The Revol TA Podcast

Luke Switkowski is the CEO of Rooster. He sat down to talk about innovation in RecOps, like how automation can reduce manual interview coordination while introducing visibility into recruiting workflows with better data for modern recruiting teams.We covered how metrics, such as reschedule rates and time to schedule, can reveal deeper organizational issues beyond tooling. And also touched on the limits of automation in candidate interactions, the role of recruiting operations as a discipline, and how incremental process improvements can influence hiring outcomes over time. Rooster is positioned as an infrastructure layer that integrates with existing systems to automate scheduling logistics and surface data on process breakdowns. It eliminates back-and-forth and gives recruiters and candidates a clean self-scheduling experience. If you want fewer scheduling errors, faster coordination, and a smoother candidate experience visit rooster.us to book a demo.Follow Luke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-switkowski/ Timestamps00:00 Why scheduling is the linchpin of recruiting and where processes typically break05:00 The real cost of scheduling complexity including reschedules and coordination overhead10:00 Enterprise scheduling challenges and why complex hiring workflows need dedicated systems15:00 Increasing process complexity from video interviews and added recruiting technology20:00 Using scheduling data to uncover breakdowns and drive accountability in hiring teams25:00 How automation shifts coordinator and recruiter roles and improves team efficiency30:00 Hidden costs of manual scheduling and the downstream impact on hiring outcomes35:00 Solving global scheduling challenges including time zones and candidate experience40:00 Limits of AI in recruiting workflows and where automation falls short45:00 Why fully automated scheduling breaks without context and introduces friction50:00 The role of human judgment in complex hiring and candidate coordination55:00 Balancing automation with flexibility across different interview types and teams60:00 How scheduling impacts hiring velocity for high-priority and executive roles65:00 Aligning recruiting processes with business outcomes through better systems70:00 Future of recruiting operations and the role of infrastructure like scheduling systemsThanks for tuning in!

David Malloy thinks Recruiting is entering a transition point that most teams aren’t prepared for. I agree.The volume era of hiring is ending and the signal era is beginning. And the companies that build around data, speed, and precision are the ones that will pull ahead.That’s why I’ve been excited about Findem. They’ve been pushing this shift harder than almost anyone.Their approach starts with a simple idea: traditional resumes, keyword searches, and outdated job posts cannot keep up with the complexity of modern hiring. The market is too fast, the candidate landscape is too fragmented, and the stakes for quality of hire are too high.What they’ve built over the last few years is designed for this exact moment. Their 3D data engine structures and classifies career information in ways that give talent teams a clearer, more accurate picture of who is qualified, who is likely to succeed, and why. Their relationship intelligence layer helps uncover talent networks teams didn’t know existed. And their newest updates push even further into automation, transforming static job posts into active agents that source, engage, and qualify candidates with minimal manual effort.Against the backdrop of a tighter, more competitive talent market, these changes matter. Recruiters are being asked to move faster, with fewer resources, and still deliver better outcomes. Leaders need deeper visibility into the true drivers of performance. And organizations cannot afford long cycles of misalignment or guesswork.So I was excited to have this conversation with David Malloy. He’s a recruiting industry legend, and his current role sits at the intersection of data, consulting, and organizational change. He sees where teams get stuck, what slows them down, and what actually works when companies try to modernize their hiring systems.The discussion surfaces several themes that are already reshaping talent acquisition and will only intensify over the next few years.What we talked about:• Why traditional resume-based hiring is breaking down as a reliable signal• How 3D data gives talent teams a structured, explainable view of candidate quality• Why speed is becoming the primary performance variable in modern recruiting• How AI-driven candidate surfacing elevates better talent instead of adding more noise• Where relationship intelligence fits into sourcing and long-term pipeline development• What Intelligent Job Posts mean for the end of passive job boards• Why alignment with the business is still the gap HR must close• How the next phase of AI will shift recruiter workflows and decision-making• What leaders need to rethink if they expect their teams to operate at a higher levelYou can complete the rest in your tone, weaving in your observations, the context of the conversation, and why this moment feels like a turning point for hiring teams.Congratulations to Findem on their $51MM Series C raise and acquisition of Getro to launch the first intelligent job post.More info: https://www.findem.ai/

Everyone wants AI to fix recruiting.Very few teams are willing to fix the data underneath it.So I sat down with Ike Bennion, VP of Product Management, Data Platform at Visier to get nerdy about it. And he broke down one of the most misunderstood parts of AI in talent and people systems: data readiness.Not vendor demos, prompts, or “trust me bro” automation “that just works”.The unglamorous, foundational work that actually determines whether AI helps or quietly makes things worse.Ike explained why organizations keep skipping the hard parts, how unstructured data creates false confidence and false positives, and why layering more data on top of broken systems doesn’t lead to better outcomes. It just creates louder noise.If you’ve ever wondered why AI tools promise clarity but deliver confusion, this is the conversation that connects the dots. I certainly learned a lot.In this episode, we get into:Why AI can’t fix fragmented, unstructured recruiting dataThe myth of “AI will just clean it up for us”How bad data creates false positives at scaleWhy centralization is still the hardest and most important stepWhat talent teams need to solve before AI actually worksAI isn’t about hype any longer. It’s about building systems that can support intelligence instead of pretending it already exists. And frankly, I’m here for it. Because we’ve been talking about AI vaporware for too long at this point and time to show recruiters some dang respect that we deserve to know how the tools work, not just sign on the dotted line for wrapper running an API call to one of the AI labs.Thanks for coming on the show, Ike. You’re a legend and I appreciate you breaking down some of these complex principles so recruiters can grow with the technology itself. We’re on a mission to uplift and upskill the industry, and it’s because of people like you willing to bring us along for the ride.Visier delivers workforce insights that drive better decisions so you can go from instinct to impact. Visier delivers the AI-powered workforce insights leaders need to plan, decide, and act with confidence. Learn more: https://www.visier.com/And shout out to WRKdefined for amazing mobile studio and running production on this one. Listen to more podcasts dedicated to advancing work at: https://wrkdefined.com/ 🎧

Frontline hiring is breaking — and Grayscale is rebuilding it from the inside out.In this episode of The Revol TA Podcast, Brandon sat down with Ty Abernethy, founder of Grayscale, an AI-powered hiring platform transforming how enterprise teams hire, onboard, and support frontline workers at scale.Ty shares how Grayscale integrates directly into systems like SAP, Greenhouse, Workday, and UKG to remove friction from every step of the process — from high-volume screening and interview scheduling to hiring-manager workflows and first-day onboarding.Because when you’re processing thousands of applications per week, speed, empathy, and automation matter more than ever.You’ll learn:• Why candidate-first design leads to naturally stronger hiring outcomes• How AI agents assist candidates, recruiters, and hiring managers in real time• The real cost of high-volume hiring for enterprise teams• Why frontline hiring is the backbone of the economy — and why it still “sucks” today• How Grayscale’s agentic workflows reduce drop-off, eliminate manual tasks, and accelerate time-to-hire• What the next wave of conversational UI and multi-agent systems means for TA• Why so many AI deployments fail — and how to evaluate solutions anchored in real business problemsTy also opens up about Grayscale’s go-to-market strategy, partner-led growth, and how a lean, focused team can outperform bigger, better-funded competitors simply by staying close to the customer.If you care about automation, frontline hiring, or the future of recruiter workflows, this is a must-listen.Check out Grayscale today: https://grayscaleapp.com/

Camille Tate is the Head of Talent at Strava. In this episode she discusses her journey in talent acquisition, the importance of community, and the evolving landscape of recruiting. Fresh off their acquisition of Runna, Strava is for active folks who love community-powered motivation.In this episode, recorded in January of 2025, Camille emphasizes the need for balance in personal and professional life, the significance of emotional intelligence, and the impact of fitness culture on workplace dynamics. All things Strava executes through its workplace, community and product. Camille also shares insights on navigating leadership changes, advocating for equality in opportunities, and the joy of building community through her podcasting efforts.takeawaysWith more than 20 years in TA, Camille is someone I've looked up to in the space for years and we have a shared passion for howStrava emphasizes balance as a core value, especially in the context of personal wellness.Community is intentionally built and motivates individuals to achieve their best.Recruiters should view headcount as a gift and approach hiring with care.Recruiters need to understand the business to effectively contribute to organizational strategy.Soft skills are often more critical than technical skills in recruitment success.Fitness culture can positively influence workplace dynamics and employee happiness.Building a community through podcasting can be a fulfilling way to share knowledge and experiences.Stay in touch with Camille: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillehtatemba/Strava is hiring! https://www.strava.com/careers

Luke Eaton is the Head of Recruitment @ Matter Labs the company behind zkSync, a tool that helps Ethereum handle more transactions, faster and cheaper, without sacrificing security.In this episode live from the ETH conference in Denver, Luke and I sat down to discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly in the Web3 space, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, curiosity, and strategic thinking for recruiters. Luke and I explore the challenges and opportunities in talent acquisition, the significance of employer branding, and the role of technology in enhancing recruitment processes. Luke also touches on the importance of understanding risk in recruitment and the need for effective workforce planning as a future-proofed TA leader.Takeaways:Recruiters should be adaptable and willing to learn new skills.Building relationships is crucial for successful recruitment.Employer branding is an ongoing process that impacts recruitment.Understanding the business and its needs is essential for recruiters.Recruitment is a strategic function that can drive business success.Data-driven recruitment can enhance decision-making and efficiency.Curiosity and a willingness to explore new technologies are vital for recruiters.Workforce planning is critical to avoid unnecessary layoffs.Recruiters should view themselves as investors of their time.The future of recruitment will involve more technology and automation.Thanks for coming to Denver, Luke!Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-eaton1 and subscribe to the Data Driven Recruitment Newsletter here: https://www.lukeeaton.com/

In this episode I sat down with Benjamin Chaikin, CTO and co-founder of Talent Llama - Conversational AI interviews that are fair, fast, and refreshingly candidate-friendlyIn this episode we caught up about:That Talent Llama isn't just ChatGPT for hiringTalent Llama's AI agents and how the product ACTUALLY worksHow TA teams can incorporate AI into their hiring processesHow recruiters have educated themselves around LLMsAnd why people keep saying "Wow this isn't what I expected it to be!" And why Ben is qualified to build in the HR space for beginning an answer with, "It depends!"Thanks for coming on the show, Ben!https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-chaikin/ https://www.talentllama.ai/

Adam Stokar is the CEO and co-founder of Talent Llama -Conversational AI interviews that are fair, fast, and refreshingly candidate-friendlyIn this episode we talk about: Adam's journey his journey into HR tech as an exited founderWhat the community means to him as he focuses on communityHis vision for the future of hiringAnd why it starts with artificial intelligence interviews. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstokar/https://www.talentllama.ai/

I sat down with Steven Jiang, CEO of hireEZ to talk all about their latest product release. EZAgent. In this conversation we talk about hireEZ's 10 year love affair with the recruiting industry, his approach to building product, and community, and why he's so committed to building recruiting software for recruiters, by recruiters.hireEZ is the AI-First, people-centric platform built for impact. hireEZ’s multi-step Agentic AI collaborates with recruiters, to boost productivity and speed up internal and external hiring on a semi-autonomous platform.Check it out today at hireez.com

Matt Alder is a global thought leader in talent acquisition, with 20+ years of experience helping organizations navigate the evolving recruitment landscape. He hosts The Recruiting Future Podcast, one of the world’s top talent acquisition shows, with over two million downloads and 600+ episodes featuring industry innovators. Matt co-authored Exceptional Talent and Digital Talent, writes for The Herald, and has delivered keynote speeches in 17 countries. He consults with Fortune and FTSE 100 companies and SMEs, driving innovation and smarter tech decisions. As an advisor, he’s helped HR tech startups refine strategies and achieve exits. You can follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therecruitingfuturepodcast/ -- Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Kevin Wheeler is the Founder - The Future of Talent Institute and OG influencer in the world of recruiting. He researches, analyzes and bends on the future of work, talent acquisition, and learning to help organizations improve their recruitment & learning processes. While serving as an advisor to start-up companies in the TA and learning areas. A lecturer and teacher of Business Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Development, and Acquisition and a former corporate executive at several major corporations. You can get in touch with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwheeler/ -- Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Anneli Scopazzi is the founder of Boulevard Recruiting, a recruiting agency that partners with VCs and startups on scaling their teams. In this episode Anneli talks about: Her journey from Accounting to running recruitment for tech companies like Palantir, Figma, and Notion. What makes Boulevard different and how she operates as a founder. The state of contingent search (I throw a hot take.) Her advice for recruiters looking to go out on their own, & more! You can get in touch with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anneliscopazzi/ -- Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Katrina Kibben has unconventional career journey of a recruiting expert who’s seen it all—from being Monster.com’s first social media hire to running Three Ears Media. With a background spanning HR tech, C-suite marketing, and hands-on recruiting insights, crafting efficient, human hiring strategies and training teams to solve their toughest talent challenges. Plus, Kat lived the van life and wrote a book about it. You can keep up with Kat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/ Three Ears Media: https://threeearsmedia.com/ The Book: https://www.amazon.com/This-Was-All-Accident-Letters/dp/B0CGKR449L -- - Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Alex Her is a global talent brand leader and industry speaker. He co-founded the EB Space an emerging community for Employer Brand practitioners. Alex and I caught up to talk about the state of employer brand, what it actually means, how companies can think about positioning their brand through recruitment marketing channels, and more. You can keep up with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexher/ EB Space: https://theebspace.com/ -- - Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Kelli Bledsoe is an HR Tech Enthusiast & People Tools Tinkerer, and works as a recruiting systems analyst at EA - who just came off a huge ATS implementation. She and I caught up to talk about RecOps and how organizations can use this way of thinking to evolve their tech stack and operational thinking in a candidate-first way. -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Benjamin Sesser is the CEO of Brighthire - an Interview Intelligence platform that builds hiring plans, generates interview notes and highlights, delivers talent insights & more. We sat down to talk about Brighthire's product, their journey, and roadmap as skills-based hiring has come roaring back into the vernacular. -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Lars Schmidt and I caught up about his experience over 3 decades in recruiting and HR leadership. In this episode we talk about: How recruiters and HR folks out of work can better position themselves in this market His decision to wind down Amplify Talent What it means to be a talent content creator Trends in recruiting like Skills Based Hiring and Quality of Hire And more! You can connect with Lars at larsschmidt.com -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Leah Knobler is passionate about cultivating high-performing teams comprised of great humans, especially in remote environments. She's spent the last nine years building out the People function (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Business Partners, People Ops) at Help Scout, where she was the 25th hire. Today, they're a team of 140. And growing. www.leahknobler.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahknobler/ -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Kasi Riley is the founder and Chief Talent Officer at Moxii Talent - a boutique recruiting agency. She's also a Talent Advisor to Hyper-Growth Startups & a Transformational Leadership Coach. She's worked with companies like Stitch Fix, Block, Wells Fargo, and Target, and also got her career start as a National Service Member in AmeriCorps VISTA. We talk about this and more, like her passion for building community and helping growing organizations find the right talent to be successful. You can keep up with Kasi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kasiriley/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/moxiitalentsolutions/ -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Emily Mucken is Talent Acquisition leader at Reddit & advocate for hiring transparency. She's worked in technical recruitment for Reddit, Netflix, & Amazon. Emily has a massive following on LinkedIn due to her storytelling and authenticity in the space. In this episode we caught up on Talent Attraction, sourcing technical talent, diversity, equity & inclusion, and whether or not AI is going to replace recruiters. Enjoy! You can connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emucken/ -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Craig Fisher is a Talent Operations and RecTech Marketing Leader, the CMO @ Cnect an AI Applicant Intake Platform Author of "Hiring Humans" & Founder TalentNet Media. Craig and I sat down to catch up on all things recruiting in the midst of conference season, and ahead of TalentNet in Dallas on 11/8 and dove into his take on the jobs report, the state of HR, and all things recruiting tech. TalentNet 15 Year Anniversary Dallas 2024 is November 8th! https://talentnetlive.com/webcasts-and-events/talentnet-live-dallas-2024/ Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wcraigfisher/ Buy His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-Humans-Attract-Convert-Automation/dp/B0CH2GVYHJ -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

James Ellis is a global employer brand expert and beloved industry personality. James and I caught up to talk about the current state of employer brand and officially announce its comeback to the world of recruiting. Okay, we also shared a few laughs. James is one of the leading most thought partners for organizations launching an employer brand strategy. He's also one of my favorite people in the industry. Enjoy. More info: https://www.employerbrand.ing/ Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewarfortalent/ -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Joshua Cruz is a Talent Acquisition Partner but you might know him as "The Dancing Recruiter". His online presence is nothing but a bright spot in the world of recruiting content. We caught up on his observations of the hiring market, talked about his journey as a recruiter to a viral sensation, and dope deep on his story as a community builder and mental health advocate. Thanks for coming on the show. -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

David Daniels IV is a People, Talent & Culture consultant and founder of DD4 consulting which offers a range of services including training and development programs, coaching and mentoring, measurable DEI infrastructure development, talent acquisition best practice implementation, and effective communications planning. He's a seasoned recruiter working with companies like lululemon, Blend, Better, Complex Magazine, General Assembly, and LinkedIn. David is a People & Talent leader who has a finger on the pulse of employee motivations, culture, and DEI. We caught up to talk all things talent. -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent.

Shannon Pritchett is the Head of Marketing and Community at hireEZ where she writes the popular FRBR newsletter and hosts "Recruiter Therapy" sessions with some of the biggest names in talent acquisition. Shannon Pritchett is a seasoned marketing executive at hireEZ, based in Dallas. She began her career in talent acquisition, developing a deep understanding of recruitment strategies and honing her skills in engaging top talent. Leveraging her extensive experience as a recruiter, she transitioned into community building and marketing, bringing a unique and innovative approach to the field.In her current role, Shannon effectively combines her recruitment expertise with marketing strategies to drive growth and enhance user engagement. An accomplished speaker at industry events, she is passionate about health, wellness, and family, values that have shaped her career for over two decades.Starting as a recruiter at IDR, T-Mobile USA, and Community Health Systems, Shannon advanced to Director and Managerial roles at Moxy and CareerXroads. Her passion for fostering community led her to become Editor at SourceCon and create the hireEZ community. As the Head of Marketing and Community at hireEZ, she remains dedicated to growing that community and connecting companies to their most valuable asset: people. Thanks for sitting down with me Shannon! -- Shout out to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Try it for free here:

Brian Fink is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at McAfee. He's built some of the best engineering organizations in tech including at Twitter and Amazon. In this episode we dive in to what inspires Brian, his optimism and advice for recruiters, and his sense of motivation to advance the field while cultivating community in our space. Thanks for coming on the show Brian! Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Try it for free here: https://tt.na.teamtailor.com/users/new?locale=en

torin ellis is a globally recognized expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers holistic DEIB solutions to transform workplace cultures and drive measurable success. He's an analyst at Aptitude Research and well known industry speaker. We sat down to talk about: The current state of DEI Accountability in AI Emerging trends in HR tech And what it takes to be a great recruiter in the future of work. You can catch torin at RecFest USA in Nashville, TN on Sept. 12&13 where he will be hosting The Unplugged Stage. Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Try it for free here: https://tt.na.teamtailor.com/users/new?locale=en

Hilary Wagner is a Chief Talent Officer and global recruiting and employer brand leader. We sat down in prep for RecFest USA where she's giving a talk on Sept. 12th in Nashville, TN titled: Tech-Driven Empowerment: Elevate Your Teams, Candidate Experience, and Employer Branding. See you in Nashville! Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Try it for free here: https://tt.na.teamtailor.com/users/new?locale=en

Hebba Youssef is the Chief People Officer at Workweek and operator of the “I Hate it Here Newsletter” for HR practitioners. Kyle Lagunas is the Head of Strategy at Aptitude Research, and HR advisory firm, and well-known industry personality.   Recently, Kyle and Hebba were interviewed for an article in the New York Times about the current state of HR that went viral. So we sat down to set the record straight. Links You can keep up with Hebba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef/ And subscribe to the I Hate it Here newsletter: https://linktr.ee/ihateitherenewsletter Follow Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelagunas/ And be sure to say hello if you're going to HR Tech in Las Vegas.

Steve Levy is a globally recognized talent acquisition industry personality. Currently he's the Principal Talent Advisor at DHI Group Building out unique services offering for all products like Dice & ClearanceJobs where he provides targeted sourcing and recruiting to all DHI customers. Steve is a globally recognized sourcing and recruiting innovator, writer and speaker, and tireless supporter of ERE, SourceCon and other global talent acquisition communities.  He also sits on several Advisory Committees for various HR, job search, and HR technology organizations. When it comes to old school and new cool ways of reaching talent, Steve is the GOAT. Connect and follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levyrecruits/

Andrew Lewis is an 8-year recruitment vet who has done everything from building a $2 million staffing agency to leading talent acquisition operations at startups, and everything in between.  He currently leads the Talent function at a B2B ClimateTech company called Worldly, and is the founder of the Talent Operator newsletter.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-l-31104559/Twitter: https://x.com/talentoperator?s=21&t=OzksfwSTI3QBglHYDrWobg (@talentoperator) Newsletter: https://www.talentoperator.com

With almost 20 years of experience in both agency and in-house corporate recruiting, Natalie Stones has led recruiters, sourcers, and RCs specializing in Go-to-Market, Biz Ops, G&A, and Tech. As Head of Talent for several Series A-C Startups in Silicon Valley and Director of Talent for a National Fortune 1000 Professional Services firm, she has grown to become an expert in TA strategy, executive recruiting, and leading Talent Acquisition teams of over 30 people. She is the Founder of Talent Refinery, which provides Fractional Talent Solutions. You can join here: https://www.talentcollectiveco.com/ I'm thrilled to be joining the Talent Collective Community for a virtual fireside chat on June 27th at 10 AM PST to talk about fractional talent in the future of work. Register here: https://lu.ma/qtcpnwm4 Thanks to Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding platform. Join more than 150,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Try it for free here: https://tt.na.teamtailor.com/users/new?locale=en

Lou Adler is the CEO and founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems – a consulting and training firm helping recruiters and hiring managers around the world source, interview and hire the strongest and most diverse talent. Lou is the author of the Amazon top-10 best-seller, Hire With Your Head & The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired. Adler is one of the top bloggers on LinkedIn’s Influencer program with more than 1.3 MM followers where he writes about the latest trends in hiring, employment, and recruiting. His articles, quotes and research can now be found in Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Bloomberg, SHRM and The Wall Street Journal. In this episode you'll learn: The current state of Talent Intelligence How recruiters are using predictive analytics, machine learning, AI in the hiring process and of course, Quality of Hire You can learn more about Lou here: https://www.louadlergroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/ Shout out to Teamtailor, the Next Generation ATS and Employer Branding Platform. Team tailor is the recruitment software your candidates & team will love Join more than 125,000 recruiters and discover the new way to attract and hire top talent. Teamtailor isn't just a piece of software. It's a way of working. Their all-in-one recruitment software creates a frictionless, seamless hiring experience for teams and candidates. Visit teamtailor.com to see how Teamtailor can help your company

Anessa Fike, otherwise known as the Queen of Fractional HR, is author of The Revolution of Work: Fuck the Patriarchy and the Workplace It Built, and is also CEO and Founder of Fike + Co, a fractional consulting firm that specializes in People, HR, and Talent Executive Leadership with companies that are experiencing growth or transition. Anessa has worked with more than 120 organizations globally and has led many of them as Chief People Officer/Head of People/Talent. Anessa has become an industry leader on all things People and Talent -  you can catch her fire content on LinkedIn! - and she has also won many HR awards, including Most Inclusive HR Influencer. Anessa has been a product advisor for multiple HR Tech companies, been a keynote and panel speaker at regional and national conferences, been a guest on many industry podcasts, and is an IDEA Practitioner with NASA. Her mission – and the mission of Fike + Co – is to help companies build or course correct to create workplace cultures that allow ALL humans to thrive. In this episode you'll hear about: Themes from her new book, "The Revolution of Work: Fuck the Patriarchy and the Workplace It Built" The current state of People Ops and recruiting Why DEI is critical to businesses and how in-house HR teams can influence these initiatives Advice and experience on the benefits of fractional HR How HR can make more of an impact Why more Chief People Officers should come from recruiting Tips on work life balance and why Anessa vows never to return to Vegas! Upcoming events in the hippest corners of the HR tech world Links: Book: https://a.co/d/0KdUuyG Fike+Co Website: https://www.fikeandco.com/ Operation Purple Light: https://www.operationpurplelight.com/ Huge shout out to: 1. Teamtailor - The Next Generation ATS https://www.teamtailor.com/en-us/ 2. RecFest - The World's Largest TA Conference https://recfest.com/usa/

Tara Turk-Haynes is the founder of Equity Activations, a Talent consultancy dedicated to making talent acquisition an equitable program, fostering inclusive workplace environments, and implementing impactful DEI initiatives. Her track record of championing diversity and equity has been recognized by organizations like Untapped, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Braverly. Her expertise is creating and executing strategic talent acquisition initiatives that embed equitable practices for strong company branding, candidate experience, and community building for long term pipelines. ⁠https://www.equityactivations.com/⁠  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ttaraturkhaynes/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttarahaynes Sidney Miller is a Senior Manager, Principal Talent Acquisition at companies like Google, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, GitHub, and many a startup. She’s a known strategic sourcing expert in the recruiting community and has spoken at SourceCon. A working Mom, a huge Arizona Wildcat Alumni, she knows a thing or two about humans and matching them to the right Engineering role. Specializing in developer tools, cloud computing and anything from the interface layer to the data center. Known for scaling startups and large orgs. She says all the things her engineers want to say about all the things they can not because of unsafe places. Advocate for those without a voice in the company and on the street. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidney-miller-06324b3/Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/SidneyMiller2⁠

This is a special bonus episode with Nate Wylie Nate Wylie is a Talent Acquisition Leader and Founder of Infinate Talent, a consulting firm specializing in recruitment for startups. Nate has years of experience as a recruiter and global talent acquisition leader at Lyft. As a micro-influencer with more than 19K followers on LinkedIn Nate has been creating value for job seekers on LinkedIn for years around the themes of: How to get promoted Win the job hop Salary negotiation In this bonus episode you'll hear from Nate on: What motivates him as a recruiting entrepreneur His journey starting a recruiting consultancy How he allocates his energy to find balance How he approaches business development His tech stack as a solopreneur and thoughts on the current state of HR tech And of course - his philosophy of operating from a place of empathy as a super-networker and content creator. Enjoy! Conference Announcement: Looking for an HR conference in 2024? RecFest is the world's largest Talent Acquisition conference. RecFestUSA returns to Nashville, TN on Sept 12-13 Tickets on sale now: https://recfest.com/usa/

April Starlight is a Tech Recruiter with 15 years of industry experience. She’s the founder of Tangerine Search, a Certified LGBTBE Recruiting Firm and advocate for inclusive hiring. In this episode you'll learn: How April built a successful search firm in the heart of Silicon Valley The vendor procurement process for enterprise software clients How diversity hiring certifications make an impact April's thoughts on the current state of the job market   You can connect with April here: Company Page: https://www.tangerinesearch.net/ Job Seeker Course: https://bit.ly/JobSeekerRoadmap Diversity Commitment: https://www.tangerinesearch.net/diversity Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/40893315   Conference Announcement: Looking for an HR conference in 2024? RecFest is the world's largest Talent Acquisition conference. RecFestUSA returns to Nashville, TN on Sept 12-13 Tickets on sale now: https://recfest.com/usa/

Lorna Erickson has been in the interviewing game since 2006, conducting over 7,000 interviews. Through extensive case studies, she's honed the most accurate and efficient interviewing processes - working with small teams to billion-dollar firms, globally. Currently, she's the co-founder of Expert Interviewers where they train individuals and companies to create consistent, equitable and accurate interviewing processes. In this episode you'll learn about: How to be an expert interviewer The value of structured interview processes Lorna's journey from recruiter to global TikTok star Here hot (and cold!) takes on current recruiting trends. Her surprising answer on candidate advice in a changing market. You can learn more about Lorna here: https://www.tiktok.com/@expertinterviewershttps://www.instagram.com/expertinterviewers/https://www.linkedin.com/company/expertinterviewerswww.expertinterviewers.com  Conference Announcement: RecFestUSA comes back to Nashville, TN on Sept. 12 & 13 Tickets here: https://recfest.com/usa/

Nate Wylie is a Talent Acquisition Leader and Founder of Infinate Talent, a consulting firm specializing in recruitment for startups. Nate has years of experience as a recruiter and global talent acquisition leader at Lyft. As a micro-influencer with more than 19K followers on LinkedIn Nate has been creating value for job seekers on LinkedIn for years around the themes of: How to get promoted Win the job hop Salary negotiation In Part I of this two part series you'll hear from Nate on: Why he chose to go out on his own as an entrepreneur How to network like a pro The current state of hiring in 2024 How to differentiate yourself to get hired in startups His opinion on "Culture Fit" The top skills to tech companies are looking for The current state of equity in compensation Enjoy!

Jeremy Lyons is a RecOps thought leader and HR technology expert. He is the founder of RecOps Collective and publisher of the weekly newsletter RecOps RoundUp. Jeremy is a second-generation recruiter and consults with companies of all sizes and industries. Currently, he is working as a program coordinator at Google Fiber while also doing work with the RecOps communities at Ashby, OneReq, and others. You can learn more about Jeremy and join the RecOps movement here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyonsjeremy/ Substack: https://recops.substack.com/ RecOps Collective: www.recopscollective.com In this episode you'll learn: What is RecOps? Why is it important for data-driven hiring. How can contemporary teams adopt this framework. How to stay up-to-date with the fast world of artificial intelligence and hiring trends in 2024.