Episodes

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

How are real TA leaders navigating AI? From legal hurdles to budget trade-offs, this episode explores the realities of automating hiring—without losing the human touch.

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

What happens when real-time job data meets TA strategy? Michael Woodrow explains how clean data fuels smarter hiring decisions across the globe.

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.

How are AI tools reshaping interviews in TA? CXR’s latest research unpacks compliance, candidate behavior, and recruiter workflows in the age of automation.

Can AI improve every stage of hiring? Hackajob’s Sam Berthoud reveals how three powerful agents are reshaping talent acquisition from intake to sourcing.

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

How do AI, image rights, and compliance collide in employer branding? Maury Hanigan breaks down the risks—and solutions—for TA leaders navigating new legal territory.

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

What happens when data becomes evidence in HR? Employment attorney Heather Bussing breaks down how laws and tech are converging to drive pay equity and compliance.

How does a criminal justice grad become a global TA leader? Joanna Clark shares the bold moves and big lessons from her 30-year recruiting journey.

Agentic AI is gaining traction in TA—but what does it mean for recruiters? We explore early use cases, leadership challenges, and how to avoid being left behind.

Meet Caroline Wittenauer, winner of the Rust Mountain Scholarship. Learn how this award honors legacy and supports future talent leaders in recruiting.

Meet Hillary Davis, the 2025 Inspire Scholarship winner, as she shares her path to college, community impact, and connection to the TA industry.

How did a credit union transform a toxic workplace into an award-winning culture? Hear the story behind their back-to-back USA Today Top Workplace wins.

What happens when employee feedback fuels innovation? Hunton Group shares how listening, recognition, and leadership transformed their culture.

How does a fully remote college use AI to strengthen its culture? KK Byland shares how feedback and innovation are shaping leadership at American College of Education.

How does a tech firm turn culture into a competitive edge? We talk with Sentinel’s Kelly Duff about employee experience, connection, and award-winning engagement.

How has Kwik Trip stayed a Top Workplace for 16 years? We uncover how data, leadership, and compassion shape their standout retention strategy.

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...

Featuring Kim Virtuoso of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, who shares insights from building an HR team and talent strategy from the ground up. She discusses how AI tools like Paradox supported the hiring of 6,500 employees within a three-month window, and how the focus has now shifted to retention, mobility, and business partnership. Kim also explores the evolving role of HR leaders, the importance of internal development, and the need to modernize hiring practices in the hospitality industry.

TA expert Shelia Gray joins us from Unleash to unpack AI trends, culture shifts, and how recruiters can lead through chaos—without losing focus.

How does a student loan servicer win Top Workplace honors? HR Director Christine Ellinger shares MOHELA’s playbook for growth, empathy, and employee engagement.