Episodes

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.

What happens when employee surveys lead to company-wide change? Mungo Homes shares how listening to staff shaped training, leadership, and community impact.

Drawing on decades of experience, Mosley shares insights into how AI is reshaping employer perceptions, how companies are adapting EB strategies, and why alignment with culture and talent management is becoming more critical.

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.

What drives a billion-dollar olive oil brand? We talk to Pompeian’s VP of HR about growth, culture, and the power of employee feedback.

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.

What if AI could protect the workforce from AI itself? Diana Tsai explains how agentic tools are transforming hiring, mobility, and leadership—for the better.

How close are we to AI making hiring decisions? Hackajob’s Mark Chaffey joins CXR to explore agentic AI, TA transformation, and the rise of autonomous recruiters.

Who really controls employer brand—candidates, employees, or the C-suite? Appcast’s Matt Gilbert joins CXR to unpack strategy, ownership, and long-term value.

What happens when skills take center stage in hiring? Alooba's Tim Freestone joins CXR to talk candidate assessments, objectivity, and the road to trust.

How are top brands preserving inclusion while navigating legal pressure? Shaker’s John Graham unpacks what it means to lead with authenticity—without going silent.

How do top firms build effective internal mobility programs? Eileen Raymond shares how KPMG structured career support to boost retention and reduce turnover costs.

What does quality of hire really mean for frontline recruiting? EchoStar’s Nicole DeLue breaks it down—data, empathy, and a fresh look at retention metrics.

How does Match Two flip the job search process? Doug Berg and Elaine Orler explain how AI lets candidates discover matched jobs—and companies gain actionable insights.

What if self-affirmation could boost assessment completion rates? Laura Fields shares how psychology-based emails helped Spectrum win back strong candidates.

Is your employer brand strategy aligned with business goals? Claire Mason and Adam Glassman reveal insights from new research on what sets top organizations apart.

Employer branding isn’t optional—it’s strategic. Bryan Adams shares insights from his TEDx talk and CXR’s latest research on elevating EB to the leadership level.

Only 53% of HR teams help shape business strategy. Rebecca Warren unpacks what that misalignment means—and how data, tech, and skills can close the gap.

What if you trained candidates to succeed in interviews? Johnny Campbell explains how SocialTalent is transforming hiring with tools for both sides of the table.

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 AI tools help candidates apply to hundreds of jobs in seconds? We dive into the compliance mess, recruiter responses, and what’s next in 2025.

What happens when hiring managers send a 30-second video with job descriptions? This research-backed episode shows how it boosts engagement and cuts recruiter workload.