From CHRO to TA Leader: Revolutionizing Recruitment Jessica Hajsan Eleven Eleven Talent Collective

Learn More: https://explore.hireez.com/podcast-contact-salesJoin the Community: https://bit.ly/4bXy88ZJoin the Academy: https://bit.ly/3RTCHYwPodcast: https://explore.hireez.com/speakez-podcast/Host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harten-0542063b/Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagabrielhajsan/Eleven Eleven website: https://eleveneleventalent.com/In this episode, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Jessica from Eleven Eleven Talent Collective, exploring her transition from CHRO at H&M to a talent acquisition leader. Jessica provides an insightful look into her professional journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs she experienced while making this significant career shift. At H&M, Jessica honed her skills in managing human resources at a high level, focusing on organizational development, employee engagement, and strategic HR planning. However, her passion for a more personalized approach to talent acquisition and her desire to create a more human-centric recruitment process led her to pivot toward talent acquisition leadership.Jessica emphasizes the critical role of building a strong network and community in this field, citing platforms like Monday Girl as vital for connecting and empowering professionals. She discusses the importance of understanding candidates beyond their resumes, stressing the need for a holistic view of potential hires. This perspective is integral to her work at Eleven Eleven Talent Collective, where she champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices. Jessica also highlights the necessity for recruitment leaders to be agile and open-minded, adapting to the ever-changing landscape of work.The conversation touches on the impact of remote and flexible work environments on work-life balance, with Jessica advocating for these modern work arrangements as essential for attracting and retaining top talent. She reflects on the courage it took to leave the corporate world and embark on an entrepreneurial path, sharing personal anecdotes and lessons learned along the way. Jessica's story is a testament to the power of embracing change and innovation, offering inspiration to listeners who may be considering their own career transitions.