The rapidly increasing speed of change in talent acquisition means the skills, strategy and types of thinking needed to build, retain and develop a successful TA function are also evolving quickly. So what does a high-performing TA function now look like, and what do TA leaders need to make sure they have in place? My guest this week is Melissa Grabiner, an award-winning former Global Head of TA who now works as a consultant for One Digital. Melissa has built talent acquisition teams from the ground up. She is now using her considerable insights and experience to help start-ups and scale-ups in the biotech industry build strategies to acquire the talent they need. In the interview, we discuss: Talent market challenges Global talent pool restrictions What makes a successful TA function? Building a culture of continuous learning Autonomy, accountability and adaptability Putting candidate experience at the forefront of TA strategy The role of technology Agility and flexibility Personalization Preparing for the future Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.