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The New Talent Code

by Eightfold AI

The New Talent Code with Ligia Zamora & Jason Cerrato is a podcast with practical insights for empowering change agents in HR. We’re bringing you the best thought leaders and practitioners to share stories about how they are designing the workforce of the future, transforming processes, rethinking old constructs, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve today's pressing talent issues. It’s what we call the new talent code.

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Episodes

  1. How HSBC is staying talent-forward in times of change

    One of the world’s largest banks is rewriting its playbook for talent. A decentralized model was slowing down decision-making, so HSBC brought talent acquisition and management together under one strategy. The shift is giving leaders a clearer view of skills across the enterprise, improving...

  2. Building agile, AI-powered workforces in HR’s new frontier

    Mark Condon, founder of QuantumWork Advisory (QWA), joins us on this episode of The New Talent Code to explore how HR can evolve in the age of AI. We discuss why agility — not skills — should be the starting point for workforce transformation. AI agents are moving the conversation from the...

  3. 5 moments redefining HR from Cultivate ’25

    In this special episode of The New Talent Code, we take you inside Cultivate ’25, our annual talent summit where HR and industry thought leaders share research and advice about how we can all shape the future of work with AI. From the debut of our fully autonomous AI interviewer to lessons on...

  4. Top moments from season 2 of The New Talent Code

    We’re closing out the second season of The New Talent Code with a look back at some of our favorite moments. From making talent decisions using a skills-based approach to best practices for deploying new technologies and methods, this season was packed full of real-world advice from thought...

  5. HR needs AI-ready talent

    HR needs AI-ready talent, with half of HR leaders now prioritizing the technology — nearly double what it was just three years ago. Lead the change in becoming a high-functioning, cohesive HR team that aligns talent strategies to your overall business goals for the good of all. Forrester…

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  6. Stay ahead of the curve — the latest on AI regulations in HR

    Craig Leen, former Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and now a Partner at K&L Gates, joins The New Talent Code podcast to talk about AI and regulations in HR. Leen says that if we want to ensure long-term stability, responsible and ethical use of AI, we will…

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  7. Deloitte: Reimagine work and shape the future with AI

    Earlier this year, Deloitte released its 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report focusing on the boundaryless world of work. For HR leaders looking for an edge in workforce planning to support this new boundaryless world of work, AI is key. Deloitte’s Christoph Gerhold, Partner and Offering Lead…

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  8. This veteran HR industry journalist is asking questions about AI — you should too

    The HR industry is rushing to implement AI tools to streamline processes and create better employee and candidate experiences — but is this the right approach? HR industry journalist Mark Feffer joins us on this week’s episode of The New Talent Code to share his perspective on what HR leaders and...

  9. MM Group takes its talent intelligence global

    MM Group was faced with a challenge: onboard 3,500 new colleagues across more than 20 sites and 11 countries. Their HR team had just decided to adopt AI and knew this was the perfect use case. They got to work and successfully implemented talent intelligence on a global scale. Eva Edelmueller…

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  10. Moderna's talent revolution: Shaping the future of biotech

    Where do you begin as a biotech startup that needs to hire for highly technical roles at the height of a human health crisis? With talent intelligence, of course. Just four years ago, Moderna functioned as a start-up, and now they’re a household name that has rapidly grown their staff. Using AI…

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  11. Bettering the employee experience with talent intelligence at Bristol Myers Squibb

    Bristol Myers Squibb launched its MyGrowth platform to much excitement from employees and leaders alike. Both audiences were looking for major change. Employees wanted training opportunities, insights in new roles, and better career paths. Leaders were looking to hire better candidates faster to...

  12. Puerto Rico is solving hiring challenges with talent intelligence

    Puerto Rico had a challenge to solve: two-thirds of its workforce didn’t have the skills they needed for the jobs they held. What started as a highly manual process to reskill employees and hire the right talent turned into a wildly successful adoption of talent intelligence. Arnaldo Cruz, Deputy...

  13. Internal talent first: How Amdocs’ new approach is filling roles faster

    Prioritizing employee experience and growth is key when launching talent intelligence. Few are doing this better than Amdocs with their recently launched Harmony program. Victoria Myers, Global Head of Talent Attraction, joins The New Talent Code to encourage others to embrace an AI-driven talent...

  14. AI and HR: Overcoming top challenges with talent intelligence

    Curiosity is key when it comes to learning about the benefits of talent intelligence, according to Hudson Global CEO Darren Lancaster. As the leader of an organization focused on offering talent solutions, Lancaster is no stranger to spotting trends and adopting new technologies. With use of AI…

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  15. Treating talent like customers: How Vodafone is upping its talent game

    Treating current and potential employees like customers may seem like a novel idea, but for Sophie Clifford, Vodafone’s Global Head of Talent Acquisition, it’s a concept that’s right at home with her organization’s goals. Join us this week for our episode featuring Clifford, who has a holistic...

  16. Analyzing talent intelligence: What HR leaders need to know about AI

    As an expert in the human capital market, Madeline Laurano’s latest research dives deep into the world of talent intelligence. Her paper, Demystifying Talent Intelligence, explains what talent intelligence is — and isn’t — and the ways it can impact an organization’s performance. Laurano is a...

  17. How to run like a Deere: Why skills are at the heart of talent decisions at John Deere

    An industry leader and American icon in equipment engineering and manufacturing, John Deere is also setting the pace when it comes to talent management. Deere is putting its 75,000 employees in the driver’s seat of their careers. Head of Talent Management Julianne Brown-Meola is helping lead the...

  18. Staying relevant in the age of AI: Mercer’s Jason Averbook (Part 2 of 2)

    What will your role in HR look like in this new world of AI — and how can you successfully guide your employees and your organization through the transformation? Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of HR transformation at Mercer, joined hosts Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato to answer...

  19. Staying relevant in the age of AI: Mercer’s Jason Averbook (Part 1 of 2)

    What will your role in HR look like in this new world of AI — and how can you successfully guide your employees and your organization through the transformation? Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of HR transformation at Mercer, joined hosts Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato to answer...

  20. Welcome back to ‘The New Talent Code’

    The New Talent Code is back — and features some of the best conversations we’ve had around HR transformation to date. Join us as Eightfold’s Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato talk with today’s top HR thought leaders and practitioners to discuss what’s shaping the space today and the best ways to...

  21. Eightfold AI’s CHRO: How to step into the boardroom

    As an HR professional, do you understand the direction of your business? Do you understand whether your organization has the skills and capabilities to move in that direction? “These are fundamental questions that, without the appropriate knowledge, data, and intelligence to have that dialogue…

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  22. Deregulating AI in HR: Better outcomes, transparency, and compliance

    Since inception, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has focused on preventing and remedying unlawful employment discrimination and advancing equal opportunity for all in the workplace. When it comes to AI, existing legal mechanisms also apply. Commissioner Keith Sonderling of...

  23. When it Comes to Compliance, AI Should Enhance Equality

    Talent leaders shouldn’t worry about AI harming equal employment opportunities. In fact, they should know that the right AI only enhances it. Craig Leen, former Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at the U.S. Department of Labor, is a proponent of using AI in...

  24. SAP’s Dr. Steve Hunt: Every Talent Team Needs to Map Out a Path to Upskilling

    Like the transformation from paper maps to modern-day GPS, the world of talent management needs a faster, reliable, more intelligent way to map out upskilling and learning opportunities for people. Steve Hunt, Ph.D., Chief Expert, Technology and Work at SAP, profoundly understands how technology...

  25. Josh Bersin: The Future Workforce Will be Driven by Talent Intelligence

    According to Josh Bersin, the time to implement a strategy backed by talent intelligence is now. As one of the world’s top HR industry analysts and advisers, Bersin is leading the Global Workforce Intelligence (GWI) Project. Powered by Eightfold AI, GWI is a first-of-its-kind, innovative,...

  26. Putting Data at the Center of Your Talent Decisions

    "You need digital transformation to survive. It's not about technology. It's about fundamentally changing what a company is doing." Hicham Zahr has a digital transformation background working for McKinsey, Oracle, and Gartner before joining Eightfold AI. Recently named one of 2022’s Top 100 HR…

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  27. Why the Department of Defense is Taking a Skills-based Approach to Talent Discovery

    The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest employer in the world, with about 3 million people working across all services. With a budget of $753 billion and operations in more than 4,800 sites in 160 nations worldwide, it’s tough to imagine how challenging recruiting and talent management must...

  28. Breaking Down Silos to Build a More Agile Workforce

    Rachelle Snook, the Global Talent Director from WD-40 — yes, that ubiquitous garage staple that can seemingly do everything — is a fan and proponent of breaking down silos and building people up to create a more agile workforce. WD-40 has been all hands on deck for a while now, tapping into...

  29. Change Management for the Modern Workforce

    Mary Faulkner, principal at IA-HR, joins The New Talent Code to discuss the questions every HR leader should be asking as they gear up for a business transformation. As a talent strategist and problem solver, Faulkner has extensive experience helping organizations optimize their HR practices to...

  30. CEO of Women Who Code: How to Design for Equity

    There are still too many barriers when it comes to hiring and advancing women in technical roles. Fortunately, those obstacles are being overcome with the help of people like Alaina Percival, co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit Women Who Code. In the latest episode of The New Talent Code, hosts...

  31. Improving DE&I Through Skills-based Talent Decisions

    Josh Bellis joins Ligia and Jason on The New Talent Code to share how and why he found his specialization as a diversity and inclusion practitioner and which processes, systems, and mindsets organizations need in order for their diversity programs to actually be successful. He shares how his…

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  32. How to Apply the 5 Pillars of Career Durability

    Alexandra Levit joins Ligia and Jason on The New Talent Code to share her five pillars of career durability, and how companies can help employees visualize their career paths. From an emphasis on applied technology skills to deciding which skills employees should really focus on in their…

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  33. Introducing The New Talent Code by Eightfold AI

    Welcome to The New Talent Code! In this first episode, Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato kick off the show to share how they have cultivated a passion for the talent space as well as what makes them qualified to speak to an audience on how to crack the new talent code alongside their guests. Jason...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The New Talent Code with Ligia Zamora & Jason Cerrato is a podcast with practical insights for empowering change agents in HR. We’re bringing you the best thought leaders and practitioners to share stories about how they are designing the workforce of the future, transforming processes, rethinking old constructs, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve today's pressing talent issues. It’s what we call the new talent code.

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