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 consultative partnership within your team is crucial for evolving from mere problem-solvers to strategic advisors.  (10:16) The challenge of integrating legacy internal technology with new third-party vendors in healthcare and the importance of effective system integration.  (11:36) Allowing business practices some latitude in technology selection necessitates careful integration with core systems to avoid operational disruptions.  (13:37) Aligning technology initiatives with the overall TA strategy and being close to the end customer are key to successful implementation. (17:16) Understanding customer needs and asking the right questions during technology demos ensures that the chosen solutions truly meet those needs. (21:12) Strong partnerships with IT are vital for integrating diverse tools and ensuring data flows effectively across systems. Resources Mentioned: Tony Lioi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonylioi/ Bayada Home Healthcare - https://www.bayada.com/ This episode is brought to you by Sagemark HR. Sagemark HR can help you: ✔ Improve your talent practices and make better, more informed people decisions. After 20+ years of experience leading Recruiting and Talent Acquisition across a wide variety of industries, I've seen enough hires (over 100,000 to date) to know that hiring decisions truly can make or break an organization. ✔ Identify opportunities to not only improve your talent practices, but also delivering tangible business results. We understand every organization is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all magic solution. So we listen first and identify the gaps and sticking points in your current process before ever recommending a solution. ✔ Bridge the gap from “traditional” to modern recruiting, without the painful learning curve. We believe recruiting, talent, and HR technology is a deep well of untapped business potential, and our mission is to help you identify and implement those hiring tools in a way that works for you. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach me at: www.sagemarkhr.com ✉ [email protected] #Talent #Recruiters #Recruiting #HRTech