicator of great workplaces. It’s a win-win for talent development and retention. But it’s also still a challenge for many companies - especially within large workforces. How can you create a culture of internal mobility when it’s difficult to know the true extent of the talent within your organization? Our guest on The Shortlist this week is Colleen Rush, the Global Head of TA at Merck Group. Colleen will be sharing her experience of working...
Published 01/18/23
Over the next few months, we will be introducing our new Leadership authors on the Shortlist to uncover the various challenges facing new managers and how these challenges can be overcome. New managers often face significant stress as they move into their new roles and need to be able to manage both their own individual stress and the stress of their team members. So if you are planning to move into a managerial role for the first time or you have recently been promoted to manager, it’s worth...
Published 01/11/23
We’re feeling nostalgic on The Shortlist this week! With almost 40 unique episodes in the bag for 2022, it’s time to look back at some of the best advice we’ve received over the course of the year. Every guest we’ve had on has contributed immensely to our shortlist, graciously imparting pearls of wisdom on all the topics that have shaped this incredibly uncertain year. So, to dive into this cornucopia of insight, Johnny Campbell is joined by Holly Fawcett, our Director of Content here at...
Published 12/21/22
Times have been tough the past few years. People have been weathering all sorts of storms. But how can leaders within a company create an environment that supports resilience without creating unrealistic expectations? Resilience doesn’t mean enduring high levels of stress, it means building a sustainable, supportive environment so that people have the right tools to tackle whatever challenges arise. So what does an empathetic, equitable, and psychologically safe culture look like? Joining us...
Published 12/14/22
In a difficult economic situation, many decisions boil down to numbers, rather than personal decisions. But what if the data was humanized? Instead of a cycle of overly reactive firefighting, how can workforce planning look to the longer term to create a more sustainable, steady approach? “Talent intelligence” data offers a different perspective. Joining us on The Shortlist to chat about this is Toby Culshaw. Toby is the Talent Intelligence Leader: Worldwide Operations and Consumer at...
Published 12/07/22