Management Strategies Episodes

How is AI changing sourcing without replacing sourcers? Sam Bulley of ICF explains how his team is evolving with tech—and why adaptability is everything.

Is TA just a cost center? James Ellis challenges recruiters to reclaim influence and rethink employer branding in this episode of the CXR Recruiting Community Podcast.

How does 7-Eleven navigate high-volume hiring post-acquisition? Rachel Allen shares insights on transforming TA, AI’s impact, and the importance of leading with empathy.

What do fraternity rush, software sales, and Twitter have in common? For Brian Fink, they were stepping stones in a recruiting career built on bold moves and real impact.

How do you stay productive in an unpredictable world? Robbie Swale shares his six-pillar framework for leaders navigating complexity and burnout.

From NFL dreams to TA leadership, Steve White shares how mentorship, mindset, and business partnership shaped his career in recruiting.

From dot-com busts to AI disruption, Renee Robideau shares how Land O’Lakes is building a resilient, strategic TA function—one business challenge at a time.

How can TA leaders speak the language of business? Kara Yarnot shares how reframing conversations drives retention and earns executive buy-in.

Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.

Jennifer Newbill reflects on 21 years at Dell and her next chapter in coaching—powered by curiosity, career pivots, and a passion for people-centered growth.

From headhunter bullpen to leading global TA at Walmart, Rob Daugherty shares how curiosity and transformation defined his unconventional path in recruiting.

From staffing to strategy, Lori Chartrand shares how curiosity, coaching, and change have shaped her leadership journey in talent acquisition.

Recorded live at the Shaker booth during Unleash, this episode features a conversation with Jeri Lynn Wilson of Cox Enterprises. Jeri Lynn discusses the structure and focus of her role leading talent acquisition strategy and operations, the recent launch of an internal mobility initiative at Cox, and her team’s approach to balancing process efficiency with employee experience. The discussion also touches on the integration of AI tools like Paradox and the importance of aligning adoption narrativ...

Broadcasting from Unleash in Las Vegas, Chris Hoyt sits down with Lori Chartrand of Edward Jones for a candid conversation on stepping into a new leadership role, the impact of AI in talent acquisition, and how leaders can better support their teams. They explore technology trends, internal mobility strategies, and practical insights from the conference floor, including sessions on managing anxiety and ethical uses of AI.

In this episode of the CXR Spotlight, CareerXroads welcomes Alex Murphy, CEO of JobSync, and Zach Larson from First Student to discuss how automation and integration are solving friction points in high-volume hiring environments.

In this live conversation from UNLEASH Las Vegas, Mark Smith, VP of Talent Acquisition at Medtronic shares how a serious injury - and the recovery that followed - reshaped his approach to leadership, time, and focus. He reflects on the shift from overextension to intentionality, what it means to truly prioritize, and how the experience has made him a more present and effective TA leader.

What happens when a TA leader steps into a Fortune 1 enterprise? Steve White shares how he’s aligning talent strategy with business goals at Sam’s Club.

What happens when AI meets high-volume skilled trades hiring? Rosendin’s Mike Chonko shares how TA strategy adapts under pressure—without losing the human touch.

How do you hire 2 million people a year? Josh Secrest shares how automation and ROI-focused TA strategies helped McDonald’s scale hiring—without sacrificing quality.

What happens when financial incentives aren’t disclosed in recruiting? This episode explores how conflicts of interest impact trust and decision-making in TA.

What does a TA transformation look like at a legacy company like Ford? Melissa Thompson breaks down how redesign, reimagine, and rethink are reshaping hiring.

What happens when sourcing and recruiting teams really align? CarMax leaders share how clear roles and better communication fuel their hiring success.

Our guest this week: Anthony Reynolds, CEO of Hirevue. Anthony will be sharing the story behind HireVue's recent acquisition of Modern Hire, and share what's next.

Join Chris Hoyt (he/him) as he connects with industry friends from exaqueo, Susan LaMotte (CEO) and Shannon Smedstad (Engagement Director) where you can listen in and be part of the conversation as they discuss how Employer Branding is simply the marketing of your employee experience - and why this vital part of a successful strategy is all too often misunderstood at many organizations.