HRO Today Educational Podcast Series (HRO Today)

Uncertainty in the business world is nothing new. For decades, market fluctuations and global events have influenced business practices to varying degrees. The best agencies are the ones who can adapt and evolve quickly as the waves of uncertainty rise and fall. The talent market is no different. When a company needs a flexible talent strategy, they must look for a solution that can fulfill their current needs and prepare them for the future.

Rick Betori, President of PeopleScout, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss the need for flexible RPO solutions as clients’ needs change rapidly. Listen in as Rick and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the important qualities of an adaptable and innovative talent solution.

Healthcare organizations have been at the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic, and high demand has led to supply shortages, especially when it comes to nurses. So how can healthcare organizations succeed in this challenging environment? And what are ways HR can leverage in order to attract, recruit, and retain these essential workers? Chris Nichols of endevis shares insight in episode 36 of our educational podcast series.  

For more information, visit https://endevis.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

In the fourteenth episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, HRO Today Editorial Director, Debbie Bolla sits down with Yoh's Senior Director of RPO Operations, Chadd Dehn, for a topical discussion on the tools you need to increase your talent pool right now. Listen in to learn more.

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With a wide array of HR technology available, integration and interoperability is the name of the game. While many HR leaders confess that their tech stack is insufficient, the flood of similar technology products makes it difficult to know which solutions will be worth the cost and the time it takes to get integrated. With so many questions in the air, HR leaders need to know the truth when it comes to HR technology.
Jill Goldstein, Global Managing Partner for Talent Transformation at IBM returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series for the second part of her discussion with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark. In the conclusion of the two-part series, Elliot and Jill discuss the truth about integrating HR technology and the state of HR infrastructure.
Listen in as Jill and Elliot explore the steps that HR leaders should take to fully integrate their platforms and how they can think proactively about new HR technology.

From demographic information to work history, data is everywhere and everything. The rise of HR intelligence tools may help pull data together and identify trends, but according to a recent HRO Today global survey, the usability of HR Technology to analyze this data is a top concern of CHROs. How can HR leaders move from data to actionable intelligence? 

Dawn Sloan, SVP, Account Director for Resource Solutions, and Duncan Ward, Global Director, RS Consultancy for Resource Solutions join the HRO Today Educational Podcast to answer this question. HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark leads the discussion on using intelligence tools to guide HR decision-making.  

Listen to our latest podcast to learn how data informs HR decisions and how HR leaders use HR tools to climb their mountains of data.

In this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, highlighting some of the best in HR, CEO Elliot Clark sits down with Kristy Sidlar, Executive Director, Workforce Solutions at Allegis Global Solutions. Listen as they delve into topics related to the advantages of a total talent solution approach and the changing tastes of the workforce.

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The fact that so many companies are requiring short-term support suggests they do not have the right long-term model to meet the ever changing ups and downs of economic cycles. As companies scramble to find talent, ensuring your team is following the best hiring and pricing models is what will lead you to victory.

Ensure your organization is poised to remain competitive and maximize your impact with the right partner. Ryan Carfley, President & CEO of Personify, sits down with our own Elliot Clark for more insight in our latest podcast.  

This episode is sponsored by Personify: https://personifysearch.com/. To learn more, visit hrotoday.com/.

When it comes to navigating the talent economy, the only constant is change. Companies need to be able to quickly adjust their hiring plans or else they will be caught off guard by the rapid changes in the labor market.  

In the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, Ryan Carfley, President and CEO of Personify, shares his insights into the importance of flexibility when it comes to hiring solutions. Ryan led the transformation of Personify from a locally-owned boutique executive search firm to an award-winning global provider of RPO solutions.

Data has shown that there is a high level of success when implementing an outsourced talent solution, despite public perception that doing so is incredibly challenging. Most instances where a talent solution has not worked out can be traced to issue with implementation and governance of the process. How can companies not only choose the right provider for their needs, but help ensure that execution will be successful?
 
Sarah Keady, SVP for Operations in North America at Resources Solutions joins the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the complex process of designing and implementing an RPO partnership. From setting realistic expectations during the roll out to managing a robust transition of responsibilities, Sarah and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the nuances of finding and developing the right RPO partner.
 
Listen to the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, “Making an (Appropriately Sized) Bang with A Talent Partner.” 

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 61: The Talent Economy: Cracking the Code on Hard to Fill Jobs - How Employers Can Get More Intentional about Securing High-Value Talent

“Total talent” strategy focuses on bringing the management of permanent employee talent acquisition and flexible workforce engagement under a single umbrella. It’s not a new idea, and it is more than a vision. For today’s smart organizations, total talent offers an established, practical approach for accessing a constantly evolving workforce.

Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of MSP Client Services for Sevenstep, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to speak with our own Elliot Clark, about why total talent solutions are coming of age.

Listen in as Anamarie and Elliot explore the big issues that have turned total talent into a practical option for solving today’s toughest workforce challenges.

Note: At the time of recording Anamarie's title was Executive Director of MSP Programs. She has since been promoted to her current title Vice President of MSP Client Services.

“Nurses want more than a job. They’re looking for meaningful work, they’re looking for career growth, and they’re looking for flexibility.” 

From a retiring workforce and aging population to a high bar of entry and demanding work, the nursing shortage is one of the most significant challenges that healthcare organizations and recruiters have to face.  

Liz Bickley, Chief Operating Officer of Korn Ferry Health, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to speak with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, about these challenges and the role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) providers in providing a more holistic approach to healthcare recruitment.  

Listen in as Liz and Elliot discuss the unique challenges and share some of the recruitment innovations in the nursingspace. 

In the employee recognition industry, much of the recent conversation has been about social recognition, but financial rewards still have a strong impact on employee behaviors. As HR departments are considering a service provider, they need to be aware of their choices when it comes to these services - and this episode, featuring Alex Alaminos of Madison Performance Group, has all the insight you'll need. Visit https://www.madisonpg.com/ to learn more.

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HR and TA leaders understand the value of engaging with an RPO partner in order to find, attract, and attain today's top talent. In fact, Nelson Hall reports that RPO can: 

• Decrease costs between 20-50%, 
• Improve time to hire rates between 10-33%, 
• And increase candidate engagement by 17%.  

So how can organizations make the most from their engagements? Where does risk lie and how can they mitigate it? Cory Kruse, president of Orion Talent, shares tips for rooting out risk with Debbie Bolla in a new HRO Today podcast.  

This episode is sponsored by Orion Talent: https://www.oriontalent.com/​.

22.7 billion dollars were spent on HR technology advancements in the third quarter of 2021 alone. But what exactly do these improvements and innovations mean for the state of the recruiting market?

Cielo's Elain Orler and Matt Jones join our own Larry Basinait for a podcast previewing HRO Today's 3Q HR Technology Report, where talent sourcing technology is addressed from both the recruiter and candidate point-of-view. 

Their discussion covers the following topics:  

• Speed of market
• Candidate engagement
• Conversational AI
• SMS usage
• Chatbots
• And much more!  

Listen now! This episode is presented by Cielo: https://www.cielotalent.com/.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 64: How HR Leaders Can Swim, Instead of Drown, In An Ocean of Data. 

Note: Between the recording of this episode and its premiere, Dustin’s company has changed its name. While you’ll hear us refer to PRO Unlimited throughout the episode, the company is now known as Magnit. You can learn more about their rebranding efforts at magnitglobal.com.

Employee relocation has been a central part of HR strategies for years. In fact, recent research from HRO Today and CapRelo finds that 81% of respondents feel mobility programs help recruit employees; 76% say it is effective for career development, and 71% laud its ability to retain employees. So how can HR leaders get the most from mobility?

Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Today Magazine Debbie Bolla welcomes Barry Morris, president and CEO of CapRelo, and Heather Hudnall, Senior Vice President for Global Operations at CapRelo, to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the value of employee mobility programs.

Together, they share how relocation can open opportunities for employees and how employers can facilitate an efficient and beneficial mobility program. Relocation opens the door for increased diversity, access to top talent, and improved employee quality of life.

Listen in as Barry and Heather share their insights into employee relocation best practices and industry trends.

The third episode of our HRO Today Educational Podcast Series features Andrew Grant, Global Vice President at Allegis Global Solutions, in a podcast aptly named "Solve Workforce Challenges With A 'Total' Solution." Join HRO Today CEO, Elliot Clark, as he hosts Allegis Global Solutions to discuss the complexity of the workforce and how it's become increasingly important for both HR and the organization to address.

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Amidst COVID-19 and necessary wholesale expense cutting, it’s important to really understand the difference between an expense and an investment as it pertains to ROI for your organization. And when specifically looking at your talent acquisition strategy, decisions should be made with that investment in mind – as the most expensive job is the unfilled one.  

But why do companies fail to make the connection between recruiting and returns? And what metrics should they track to help change this perception? These questions and more are addressed in our latest HRO Today Educational podcast with Elliot Clark and Advanced RPO’s SVP, John Hess.   

For more information, visit https://www.advancedrpo.com/. To view more educational podcasts, visit us at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

Tune in for the seventh episode of our ongoing HRO Today Educational Podcast Series! This episode finds our Editorial Director, Debbie Bolla, checking in with Workspend's own SVP of Operations and Strategy, Candice Hammer. Give this podcast a listen for valuable insight on the road map to total talent management!

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As we enter Q4 of 2020, HR is accustomed to adapting on the fly when it comes to changes in the workforce, patterns of work, and employee and employer relationships amidst a remote environment. With these challenges come continuous questions around maintaining culture, employment brand, and employee perception of the organization.  

Looking for answers to keep your company moving in the right direction? Listen as HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark and Theresa Harkins-Schulz, Senior Vice President of Inspirus, discuss best practices your HR department can implement to foster engagement amidst the current environment.  

For more information, visit https://www.inspirus.com/.

Our fifth episode in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series features Andrew Grant, Global Vice President at Allegis Global Solutions, for a follow-up to an earlier podcast on total workforce solutions. Join HRO Today CEO, Elliot Clark, as he re-hosts Allegis Global Solutions to discuss the preparation of selecting a total workforce solutions program.

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Since the onset of COVID-19, it’s been a challenging time for organizations and their employees alike – and the pressure is taking a toll. According to the new 2020 Culture Report from Achievers, 40% of employees don’t feel appreciated for the work they’ve done during the pandemic, despite a strong correlation between recognition and engagement levels. So, what are HR leaders to do?

Listen as Dr. Natalie Baumgartner, Chief Workforce Scientist at Achievers, shares proven strategies to help organizations realign their focus. To read the full report, visit https://www.achievers.com/.

Our eighth episode in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series features Theresa Harkins-Schultz, Vice President of Client Success and Engagement Solutions. Join HRO Today CEO, Elliot Clark, as he hosts Inspirus to discuss the importance of social recognition  and nourishing meaningful relationships within the workplace to positively impact productivity and engagement.

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The second episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series features Zach Collett, Senior Relationship Manager of TC Services USA, in a podcast that discusses optimizing WOTC credit collections.

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The business environment is uncertain. Talent needs change quickly, and employers have little room for error in their hiring decisions. That is why talent leaders must have confidence in which roles to fill and who they seek to fill them. Innovations in HR technology promise to provide the tools to address these needs, but cutting through the “technobabble” becomes its own hurdle. “Understand This!” from the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series cuts through the noise by providing real-world examples of HR technology in action.

On the second episode of Understand This! Noelle Paras, Senior Vice President, Client Services at Sevenstep, returns to continue her discussion of Sevenstep’s Sevayo® Insights platform. With Sevayo Insights, companies can analyze current and historical information to predict and prepare for major obstacles they may soon face. Getting predictive with data and analytics is no easy task, but real-world experience shows that it can be done and that companies can achieve real impact in terms of time, cost and talent impact.

Listen in as Noelle and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore the application of Sevayo for the hiring needs of a major healthcare and retail organization as they handled steep hiring needs and changing business demands.

It’s always important to consider what benefits you can improve within your organization to retain employees but between ‘The Great Resignation’ and today’s inflation rate, it’s more important than ever. In fact, according to LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report, when looking for a new job, 63% of professionals seek work-life balance and 60% say compensation and benefits are priorities. 

We know that in today’s job market, people have options. Candidates and employees are in the driver’s seat and are forcing organizations to rethink their approaches when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best talent. 

What should organizations consider when building their talent approaches?  

In this podcast, HRO Today‘s own Debbie Bolla as she sits down with Mara Klug, vice president of sales for DZConneX, who shares four strategies that are key to attracting top candidates and increasing employee retention.  

This podcast was sponsored by DZConneX: https://www.dzconnex.com/

Markets change quickly. High-value talent remains elusive, and employers require every advantage to stay ahead of change and secure the workers they need. Advances in talent technology provide the tools to keep up — but how do you make sense of the bewildering array of promising innovations? The answer is clear: cut through the jargon, learn how the technology works, and see an example of a product in action.

Introducing “Understand This!” a new podcast from the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series. Join host Elliot Clark CEO of HRO Today, as he speaks with tech and solutions providers about real-world examples of where their software has been used to help their clients. Listen in as guests talk through valuable HR technology, the problems it aims to solve, and the metrics that measure success.

On the first episode of Understand This! Noelle Paras, Senior Vice President, Client Services at Sevenstep, speaks with Elliot Clark about the application of their predictive analytics and workforce intelligence platform Sevayo® Insights to the massive hiring challenges of one of the US’s largest healthcare organizations.

Listen in as Noelle and Elliot walk through the challenges that their client faced, the details that the technology revealed, the specific decisions that the analytics informed, and the outcomes they achieved. This is a fascinating look at how data and analytics drive successful outcomes.

How the 2024 Election Year Could Transform Employee Recognition  

2024 has been a year fraught with uncertainty. Between a challenging economy and an upcoming election, HR leaders are reexamining their strategies for attracting and retaining top talent. Recent research finds that recognizing employees can have a major impact on employee attitude, encouraging them to stay with a company and work harder. But how should organizations approach recognition in this time of uncertainty and change?

Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales for Rymax, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his insights on employee recognition in uncertain times. He joins HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla to discuss how recognition plans are changing and what HR leaders can do to support their employees.

Listen in as Paul and Debbie explore the benefits that recognition brings not just to employees, but to the employers that support them.

Building off of a previous podcast with Pierpoint, HRO Today's CEO, Elliot Clark, sits down with the company's CEO, Miguel Terrizzano, to discuss how a talent acquisition model such as Recruitment Resource Outsourcing (RRO) can help organizations right-size their hiring efforts and plan for the future; particularly amidst the current environment surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak. Listen in to discover the benefits, or visit https://pierpoint.com/ to learn more.

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How does training impact hard-to-fill positions? With 160 recruiter training programs, Sevenstep is an expert on all things hard-to-fill and has your answers. Listen to this episode as Sevenstep's Natalie Scheiman, Director of Global Transformation Services, sits down with HRO Today's Elliot Clark to delve into the benefits of recruiter training and the importance of these programs in standing out amongst the competition. For more information, visit www.sevensteprpo.com.

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Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series - Episode 62: Let's Be Clear About Myopia and Vision Care Benefits

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Today's economic forces continue to impact recruitment efforts. A combined drop in labor participation rates and limited talent supply has created the perfect recruitment storm driven by wage inflation. As a result, organizations must steer their recruitment efforts in the right direction to remain competitive.

Is your company preparing for the coming storm or standing firm against change? Join Yates Baker, VP of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, and our own Elliot Clark for tips on selecting proper recruiting channels, reinforcing employment brand, and remaining competitive in the war for talent amongst wage inflation.

This episode is sponsored by Sevenstep: https://sevensteprpo.com/.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 59: Open Minded Solutions: Flexibility to Touch Your RPO Toes

The labor market – a topic on everyone’s mind right now – is seeing talent shortages up and down the skill-level scale. Between a global shortage of candidates, work from home demands and a period of wage inflation, recruiters are seeking the right ingredients for success in today’s challenging market.

Join Dr. David Ellis and our own Elliot Clark for insight on “Rewriting the Talent Recipe” and factors to consider along the way.

To read Korn Ferry’s full whitepaper on the subject, click here.

This episode is sponsored by Korn Ferry: https://www.kornferry.com/.

Quiet quitting. It’s the latest buzzword in HR, but it’s certainly one you don’t want to hear around your organizations. It’s when employees are disengaged at work and unfortunately recent Gallup research reports that 50% of the current workforce are quiet quitters. 

Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to hear Jason Krumwiede, Executive Vice President of Broadleaf, and our own Debbie Bolla discuss the rise of quiet quitting and how companies can combat it.

Undoubtedly, the biggest conflict in the industry today is the pressing labor shortage as employers struggle to find talent. Burnout, as a result of the global pandemic, has prompted more and more candidates to seek out contingent or contract-based work – forgoing traditional full-time roles. But is this change forever?

Whether you're ready or not, the workforce is rapidly shifting composition. Listen now to prepare your own organization for similar changes with data and predictions from Workforce Logiq, by PRO Unlimited's Geoff Dubiski and our own Elliot Clark.

This episode is sponsored by Workforce Logiq, by PRO Unlimited: https://www.workforcelogiq.com/.

2020 has been a year of continual market changes for companies worldwide. In order to keep up, smart organizations are keeping an eye on their talent pipelines to stay ahead of competitors and quickly respond. Where should you start?  Join Cory Kruse, president of Orion Talent, and our own Debbie Bolla for a new educational podcast on strategic best practices for elevating and engaging your talent pipeline.  

For more information, visit https://www.oriontalent.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

Despite a slowing economy, the competition for talent remains more challenging than ever. And while there is no single formula for securing high-value workers, recognizing the fundamentals can go a long way toward establishing a path forward.

Amy Bush, President of Sevenstep, a talent solutions leader, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore a checklist of those fundamentals. In their discussion, Amy and Elliot discuss the priorities Sevenstep uses to guide clients as they establish their approach to securing high-value talent.

Sevenstep is a leader in workforce services, including RPO, MSP, and total talent solutions, empowered by its deep expertise and proprietary Sevayo® Insights technology. The company consistently ranks highly on HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen list for RPO.

Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast for insights and advice on getting organized and taming TA.

With the future of business heavily relying on your talent pipeline, data interpretation and analyzation will be critical. Join Paul Harty, chief solutions officer at Sevenstep, and our own Elliot Clark for a new educational podcast on a topic that continues to bedevil HR: the difference between data and insight.

For more information, visit https://sevensteprpo.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

In the latest episode of our HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, you'll hear a discussion between CEO Elliot Clark and Theresa Harkins-Schulz, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience for Inspirus. Listen in as they address and debate top tips for driving a culture of diversity and inclusion in your own workplace.

For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

Everyone's thinking about being and working remotely. According to a recent Gallup poll, as much as 65% of the US workforce is interested in remote work. While many HR leaders think about how to manage remote workers, it is also crucial to understand how to recruit and hire remote workers.  

Jeff Sunderland, Head of Sourcing for North America at Resource Solutions, stops by our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast with our own Elliot Clark to discuss how TA leaders can get competitive when recruiting remote and hybrid workers.

The HRO Today Educational Podcast Series is a collection of podcasts highlighting insights and perspectives of some of the most influential thought-leaders in human resources. In our tenth episode, Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, is joined by Advantage xPO's Senior Vice President, Joshua Smith, to discuss exuding confidence and not reeking of desperation in your outbound recruitment efforts.

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Middle-market companies are competing for the same talent as Enterprise-level organizations. However, most companies of this size have smaller hiring teams that are reactive and struggling to proactively set talent strategy and infrastructure. So how can they gain a competitive advantage? Finding a talent acquisition partner to support and guide them through can be a fruitful strategy. But where should mid-market organizations start when looking for a talent acquisition partner, and what should they expect?

To answer this question, Felix Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Instant Impact, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer his perspective on the role of Talent Partners in the middle market. Felix and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the partnerships between RPOs and small to medium-sized companies, the cost of the talent acquisition process, and how candidate experience is suffering amid it all.

With an increased focus across the country on diversity and inclusion, U.S. organizations are spending upwards of eight billion dollars annually on accompanying initiatives. However, tangible results have been difficult to deliver...

Companies are still struggling to achieve equity and further a D&I agenda for their total workforce. That's why HRO Today's new flash report, sponsored by Workforce Logiq, set out to provide 8 key takeaways needed to reach your D&I sourcing goals. 

Listen now as Workforce Logiq's VP of D&I, William T. Rolack Sr. and HRO Today's own Larry Basinait discuss survey results and ways to make D&I a reality for your workforce. Then download the full report here: https://bit.ly/2TF6FVU. 

This report was sponsored by Workforce Logiq, click here to learn more: https://www.workforcelogiq.com/.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 60: Work Maybe “Remote” But Legal Compliance is Always “Present” - What Employers Need to Know About Pre-employment Screening in the Era of Remote and Gig Workers

Note: This podcast is provided only for educational purposes; it should not be relied upon as legal advice, and it should not be used, in whole or in part, as a basis for establishing employment practices or policies, nor should it be used for resolving disputes or managing risk.  Every company’s circumstance is unique and legal advice should be obtained only from a lawyer with whom a company has established an attorney-client relationship.  Please note: the podcast speakers are not attorneys.

Prior to the onset of COVID-19, a vast majority of companies were considering implementing a total talent approach for their organization's talent acquisition strategy. However, since hiring took a major hit in 2020, companies were forced to cut budgets, layoff teams, and abandon strategic initiatives related to talent.  Michael DuBois, vice president of enterprise solutions, RPO for Yoh, sat down with our own Debbie Bolla to offer insights into how a total talent strategy can help.  

For more information, visit https://www.yoh.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

Small, but mighty! In the sixth episode of our ongoing HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, HRO Today CEO, Elliot Clark, sits down with Advanced RPO's President, Pam Verhoff, to discuss mid-market companies competing to acquire top talent amongst global organizations. Learn how partnering with these smaller companies is actually more beneficial when courting passive candidates.

For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

Outsourcing some areas of the TA process may give companies the edge they need to be competitive, stay ahead of the technology curve, and - especially in volatile markets - remain flexible.  Even if a TA team has worked with outsourced services before, knowing the right questions to ask during the buying process can often be the difference between success and buyers’ remorse.  

Peter Simandl, SVP at Resource Solutions North America, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share practical advice on how to approach the evaluation and purchasing process of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solution.

Listen in as Peter Simandl and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark discuss the questions TA practitioners should consider when engaging providers as part of the buying process.

Finding quality people is hard. Gone are the days of hiring managers asking, “Why should I hire you?” Candidates are now in the driver’s seat – and they want to know why they should work for you.

A positive candidate experience can have a real impact on an organization’s hiring efforts. Today’s savvy job seekers are interested in things like company culture, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and learning and development programs. But only 30% of respondents report having a “great” candidate experience according to this year’s North American Candidate Experience Research Report. Clearly, there is work to be done.

In this podcast, Chad Creamer, executive director, North America, of Page Outsourcing sits down with our very own Debbie Bolla to discuss how employer branding impacts hiring efforts and the approaches organizations can take to appeal to today’s top talent.

This podcast was sponsored by Page Outsourcing.

The Great Resignation is quickly becoming a buzzword in the HR industry. Many organizations are facing a looming talent shortage with millions of people leaving the workforce. Right now one of the main priorities of HR leaders is to ensure they have the right strategies in place to retain their employees.

Join HRO Today‘s own Debbie Bolla and Chris French, executive vice president of customer strategy at Workhuman, as they discuss the right tools and approaches to provide a culture that encourages employees to stay.  

Episode 43 of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series. This episode is sponsored by Workhuman: https://www.workhuman.com/

For years, California has had the Fair Chance Act which limited the ability of employers to use background screening information related to prior convictions in employment processes. On Oct. 1, 2023, a new amendment went into effect that expanded the protections and definitions of those parties covered by the Fair Chance Act. What does this mean for companies when they are hiring or changing their corporate structure and how can they be sure to comply with the new law?
Morgan Reynolds, Vice President of Risk/Legal Counsel for DISA Global Solutions, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to unpack the new amendment to California’s Fair Chance Act with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark. From the expanded definition of “applicant” to the new regulations for both new hires and internal job shifting, Morgan and Elliot explore the effects of this legal change.
Listen in as Morgan and Elliot discuss the newly amended Fair Chance Act and think through how companies can react and adapt their hiring processes to remain in compliance.

Exploring L&D as a Talent Acquisition Strategy

As we enter 2025, HR leaders are looking at the business market and identifying which trends and shifts they need to pay close attention to in their planning. Korn Ferry’s 2025 Talent Acquisition Trends Report lists several trends that HR leaders should be aware of, including the intersection between a company’s Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development programs.

Richard Shea, Global Managing Director of Projects at Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to dive deeper into this trend. Together, Richard and Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, discuss the advantages of a robust L&D program as it attracts new employees and encourages existing employees to upskill.

Listen in as Richard and Elliot examine how organizations can make their L&D and TA functions mutually supportive.

As organizations continue to navigate the challenging landscape caused by the global pandemic, they are facing unique circumstances when it comes to their workforces. One thing all organizations will be looking to achieve is business efficiency, which'll be extremely important in managing talent and hiring practices. Vanessa Janus, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Yoh, joins HRO Today's Editorial Director, Debbie Bolla, to offer approaches to direct sourcing strategies. Listen in, or visit https://www.yoh.com/ to learn more.

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When you strip everything back, it is fair to say that a business is only as good as the people working within it. As the center of attracting, developing, and organizing talent within a company, Human Resources plays a critical role to impact an organization’s productivity and profitability. But just what is going on in HR that can so heavily influence a company’s performance?

On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Sarina Ryczek, Managing Partner and CHRO of Empower Partnerships, joins host Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to take a comprehensive look at the role of HR in a company.

Listen in as Sarina and Debbie discuss the primary areas and functions of an HR department and how organizing top talent can affect a company’s bottom line.

The ninth episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series features Lynda Sheppard, Vice President of Managed Services for Yoh. Listen in as HRO Today's Editorial Director, Debbie Bolla, joins Lynda for a case study example related to innovation-led MSP and the effectiveness of Yoh's "three P's": partnership, planning, and persistence.

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In the twelfth episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, highlighting some of the best in HR, Elliot Clark chats with Jacob Zabkowicz of Korn Ferry in a discussion of best practices in global governance for recruitment outsourcing.

Korn Ferry is one of the world’s leaders in doing large, complex global RPO programs. That has to create significant challenges on everything from technology to regulations to employment branding.  Many country leaders want local control as well over the TA process.  But what are the advantages of global governance from both the provider and, more importantly, the practitioner perspective? This question and more are answered in this episode.

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Technology platforms, specifically for talent acquisition purposes, have been developed in rapid succession in recent years, but integrating information between databases still remains a challenge.   

A single service recruitment platform offers an effortless means for housing and ranking internal and external talent data all in one place. In our latest educational podcast, Steve Parker of QuantumWork discuses the advantages of a single service platform and, as an example, their unique platform-as-a-service model.  

For more information, visit https://www.quantum.work/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/​.

The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transformation in each of their areas of the world and why the need to evolve your infrastructure is so important.  

Episode 1 of this series focuses on the current technology talent landscapes both globally and locally, and the pressing need for companies to acquire top professionals amidst shortages. Listen now!  

This series is sponsored by Korn Ferry. To learn more about their services, visit https://www.kornferry.com/.  

Music: www.bensound.com

Talent Acquisition leaders must be ready for anything and everything in this era of economic volatility. With Project RPO, companies can build an infrastructure to support specific hires and have access to a solid data analytics and technology platform to educate their decisions. But where do TA leaders start when building out this new hiring infrastructure?

Sandra Zawacki, Executive Director of Client Solutions for Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore how Project RPO can help fill the gaps of managing a TA function.

Listen in as they offer their thoughts on how companies can and should use Project RPO during difficult economic times.

Companies benefit from adding contingent workers to their staffing strategy as it allows for greater flexibility and scalability. This approach can address short-term projects, specialized skill gaps, or seasonal needs without the long-term commitment of permanent hires, and it accelerates time-to-productivity. But what steps should companies take to find the right partner?

Anamarie DeVito, Vice President of Client Services for Sevenstep, visits the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss what it takes to manage a contingent workforce.

Listen in as Anamarie and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the importance of data beyond reporting and dissect how service providers can build trust with their partners to perform more than just the core operational work of talent recruiting and management.

The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transformation in each of their areas of the world and why the need to evolve your infrastructure is so important.  

Episode 2 highlights best practices and recommendations for long-term planning and the ongoing digitalization of business. Listen now!  

This series is sponsored by Korn Ferry. To learn more about their services, visit https://www.kornferry.com/​.  

Music: www.bensound.com

No one can be sure what the future of the economy looks like. With a looming recession, a shortage of talent, and lasting supply chain issues, how can companies meet their workforce planning goals at a time when so much is up in the air? Economic turmoil does not have to mean internal turmoil for a well-prepared company.  

Jason Guggisberg, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at DZConneX, joins our own Elliot Clark on the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the importance of flexibility when building a workforce. Listen in as Jason offers insights about navigating an economic downturn to build a stronger team

Even before the pandemic, the healthcare sector has long been struggling with the cost of contingent labor. Whether it comes down to a lack of resources, tools, or experience, assembling an effective healthcare workforce plan requires a unique specialty. How can healthcare systems build these plans so that they can continue to offer the best care?  

Listen to our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast to hear Keith Bradley, President of Recruitment Solutions for AMN Healthcare, and our own Elliot Clark explore the challenges of building a workforce in the healthcare industry and how healthcare HR leaders can combat them.

Workforce planning is a critical process that all HR departments must account for, but according to research from HRO Today, very few companies feel confident that they are able to do it well. Whether that is because of a lack of technology tools, the inability to predict long-term changes, or any number of reasons, workforce planning has been a historically burning platform for HR personnel. Despite this, Korn Ferry, one of the worldwide leaders in RPO services, asserts improving workforce planning is a trend for 2023.

On the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark is joined by two guests to discuss the trend of improving workforce planning. Korn Ferry’s Iktimal Daneshvar, Vice President, MEA, RPO and Projects, and Richard Shea, Global Managing Director, Projects, explore the advances in workforce planning from acquisition to development to retention.

Listen to our latest Educational Podcast to learn how to manage all of the components of workforce planning to make it a positive trend for 2023.

Most large companies have robust programs in place for addressing diversity in their permanent workforce. But recent HRO Today research found that only 35% of employers have plans to address these concerns for their contingent workforce.

Learn how your MSP program can help you access diverse talent pools for your contingent labor assignment in our latest podcast from Gregory Gary, Director of Business Development for Broadleaf, and our own Elliot Clark.  

This episode is sponsored by Broadleaf: https://broadleafresults.com/. To learn more, visit hrotoday.com/.

With every new generation that enters the workforce, leadership faces new challenges to engage and optimize their workforce. Between changing generational expectations and new technology that changes the nature of work, leaders need to be able to connect with and empower their workforce.

Matt Poepsel PhD, VP of Professional Services at The Predictive Index, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss talent optimization and how leadership needs to evolve. Their new eBook, Become your CEO's Most Valuable Partner, explores the role of HR in addressing an organization’s top workforce concerns and empowers HR leaders to take action.

Listen in as Matt and Elliot examine modern workforce problems and how business leaders should look to HR for solutions.

As the world begins rebuilding after the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaffing and revitalizing our workforces is top of mind for many HR departments. But how can you stand out in your recruitment efforts? The right combination of data, software and math may just be your answer.  

Listen in as Appcast's SVP of Strategy, Leah Daniels, explains how the Programmatic formula can help solve your recruitment problems and fill jobs more efficiently. For more information on programmatic recruitment, visit https://www.appcast.io/.

After the last years facing a pandemic, social unrest, a major global conflict, and an impending recession, employee resilience has become an increasingly important factor in organizational success. Recent research from Achievers finds that employees who say their company supports them in building relationships at work are more than twice as likely to report high individual resilience and almost three times more likely to report being their most productive selves at work. So where should HR begin?   

David Bator, Managing Director of the Achievers Workforce Institute, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to share his thoughts with our own Debbie Bolla on how HR leaders can encourage employee resilience.    

Listen in as David and Debbie explore the importance of resilience and how leaders can empower employees for what’s to come.

Listen to the latest podcast in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series Episode 63:  If You're Not Being Flexible, You'll Lose Employees: How Belonging Is Key to Retention.   

Did you know 85 percent of employees want flexibility at work? According to new research from Achievers Workforce Institute, flexibility (or a lack thereof) is the number one reason people are leaving their jobs.

Organizations may assume an outsourced partner would be more expensive, but what about the cost of internal resources used while a role remains vacant? Understanding these factors is essential for anyone involved in HR or procurement to navigate today's workforce challenges, whether considering RPO, MSP, or total talent solutions. How do workforce leaders develop strategies for balancing cost-effectiveness with operational efficiency?

Tom Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, joins Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, in this episode of the "HRO Today Educational Podcast Series" to provide expert insights on navigating the complexities of workforce strategy. Tom's extensive experience as both a provider and practitioner brings a unique perspective to the discussion.

Tune in to gain valuable knowledge about the essential metrics CHROs and TA leaders must consider, the true costs associated with in-house strategies, and the comparative efficiency of internal versus external talent solutions. 

Building a workforce is one thing, but ensuring that that workforce is engaged and long-lasting is its own challenge. HRO Today’s 2022 Top Concerns of CHROs report finds that the number one concern for HR leaders is retention with 74% of respondents in agreement. One way to alleviate that challenge is by empowering employees to build new skills and pave a strong internal career path through a talent mobility program.

On the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast, Akash Savdharia, Vice President of Talent Solutions at Bridge, speaks with our own Debbie Bolla about the value of a talent mobility program for retaining a strong workforce.

Listen in as Akash offers insights to help you ensure that talent mobility is on the agenda for next year.

In our industry today, most organizations have set goals for themselves to be more diverse and inclusive; but ultimately, they're two different subjects. In order to build a truly inclusive workforce, it's important to remember that one size does not fit all. Luckily, we've got you covered! Gain insight into building your own diverse workplace in our latest HRO Today Educational Podcast with Lyndsey Shankland of Korn Ferry. To learn more, visit www.kornferry.com.

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Taking the Next Step as an HR Executive  

When CHROs look to advance their career, there are more options available to them than ever before. While it is more common for CHROs to progress to company boards or CEO positions, another path exists in the provider space. The nature of the consultancy and executive search business has changed and experienced HR leaders have insights that allow them to meet these needs. But what does it look like for a CHRO to make this change and where would they begin?  

Jeff Bettinger, Chief Administrative Officer at Hudson RPO, has first-hand experience making this change. He has worked in the practitioner space for many years at companies like PetCo, USAA, and Alcon. On this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Jeff sits down with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to share his story about how he moved from the practitioner side of HR to the provider space.  

Listen in as Jeff and Elliot explore Jeff’s history including his love of Talent Acquisition and discuss how other CHROs and high-level HR decision-makers can begin planning the next phases of their careers. 

In this difficult-to-predict economic environment, many small- and middle-market companies tend to believe they need to build their talent acquisition strategies internally despite looking for partners in the space. Enterprise-level RPO providers try to adapt their solutions for the middle markets but with limited success. How can RPOs meet the extensive recruiting needs of small and mid-sized companies efficiently and effectively? Felix Mitchell, Founder and co-CEO of Instant Impact, joins this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to speak with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark about the need for flexibility when building a talent acquisition infrastructure. As they expand its market from EMEA into the United States, Instant Impact is carving out a niche as an RPO for the middle market that provides high-quality talent solutions at entrepreneurial speed. Listen in as Felix and Elliot discuss the issues that middle market companies face when searching for a talent partner and living up to the brand promise of naming a company Instant Impact.

Hardly a day goes by that an AI headline isn’t in the news. HR leaders need to know if artificial intelligence is here to stay, and how they can best incorporate this new tool into their operations. The global mobility industry is no different. But is AI simply another tech buzzword, or can it be a true transformational tool in the relocation management toolkit?

Barry Morris, President and CEO of CapRelo, and Corry Smith, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Operational Excellence at CapRelo, lead the global mobility management company to utilize technology to benefit their employees and clients. Together, they sit down with Debbie Bolla, SVP and Editorial Director of HRO Today, to discuss how AI can be integrated into the workforce mobility space.

Listen in as Barry, Corry, and Debbie examine the growing popularity of artificial intelligence in human resources and how HR leaders can use it to find new opportunities in global workforce mobility.

The thirteenth episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast contains an interview between HRO Today Editorial Director, Debbie Bolla, and Senior Managing Partner at endevis, Ron Walters. Today, HR leaders have an unprecedented amount of data at their fingertips. So, how can data make a real difference? Leading organizations are finding that data analytics can help better understand the business impact of employee initiatives, it can improve people related strategies, and even measure employee productivity. Discover specific instances in which data has driven successful results by listening to this podcast now.

For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

As markets begin re-opening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the intense competition for talent is set to amp up once again. So how can you be sure your candidates feel respected and cared for during the recruitment process? Korn Ferry's candidate "care" philosophy will be an advantage in the post COVID-19 business world.  Learn the difference between candidate experience and candidate "care", how automation and technology can improve recruiting outcomes, and the best practices Korn Ferry recommends to their clients in our latest podcast with Pip Eastman. To learn more, please visit https://kornferry.com/.

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In the past, publicly traded companies were required to disclose very little about their employees and workforce. But all that changed in 2020 when the SEC announced a mandate that added human capital resources as a closure topic. Metrics providing transparency around talent acquisition, retention, development, and more may become a standard in annual reporting.   What steps should your company take to stay ahead of these changes? David Simmonds, chairman of HCM Metrics in partnership with Corporate Relocation International, provides guidance in this podcast.   

For more information, visit https://www.corprelo.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

Looking to create a positive candidate experience within your own organization? Wondering how to leverage a tech-driven approach? In the sixteenth episode of HRO Today's Educational Podcast Series, Editorial Director discusses tips and tricks to these top HR questions with endevis' Senior Managing Partner, Ron Walters. Tune it today!

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The final episode in this series addresses the solution to frequent changes in digital transformation, and how to find talent that's needed today. Listen to learn more!  

The need for digital transformation is impacting the marketplace more than ever. In this 3-part podcast series, HRO Today's Elliot Clark sits down with Korn Ferry's Curtis Britt and Bridget Gray to discuss digital transformation in each of their areas of the world and why the need to evolve your infrastructure is so important.  

This series is sponsored by Korn Ferry. To learn more about their services, visit https://www.kornferry.com/​​.  

Music: www.bensound.com

CEO Elliot Clark hosts Mia Mends, CEO at Inspirus, a Sodexo Group company, for the fourth episode in the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series. Join them as they discuss how to use rewards and recognition programming to drive your diversity and inclusion cultural goals, reward behavior and improve company performance.

For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

In the wake of the “Great Resignation,” some workers are finding their best option may be to return to a previous employer. According to LinkedIn data, in 2010, companies reported that 2% of hires were returning or became “boomerang” employees. Now, post-pandemic that number has increased to 4.5%. Boomerang employees are not a new phenomenon, but why have they been happening more and more frequently?

The latest HRO Today Educational Podcast hosted by HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explores the boomerang hiring phenomenon with two leaders in the hiring field. Cathleen Beetel, Vice President, Global Client Services at Korn Ferry, and David Barr, Vice President, RPO Solutions APAC at Korn Ferry, and share their experiences and dive into the factors that lead to employees returning.

Listen to our latest episode as we discuss the benefits and potential risks of boomerang hiring.

Find the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.

Designing a talent acquisition department is crucial to helping an organization grow. While outsourcing was looked down on pre-pandemic, current economic instability is leading companies to reduce their HR teams. There will be a demand for skilled recruiters and companies could look to RPO providers to meet their hiring needs. How a company designs its TA function will allow them to adjust to the volatility in the market and meet the changing demands.

Kristin Thomas, President of North America for Resource Solutions, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss TA department design and how companies can use an outsourced RPO solution to create a variable recruitment infrastructure.

Listen in as Kristin and Elliot explore how organizations build their TA functions and how an RPO partner can make those functions flexible and efficient.

Looking Forward to a New Year 

2024 was a year marked by unpredictability in all industries. Sluggish economic growth and an unprecedented drop in voluntary turnover led to a significant reduction in hiring that talent acquisition leaders had to be able to address. However, where there are downcycles, there are often soon to be upcycles, and TA Leaders need to be prepared for the coming marketing conditions. 

On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO of Hudson RPO, discusses these circumstances with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today. Together, Jake and Elliot predict which trends will have big impacts on HR and why HR leaders should be looking beyond the first half of 2025. 

Why a Skills-Based Hiring Model is Growing in Importance 

Skills-based hiring is becoming increasingly necessary due to the changing landscape and globalization of the workforce. While it is not a new concept, organizations are grappling with the renewed importance of skills-based hiring and the value of skills as a performance indicator for candidates. How can companies begin to move toward a skill-based hiring model? 

Deanne Barbary, Senior Client Partner, APAC RPO at Korn Ferry RPO, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to examine and contextualize skills-based hiring as a new concept. Together, Dee and HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark explore case studies about how companies are putting more focus on skills in their TA strategies. 

Listen in as Deanne and Elliot discuss how companies can effectively place skills at the heart of their talent strategy and build a more agile workforce. 

Listen to the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast. In this episode, we discuss how achieving talent and business goals through RPO can be done. Broadleaf Results helps way in on the topic matter

In the search for talent, candidate experience can make or break the recruitment process. One of the biggest obstacles for mid-market companies when competing for talent is establishing an authentic employment brand. Enterprise companies have the resources to pursue and cultivate new talent, so it is crucial for mid-market companies to be transparent about their TA processes.

On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, Pete Donaldson, Chief Growth Officer of Instant Impact, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to discuss how mid-market companies can address their candidate experience process.

Listen in as Pete and Elliot explore ways mid-market companies can authentically represent their employment brands and how that will attract the right candidates.

The pandemic has left employees feeling burned out and disconnected, resulting in a pent-up demand for new jobs and new opportunities. As the war for talent wages on, leaders are learning that money doesn't buy loyalty anymore. As the needs of the talent market continue to evolve, organizations must evolve with them.  

In this podcast, our own Elliot Clark speaks with Korn Ferry's Elise Freedman, Senior Client Partner and David Napeloni, VP of Client Services, to discuss the importance of employee AND candidate experience and how they both affect recruitment and retention.   

This episode is sponsored by Korn Ferry: https://www.kornferry.com/ Interested in diving deeper into the topics discussed in this podcast? 

Check out Korn Ferry's new eBook: https://www.kornferry.com/insights/featured-topics/employee-attrition-retention/the-great-resignation-its-not-them-its-you

As we enter 2023, talent leaders and hiring professionals are faced with many challenges that existed prior to the pandemic (talent shortages, and wage inflation, among others). The new year offers a new opportunity to plan workforce solutions based on the potential obstacles that one might face. But what exactly are the main concerns of hiring teams?

Ryan Carfley, President and CEO of Personify, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore this question with Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. In this episode, Ryan shares what agents at Personify are hearing from TA leaders about the most pressing issues for 2023. 

Listen in as Ryan and Elliot discuss what is happening in the global labor market and how hiring leaders can prepare for the new year in our episode: "Adapting to The New (Ab)normal in Recruiting - Effective Recruiting Practices Used in 2022 That You Will Need for 2023."

Contingent labor is an ever-increasing element of the workforce management model for many companies. However, despite the crucial contributions that contingent labor can provide for a company, many leaders do not consider the employee experience of contingent workers, contractors, and consultants. How can companies build a program that values their non-permanent workforce?

In the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark speaks with Sam Smith, President of EMEA & Global Client Delivery for Magnit, about the importance of valuing contingent labor within your company.

Listen to our episode "The Secret to Worker Redeployment? The Employee Experience" as we explore the contingent employee experience.

In this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series, CEO Elliot Clark sits down with Sevenstep's VP of Client Solutions, Yates Baker, to discuss the challenges of creating a total talent solution, and how those challenges have become even greater in the hands of the COVID-19 outbreak. Listen in for useful tools on total talent planning in the current crisis and how these tips will help you in the future. Visit www.sevensteprpo.com for more information.

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Whichever industry you work in, technology has surely become a crucial part of your day-to-day business. However, finding and developing tech talent is a challenging element of an already complex talent economy. The world is not creating tech talent as quickly as the need for tech talent is growing. How can companies build an infrastructure to attract and retain top tech talent?

Paul Budd, Vice President, EMEA for Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer an expert perspective on tech talent recruiting.

Listen to our episode “Technically Talented – Recruiting Talent in the Technology Sector” as Paul and our own Elliot Clark explore the challenges facing the technology talent economy and consider strategies to overcome these challenges.

Find the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark joins Michael Chalenski of CSS, Inc to discuss new HR policies and regulations surrounding the legalization of marijuana. 

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As we begin entering a post COVID-19 period, companies are beginning to discuss alternatives with respect to their workforce. With lots of new technologies and service offerings out there to help you rebuild your infrastructure, what can you do? Join Elliot Clark and Steve Parker, Co-Founder and Head of Product and Technology at QuantumWork, to discover why organizations should consider upgrading their infrastructure with a variable cost model. Learn more at https://quantum.work/.

For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

Is your HR department looking for answers on any of the following questions?  

• How can organizations transition to a contingent workforce? 
• What are some benefits that companies utilizing this approach will experience? 
• How does it fit in an organization's overall talent strategy?  

Join HRO Today's own Debbie Bolla and Michael DuBois, vice president of enterprise sales, RPO for Yoh/DZConneX, for an in-depth discussion addressing the benefits of contingent RPO.  

This episode is sponsored by Yoh: https://www.yoh.com/. To host your own podcast, or learn more about HRO Today, visit us online at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

Historically, recruitment has centered around direct human interaction. But with social distancing restrictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic comes questions regarding the opportunities and obstacles that a company should be assessing in the new world of recruitment.  HR has a lot to consider as virtual hiring becoming even more pressing. 

Listen as Germayne Cade, VP of RPO Client Solutions at Korn Ferry, discusses best practices to implement at your own organization.

For more information, visit https://www.kornferry.com/. Additional HRO Today podcasts are available on all your favorite podcast hosting sites, or at https://www.hrotoday.com/.

In this episode, we hear HRO Today VP & Editorial Director Debbie Bolla and Procom, VP of Business Development, Chris Breckage discuss What HR Needs to Attract and Retain Top Talent

The mid-market has some very unique challenges. Not only are they competing in the very competitive talent environment that we’re in, but they usually don’t have the same brand identity or infrastructure as a large organization. Talent makes a difference. And to get the talent, you have to have the recruiting talent. So how can a mid-size firm make sure they have the topflight recruiting talent they need to compete? Listen in to our latest podcast with Joshua Smith of Advantage xPO, and visit https://www.advantagexpo.com/, to learn more!

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During an economic slowdown, many companies feel the pressure to cut costs which can lead to a reduced hiring function. While this feels right in the short term, companies can be left in the lurch for long-term talent acquisition planning. How can companies prepare their TA functions for economic uncertainty?

Curtis Grajeda, Founder and Managing Partner of LevelUP HCS, explores that question on the latest HRO Today Educational Podcast. Curtis speaks with our own Elliot Clark about the advantages of an outsourced TA program, especially in times of economic uncertainty.

Listen in as Curtis offers insights to help leaders be intentional in their Talent Acquisition decisions and lead by design, not by default.