Tim Sackett: Leading the Way in HR Thought Leadership by Example

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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/8m79nJGODwo I am thrilled to share this conversation with industry legend Tim Sackett, recorded LIVE from SHRM National in Chicago in June. Brought to you by our friends at Fountain! Tim Sackett, SCP, is the CEO of HRUTech.com, a leading technical recruiting firm. Tim has over 20 years of combined executive HR and talent acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR & TA Tech, talent acquisition, and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy. He is also an Angel investor and advisor and sits on multiple HR Technology corporate boards. He is the author of the newly released book The Talent Fix, Vol. 2. He also writes daily on his blog, the Tim Sackett Project. In 2023, he was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive. He has more Twitter (X) followers than his 3 Gen Z sons! In this conversation, Adam Posner and Tim Sackett discuss their experiences at the SHRM National Conference in Chicago. They talk about their time at the House of Blues, karaoke in Chinatown, and the sense of community and energy they feel at the conference. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the recruiting industry, including the impact of AI, the importance of hiring veterans, and the need for honest conversations with candidates. They touch on the future of recruiting, the disconnect between how success is measured in recruiting and the expectations of CEOs, and the role of employee referrals in building a solid company culture. For more on Tim, please visit: Timsackett.com And check out his latest book - https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Fix-Leaders-Guide-Recruiting/dp/158644638X Fountain is the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and X @AdamJPosner. For more, check out www.thePOZcast.com Takeaways: - The SHRM National Conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with people in the HR and recruiting industry and experience a sense of community and energy. - The recruiting industry faces challenges and opportunities, including the impact of AI, the importance of hiring veterans, and the need for real conversations with candidates. - There is a disconnect between how success is measured in recruiting and CEO expectations, and there is a need for better alignment and understanding. - Employee referrals can be a valuable source of talent and can contribute to building a strong company culture.

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