Ep 565: Building A Strategic TA Function
Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current...
View ArticleEp 566: Skills, AI And The Future Of Hiring
The rapid development of AI and the increasing sophistication of skills-based hiring methodologies are two potent forces shaping the future of talent acquisition. So what kind of future can we look...
View ArticleEp 567: The Strategic Future Of Talent Acquisition
Transforming TA into a strategic function that can prove its long-term value to the business has been a critical topic on the show this year. AI, uneven talent markets and challenging economic factors...
View ArticleEp 568: Reshaping Talent Strategies
The last 18 months have seen colossal talent market disruption in the tech industry, with large-scale layoffs continuing as the companies attempt to rebalance after a post-pandemic hiring frenzy. So...
View ArticleEp 569: Culture and Connection In Distributed Teams
Three and a half years on from the first pandemic lockdowns, the debate about returning to the office still rages on. However, despite all the noise this year, as some large well-known companies tried...
View ArticleBuilding In Public – Episode One
Whenever I ask people questions about the future on the podcast, I always caveat the question by saying that no one can predict the future. However, you can develop tools, knowledge and techniques to...
View ArticleEp 570: Sustainable Hiring
The overhiring in the technology sector at the end of the pandemic, the resulting layoffs, and the knock-on effects on talent acquisition have been well-documented this year. However, big tech isn’t...
View ArticleEp 571 – The Road Ahead For Talent Acquisition
As we come to the end of another interesting year, I know that many of you will be looking towards 2024 and planning for the new year ahead. One of the best things about 2023 for me has been the...
View ArticleEp 572 – Generative AI: Capabilities and Limitations
AI is a game changer for talent acquisition, and as we start to move from the hype phase to the doing phase, its potential capabilities and current limitations are becoming more apparent. So what can...
View ArticleEp 573: The Power Of Employee Value Propositions
Employer Value Propositions are potent tools that attract talent, retain talent and shape the future of organizations. However, we don’t talk about EVPS enough, and they are regularly confused with...
View ArticleEp 690: How Can TA Make A Measurable Impact?
There have never been as many forces driving change in Talent Acquisition as there are in 2025. Skills-based thinking, economic pressures, the rise of AI, and the resulting change in both C-Suite...
View ArticleRound Up March 2025
Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests. Episodes...
View ArticleEp 691: Are We Thinking Big Enough About AI?
The pace of AI adoption is accelerating rapidly, yet most organizations aren’t integrating it effectively into talent acquisition—and they certainly aren’t thinking big enough about its implications....
View ArticleEp 692: Labour Markets In Transition
Understanding today’s complex labor market requires accurate data rather than just following headlines or anecdotes. For businesses and talent professionals, having reliable insights into hiring...
View ArticleEp 693: Are We Getting Happier At Work?
Research consistently shows that happy employees are more engaged, more productive, and stay with their companies longer. While many organizations recognize this connection, they often lack the data...
View ArticleEp 694: Supercharging Talent Mobility with Science
Internal talent mobility remains a significant challenge for organizations despite widespread recognition of its importance. While companies understand the value of deploying existing talent to meet...
View ArticleEp 695: How To Thrive In The AI Revolution
I firmly believe that AI is the most significant technological transformation of our lifetime. What will separate talent acquisition professionals who’ll thrive in this new world from those who’ll get...
View ArticleEp 696: Can AI Make Hiring More Human?
The acceleration of AI in talent acquisition has sparked both excitement and concern across the industry. While many fear automation might make recruiting more mechanical and impersonal, what if the...
View ArticleEp 697: The Behavioural Science Advantage
Understanding human behavior in recruitment is far more complex than it appears on the surface. Employers often misinterpret what truly motivates candidates to accept positions. At the same time,...
View ArticleEp 698: From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage
AI adoption is still slow in talent acquisition. Employers are experimenting with AI for tactical tasks while missing its transformative potential. This gap between tentative experimentation and...
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