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Talent InsightsThe Summer Slowdown- The Hirewell UpdateThis summer, the job market is shifting gears! In "The Summer Slowdown" episode of The Hirewell Update, join Ryan and Emily as they dive into the typical recruitment trends seen during the warmer months. Discover why hiring might feel a bit more relaxed due to vacationing decision-makers, and how candidate availability can fluctuate with some taking holidays and recent graduates entering the market. Learn about increased demand and potential talent scarcity in seasonal sectors like hospitality and tourism. Plus, get insights on how to leverage this quieter period for strategic planning in recruitment or for job seekers to refine...2025-07-2313 min
Talent InsightsQ2 Check-In: A Slower Start, Promising Momentum - The Hirewell UpdateIn this quarterly update, Emily and Ryan hosted Hirewell CEO, Matt Massuci, where they dove into company-wide and practice-specific hiring trends from the start of 2025. While January and February lagged behind expectations—down 10% year-over-year—March brought a 25% surge, signaling renewed momentum. Executive search and interim hiring are on the rise, even as Solutions work has slowed. Despite external factors like Liberation Day causing brief delays, the last six weeks were the strongest of the year, especially the past two. Practice leads weigh in with mixed performance: CF and GTM are seeing higher deal volumes but softer billing, Industrial is driv...2025-05-2814 min
Talent InsightsCandidate Experience Has Never Been Worse - The 10 Minute Talent RantCandidate Experience sucks right now. That’s it. That’s the show. If you think back to 2021, when the job market was on fire, it was top of mind for everyone. Not just LinkedIn think pieces, but companies poured lots of time and effort into white-glove interview interview processes. Now that the market cooled off, so did the effort. But there’s a disconnect: attracting talent isn’t any easier right now. In fact, it’s harder when you inadvertently cut corners. Jeff Smith and James Hornick explain why i...2025-05-1413 min
The Best Job I've Ever Had with Alex LobertBringing Content Marketing to Executive Recruiting w/ James Hornick, Hirewell’s Chief Growth OfficerIn this episode, I talk with James Hornick, the Chief Growth Officer at the executive recruiting firm Hirewell and one of the sharpest voices in the recruiting space. As an executive recruiter, James helps companies fill high-impact leadership positions (think Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Technology Officer) — giving him a front-row seat to how hiring decisions really get made. James began his career in tech sales at WorldCom and Akamai Technologies before transitioning into recruiting. Since joining Hirewell in 2005, he’s been instrumental in growing the firm’s offerings – launching the Digital Experience & Marketing practice – and leading the firm’s gro...2025-04-2241 min
Talent InsightsThe Job Market Is… Confusing? - The Hirewell UpdateThe 2025 job market has everyone scratching their heads. One minute, we’re seeing strong job numbers. The next? Layoffs. Some companies are scaling fast, others are stuck in hiring freezes. It’s a mixed bag—and it's creating uncertainty across the board. In this episode, Ryan & Emily break it all down: 🔹 The rise of temp-to-perm and extended interview processes 🔹 How hesitation is impacting hiring 🔹Advice for both employers and candidates navigating the confusion “The market isn’t broken—it’s just cautious.” That nuance is key. And how you respond to it—whet...2025-04-2212 min
Retained TrustThe Reality of Recruiting & Hiring with James HornickIn this episode of Retained Trust, host Karl Hughes sits down with James Hornick, Chief Growth Officer at Hirewell, to talk about hiring trends, employer prestige, and why LinkedIn feels like a necessary evil. James shares his journey from tech recruiting to becoming a partner at Hirewell, and why diversification in recruiting is key to surviving economic downturns. They discuss why employer prestige is often overrated, how global hiring is changing the job market, and what really moves the needle for employees today. James also dives into the importance of content-driven marketing in recruiting, the impact of AI and...2025-03-1855 min
Talent InsightsQ1 Pulse Check: Trends Shaping GTM & Corporate Functions - The Hirewell UpdateAt the halfway point of Q1 2025, we’re seeing major shifts in Go-To-Market (GTM) and Corporate Functions hiring. In this episode, Ryan and Emily break down the top trends shaping the year and how they compare to Q1 2024. GTM Hiring: Marketing roles—especially content and design—are surging, while Customer Success hiring is up as companies prioritize retention. Account Executive demand remains high, and SDR/BDR hiring is making a comeback, signaling renewed focus on prospecting. The hiring boom spans SaaS, financial services, and retail. Corporate Functions: HR is undergoing a major shift, with specialized roles...2025-03-1113 min
Talent InsightsFrom 2024 to 2025: Unpacking Hiring Trends with Hirewell - The Hirewell UpdateJoin Ryan Brown and Emily Goor as they discuss key hiring trends and market insights from 2024. Special guest Matt Masucci, CEO of Hirewell, provides an in-depth analysis of sector performances, the impact of technology and efficiency in recruiting, and executive search and RPO trends. They also share predictions for the job market in 2025. Explore more about Hirewell's services and stay updated with the latest market trends.2025-02-1919 min
Talent Insights2025’s Top Careers What’s Hot in Hiring Right Now - The Hirewell UpdateWelcome to another episode of The HireWell Update! Hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor dive into the fastest-growing roles across industries—from AI engineers and sustainability specialists to travel advisors and physical therapists. Tune in as they break down the evolving job market, emerging career opportunities, and key hiring trends shaping the year ahead. Don’t miss these valuable insights to stay ahead in 2025.2025-02-0612 min
The Labor PoolNavigating Recruitment's New Frontier with Hirewell CEO Matt MassucciMatt Masucci, CEO and founder of Hirewell, shares insights on navigating the rapidly evolving recruitment landscape.
He discusses the impact of globalization, remote work, and AI on talent acquisition, highlighting the challenges and opportunities these changes present. Matt emphasizes the importance of adapting to market shifts, focusing on strategic partnerships with clients, and maintaining a human touch in an increasingly tech-driven industry.
The conversation delves into the complexities of modern hiring processes, the value of relationship-building in recruitment, and the need for recruiters to continuously upskill to remain relevant in a changing job market.
2025-01-2236 min
Talent Insights2024 Year-in-Review & What’s Ahead for 2025 - The Hirewell UpdateAs 2024 wraps up, Ryan and Emily highlight key trends: Digital Transformation: AI, automation, and data reshaped recruitment, freeing up time for relationship-building. Gig Economy: Freelancers became essential; flexibility will be crucial in 2025. Candidate Experience: Personalization and transparency are key to attracting top talent. Talent Retention: Upskilling and career development boost employee satisfaction and retention. They share takeaways to include in your 2025 plan such as embracing technology, adapting to the gig economy, and investing in employee growth for success.2024-12-1817 min
Talent InsightsFinding Candidates is the Easy Part - The 10 Minute Talent RantI don't know about you, but I'm feeling pretty good about 2025. Hirewell closed out the year on a hot streak. Best 4 month stretch in 2 years. 21 new solutions clients signed since May 1. And more chatter about increased hiring from both VC-backed start ups and traditional industries alike. So if hiring’s on the upswing, what new challenge will take its place? Getting candidates to say yes and sticking around, of course! Every delayed search, declined offer, quick exit, and unexpected resignation comes from a lack of understanding that there's a lot more to hir...2024-12-1812 min
Talent InsightsEnhancing Workplace Culture Over the Holidays - The Hirewell UpdateIn this episode of The Hirewell Update, hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor discuss strategies for increasing employee engagement and connection during the holiday season, especially in a remote work environment. They explore various ways companies can foster a sense of community and retention, such as virtual team celebrations, personalized gift exchanges, flexible time off, and community service initiatives like City Santa. They emphasize the importance of meaningful, thoughtful gestures and invite listeners to share their own ideas for enhancing company culture during the holidays.2024-12-0414 min
The Inspired Stories PodcastMastering the Art of Matching: HireWell's Custom Recruiting Approach with James Hornick | Staffing SeriesHow can staffing firms evolve while staying true to their mission?James Hornick shares his journey from struggling tech sales rep to staffing industry leader at HireWell.The conversation explores HireWell's expansion into custom recruiting solutions across executive, tech, marketing, sales, finance, HR, and operations roles. James emphasizes the importance of actively selling candidates and providing great experiences in modern recruiting. The discussion highlights how staffing must evolve through AI to enable better training, matching, and management.James candidly discusses navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, including the impact of economic trends on hiring...2024-11-261h 00
Cold Outreach PodcastHidden Outreach Tactics of Top Recruiters: A Deep Dive with James HornickRecruiting Cold Outreach: Insights from James Hornick, Chief Growth Officer at HireWellIn this episode, we sit down with James Hornick, the Chief Growth Officer at HireWell and host of the Talent Insights podcast. James shares his journey from the early days of tech sales and cold outreach to the innovative strategies HireWell uses today. We delve into the evolution of recruitment tactics, the impact of AI on hiring and job seeking, and effective cold outreach techniques. James also discusses the importance of building relationships, leveraging content, and the role of social media in modern sales. Whether...2024-11-2151 min
Talent InsightsNavigating The White Collar Shift - The Hirewell UpdateIn this episode, we cover Forbes' insights on the current white-collar job market, highlighting a surge in job opportunities in sectors like construction, government, and healthcare, while the white-collar market faces challenges. Hiring processes have become more complex, with longer timelines averaging over 22 weeks for job seekers. Sectors such as communications, media, and tech are experiencing significant layoffs, contributing to a competitive landscape. The discussion touches on how Amazon's return-to-work mandate is pushing a shift back to onsite work. Despite these challenges, recent hiring figures indicate a positive trend, encouraging job seekers to explore opportunities in growing fields and...2024-11-0610 min
Talent InsightsLet’s Rebuild Recruiting The Smart Way - The 10 Minute Talent RantAs the 10 Minute Talent Rant inches closer to the century mark, you may be wondering “what is it that these guys actually do?” Besides make short form video podcasts, of course. And if you did ask that question, it’s timely. Hiring is picking up. Our business is picking up. And we do have a distinctly different view of what talent acquisition should look like. Which benefits everyone. So before anyone rebuilds their recruiting function the traditional wrong way, James Hornick and Jeff Smith will cover Hirewell’s thought process behind scaling or...2024-11-0614 min
Talent InsightsHirewell's Newish Cannabis Practice & the State of the Industry - The Hirewell UpdateIn this episode of The Hirewell Update, hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor chat with Scott Wells, Director of Hirewell’s Cannabis Practice. Scott shares his journey from Cresco Labs to Hirewell, offering insights into the cannabis industry’s growth, challenges, and future. He discusses scaling Cresco Labs, the sector's unique hiring needs, and Hirewell's strategy to support this evolving market. Tune in to hear about rescheduling, safe banking, and more. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn or via email to continue the conversation!2024-10-2317 min
Talent InsightsStrategic Q4 Hiring: Laying the Foundation for 2025 - The Hirewell Update2024-10-1716 min
Talent InsightsThe Wellness Shift: Gen Z and the Future of Work - The Hirewell UpdateIn this Hirewell Update episode, hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor delve into how Gen Z is reshaping workplace culture with a strong focus on wellness and mental health. They discuss the increasing importance of work-life balance, the normalization of taking mental health days, and how to set boundaries in remote work. The conversation highlights the need for employers to adapt to these changes to support a healthier, more productive workforce. Check out talentinsights.hirewell.com for more resources. Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™ 2024-10-1618 min
Talent InsightsNeglected Markets Are Dying to Hire - 10 Minute Talent RantWhen I mention to my friends in accounting, legal, or manufacturing that hiring has been down…they have no idea what I’m talking about. Lots of industry sectors – and geographies – that are thriving right now. Many of which are underserved by a lot of B2B businesses. Not just recruiting, but marketing, software, etc. Because everyone’s focused on the “cool” tech clients. Hirewell actually does work in these areas. James Hornick and Jeff Smith break down how the most business (and career) opportunity is in traditionally underserved areas in episode 88 of Th...2024-05-1512 min
Talent InsightsWhat Makes Recruiting Partnerships Fail (or Prosper)? - The 10 Minute Talent Rant"What Makes Recruiting Partnerships Fail (or Prosper)?" - The 10 Minute Talent Rant is LIVE Stop me if you heard this one: “I had a bad experience with a recruiter.” Doesn’t matter if you were hiring for your company or looking for a job. Everyone’s experienced this. Recruiters themselves have heard it from new clients about their previous partnerships, too. A million times. But why? Why do so many people have bad experiences with recruiters? And what’s different then they actually go well? James H...2024-05-0219 min
Talent InsightsThe Future Of Work - Talent InsightsIn this episode of Talent Insights, Hirewell CEO, Matt Massucci discusses “The Future of Work” with experts Jon Milonas, SVP at CBRE, Dan Michelson, CEO and founder of UnCommon, and Mark Slocum, Tech Practice Lead at Hirewell. They delve into the evolving workplace landscape, focusing on shifts to flexible, remote, and hybrid models. The conversation covers challenges like office space use, employee engagement, and creating a culture that supports diverse work preferences while maintaining productivity. They highlight trust, opportunity, relationships, and experiences as key elements for organizational growth and retention. The discussion also includes talent acquisition and retention strategies, especially in remo...2024-03-2634 min
Talent InsightsRemember Employer Brand? It's Dead. - The 10 Minute Talent RantThe tech layoffs aren’t over. Marketing budgets haven’t recovered. DEI programs are slashed. Might explain why we don’t hear anyone talk about employer brand anymore. It’s probably for the better: workers are skeptical. A lot of people got burned in the last 18 months and no one believes the old corporate jargon when they’re looking for their next role. Hiring isn’t dead, but the talent attraction playbook needs a reboot. Jeff Smith and James Hornick discuss what resonates with job seekers and what falls flat in episode 81 of T...2024-01-2411 min
Talent InsightsHirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2024 - Talent InsightsNew year. New hiring market. Hopefully. 2023 was a year a lot of recruiters are happy to turn the page on. But it wasn’t all bad. Hirewell did see some growth areas and a consistently strong demand for interim talent. Matt Massucci and James Hornick break down the previous quarter and look what what’s happening to start 2024 with “Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023" Replays will be available on Hirewell’s Youtube channel. Audio-only version will be available on the Talent Insights podcast on Apple, Google, Amazon and S...2024-01-1219 min
Talent InsightsDo Bonuses Buy Loyalty - The 10 Minute Talent RantIt’s January. Which means we’re in the lame duck period for year end bonuses. Earned but not yet paid. With that comes complications. Some companies are bracing for post-bonus churn. Others are offering sign-on bonuses to jump the line and get the talent they need now. And of course, some companies were beat up so bad in 2023 that bonuses went out the window. There’s the Haves and the Have-Nots. Meanwhile, the real question: how effective is the yearly bonus model for retention anyway? ...2024-01-0911 min
The Lindsay Hadley PodcastHow the Dotcom Crash Led to the Creation of HirewellIn this episode, dive into the journey of founder and CEO of Hirewell Matt Massucci. Learn about his first steps into his professional career in Deloitte to the insides of the dotcom crash and how this crisis led Matt to create Hirewell and the challenges he faced before the business found stability. Lindsay and Matt also discuss complexities of the job market, hiring dynamics and professional networking in today’s competitive job landscape. 2023-12-2628 min
Talent InsightsHow High Interest Rates Tanked Recruiting - The 10 Minute Talent RantFor most of Hirewell’s existence, internal recruiter positions were the #2 most commonly filled roles on a yearly basis. Right after software engineers. In 2023? Not even on the heat map. Almost no demand. And lots of A+ recruiters have struggled to find work. Why? Rising interest rates. Jeff Smith and James Hornick put on their nerd hats and explain how the macroeconomic environment affects hiring in a very real way in episode 79 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "How High Interest Rates Tanked Recruiting"2023-12-1217 min
Talent InsightsInterview Feedback Is Dead - The 10 Minute Talent RantEver not get hired and wonder where you fell short in the interview? But your contact at the company left you hanging? Or maybe you were on the other side. Looking to pay it forward, but were shot down by legal. Behind every job seeker who didn’t get feedback, there’s a recruiter who got their hand slapped for giving it previously. Welcome to the exciting world of hiring litigation. Jeff Smith and James Hornick unpack what both job seekers and companies have lost in the modern say-nothing feedback world in episode 78 of T...2023-11-2910 min
Talent InsightsOnsite Interviews Are Better - The 10 Minute Talent RantThe hiring world is obsessed with candidate pipeline building. Sure, the top of the funnel is important. But success in hiring has always been about conversion. Getting the right candidates to say ‘yes.’ And nothing converts offers to acceptances like an A+ interview experience. Problem is: it’s really hard for your company to set itself apart when you’re doing 3 Zooms and an assessment like every other company. Regardless of your office vs remote policy, onsite interviews offer so much more opportunity for curated, impactful interview experiences...2023-11-1312 min
Talent InsightsThe Disconnect Between Hiring and Retention - The 10 Minute Talent RantHiring leaders want the best. People with strong skills who fit very specific skill needs. No one ever says they’ll hire someone who is “pretty good at a bunch of stuff.” Yet come layoff time, that’s who they prioritize retaining. Those who can take on the most workload. The old “do more with less.” High for specialization. Retain for breadth. Why is that? And can layoff decision-making teach us how we should change our hiring process? Jeff Smith and James Hornick discuss in the next The 10 Minute Ta...2023-11-0110 min
Talent InsightsRecruiters Are Terrible Listeners - The 10 Minute Talent RantIt’s no secret that the recruiting industry doesn’t have the best collective reputation. There’s a lot of fingers to point. Executives think hiring is easy. HR is resistant to change. Job seekers have unrealistic expectations. But perhaps we should point the finger at ourselves. If “hiring is broken,” why haven’t we fixed it? Sure, everyone complains about recruiting. But are we even listening? Jeff Smith and James Hornick discuss accountability while dunking on themselves in the next The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 75 "Recruiters Are Terrible Listeners" 2023-10-1813 min
Talent InsightsHirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023Miss us? We took Q3 quarter off for our mental health. The hiring market did so we did too… But Q3 ended with some hiring bright spots in the technology and finance & accounting fields. Not to mention some (potential) leading indicators of good news on the horizon with interim talent. Matt Massucci and James Hornick return with a numbers-driven look on what recruiting looks like going into the end of the year with “Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2023" 2023-10-1312 min
Talent InsightsEvent Planning. So Hot Right Now - The 10 MInute Talent RantReal talk: back in the 9-5 in office days, there’s nothing I wanted to do less than spending my evening (read: me time) at a networking event. I’m a recruiter. I just spent the entire day networking. Now? I miss people. (Well, sometimes anyway.) And it appears everyone feels the same way. Industry happy hours. Onsite hiring events. Internal team events. Coffee with an old contact. The vibe shifted. It sure feels like people are into it now. Whether it’s hiring, sales or a bit of both...2023-10-0411 min
Talent InsightsIs Remote Work Making Us Dumber? - The 10 Minute Talent RantWhat’s the most played-out online debate of this decade? That’s easy. “Are workers more efficient remote or in the office?” Everyone has their opinion and on one is changing their mind. It’s tribal. But there’s one point that most of us agree on: remote learning sucks. It doesn’t matter if it’s in school or in the office. When companies are expected to train new grads and skill develop experienced employees, it seems like kind of a big issue, doesn’t it? If we’re not getting...2023-09-2009 min
Talent InsightsGiving Job Seekers Bad News Sucks - The 10 Minute Talent RantNo one enjoys giving bad news. And that’s a problem. One of the biggest complaints job seekers have about the interview process (besides not getting the job) is not finding out why. It’s often something they don’t want to hear. Every recruiter has a horror story about someone who blew up on them because of it. And that causes a lot of recruiters to avoid it whenever they. But running away from your problems never solved anything. Jeff Smith and James Hornick talk about how to de...2023-08-2311 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastShredded: Employ, Flo Recruit, One Model, Hirewell, The Collective Search & MoreThe Shred is a weekly roundup of who’s raised funds, who’s been acquired and who’s on the move in the world of recruitment. The Shred is brought to you today by Jobcase.2023-08-1005 min
Talent InsightsSurviving A Turbulent Recruiting Market - The 10 Minute Talent RantThe current hiring environment confounded a lot of recruiters. Stock market is up, unemployment is low, inflation is going down…but hiring in tech-forward companies is still way down. Internal recruiting teams are smaller. Agencies are struggling. “Getting by” is the norm. What’s the secret to survival? In the words of Ross Geller: “Pivot!” Jeff Smith and James Hornick will discuss what Hirewell’s done and what our contacts are focused on in 2023 in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 71 "Surviving A Turbulent Recruiting Market" 2023-08-0911 min
Becoming a Hiring Machine008: How Employee-Driven Content Can Attract Top Talent ft. James HornickSam welcomes James Hornick, Partner and Chief Revenue Officer at Hirewell, to discuss the power of employee-driven content in recruitment. James shares his perspective on contingent recruiting and encourages open communication within organizations. We delve into the challenges of standing out in the recruiting industry and attracting seasoned, successful recruits. This conversation highlights the importance of creating unique content and providing valuable insights to clients and candidates and the significance of employee happiness and creating a strong culture. James shares his personal journey in using content to drive business growth and attract new talent. The episode concludes with...2023-07-3128 min
Talent InsightsBad Job Seeking Advice, Exposed - The 10 Minute Talent RantThey say the best things in life are free. But don’t they also say you get what you pay for? When the job market gets tough, job seekers are thirsty for whatever edge will help them land their next gig. The free advice from life coaches (and frankly anyone who’s ever looked for a job before) comes out of the woodwork. But let’s call a spade a spade: some of the most common tips are objectively bad. They’ve just been repeated over and over again until they sound plau...2023-07-2512 min
Talent InsightsHiring Shouldn't Be An Experiment - The 10 Minute Talent RantWhen the job market is hot, interview processes are their most efficient. Companies go the extra mile to get people interested and on board. Job seekers are energized and excited to hear what great career opportunities await. When things slow down, the wind gets sucked out of the room. Companies waffle and find reasons not to hire people. Job seekers get jaded and their frustration spills over. But why should companies do anything different in down times? Why make an interview process longer or change requirements mid-stream? Jef...2023-07-1311 min
The Talent GTM PodcastRecruiting Rewired: Embracing the Future of Talent AcquisitionCurious about the future of the recruiting industry and how to navigate the changes ahead?Joined by James Hornick, Chief Growth Officer at Hirewell, we discuss how to adapt and seize future opportunities. With his extensive experience in the industry, James brings a wealth of knowledge and fascinating insights. He covers everything from contingency recruiting to the potential market comeback and even the evolution of candidate and job skillsets.Expect an engaging and sometimes hilarious conversation that sheds light on the past, present, and future of recruiting. Join us for this intriguing episode as we...2023-07-0737 min
Revenue JamEp. 14- Determining When to Shift Your Industry Focus l Fireside Friday w/ Jeff Rosset & James Hornick of HirewellIn this episode of Fireside Friday with Sales Assembly, Jeff Rosset and James Hornick discuss how to make sharp direct pivots in business and deal with change in a strategic way. James shares his experience of identifying opportunities for pivoting his business by building good relationships and leveraging existing client relationships. They also discuss the importance of in-person meetings and networking events for salespeople, the challenges of hiring in the tech industry, and the importance of looking beyond the resume. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your business in uncertain times and find the right...2023-06-2321 min
Talent InsightsWhy Hiring Managers Aren’t Responding To Your Pitch - The 10 Minute Talent RantBreaking News: Sales is hard. Everyone in tech or ‘office dork’ circles is having a rougher go of it right now. And the same goes for recruiters. Yes companies are still hiring. Unemployment is still low. And there’s still more open jobs than unemployed people. Just not at the extreme levels of the past 2 years. When urgency goes down, expectations go up. Hiring managers and HR types want to see more out of organizations they partner with. Jeff Smith and James Hornick di...2023-06-2111 min
Voice of Influence277: Matthew Massucci, CEO HirewellMatt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Since getting its start in Chicago 20 years ago, Hirewell has been helping clients grow their organizations by recruiting the top-tier talent they need. His firm partners with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies across all facets of their organization. Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized recruiters in the highest-demand fields: Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Real Estate services. Read the show notes here: https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/277 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minu...2023-06-2038 min
Talent InsightsInconvenient Truths About Reference Checks - The 10 Minute Talent Rant#tbt to 2021 and Episode 28 “Reference Checks Are Stupid” Sadly, our first rant on this topic didn’t change the world. Reference checks have come back in a big way. Our title was a bit facetious that time. Reference checks are not inherently stupid. But they’re commonly misused by damn near everyone. So we’re giving it another crack: What drives companies to use them? What true value can you get out of them? And where do they fall short? Jeff Smith and James Hornick...2023-06-0611 min
Talent InsightsDecoding Candidate Behavior in 2023 - The 10 Minute Talent RantNoticing any “odd” behavior from candidates recently? Or is it just us? Not bad. Just different. Maybe you get far more questions. Maybe your response rates are lower. Or maybe you’re getting responses…from messages you sent a year ago. So what’s with the shift? Jeff Smith and James Hornick will explain what’s behind the current mindset and how you can adjust your approach in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 66 "Decoding Candidate Behavior in 2023" 2023-05-3116 min
Talent InsightsCan internal and external recruiters be best friends? - The 10 Minute Talent RantWhat’s with the tension? Aren’t we trying to accomplish the same thing? There’s nothing more counterproductive in all of hiring than the adversarial relationship that (some) internal and external recruiters have. Internals begrudgingly use externals on hard searches when they don’t really want to pay a fee. Externals angle around internals when they don’t feel they’re on a level playing ground. It’s silly. But what causes it? And why is it so unique to the talent acquisition space compared to other areas of professional services? 2023-05-1011 min
Talent InsightsHirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q2 2023How’s the hiring market, really? Have we hit a bottom? Using the almighty power of data, we can answer the first. And make our best ( or worst?) guesses on the second. Matt Massucci and James Hornick open up the books once again and return with fresh numbers from Hirewell’s last quarter in “Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2023". Tune in to learn more!2023-05-0817 min
Talent InsightsWhy's It So Hard To Find Interested Candidates? - The 10 Minute Talent RantIf you’re hiring right now…congratulations! You’re killing it. Kudos to your well-run, profitable business. With all the doom and gloom out there, you’re probably wondering: why isn’t it easy? Aren’t these supposed to be the best of times for finding top talent? Admittedly, if you’re trying to hire an internal recruiter, it probably is. But everything else? Jeff Smith and James Hornick will fill you in on what you need to do to get candidates on board in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Epis...2023-04-2512 min
Talent InsightsWhat Happens When You Cut Out The Recruiter? - The 10 Minute Talent RantNo one likes it when someone goes behind their back. Every agency recruiter has a horror story about a time they missed out on a placement after not getting ‘credit’ for an intro they made. But how does this play out in the real world? Are job seekers better or worse off? Are companies more or less likely to hire the candidate? Jeff Smith and James Hornick break down the financial, ethical, and relationship ramifications in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 63 "What Happens When You Cut Out The Rec...2023-04-1211 min
Talent InsightsWhat Can Recruiting Tech Learn From Marketing Tech? - Talent InsightsWant a sneak preview of what slick new technology recruiters will start using? Just look at what cool sales and marketing tech came out 10 years ago! That’s what it feels like anyway. But why? Do software companies not see the opportunity? Not understand the space? Or do the end users (yeah, us recruiters) not know how to take advantage of what’s out there? Sam Kuehnle, the VP of Marketing at Loxo, joins James Hornick on a special edition of the Talent Insights Podcast, “Why Is Recruitin...2023-04-1250 min
The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam PosnerThe Power of Content Marketing in RecruitmentToday’s episode of The POZcast is an adaptation of a special live stream of The POZcast from The World Staffing Summit Adam hosting the World Staffing Summit with some elite content marketers and friends of mine from LinkedIn! See below for a quick background on each of my awesome guests, sit back and soak in some content marketing gold!
In short, the episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to improve their content strategy and build a strong online presence.
Marcus Sawyerr emphasizes the importance of authentic conversations as a driving force behind engagement. He believes that it's crucial to...2023-04-0744 min
Talent InsightsWhat A Modern Recruiting Partner Looks Like - The 10 Minute Talent RantWhat does good look like? Would you know it if you saw it? If you’ve tuned into our rants before, you certainly know what bad looks like. Heck, if you’ve ever used a firm to hire or look for a job, you’ve undoubtedly had a bad experience at some point yourself. But if you need to hire in 2023, what expectations should you have? Jeff Smith and James Hornick attempt their first Un-Rant: The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 61 "What A Modern Recruiting Partner Looks Like" 2023-03-2911 min
Talent InsightsNo One Understands Recruiting But Recruiters, Volume 3 - The 10 Minute Talent RantAnd just like that, a trilogy happened. We’re right up there with The Lord of the Rings (the first ones), Star Wars (the first ones) and Creed (the movies, not the band.) Except we’re covering all the common misunderstandings normies have about the recruiting industry. (Instead of something cool like intergalactic civil wars or boxing.) Back by popular demand - again - is the most popular ongoing series within our ongoing series. Jeff Smith and James Hornick proudly present The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 61 "No One Understands Recruit...2023-03-1513 min
The Full Desk ExperienceIndustry Spotlight | Joel Lalgee, Hirewell - Branding Your Firm for SuccessJoin Kortney Harmon, Staffing and Recruiting Industry Principal at Crelate, as she talks to Joel Lalgee, Business Development Consultant at Hirewell, about branding and social media best practices for talent organizations. In this episode of Industry Spotlight, you'll gain valuable insights on:Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trendsOvercoming challenges with hiring managersBalancing the needs of candidates and clientsLeveraging social media for business developmentJoel emphasizes the importance of humanizing the industry and balancing best practices with personal branding on social media. You'll also learn about common social media mistakes and the challenge of tracking metrics. Tune...2023-03-0946 min
Ditch Digger CEO with Gary Rabine#70 Inspiring Well Can Only Happen When You Hire Well w/ Matthew Massucci, Founder And CEO of HirewellDownload Gary’s 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/
Matt Massucci is the founder and CEO of Hirewell, a leading recruitment, and staffing firm in the United States. Hirewell is a global, tech-enabled Talent Solutions Provider. Hirewell is comprised of highly specialized recruiters in the highest-demand fields: Technology, Human Resources, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance & Accounting, and Real Estate services.
In this episode, Gary and Matthew discuss:
Becoming an Extension of Your Client’s Business
Benefits of Offering Options For Your Clients
Relationship Sales - A Superior Way of C...2023-03-0956 min
Talent InsightsHow To Hire Your First (Of Any Skill) - The 10 Minute Talent RantHiring is never easy. But when it’s a skill set you’ve hired a hundred times before, you’ve got an ironed out process of what “works” at that point. But what if it’s your very first marketer? Or accountant? Or product manager? Good chance you won’t know what you’re doing. And you’re hiring this new area for a reason; it’s the last thing you want to mess up. So how do you get it right? Jeff Smith and James Hornick take away the guess wor...2023-03-0110 min
Smart Business Dealmakers: The Middle-Market M&A PodcastMatt Massucci, Founder & CEO of HirewellHirewell, a recruiting company founded by Matt Massucci in 2001, recently raised $21 million from Pry-tek Holdings, a copany with global reach. Already, Matt has teamed with Pry-Tek on an investment in the London-based executive search firm TritonExec, a company that's expected to compliment the capabilities that Hirewell brings to the organization. Matt talks about the deal, the diligence and what it all means for his and the company's future. 2023-02-2411 min
The POZCAST: Decoding Success with Adam PosnerLIVE Talent-Talk Roundtable: Joel Lalgee, Liam Darmody & Erin RiskaIt was great to catch up back in October with some of my favorite LinkedIn folks and friends, Erin Riska, Joel Lalgee, and Liam Darmody! Erin is a fractional talent strategist, full-cycle recruitment partner, and freelance writer, providing foundational and supplemental talent acquisition support to small companies as they scale. Joel is a contract recruiter, podcaster, and, more recently, a consultant to hiring tool Hirewell aiding in business development guided by his personal expertise.
Last but never least, Liam is a hot sauce aficionado. I could leave it off there (it’s in his LinkedIn header, folks), but in reality, he...2023-02-1748 min
Talent InsightsHirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2023It’s not all puppy dogs and rainbows in recruiting. It’s easy to talk about the great times. But we don’t want to shy away from tough times either. Unless you’re living under a rock, Big Tech has been laying off. And the entire tech sector has been hit. But how has that affected hiring? What does the actual data say about the market right now? Matt Massucci and James Hornick dig into the numbers in “Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q1 2023"2023-02-1515 min
Talent InsightsNow’s The Time To Hire (If You Can) - The 10 Minute Talent RantThe market is soft. If you’re hiring, that’s a good thing. (For you, anyway.) You don’t have to compete against Google and Amazon and their $500k+ total comp offers right now. It’s the best time to hire in the last decade. But not everyone is. And this isn’t going to last. Hirewell’s January job orders were up 52% since November. 118% since December. Not convinced? Jeff Smith and James Hornick will discuss why you’ll regret dragging your feet on hiring in Episode 59 of The 10 Minute...2023-02-0710 min
Talent Talks with Jonathan D. ReynoldsEP 49: The Power of Your Personal Brand as a Business Strategy w/ Joel LalgeeIn this Podcast, Jonathan D. Reynolds had a chance to sit down and talk with Joel Lalgee, a Business Development Consultant at Hirewell who has built a brand as one of the top recruiters in the industry. With 170,000+ followers on LinkedIn and over 130,000 followers on TikTok, you don't want to miss the gems he shares for turning your employees into your greatest brand strategy! #podcast #talenttalks #personalbranding Connect with Joel on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/Follow Joel on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@the_realest_recruiterThere was a...2023-02-0755 min
Guidance Counselor 2.0Episode 211 - Content and the Recruiting Industry w/Joel Lalgee from HirewellI am joined today by the GOAT Joel Lalgee from Hirewell. We are going to chop it up on why content creation is THE way to attract top talent.
Like what you hear? Connect with me - Website: www.vaco.com/taylorLinkedIn: Taylor Desseyn Tweet me: @tdesseyn Pics of the life, wife, daughter & dog: @tdesseyn2023-01-2532 min
Talent InsightsWhy Working With A Recruiter Feels So Inconsistent - The 10 Minute Talent RantJob seekers: every wonder why some recruiters are blowing up your phone one minute? Then nowhere to be found the next? Hiring managers: ever wonder why recruiters are right on the money with some candidates? Then not even close on others? Yes, some recruiters are just better than others. But what is it that makes some recruiters consistently good and others consistently all over the place? And how do we fix that? Jeff Smith and James Hornick explain what’s happening (or not happening) behind the scenes in Ep...2023-01-2512 min
The Rainmaking PodcastTRP 131: Getting attention on Social Media with Joel LalgeeIn this episode of The Rainmaking Podcast, host Scott Love speaks with Joel Lalgee, social media strategist and Business Development Director at HireWell, about how professionals can leverage social media to build their brand and attract business opportunities. With over 173,000 LinkedIn followers, Joel shares his insights on creating engaging content, building relationships, and using digital platforms effectively to stand out in a crowded marketplace.Key topics include choosing the right social media platform based on your audience, the power of authenticity and vulnerability in content, and how to engage through comments before posting original content. Joel also...2023-01-1927 min
Talent InsightsWhy Crappy Recruiting Firms Still Exist - The 10 Minute Talent RantYou know the type. You probably started your recruiting career there. Job seekers hate working with them. Companies hate partnering with them. Their employees hate ‘em, too. So why does the stereotypical, boiler room, crappy recruiting firm still exist? Shouldn’t it have gone extinct decades ago? Jeff Smith and James Hornick explain why these types of places persist, dragging down the entire industry’s reputation in Episode 57 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Why Crappy Recruiting Firms Still Exist"2023-01-1811 min
Talent InsightsBig Tech’s Meltdown, Explained - The 10 Minute Talent RantWhen things go south in the business world, it always feels like the employees are the ones to take the brunt of it. How are so many companies laying off when unemployment is only 3.7%? And why are all the biggest names in tech, who had (seemingly) unlimited money a year ago, leading the charge? Most importantly: what can we learn from this going forward? Jeff Smith and James Hornick put on their economist hats in Episode 56 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Big Tech’s Layo...2022-12-2012 min
Talent InsightsWhat The Hell Is Recruiting Enablement? - The Employer Content ShowWouldn’t it be great if your job was just a little easier? If you had tools at your fingertips that did all the repetitive work for you? Well, it already exists. Recruiting Enablement. The long lost cousin of Sales Enablement. The answers to all the questions job seekers want to know. Ready to go and at your fingertips. If you’re wondering how you can make your day less repetitive and more effective, Nate Guggia and James Hornick covered the latest things they’re using in episode 27 of The Employer Content...2022-12-1433 min
Talent InsightsThere’s Nothing Wrong With Being Someone’s 2nd Option - The 10 Minute Talent Rant“'If you ain't first, you're last.'” -Ricky Bobby Talladega Nights is a classic. Love that movie. But it’s a comedy. You’re not supposed to take it seriously. Yet coming in 2nd carries a stigma. Even in hiring. Companies don’t like being a job seeker’s 2nd choice. Job seekers don’t like being a company’s 2nd choice. We’ve seen bruised egos cause companies to pull offers and job seekers to decline then. Yet everyone is fully aware: there’s a LOT of great companies and...2022-11-3011 min
The Ethics ExpertsEpisode 137 - Joel LalgeeIn this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Joel Lalgee. Joel has a 7-year background in agency recruiting and currently works at Hirewell. He is a massive content creator that has generated 77 million impressions in the last year and has 140,000 followers on LinkedIn. Joel is not afraid to tell it how it is and provides real and authentic career insight from the lens of a recruiter.2022-11-281h 02
Talent InsightsWill We Ever Be Happy With Interviews? - The 10 Minute Talent RantWe've discovered the perfect interview process. After talking to thousands of job seekers, we've concluded it consists of 100% remote, 1:1 time with the C Suite, no tests, perfectly matched values, immediate feedback and massive offers. After 1 step. Update: we regret to inform you the perfect interview process doesn't exist. Bad sucks. But what about good? Can we even be happy with that either? Jeff Smith and James Hornick reexamine what realistic interview process expectations look like in Episode 54 of The 10 Minute Talent Rant, "Will We Ev...2022-11-0911 min
Coffee With ConveryCareering Talk: Sarcasm, recruiting and emotional quotient (EQ) with James HornickToday we are continuing “Careering Talk” which is an open mic series to empower job and career seekers with knowledge, insights, career pathing and coaching to find that dream job and develop a career with purpose and impact.
On today’s Careering Talk, I have invited James Hornick to join me. James is a Penn State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. James is a Partner at 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 and he hosts Hirewell's 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 podcast. James is the #3 sarcastic commenter on LinkedIn and he actively talks about topics such as hiring, content, sarcasm, and recruiting from his home in Chicago, Illinois.
Since 2001, HireWell has been a staple...2022-11-0342 min
Talent InsightsHirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2022 - Talent InsightsThe hiring market may be down but it certainly isn’t dead. Some industries cooled while others are still piping hot. And in-demand positions are changing too. Sales down, marketing up. TA down, HR up. They don’t know what the Fed’s going to do next, but Matt Massucci and James Hornick covered the real numbers Hirewell’s seeing to understand how the inflation and rising interest rates have affected the hiring market so far in “Hirewell Data Insights: Hiring Trends Q4 2022".2022-11-0221 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastGetting to the Root of Your Employer Branding and Culture This installment of our roundtable features Joel Lalgee, Lead Recruiter at Hirewell. Joel has amassed over 100,000 LinkedIn followers and has helped increase “foot“ traffic to his employer through his online presence. Joel has found that by staying true to who you are as an individual you can maintain a steady pace of online branding that not just reflects you as a person, but who you are as an employee, which resonates when you’re trying to recruit people. In this roundtable we cover: Finding harmony between your employer brand and your employees Finding balance between person...2022-10-301h 03
The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 35: Modernizing the recruitment industry w/ James Hornick, Partner and CRO at HirewellJames Hornick, Partner and CRO at Hirewell, joins host James Mackey to discuss how most recruitment firms are not adopting modern tactics when it comes to marketing, talent attraction and retention, branding, talent evaluation, and more!Episode Chapters:00:21 Who is James Hornick?02:42 Most recruiting agencies are not adopting modern marketing channels08:03 The importance of branding11:45 Diversification can help make you recession proof13:49 Client retention strategies15:15 Specialist recruiter vs generalist recruiter19:05 Modernizing talent attraction and retention in the recruitment industry23:05 Getting the...2022-09-0842 min
The Final Round30. Hirewell: Agency Recruiting Leader, Joel LalgeeJoel Lalgee has a 6-year background in agency recruiting and currently works at Hirewell. He is a massive content creator that has generated 77 million impressions in the last year and has 140,000 followers on LinkedIn. Joel is not afraid to tell it how it is and provides real and authentic career insight from the lens of a recruiter.
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Here are some questions we will be answering:
- Why is it challenging for companies to hire well?
- Difference between Internal vs. Agency Recruiters?
- How do Recruiters get paid a...2022-08-1838 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 19: How a Recruiter Amassed over 131K followers on LinkedIn w/ Joel LalgeeJoel Lalgee, lead recruiter at Hirewell, who has amassed over 131K followers on LinkedIn, joins host James Mackey to break down his social media game and much more!Episode Chapters00:28 Who is Joel Lalgee03:31 Content development as a function of talent acquisition13:45 The need to diversify your recruitment efforts23:01 ROI of social media posting for a recruiter31:35 What are things employers need to do to attract and retain recruiters34:40 What recruiters should be looking for when deciding what company to work for37:15 Recruiters...2022-06-2242 min