In this conversation, Lance Sapera, a recruiting leader, discusses the importance of building a strong partnership between talent acquisition and other business functions. He emphasizes that recruiting is a team sport and that everyone involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. He shares strategies for nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Finally, Lance discusses future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems, including the importance of candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting. Takeaways Recruiting is a team sport, and all stakeholders involved in the hiring process should work together to find the right people who can accelerate business growth. Recruiters should learn the business and become talent advisors to hiring managers, providing valuable insights and guidance throughout the hiring process. Setting metrics that matter to the business and fostering transparency and accountability in the hiring process are crucial for building strong partnerships between TA and other business functions. Diversity and inclusion should be embedded in a company's DNA, with measurable goals and reporting to hold leaders accountable and foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity. Nurturing candidate relationships and ensuring a positive candidate experience are essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Future trends in company-wide hiring ecosystems include a focus on candidate nurturing, the inclusion of transitioning professionals, and the potential impact of AI in recruiting. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:06 Envisioning the Relationship between TA and Business Functions 06:14 Strategies for Building a Company-wide Hiring Ecosystem 11:35 Aligning with HR VPs for Organizational Goals 16:31 Indicators of Successful Partnership with Hiring Business 27:17 Ensuring Transparency and Accountability in Hiring Processes 32:32 Future Trends in Company-wide Hiring Ecosystems