Attracting New Talent w/ Brad Voorhees (Episode 97)

In the latest episode of 'It's about Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive into understanding the nuances of the payroll profession. Joined by their special guest, Brad Voorhees, an experienced HR professional and the founder of ScaleTx, they discuss effective strategies for attracting new talent, the challenges experienced in maintaining top talent, and the evolution of HR practices over the years. Brad shares his insights on the impact of talent acquisition methods, fostering employee engagement, and employee retention strategies. They also speak about staying well-informed in the HR industry. The podcast wraps up with a fun game of 'this or that' with Brad. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:21 Podcast Format Changes and Updates 03:32 Discussion on Payroll News and Updates 09:03 Challenges in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent 15:15 Sponsored Segment: Time TrakGO 16:30 Guest Introduction: Brad Voorhees 20:22 Brad's Journey into HR and Talent Acquisition 29:45 Challenges in HR and Talent Acquisition 38:50 Transition to Entrepreneurship and Scale TX 44:24 Understanding Talent Strategy 44:43 The Importance of Employer Branding 45:21 The Hiring Process and Talent Acquisition 46:43 The Role of HR Departments and VPs 49:47 The Impact of Personal Branding on Talent Attraction 50:59 The Role of Employee Value Proposition in Talent Attraction 51:27 The Importance of Good People Managers 52:22 The Role of Employer Reputation in Talent Attraction 53:28 The Role of Employee Referrals in Talent Attraction 54:42 Staying Up-to-Date in HR 58:13 The Role of AI in HR 01:09:45 The Challenges of Hiring Friends of Friends