Episode 20: Matthias Schmeißer, Global Senior Director, Talent @emnify & Talent Acquisition Expert

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Matthias Schmeisser, Global Senior Director, Talent at emnify and an Executive Member at HIGHER Community. Matthias, an award-winning TA Leader of the Year in 2023 in EMEA, and a prominent voice in talent acquisition, shares his expert insights on the future of recruitment. The topic of discussion was “Why we need to change Talent Acquisition now: The transition from Talent Acquisition to Talent”. Chapters 00:11 Introduction 00:28 Matthias introduction 02:32 Topic introduction 02:47 What is emnify? 04:10 What motivated Matthias to pursue a career in talent acquisition? 08:26 The evolution of talent acquisition with digital technology 12:17 Critical components of a strong employer brand 16:13 Importance of data analytics in modern talent acquisition 23:50 Practical strategies for overcoming digital recruitment challenges 32:40 Definition of what good looks like in talent acquisition 49:10 How small businesses can compete with larger corporations in talent attraction? 53:30 Best practices for managing and engaging candidates 58:15 Advice for someone who is looking for a job currently 01:06:26 The future of talent acquisition 01:11:20 Conclusion About Guest Matthias is an industry expert with over 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Having worked with prominent corporate companies like Zalando and Scout24, as well as innovative scale-ups like Beamery and Visual Meta, Matthias has built his expertise in maturing hiring cultures, transitioning to skill-based hiring, building strong employer brands, and leveraging data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of TA Crunch Berlin, a community fostering connections and inclusion among TA professionals in Berlin. Matthias also shares his vision for the future of talent acquisition and practical advice for companies and job seekers alike. 🔔 Subscribe for more insightful episodes! 👍 Like and share this video if you found it helpful! 💬 Leave your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 📢 Connect with Matthias Schmeißer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthiasschmeisser/ X: https://x.com/@mschmeisserTA emnify: https://www.emnify.com/ 📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficial X: https://x.com/majidmofficial