On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kelly Jimenez, Director Talent Acquisition of BNSF Railway.  Kelly shares insights into the transformative journey of talent acquisition at BNSF, emphasizing the integration of technology and strategic data analysis to enhance recruitment outcomes. Key Takeaways: (02:21) Kelly's unexpected entry into the TA field. (03:10) The significance of adapting recruitment strategies to technological advancements. (05:38) The role of BNSF Railway as a...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Tony Lioi, Director of TA Technology at BAYADA Home Health Care, to discuss the intricacies of aligning talent acquisition technology with business strategy and the importance of strong IT partnerships. Tony shares insights from his extensive experience in the field, offering valuable advice for those navigating the world of talent acquisition technology. Key Takeaways: (02:25) Tony’s background and journey to TA.(09:43) Building a...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Jessica Manucy, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at TruGreen. They delve into Jessica's extensive experience in talent acquisition, highlighting her journey from staffing light industrial roles to leading national recruitment efforts. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Jessica’s transition from staffing to a strategic role in talent acquisition. (03:26) The impact of Jessica's experience at a previous company on her career direction. (04:19) How...

On this episode, Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Burke, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PeaceHealth, to discuss the intricacies and challenges of TA in the healthcare sector. Key Takeaways: (02:16) Susan’s journey into talent acquisition, from a receptionist to a recruiter. (04:56) An overview of PeaceHealth: its size, scope and the responsibilities of the TA team. (06:58) Addressing challenges in reducing expenses and reorganizing the team to break down silos. (08:09)...

In this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Terri Lawless, Head of Talent Acquisition at  Stop & Shop. They discuss Terri’s journey in the talent acquisition space, highlighting her experiences from various sectors and her passion for recruiting. Key Takeaways: (02:14) Terri’s initial foray into talent acquisition and her evolution in the field. (03:07) Terri explains her innovative approach to recruitment process management. (04:23) The shift to Stop & Shop and focusing on...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance, Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies, about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai. Key Takeaways: (05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative. (06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines. (07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility. (08:45) Addressing...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Aaron Turner, Talent Acquisition Senior Director of Peraton. Aaron shares his unique insights into the dynamic world of TA, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. Key Takeaways: (02:15) Aaron's transition from college football to a career in TA. (04:17) The scope and scale of Paraton's TA team and the company’s diverse hiring needs. (05:53) Challenges of adapting to post-pandemic salary and talent market dynamics. (06:50)...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull sits down with Susan Graye, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Vontier. Susan delves into the strategies and methodologies she employs at Vontier to facilitate effective talent acquisition and foster an inclusive company culture. Key Takeaways: (02:34) Susan’s journey from employment agency beginnings to global talent leadership at Vontier.(10:40) Emphasizing the importance of streamlined processes and centralized education resources.(13:06)...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull welcomes Danielle McCaffrey, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Alorica. She details her personal connection to the talent acquisition industry and her perspective on the future trajectory of recruiting. Ryan and Danielle discuss the following in their conversation: - Passion for the human element of recruiting is essential for industry success. - Leaders who rely on technology as a primary asset instead of as a supplemental aid will be limited in...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Lavonne Monroe, Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, who shares her commitment to reducing candidates’ time in the hiring funnel using the latest technology innovations. Lavonne and Ryan discuss: - Common recruiting obstacles that prolong the time a candidate spends in the hiring process. - Why talent leaders should work to develop comprehensive knowledge of the industry they’re hiring for. -...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Holly Haynes, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Unum. They discuss how talent leaders can stay on the leading edge of industry innovation. During their conversation, Ryan and Holly cover: - The importance of taking a proactive approach to developing new talent acquisition strategies and techniques. - Approaches to forming leadership structures that almost any organization can implement. - How investment in recruiting and...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Vicki Tung, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Goldman Sachs, to hear about the firm’s approach to apprenticeship and how it differentiates the organization’s approach to recruiting. In their conversation, Ryan and Vicki discuss the following: - How Goldman Sachs’ TA function is structured and distributed globally to provide the best experience for recruits.  - The importance of staying agile and creating intentional programming when faced...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Storms, Talent Acquisition Director at Best Buy, for some insight into the initiatives Tara is spearheading to improve her organization’s recruitment process. Tara discusses the following as it relates to improving the talent acquisition team: -  Remember that talent acquisition is a relationship-oriented industry, and TA functions should help cultivate those relationships. - The hiring experience should be positive for both the candidate...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Beth Greenberg, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Integral Ad Science, to hear how she transformed her organization’s recruiting process to align with company values. To adopt this values-based recruiting approach, Beth offers these guiding principles: - Values-based recruiting starts with understanding what your organizational values actually are. You can’t lean into a cultural vision if you don’t have one in the first place. -...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Julie Flowers, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Chevron, to hear about the changes in recruiting philosophy she’s championing. When discussing skills-based hiring, Julie shared the following advice: - Collaboration between departments is essential for TA leaders to implement an effective strategy. - There is no one-size-fits-all recruiting approach, as every candidate is unique. - Global hiring and synergies are critical to scale;...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Shannon Taylor, Director of Talent Acquisition at JCPenney, to hear about some of the initiatives he’s spearheading to highlight the opportunities for growth and advancement that his organization offers. For fellow talent acquisition leaders, Shannon offers advice from his experience with JCPenney: - In a rapidly changing recruiting landscape, recruiters must evolve with changing candidate and business needs. - Branding is a talent...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Carrie Losch, Director of Talent Acquisition at Johnson Controls, to hear how she’s helping her organization adopt new digital tools without leaning too heavily on technology to do the heavy lifting of recruiting. When it comes to implementing new technology, Carrie offers several principles for maintaining an organization’s current strengths through a digital transition: - Don’t view technology as an end in itself. It’s just another tool in...

Nick Mailey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Equinix, has a long history of tech industry recruiting, but he began that path after a short political career pursuing social justice. That early political experience gave him a values-driven approach to recruiting that he lives by to this day. Chief among Nick’s talent acquisition values is a willingness to invest in his people. He encourages his fellow leaders to lean into this concept, his advice is to: - Provide opportunities for...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Jonathan Robbins, Managing Director of Talent Acquisition at Evoke, for a conversation about integrating policy ideation and implementation. Jonathan recommends the following principles for successfully turning ideas into action: - A skills-and-capabilities-based TA sourcing strategy creates more opportunity to focus on key business drivers, build wider candidate pools, bring in more diverse profiles and collectively scale our teams. - Don’t...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Kumari Williams, Global Head of Programs and Operation, Belonging and Diversity/Atlanta Site Leadership at Workday. Kumari has a wealth of knowledge and experience in not only HR and talent acquisitions but also in creating diverse and inclusive workspaces. She offers wisdom to TA leaders pursuing more equitable representation in their organizations: - Data is an important tool in understanding how to best implement DEI initiatives. - DEI...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Annie Carolla, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Gensler, for a conversation about the impact of relationships on talent acquisition functions. Human connections are the backbone of successful recruiting, which is why Annie approaches her role as a TA leader according to the following principles: - Intentional talent branding efforts are foundational to telling your organizational story to potential candidates. - Internal connections...

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Torres, Director of Talent Acquisition at Kasa, for an interesting conversation about process standardization. When it comes to making recruiting workflows as efficient as possible, Tara has some words of advice: - The primary objective of a defined workflow structure should be to eliminate wasteful cost, time and energy. - Standardizing processes and procedures is the first step in creating a more efficient workflow. - Sometimes,...

On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Keith Friant, Director of Talent Acquisition at Comcast, to hear how Keith is approaching talent management from a data-centric perspective. Attracting and retaining top talent requires an effective hiring plan. Keith approaches his hiring strategy with several key ideas in mind: - Gathering feedback from candidates is essential in improving the candidate experience. - Gathering data can be as simple as having candidates respond to surveys,...

On today’s episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Matt Rimer, Director of Talent Acquisition at Trinity Health (HQ Michigan) and Host of “TA In The Trenches”, join them for a real dialogue on some of the latest insights, trends, and challenges inside healthcare talent acquisition today. Here's a few notes from the show: - TA can be hesitant to adopt emerging technologies due to a lack of connectivity to the specific use cases TA leaders are working to solve. - Though technology provides many...