On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to John Smith, co-founder and Managing Director of CXC Americas.  During the episode Connor & John discuss:  John’s StoryWhat it takes to be a successful founder?EOR & AOR Services TrendMissing Expertise in the IndustrySilicon Valley Bank Collapse What challenges does CXC solve for?Talent Scarcity - Why it happens and how to solve it?Discrimination in the Labour MarketCan job application process be easier?Remote Work -...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Scott Wilson, Head Of Workforce Management Consulting at Aventi Global Limited.   During the episode Connor & Scott discuss:  Scott’s StoryWhat is Aventi solving for?Total Workforce OverviewResource Demand Planning & SupplyGlobal Rollout - Tech & ComplianceGovernment Taxation AuthoritiesSOW Services & Procurement Remote Work - Curse or a cure?Education for the Jobs of the FuturePredictions for the Future of...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Angela Alberty,  CCWP, the co-founder and CBO at myBasePay. Having studied workforce trends and shifts an entire professional career spanning over a decade, Angela is an expert in the human capital sector. She is a thought leader and advocates for the worker population with a specialized focus on Contingent Workers.  During the episode Connor & Angela discuss:  Angela’s StoryMotivation to work in the industryKnowledge...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Sanket Merchant, partner at PeakSpan Capital, a leading growth-stage investment firm with more than $1.5B AUM and 70+ scale-up partnerships. PeakSpan aims to be the partner of choice for B2B software entrepreneurs and teams helping entrepreneurs achieve the best possible outcome for their businesses through deep domain expertise, hands-on assistance, and a commitment to sensible scaling. During the episode Connor & Sanket...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to John Lee, Co-Founder of Work from Anywhere (WFA), technology that helps organisation quickly assess the risks of remote work and provides solutions to deliver a compliant work from anywhere strategy.  Some of the topics Connor & John discuss:  John’s StoryWhat Challenges is WFA Solving? Most Common Risks Companies FacePermanent Establishment RiskHiring Globally - DE&ILabour Market Paradox - How to resolve it?HR Tech -...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Raz Chorev, CEO of CWS Israel, contingent workforce services company. Raz embodies the Remote Work lifestyle, being and having a truely global workforce in CWS Israel.  During the episode Connor & Raz discuss:  Raz Chorev StoryIsrael - Entrepreneurial HavenTalent Scarcity - How to solve it?Remote work - cure or a curseDeskless & Knowledge WorkersCompliance in IsraelForeign workers in IsraelAutomation & Job...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney talks to Michael Pelletier, Contingent Workforce Management Leader that worked for Meta, Zillow, and Accenture.     Some of the topics Connor & Michael discuss:  Michael’s StoryContingent Workforce Sector EvolutionTalent Marketplace & MSP IntegrationOne-Stop Shop Talent Management TechnologyResource Demand Planning EfficiencyDirect Sourcing Use CaseWhat to look for in Direct Sourcing ProviderGoing Global with MSP and VMS...

On this episode of The Open Talent Report listen to Jonathan Younger, HR thought-leader, author, advisor, board member, and early stage investor in HR tech startups.  During this episode Connor & Jonathan discuss: Jon’s take on US Labour Market changesBuilding a Freelance CommunityIndependent professionals and gig workersMiddle East & African freelance platformsFreelance platform consolidationUtilisation of labour platformsFuture of Work PredictionsConnect with Connor:...

Allegis Global Solutions’ (AGS) vice president of EMEA Simon Bradberry and global head of strategy Bruce Morton discuss a new framework to rethink how work gets done, The Universal Workforce Model™, which leads to better outcomes, enhanced productivity and happier workforces.  They cover everything from the evolution of staffing, talent scarcity and automation to what’s in store for the future of work and why it’s imperative for the C-suite to embark on a journey to harmonized workforce...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Jeff Nugent, Global Contingent Workforce Management Strategist.  During this conversation Connor and Jeff discuss: Jeff Nugent storyWhat problems or challenges Jeff is solvingLabour Market Paradox – How to resolve itTools for winning the war on talent and helping organisations cope with talent scarcityThe Evolution of StaffingTalent Market Places, do they have a role to play in the War for TalentAutomation and Jobs DisplacementHR Tech - Bubble...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Joseph Williams, CEO and Co-founder of Clu, the inclusive recruitment platform.  During this conversation Connor and Joseph discuss: Joseph Williams storyWhat problems or challenges is Clu solvingWhy does diversity matter?Why are people excluded when they are included?Tools for winning the war on talent and helping organisations cope with talent scarcityTalent Market Places, do they have a role to play in the War for TalentAutomation and Jobs...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Indy Gregg, CEO and founder of Wedo, commission-free freelancing platform for independent contractors.  During this conversation Connor and Indy discuss: Indy Gregg's story  What challenges is Wedo solving?Availability of financial services for freelancersTalent marketplaces - Low utilization of workers Post-Covid trends: Digital nomadsCreating company culture in the remote eraLabour Law - classification of independent contractorsAutomation...

This week's guests on The Open Talent Report are Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, authors of Workstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and society and founders of Hoxby. Alex and Lizzie formed Huckleberry Partners (Hoxby) in early 2015 and have since been working tirelessly, albeit flexibly, to ensure more and more people can spend their time doing the work that inspires them. Inspired by their work, they released the book Workstyle: A revolution for wellbeing, productivity and...

This week’s guest on The Open Talent Report is Swamy Sriperumbudur, President and CRO (Chief Revenue Officer) of MapRecruit. Swamy is the cofounder of MapRecruit, global SaaS HR technology provider, offering AI powered Talent Acquisition Platform for recruitment process automation. Swamy has extensive experience in global markets and dynamic industries, serving in multiple leadership roles since 1997. He has transformed strategies and processes leading both start-up and turn-around...

We are delighted to have Anita Lettink back on the podcast. Anita is a thought leader in hr tech and hr research.  She recently released her first book titled "How To Select Your Next Payroll - The Ultimate Guide" In this episode, Anita discusses her findings from the paper with Connor as well as: Why Anita decided to write her bookWhat are the main topics that the book seeks to address & the problems she helps solve in this space?Anita's prediction for the future of payrollPayroll...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Jimmy Braimah, founder and Director of GoodTalent.io Jimmy is the founder of Goodtalent.io, which aims to democratize the way companies hire, screen, and pay top technology talents.  Goodtalent is social talent marketplace for companies to crowdsource, screen, hire, and pay techies globally, for full-time, remote, and contract gigs.  During this conversation Connor and Jimmy discuss: The Jimmy Braimah Story  What problems or challenges is...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Liam McIvor Martin, founder and CEO of Running Remote.  Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, which aims to allow businesses to manage remote workers just as they would in-person employees to assist individuals and organizations be more productive.  The conference is designed for business owners and leaders who want to effectively build and scale their remote teams. At Running Remote, attendees can learn how to stop people from wasting...

On this episode of the Open Talent Report we are delighted to welcome esteemed guest Sally Hunter, managing direct at Cielo Talent EMEA.  Sally is a strategic, future-focused leader, passionate about high value human capital solutions that deliver to the business plan and create competitive advantage. In the episode Connor and Sally discuss: What problems or challenges is Cielo solving forLabour Market Paradox – How to resolve itTools for winning the war on talent and helping organisations...

In this episode of the Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney is joined by CEO and Co-founder of Underpinned, Albert Azis-Clauson. Albert is focussed on solving problems for the freelance economy through his work at UnderPinned, helping freelancers turn passion into business.  In this conversation the pair take a look at: Alberts story from Ballet Dancer to CEOThe problems that underpinned is solving for freelancersUpskilling low choice no choice workersHow to manage the Labour Market...

This week's guest on The Open Talent Report is Jan-Willem Weijers, Global Contractor Workforce Program Manager at Adevinta.   Jan-Willem is currently Global Contingent Workforce Program Manager a.i. for Adevinta (eClassifiedsgroup) to help the business taking on the right people, with the right quality, at the right time, with the best remuneration and feasible agreement.  He creates the link between Finance, Procurement, Legal and HR in Contingent Workforce and drives the Contingent Labor...

This week David Ballew from Nimble Global joined Connor on the Open Talent Report Podcast. David is a global contingent workforce & talent acquisition leader, published professional and dynamic public speaker. David and Nimble global help businesses optimise operating operations, helping MSP's staffing firms and hr departments who are struggling to source talent. In this podcast David discusses: What's wrong with the MSP model for the needs of fast moving companies? Is Direct...

This week Connor is joined by esteemed author and founder of Ready Set Launch, Jason Levin. Jason's work as a Career, Business Development and Outplacement has given him unique insights into the world of work. On this episode Jason discusses the importance of relationship building for a successful career and highlights frameworks and actionable tips, to become better at keeping in touch with clients, colleagues, classmates and friends. Connor and Jason also take a look at: Finding time for...

This week Connor Heaney sat down with Bettina Schaller, President of World Employment Confederation. The World Employment Confederation is the voice of the private employment services industry at the global level, representing national federations as well as workforce solutions companies from across the world. During the podcast Connor and Bettina discuss: The Bettina Story Volatility Uncertainty Complexity  Ambiguity  in the HR sector The proposed EU Directive on Platform work The...

*While Gareth is legal expert what he says on the this podcast is his opinion and should not be taken as legal advice* This week’s guest is Gareth Walls, is partner and head of the A&L Goodbody Employment and Incentives team in Northern Ireland. Gareth represents a number of local, national and international brands in business support, strategic workforce planning and high profile tribunal matters. He also has significant experience in corporate immigration, redundancy, re-structuring and...

Host of the Open Talent Report, Connor Heaney is joined by Mark Jones - Executive Vice President at AMS, a global total workforce solutions firm.  Mark has been at the heart of the staffing industry for 20+ years he has a wealth of experience in contingent workforce and RPO management. In this episode Connor and Mark discuss the contingent workforce landscape and how businesses can adapt to the changing talent environment.  Topics Discussed: The US staffing landscapeWhat is RPO and how...