Doug Thomson, Head of Technology at Clearbank, shares his approach to people management and team development. He emphasizes the importance of helping team members identify and build the skills they need to achieve their dream job, while also creating an environment that encourages them to stay. Doug discusses the process of identifying career goals, breaking them down into actionable steps, and providing guidance and support along the way. He also highlights the importance of nurturing a...

In this episode, Tony Payne discusses the importance of hiring for potential over experience. He explains that hiring for potential can lead to faster, cheaper, and more diverse hiring, as well as increased sustainability for the business. Tony compares hiring potential to gardening, where you focus on the plant before it blooms and get more longevity out of it. He also shares strategies for scoping a job to prioritize potential, identifying and evaluating alternative routes to traditional...

Varun Mohan, co-founder of Codeium, shares the journey of his company from being a GPU virtualization company to building an end-to-end application for code AI. They made a hard pivot when they realized that transformers were going to become popular and decided to build a product around it. Codeium now has over 600,000 users and processes over 100 billion tokens of code every day. Varun emphasizes the importance of maintaining a lean company and constantly questioning the value of each...

Liz Dowling, Chief People Officer at Viooh, shares insights on building a people workflow and the role of AI and automation in HR. She emphasizes the importance of having a solutions mindset, being adaptable, and getting things done. Liz highlights the need to align the people workflow with the company's strategy and prioritize programs accordingly. She also discusses the challenges faced in building a people workflow and the metrics used to measure its effectiveness. Liz cautions against...

Justin Megawarne, co-founder of Megaslice, discusses their hiring philosophy and how they attract the right candidates for their company. They focus on being transparent about the challenges and realities of working at Megaslice, filtering out those who are not a good fit. They emphasize resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace chaos as key traits they look for in candidates. Their hiring philosophy has evolved to prioritize attitude over specific skills. Once hired, they treat...

Dave Cook, Chief Technology Officer, discusses the shortcomings of traditional training and coaching programs and the importance of a prolonged duration for effective learning. He emphasizes the need for personalized and adaptive training that is relevant to the individual and their specific business context. Dave also highlights the importance of follow-up and continuous learning to ensure that new skills are applied and retained. He shares his approach of collaborative learning, regular...

Crina Pupaza is an accomplished Human Capital leader with a wealth of experience in both large, established corporations and nimble startups, building and managing People and Culture teams and successfully scaling organizations from 50 to 500+ employees. With a Masters degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University and 15+ years as an HR leader, Crina brings deep behavioral insight, knowledge, and experience to help organizations source and leverage talent for growing...

Summary The conversation explores the current state of AI adoption in the recruitment and HR tech space, the challenges and opportunities, and the impact of AI on bias and diversity in the hiring process. It also delves into the phases of technology uptake and the innovative use of AI in business development. The conversation explores the challenges and potential of AI, the need for time investment in understanding AI, the future of work, and the role of AI in human interactions. Siadhal...

Adam Jackson, Co-Founder of Braintrust Network, discusses their unique talent network and the introduction of BrainTrust Air, an AI-powered talent acquisition tool. The conversation covers the benefits, impact on candidate experience, and the ethical use of AI in recruitment. Adam also shares insights on the future of talent acquisition and the evolution of AI in the hiring process. Takeaways BrainTrust is a unique talent network owned and controlled by the talent that makes their living on...

Emma Cooper, Chief People Officer at System1Group, discusses the importance of aligning individual growth with organisational development. She shares how they have implemented departmental and organization-wide frameworks to clarify expectations and behaviours. Emma also highlights the use of the Extraordinary Leader program and the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify and nurture talent within the organisation. She emphasises the need for continuous learning and growth, and the role of...

In this episode, Paul interviews Garry Clarke-Strange, a specialist in inclusion and diversity. They discuss the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in organizations and the challenges they face. Garry emphasizes the importance of making DEI a part of an organization's DNA and not just a trend. They also discuss the need to include everyone in the conversation and avoid alienating any group. Garry highlights the commercial benefits of inclusion and the impact it...

Luke Eaton, a talent acquisition leader, shares insights on how to do more with less in talent acquisition. He emphasises the importance of measuring and tracking key data points, such as volume, conversion rates, and capacity, to identify areas for improvement. By optimising processes and focusing on bottlenecks, recruiters can increase efficiency and make more hires with the same level of effort. Luke also highlights the role of technology and automation in streamlining recruitment...

Roger Philby, Founder of Chemistry and Managing Partner at New Street Consulting Group, discusses the importance of data-driven decision-making in talent management. He highlights the problem of using flawed data to make decisions about hiring, promoting, and developing employees, and emphasizes the need to focus on contextual fit rather than relying solely on previous experience and qualifications. Filby introduces the five-box model, which includes intellect, personality, motivation,...

Today we welcome Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena. From discussing the current state of HR to exploring the evolving role of performance management in remote work environments, Melanie shares invaluable insights on how HR professionals can thrive amidst change. We explore the importance of taking HR off autopilot and crafting a strategic approach that aligns with broader business objectives. Melanie sheds light on the significance of building strong partnerships with senior...

Summary Lubomila founded Plan A in 2016, a software as a service platform that supports corporates in decarbonizing, managing ESG reporting, and optimizing their value chains for sustainable growth. The journey has been complex, but sustainability has become a key decision-making element in boardrooms. Lubomila's personal motivation for starting the business came from a serendipitous moment in Morocco where she cleaned beaches from plastic. She saw an opportunity to create a business case...

Summary In this conversation, Trent Cotton discusses the traits and strategies that contribute to high-performance recruiting teams. He emphasizes the importance of being goal-oriented, gritty, adaptable, curious, and open to respectful conflict. Trent also introduces the concept of sprint recruiting, which applies agile methodology to the recruiting process. He explains how sprint recruiting can improve efficiency, establish accountability, and provide measurable progress....

Today we are joined by Abigail Ansaah Nuer, Group HR Manager at Atlantic International Holding in Ghana. Today we cover: - Learn how to adapt global HR policies to local contexts effectively. - Discover practical strategies for building and scaling an HR department. - Gain insights into fostering employee engagement, recognition, and development. - Explore tips for setting up a workforce in a new country and managing cross-country interactions. - Get actionable advice on identifying...

Dara Henry, a biotech professional and COO of Prokarium, discusses the importance of a people-centric approach in talent management and growth. He emphasises the qualities of a good manager, such as liking to work with and mentor people. Dara also highlights the value of people in companies, particularly in the biotech industry, where great science and great people are essential for success. He discusses the challenges of finding and retaining talent in the competitive biotech market and the...

Abigail discusses the need to change HR language and introduces the eight superpowers that define great HR professionals. These superpowers include the magician, influencer, pioneer, meaning maker, storyteller, product designer, marketeer, and community leader. Takeaways - HR language needs to change to be more accessible and reflective of the work HR professionals do. - The eight superpowers of HR professionals are the magician, influencer, pioneer, meaning maker, storyteller, product...

Summary Maria Barrera, the founder and CEO of Clayful, discusses the importance of company culture, practical interviews, transparency, and communicating reasons not to join. She also shares insights on involving the team in culture building, strategies for building a diverse team, and the challenges and trends in diversity hiring. She offers advice for enhancing diversity hiring practices and building an inclusive work culture. Takeaways Practical interviews and role-playing exercises can...

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...

In this episode, Suzy Choi, the founder of Goodpeople, discusses the importance of candidate experience and how it has evolved in recent years. She highlights the digitalisation of recruitment processes, transparency and communication, and personalisation as key factors. Suzy also emphasizes that job seekers prioritize work-life balance, company culture, and growth opportunities. She provides advice on showcasing company culture and values, crafting effective job descriptions, and creating an...

Marcus Mossberger, a future of work strategist, discusses the dramatic changes in the workplace, the impact of economic conditions on well-being, the evolution of retirement, the rise of side hustles, future-proofing skills, innovative approaches to talent management, the role of technology in shaping the workplace, and the concept of work-life balance vs. work-life harmony. Takeaways The pandemic has unfrozen social norms and blurred the line between personal and professional lives. The...

Ben O'Mahony, CEO and Co-Founder of JobsASI, discusses the intersection of HR and AI in talent acquisition. He highlights the challenges in using statistics effectively and emphasizes the importance of understanding the distribution of hiring times. Ben also explores how AI can be harnessed to improve talent acquisition processes and enhance decision-making. He advises companies on fully integrating AI into their DNA, balancing human intuition with data-driven decision-making, and shares...

In this episode, Sameen Mahmood discusses the importance of personal branding and networking in today's competitive job market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:14 The Importance of Personal Branding 03:28 Sameen's Personal Journey with Personal Branding 06:58 Networking and its Evolution 12:09 Balancing Personal Branding and Work 15:03 Personal Branding as a Shield in the Job Market 19:01 Practical Steps to Start Personal Branding 22:07 Maintaining Work-Life...