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Recruitment in the modern worldRIBA's role as a voice of the architectural profession, with Valerie Vaughan-Dick MBEAnthony Haynes writes: On this podcast, we've tended to focus on talent acquisition and career development, especially in relation to our core market - which comprises professional organisation (membership bodies, awarding bodies, and learning providers). But we've been intending for some time now to pivot occasionally to feature the work of our clients more broadly.In this, the first episode of this type, we had the good fortune to interview Dr Valerie Vaughan-Dick (CEO, RIBA). We discuss:RIBA's rolecurrent priorities for RIBAacting as a voice of the professionthe changing needs for skills and human capitalValerie's careerl...2024-09-1018 min
Recruitment in the modern worldRecruiting talent with a commercial edge, with Fiona Wilson's Talent ReportAnthony Haynes writes: Our experience of working with organisations for professionals (membership organisations, learning providers, and awarding bodies) shows that there is a long-term and still growing trend of wishing to recruit people who can help the employer develop a sharper commercial edge.In this episode, Fiona Wilson (MD of FJ Wilson Talent Services) provides detailed guidance on where the challenges lie and how they can be avoided or overcome. She focuses on the issues ofcandidate attractionselection processesinductionThis is the first episode in our Talent Report series in which Fiona provides insights gleaned...2024-08-0720 minRecruitment in the modern worldLaying the foundations of DEI in talent, with Fiona WilsonAnthony Haynes writes: Many organisations - employers and talent agencies - are reviewing their policies regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In this, the first episode in our occasional series on the topic, Fiona Wilson (MD of FJWTS), Sherah Beckley, and I begin with a broad perspective: how can we lay the foundations for effective policy? And, in particular, what are the pitfalls to avoid?Further listeningWe hope you found this episode a rewarding listen. If so, you may be interested in the following episodes:DEI in talent acquisition, with Dawn...2024-05-2212 min
Recruitment in the modern worldDEI in talent acquisition, with Dawn PikeAnthony Haynes writes: My impression from attending Recruitment Expo a couple of weeks ago was that a couple of themes were dominating discussion - one was technology, especially AI, and the other was diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI).When it comes to the latter, we think there's a premium on discussion that is rooted in experience and deals with specifics. In this episode, our returning guest - Dawn Pike of New Dawn Consulting - absolutely fits the bill.Here Dawn reflects on her experience, especially of introducing DEI policy. with a focus on aspects of...2024-04-0230 min
Recruitment in the modern worldHow talent acquisition works: the Resourcing Partner roleAnthony Haynes writes: Talent agencies contribute most effectively to talent acquisition when there's an empathy between agencies and their stakeholders.This series, How Talent Acquisition Work, is designed to contribute to the development of such empathy.In this, the second interview in the series, we ask Maria McNiven about the role of Resourcing Partner.Maria explains the purpose of the role, the work it entails, and how to liaise with stakeholders (employers and candidates) effectively.Further listeningif you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might enjoy t...2023-07-0710 min
Recruitment in the modern worldHow talent acquisition works: the Account Manager roleAnthony Haynes writes: Talent agencies contribute most effectively to talent acquisition when there's an empathy between agencies and their stakeholders.This series, How Talent Acquisition Work, is designed to contribute to the development of such empathy.In this, the first interview in our series, we ask Andrea Montgomery about the role of Account Manager. Andrea explores the purpose of the role, the work it entails, and how to liaise with stakeholders (employers and candidates) effectively.Further listeningif you enjoyed listening to this episode, you might enjoy t...2023-07-0515 minRecruitment in the modern worldHow talent agencies work: view from the insideAnthony Haynes writes: Talent agencies contribute most effectively to talent acquisition when there's an empathy between agencies and their stakeholders.In particular, it really helps when employers and individuals (job-seekers, candidates) are given a window into how an agency works - and what factors make successful fulfilment of a job brief.This new series, How talent agencies work', is designed to contribute to the development of such empathy.Through a series of interviews, the series explores each of the roles involved in talent acquisition and then provides an overview of agency development.2023-06-3002 min
Recruitment in the modern worldHow to improve recruitment practices: Afrah Qassim of Savera UKAnthony Haynes writes: Hearing how organizations have worked to improve their recruitment practices can be both fascinating and instructive. Savera UK is a leading charity working to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and other culturally specific abuse and harmful practices in the UK. It campaigns to eliminate all such practices for good, while also providing life-saving direct intervention services to survivors and those at risk.In this episode, Afrah Qassim (Savera UK's Founder & CEO, pictured) explains the challenges of recruiting successfully to a small team. She tells the story of how the organisation has...2023-06-1317 min