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The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 166: The Future of recruitment technology and automation for the Staffing and Recruiting industry with Sean Mallapurkar, CEO of Recruit CRMSean Mallapurkar joins host James Mackey to discuss the pivotal role technology is playing in shaping the future of staffing. Sean shares his remarkable journey from launching Recruit CRM to growing it into a global organization. Sean and James explore how recruitment professionals can benefit from integrating various technological solutions to streamline their processes and enhance their overall efficiency. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on...
2025-03-0635 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 158: What should AI’s role be in talent acquisition? With James Mackey (CEO of SecureVision) and Steve Bartel (CEO of Gem).James and Steve discuss the challenging question of AI’s role in talent acquisition. Listen to their thoughts on how AI can enable recruiters and the significant risks of AI-driven evaluations. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!
2024-10-2941 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 140: Navigating Talent Acquisition from Series C to Series E with Cassandra Mingus, Director of Talent Acquisition at SignifydJoin host James Mackey and his guest Cassandra Mingus, Director of Talent Acquisition at Signifyd, as she shares her career journey from recruiter to tech leader in a late-stage company. In conversation with James Mackey, they explore lessons learned, the evolution of talent acquisition, and hiring strategies for success.Discover the importance of structured processes, approval mechanisms, and using tools like Greenhouse for streamlined recruitment. Uncover tiered recruitment strategies, capacity planning insights, and measuring quality of hire. 0:33 Cassandra Mingus's background 1:39 Lessons learned in talent acquisition progression12:00 Key processes for effective hiring19:24 Capacity plan...
2024-01-1632 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 119: The ABCs of hiring quality leadership talent: Attraction, management, and retention for early to mid-stage organizationsJoin host James Mackey and his guest, Sandeep Bhadra, General Partner at Vertex Ventures, as they discuss the critical topic of hiring quality leadership talent.James and Sandeep share their expertise on various aspects of leadership hiring, common pitfalls to avoid when evaluating leadership talent, and the importance of operational roles in the hiring process. Learn about the relevance of having a well-structured onboarding process and the value of an annual operating plan for sustainable growth. 0:34 Sandeep Bhadra's background 1:54 Hiring quality leadership talent for early to mid-stage organizations10:50 Importance of hiring operations personnel...
2023-09-1439 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 112: Scaling startups: Performance metrics, recruitment tools, and quality of hire.Join host James Mackey and his guest Charmien Fugelsang, Chief People Officer at nTop as they discuss the journey of scaling a startup and the lessons learned along the way. They dissect the core elements of quality of hire and efficiency, going over the intricacies of the hiring process, goal-setting, and fostering a culture of excellence. James and Charmien also navigate the delicate balance between time-to-fill and time-to-hire, providing valuable insights into how structured processes can ensure high-quality hires without sacrificing speed. 0:45 Charmien Fugelsang's background 6:08 Specialized sourcing and recruitment impact20:56 Quality of hire and p...
2023-08-2252 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 105: Insights on efficiency, robust succession planning, and ROI of a people-first culture.Prepare for a lively discussion between our host James Mackey and Colleen Ferrell, the Chief People Officer for North America at BCW Global, about the importance of investing in the right systems, harnessing the power of data and analytics, and crafting a robust succession plan. Their conversation takes an intriguing turn as they dive into the world of talent assessment and succession planning. Colleen shares her insights on performance reviews, the nine-box tool, and talent mapping. She gives us a fresh perspective on how to remove bias from the performance review process, fostering a people-first culture.
2023-07-2737 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 103: Evolving hiring practices and retention strategies for a competitive advantage.Have you ever wondered about the secret sauce that keeps top talent loyal to a company? Join host James Mackey and guest Britt Harris, Head of People at Hasura, as they explore the power of retention strategies and their impact on the success of your organization. In this episode, they go beyond monetary compensation and delve into the intricacies of creating a comprehensive talent package. They share insights on balancing employee experience with adaptability, aligning personal growth paths with job roles, and fostering open conversations about long-term career goals. Find out ho...
2023-07-2049 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 102: How to build profitable businesses at scale. Unit economics. With Sam Jacob's, CEO of Pavilion and WSJ best selling author.Join us on this captivating episode as our host James Mackey, dive into the world of scaling profitable businesses with Sam Jacobs, the esteemed CEO of Pavilion.They explore the importance of leverage, the role of top performers, and how every team contributes to revenue generation beyond just sales. Gain a deep understanding of product-market fit and unit economics, two critical factors that can make or break a business in today's competitive landscape.Discover the four key variables that drive successful customer acquisition efforts and learn how to adapt and adjust your strategies for optimum...
2023-07-1849 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 101: Building an effective startup culture, hiring, and retention strategies. The power of social media for employee engagement.In this episode, our host James Mackey and his guest Ayelet Shapiro, VP of Human Resources at insoundz, explore the essential elements of building a strong and thriving culture within startups.They highlight the importance of core values, agility, and fast decision-making in the early stages. Discover the traits to look for when hiring, effective talent development strategies, and overcoming challenges in retaining employees.Furthermore, James and Ayelet dive into the power of employee engagement in building a strong employer brand. They discuss leveraging social media platforms and LinkedIn activities to get the team actively...
2023-07-1353 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 99: How to leverage behavioral assessments for effective hiring. Employee engagement and retention. Early growth-stage focus.Join host James Mackey and guest Erick Gydesen, COO at GG Homes, as they explore a revolutionary approach to talent acquisition and its impact on hiring success. Discover the power of behavioral assessments and how they achieved an impressive 90% success rate. Gain practical insights into transforming your hiring process and learn about the concept of evergreen mechanics for long-term employee engagement. Uncover a unique program that rewards high-performing team members with discounted home purchases, fostering loyalty and motivation. They explore leadership challenges like decision-making under pressure and the value of a strong referral pro...
2023-07-0647 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 98: Navigating ROI, performance management, and Gen Z recruiting strategies with Anthony Onesto, CPO of Suzy.Join host James Mackey and his guest Anthony Onesto, Chief People Officer at Suzy, and gain valuable insights into measuring return on investment and understanding opportunity costs. Dive into the innovative concept of viewing budgets as products and learn how this perspective can revolutionize your approach to resource allocation.Furthermore, James and Anthony discuss the much-debated topic of performance management and share views on the problems with performance improvement plans.Then, they steer the conversation towards the concept of 'learners vs guides' and why a balanced team, equipped with both learners and guides, can propel...
2023-07-0455 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 97: Hiring as a team sport. Aligning hiring strategies with the company's North Star metrics.In this episode, our host James Mackey discusses the importance of a people-first culture and how it can be achieved through a team-oriented approach to hiring. While data and evidence are crucial, he emphasizes the need for executive buy-in and the ability to prove ROI when implementing people initiatives.Next, he explores the misconception that an employer market makes recruiting easier, particularly in the tech industry, and underscores the importance of maintaining a structured interview process, as well as the need for a clear outbound recruitment strategy. Learn how to identify the right candidates, streamline a...
2023-06-3021 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 96: Hiring a VP of People early on is a game changer. The best People Ops execs are strong operators and are analytical. Neuroplasticity. Culture at scale.Join host James Mackey and guests Austin Ogilvie, Founder at Thoropass, and Joe Bast, VP, of People & Operations at Thoropass. They dive into the impact of hiring an early-stage VP of People, operational excellence, and process improvement, uncovering the strategies and insights that can unlock growth and propel startups toward success.Our guests share insights on predicting leadership effectiveness, measuring cognitive flexibility, and testing neuroplasticity in interviews. They also explore the significance of cultivating a positive culture and the impact it has on employee satisfaction and overall success. Discover the pitfalls to avoid wh...
2023-06-2850 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 95: Best of: How to build a talent acquisition department from scratch while in hyper-growth: Lessons Learned and Best Practices w Lance TrippWe're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most popular episodes. This episode really captured the attention of our listeners, and we couldn't be happier to revisit it and share it with new listeners too!In this episode, host James Mackey and Lance Tripp, Global Head of Talent at Enable dive into the world of talent acquisition, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in building a successful department from scratch while experiencing hyper-growth. The conversation will focus on lessons learned from scaling SaaS companies in hyper-growth from a talent acquisition perspective.T...
2023-06-281h 01The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 94: Panel Part 1: Decoding Meta's in-office policy, Salesforce's office engagement program, and the evolving tech job market.Join host James Mackey and our guest panelists (TA executives) as they debate Meta and their decision to implement a 3-day in-office policy. They uncover the reasons behind Meta's belief in the productivity of in-person work and the connection between real estate investments and office presence. On the Salesforce front, they discuss their approach to enticing employees back to the office through the "Connect for Good" program. Discover how the cloud software giant donates to local charities for each day an employee reports to the office and whether this initiative can influence employees' choices.Shifting g...
2023-06-2241 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 92: How to increase your hiring batting average by implementing predictive indexing and structured interviews.Join host James Mackey and our guest Jeremy Ruch, Founder and CEO at Bandalier, to discover how companies can significantly improve their hiring success rate and increase their batting average by implementing predictive indexing and establishing a framework for structured interviews.They delve into the significance of measuring receptiveness to feedback and the benefits of incorporating automation in the hiring process. Explore the correlation between performance reviews and interview questions, along with the impact of an efficient onboarding program and fostering a culture that promotes rapid value creation. James and Jeremy also discuss the silver l...
2023-06-2048 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 91: How to make culture a competitive advantage by thinking long-term. Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.In this episode, host James Mackey and Sheba Lasley, Founder of Total Success, share their insights on creating a strong company culture that attracts and retains top talent. They begin by discussing the fundamental aspects of culture in the early stages of a company, emphasizing the importance of defining the mission, values, and overall culture alignment.They explore the value of building long-term relationships with employees and developing an offboarding culture that leaves a positive impact. They also highlight the need to focus on structured hiring, effective communication, and systematic onboarding processes.The d...
2023-06-1538 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 88: Introducing The Breakthrough Hiring ShowFormerly known as The Hiring Success Show, we are rebranding ourselves as The Breakthrough Hiring Show. This shift is to better reflect our mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will learn how to:- Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization.- Develop a step-by-step guide to hiring and empowering top talent.- Leverage data, processes, and technology to achieve hi...
2023-06-0804 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 89: Leadership and talent development lessons learned from working in a boxing gym.Join our host James Mackey as he explores the parallels between success in boxing and the psychology behind it, uncovering the surprising influence of mindset in achieving victory. He delves into the significance of positive psychology and how individuals' responses to stressful events can shape their professional endeavors.The conversation emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive psychology within teams, highlighting its role in fostering productivity and success. Moving forward, James discusses the concept of hiring people that have done 75% of the job and allowing individuals to grow into their roles, offering best practices for t...
2023-06-0819 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 87: How to master headcount planning through optimizing FP&A and operations.Join host James Mackey and Julio Martinez, Co-Founder & CEO at Abacum, in a dynamic conversation about mastering financial planning and forecasting.James and Julio engage in a comparison of planning in spreadsheets versus utilizing a centralized platform. They highlight the importance of a single source of truth by emphasizing how it improves accuracy and streamlines processes.They explore top-down planning versus bottom-up planning, offering valuable perspectives on budgeting breakdowns and areas for improvement. They emphasize the power of rolling forecasts to adapt and optimize.In the final segment, they discuss the need for...
2023-06-0655 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 86: Optimizing your employee value proposition. A data-driven approach to hiring with the former Head of TA at Robinhood, Boris Epstein.Join host James Mackey on this value-packed episode as he sits down with Boris Epstein, Founder of Binc and former Head of TA at Robinhood, a well-known expert in recruiting and building talent-first organizations. The conversation dives into the topic of how to attract and retain top talent, with a specific focus on recruiting in the tech space. They share their experience in the early stages of hiring in a growth stage and discuss the importance of having a unique and distinguished value proposition to stand out from the competition.James and Boris d...
2023-06-0148 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 85: Learn why understanding philosophical and psychological concepts are critical to effective leadership, hiring, and developing talentJoin host James Mackey and special guest Sandy Gould as they delve into the intricate relationship between philosophy, psychology, and leadership.They unravel the concepts of individualism and collectivism, drawing inspiration from influential philosophers. From Ayn Rand’s “The Fountainhead” and “Atlas Shrugged” to Aristotle’s Golden Mean, they connect these philosophical and psychological insights to real-world applications, emphasizing the significance of understanding individuals’ contexts and environments in shaping their perspectives.The conversations extend beyond philosophy alone. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition and the need for a mindset shift. They explore the limitations of...
2023-05-3059 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 84: How AI will impact recruitment, HR, and the employee journey.In this episode, host James Mackey and his guest Jason Radisson, CEO at Movo, delve into the evolving landscape of AI and its impact on software companies, particularly in the realms of recruitment and HR.They explore the deeper implications and discuss how it will shape the future of talent acquisition and organizational dynamics. They navigate the intricate balance between harnessing AI's capabilities while preserving the irreplaceable human connections.They tackle essential questions such as whether software companies will develop their own in-house AI products or rely on licensed solutions from a select few major...
2023-05-2546 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 83: How to build a healthy startup culture and the challenges of hiring talent. The hidden costs associated with hiring the wrong people.Join our host James Mackey and his guest Connor Swalm, CEO at Phin Security for an insightful episode as they dive into the world of startups, focusing on the challenges and strategies involved in hiring talent, scaling teams, and fostering a strong company culture.They discuss how to scale a startup and the challenges of hiring talent from enterprise backgrounds to the startup world.Discover why culture fit is crucial in startups and how prioritizing alignment and setting clear expectations are essential for long-term success. They delve into the detrimental impact of a bad hire...
2023-05-2358 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsS2 E32: Introducing The Hiring Success ShowFormerly known as Talent Acquisition Trends and Strategy, we are rebranding ourselves as The Hiring Success Show. This shift is to better reflect our mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology.You will learn how to:- Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization.- Develop a step-by-step guide to hiring and empowering top talent.- Leverage data, process, and technology to ac...
2023-05-2202 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 82: How to avoid catfish tech candidates. Promoting vs. hiring leaders. ChatGPT's impact on software development.In this episode, our host James Mackey and his guest Joseph Rose, President at JBS Custom Software Solutions, explore the world of technical hiring and leadership. James and Joe discuss various methods to detect and mitigate fraudulent behavior and how to incorporate these strategies into the hiring process, so you can minimize the risk of selecting candidates who are not genuinely qualified.Transitioning to the realm of leadership, they delve into strategies for identifying and nurturing potential leaders and explore the concept of a pyramid of leadership.They also share insights on maximizing e...
2023-05-1852 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 81: Panel Part 2: Writer's strike. When CEO's fumble on bonus conversations. Layoffs vs. pay cuts. Recession pricing strategies.In this episode, host James Mackey and his guests dive into the complex issue of the ongoing writer's strike, examining its causes, implications, and potential outcomes. The conversation begins with an overview of the writer's strike and the main concerns driving it, including the impact of inflation and the decline in residuals from streaming platforms. The conversation touches upon the billions of dollars lost in the economy due to halted productions, impacting writers and various production teams. The parallel between the writer's strike and American Airlines employees' recent approval of a strike is also examined, highlighting the c...
2023-05-161h 09The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 80: Panel Part I: How sci-fi movies and AI could change how we hire. We discuss how quickly AI will disrupt jobs and what we can do to prepare.In this provocative episode, our host James Mackey and guest panelists (TA executives) are debating the future of jobs, exploring the latest report of the World Economic Forum.They delve into the report's findings, including the prediction that approximately 23% of jobs could be disrupted within the next five years, and the factors behind this disruption with a particular focus on the advancement of AI technology.They also discuss the impact of AI on the economy with a highlight on the potential impact of AI on both blue-collar and white-collar economies.The panel takes...
2023-05-1129 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 78, Part I: Adding to the social fabric: How to attract the right people and building a cohesive team w Janine YanceyJoin our host James Mackey and his guest, Janine Yancey, Founder & CEO at Emtrain as they delve into the key lessons learned on how to attract the right people and help them to become valuable contributors to the organization. They discuss best practices for creating a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, dive into the professional journey of employees and what is the right balance between public praise and private feedback.Ultimately, they explore the concept of "clarity is kindness" and emphasize the importance of clarity and anchoring employee development to the needs of the business a...
2023-05-0442 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 77: The unbundling of Linkedin: How to hire through communities and hiring for partnership teams with Christopher Samila.In this episode, our host James Mackey, and Christopher Samila, Co-Founder, Chief Partner Officer at Partnership Leaders discuss the evolving landscape of communities and how to build partnership teams properly for the organization to ensure they can thrive and succeed.They dive into the different types of communities emerging in the tech industry and the importance of community as an internal asset for startups and growth companies.James and Chris also discuss how communities will continue to change the game in terms of revenue generation, professional development, networking, and hiring.They also define...
2023-05-0249 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsBest of Season One: Make your talent acquisition process unforgettable by understanding how marketing, talent acquisition, and core human needs converge w Meqa SmithWe're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most popular episodes from Season 1. This episode really captured the attention of our listeners, and we couldn't be happier to revisit it and share it with new listeners too!Meqa Smith, Founder of The Unforgettable Agency, joins host James Mackey for an unforgettable, philosophical, and at times heady discussion about talent attraction, talent engagement, talent retention, creating a company with a clear mission and value proposition, and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:19 Who is Meqa Smith?04:01 The similarities between marketing and talent acquisition
2023-04-2850 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 76: How to make sure you don't hire the wrong people. High leverage tactics to improve hiring outcomes for startups, growth-stage, hyper-growth, and strategic hiring.In this episode, our host James Mackey delves into the current state of the economy, particularly in the tech industry, and the impact it's having on hiring and layoffs. He delves into the reasons why companies often fail at hiring the right talent and provides invaluable insights into how companies can avoid hiring the wrong people. James also provides tips on how to build a talent acquisition department from scratch, and successfully navigate hiring plans during periods of hypergrowth. He also addresses the competitive landscape of recruitment, offering guidelines on how to stand out...
2023-04-2729 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 75: Creating a thriving & diverse culture. Diversity Sprints. Aligning performance reviews with talent development and discovering superpowers.Our host, James Mackey, is joined by Sandy Gould, the CPO of Pinwheel, who has held people/hr leadership roles at Disney, ABC, and oversaw the integration of 3 organizations post Verizon’s acquisitions of Yahoo and AOL.Sandy’s thought leadership gives us a high-level philosophical view of people leadership and tactical steps to creating a diverse, high-performing, and profitable culture.Sandy shares how his personal origin story created his worldview that all of us have superpowers. And the goals of leadership teams is largely about uncovering and empowering folks to utilize their superpowers....
2023-04-2550 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 74: How to connect business outcomes with people strategy and drive alignment in the CEO and CPO relationshipIn this episode, our host James Mackey and his guest, Yogi Panjabi, Co-Founder at PeopleLens, explore the crucial relationship between the CEO and CPO, and how to drive alignment between them. They delve into the missed opportunities that can arise when the people strategy, hiring strategy, and other key aspects of the operation are not aligned with the Northstar metrics that companies aim to hit and the analytics and data used to drive talent strategy and business outcomes.James and Yogi explore the employee journey and discuss the benefits of providing individual rep an...
2023-04-2038 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 73: Panel Part 2: We asked ChatGPT how it will change hiring and riffed on the quality of its answers. Then ChatGPT helped us create ridiculous sourcing templates.Join our panel for an insightful and entertaining discussion as the panel grills ChatGPT on its capacity to change how we hire. Our host James Mackey and guest panelists (TA executives) explore whether it can be a reliable compensation guide, how ChatGPT can offer onboarding support, and if we should leverage ChatGPT to create commission plans. They discuss if we should be skeptical when using this tool, some of the benefits, and why (at least for now) AI cannot replace human creativity.All of these topics are debated in this provocative episode. Tune...
2023-04-1839 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 72: Panel Part I: Is the US market trending toward a recession? How a potential TikTok ban in the US could impact the recruitment marketIn the first part of this episode, our host James Mackey and guest panelists (TA executives) discuss the current economic climate and its impact on hiring. They share their insights and experiences on whether a recession is imminent and how the overall economy is faring in light of recent events. As the discussion progresses, they turn their attention to the potential ban on TikTok. They explore the potential implications of such a ban on the recruitment market, and how it would affect the tech job market if all US-based TikTok roles were eliminated....
2023-04-1331 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 71: Eric Ly, the Co-Founder of LinkedIn, shares his story of building LinkedIn and his opinion on how technology such as ChatGPT will impact talent acquisition and the role of recruiters.In this episode, our host James Mackey sits down with Eric Ly, the Co-Founder of LinkedIn and Co-Founder & CEO of KarmaCheck, to discuss his experiences building the professional networking platform and how the platform has evolved over the years. They explore KarmaCheck's focus on specific verticals and how KarmaCheck helps companies hire more efficiently and allows anybody to own and understand their digital identities. They also delve into KarmaCheck's recent State of Hiring and Recruiting study about how HR organizations and recruiters utilize technology. Eric shares his thoughts on chatbots, including chat GPT.T...
2023-04-1144 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 70: How companies fall into the trap of hiring unqualified VPs. The hidden conflict of interest with the contingent recruitment agency business model.Our host, James Mackey, shares his insights based on advising 150+ VC-backed tech companies and speaking with 100s of Founder CEOs and TA leaders every year. Including several common mistakes founders, executive teams, hiring managers, and talent acquisition departments make in recruitment and talent strategy.These mistakes include struggling to articulate their vision and not creating a compelling data-backed story, assuming recruiting for their startup will be as easy as it is for big tech companies, not having a concrete benefits package, relying on contingent recruitment agencies without a robust interview process, lacking clear role descriptions, giving unqualified...
2023-04-0435 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 68: How job boards are shifting to programmatic performance-based advertising. TikTok Demand Creation vs. Website Capture w Steven RothbergIn this episode James Mackey and our guest Steven Rothberg, Founder of College Recruiter, share insights on the future of job boards. James and Steven explore how job boards are evolving to programmatic performance-based advertising and debate the effectiveness of TikTok demand creation versus website capture. They also discuss the importance of quality in a conversion rate approach, understanding the sources of your ads, and evaluating the effectiveness of popular job boards in the tech industry.Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of job boards and how to optimize your recruiting strategies.04:39...
2023-03-3046 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 66: How to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities succeed in the workplace w Alex BucklesJoin host James Mackey and Alexander Buckles, CEO of Pathways for Autism. They are partnering in a new segment within our podcast that discusses how to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the workplace. In this intro podcast, they'll explore the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and how companies are managing autism today. They'll also dive into specific examples of roles that could be a fit and success stories of companies that have incorporated individuals on the spectrum into their workforce, as well as the best ways to do it through t...
2023-03-2822 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 65: How to build a talent acquisition department from scratch while in hyper-growth: Lessons Learned and Best Practices w Lance TrippIn this episode, host James Mackey and Lance Tripp, Global Head of Talent at Enable dive into the world of talent acquisition, exploring the challenges and strategies involved in building a successful department from scratch while experiencing hyper-growth. The conversation will focus on lessons learned from scaling SaaS companies in hyper-growth from a talent acquisition perspective.They share their experiences and insights into the importance of leveraging ATS, building processes around tools, and using data to support decision-making. Our guest also shares his experience of having talent acquisition report into revenue organization and th...
2023-03-211h 01The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 64 Panel: The Ripple Effect: Analyzing How SVB’s Collapse Will Impact the Tech Market and Hiring LandscapeIn this must-listen episode, our host James Mackey delves into the recent collapse of SVB, and what impact it will have on the tech community and the hiring landscape.Next up, James and our guest panelists (TA executives) turn their attention to the topic of unsustainable salaries. Many companies are offering salaries that are unsustainable in the long run and must find a balance between offering competitive salaries and ensuring that they can sustain these salaries over time.With inflation, and the slowing of the economy things are right-sizing, returning to a healthy medium that’s...
2023-03-1452 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 63: Why most companies fail at hiring the right people. How hiring the best fit people impacts business success and the bottom line with Meqa Smith.Meqa Smith, Founder of The Unforgettable Agency joins host James Mackey in our latest episode.Our guest speaker shares insights into the critical factors that contribute to hiring success, including leadership alignment, understanding the purpose of the business, and defining the right skills needed for the role.They discuss the challenges of identifying the factors that truly contribute to success in a particular environment and explore the concept of the halo effect. Our guest provides practical strategies for attracting the right talent, viewing jobs as products and candidates as customers, and creating a compelling landing...
2023-03-071h 06The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 62: The Rise of Skill-Based Hiring: Addressing Bias, Labor Supply, and The Changing Nature of Work with Josh MilletIn this episode host James Mackey discusses with Josh Millet, Founder and CEO at Criteria Corp, the many elements that are driving the rise of skill-based hiring.They also discuss the concept of filtering in people, as opposed to filtering out, and the need to remove bias and promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices, as traditional tools have been shown to inject bias and not create good outcomes. Additionally, they address the labor supply problem in the US is becoming increasingly urgent as the workforce is expected to shrink in the n...
2023-02-2847 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 61: Maximizing Employee Engagement During Economic Downturns: Strategies for Valuing and Retaining Talent w Raluca MackeyRaluca Mackey, Director of Talent at Vertex Ventures, joins host James Mackey to discuss the topic of employee engagement in light of the current economic downturn. The conversation covers various important aspects of engaging employees, such as how layoffs should be handled, ways to show employees that they are valued, the role of paid time off in driving engagement and performance, and the importance of having a minimum work-life balance policy. The discussion aims to provide insights and practical advice for managers and business leaders on how to maintain employee engagement in challenging times.
2023-02-2134 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 60 Panel: TechTalk: Layoffs and Benioff’s statements. Chat GPT and its impact on TA and beyond.In this informative episode, host James Mackey and our guest panelists (TA executives) delve into the current state of the talent acquisition market, the sensitive topic of the negative effects of publicly labeling laid-off employees as “low performers”, the motivations behind layoffs, as well as job security in the rapidly changing tech industry.Other topics discussed:The possibility of a mass exodus from SalesforceThe capabilities of this generative AI technology and what it may mean for the future of workWhat tasks and skills cannot be replaced by AI at this point in time...
2023-02-1450 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 59:The evolving role of TA leadership. Aligning hiring targets to North Star Metrics w Michael SalameyJoin host James Mackey as he sits down with Michael Salamey, Chief People Officer at ID Plans, to discuss the evolving role of TA leaders. Salamey shares his unique perspective as a CPO and delves with our host into how TA leaders need to align recruitment outcomes with North Star metrics set by the CEO. They discuss the impact of hybrid remote vs. in-office work and what is the number one predictor of job success today.Other topics:- How leaders can translate the balance between investing in employment packages and the reality of a...
2023-02-091h 01The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 58: Embracing Africa’s Talent: Exploring the Benefits, Best Sources, and Impact on the Global Talent Economy w Valerie BowdenValerie Bowden, Founder, and Director at CRDLE, joins host James Mackey to dive into the exciting world of African talent. Discover the benefits that African talent brings to the table and why more companies are embracing it. Explore the best countries in Africa to source talent from and the various types of talent available. Get insights into how the global talent economy is changing and the impact it has on the cost of hiring. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey F...
2023-02-0837 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 57: State of the employment market for startups and growth-stage tech. Hiring junior talent and career transitioners w Corey KossackJoin Corey Kossack, Founder & CEO at Aspireship, and host James Mackey as they delve into the complexities of the employment market for startups and growth-stage tech companies. They dive into inflation trends, how TA leaders need to be more analytical and align hiring plans with the companies north star metrics, incorporating onboarding and ongoing learning in development cost into cost per hire, and how TA leaders can be a more strategic partner to their CEO. They will discuss the disconnect between talent acquisition and retention, and at what stage tech companies start to become successful at...
2023-02-0750 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 56: Implementation of new technology. Challenges and common pitfalls w Julie MacalusoJulie Macaluso, Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development at Community Coffee, joins host James Mackey to discuss:What is the biggest challenge of rolling out a new system;What are some of the biggest gains when implementing a new program;Process documentation & more Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviews
2023-01-3137 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 55 Panel: Elon's Twitter layoffs. Is it ok for big tech to hire while doing mass layoffs? The current labor market w Andreea Florescu & Julia ArpagAndreea Florescu, Vice President of Operations at SecureVision, and Julia Arpag, Talent Team Lead at SecureVision, join host James Mackey to discuss:Twitter layoffsElon’s Talent StrategyWhether or not it’s ok for big tech to hire while administrating mass layoffsThe state of the economy and labor market Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsTh...
2023-01-2441 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 54: The current state of the tech industry's labor market. Talent acquisition strategies for 2023 w Asad ZamanAsad Zaman, CEO of Sales Talent Agency, Inc. joins host James Mackey to discuss the state of the labor market, the impact on demand vs. supply of talent, hiring in a tough market, & more. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!
2023-01-1756 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 52: The importance of making psychological safety a priority. And the ROI of psychological safety w Jessa MessinaWe can agree that investing in psychological safety in the workplace is the right thing to do.However, most executives don't know the incredible hidden ROI of investing in psychological safety.27% reduction in turnover50% more productive76% more engagement 74% less stressJessa Messina joined host James Mackey on Talent Acquisition Trends & Strategy Podcast to give our community a masterclass in psychological safety.They deep-dive into what psychological safety means, the ROI, examples of toxic environments, unconscious triggers, strategies, and tactics to create a healthy and productive environment....
2023-01-041h 02The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsS2 E3: How to get executive buy-in from the C-suite to implement performance metrics for every VP companywide w James Mackey.Founder, CEO, and talent acquisition advisor James Mackey discusses how to get the executive buy-in needed to change talent strategy and implement performance metrics for VPs companywide. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!
2022-12-2707 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 50: Running talent acquisition like a revenue org w Brandon MetcalfIn this episode host James Mackey and Brandon Metcalf, CEO & 4x Founder, break down integrating tech stacks, leveraging salesforce functionality, measuring candidate engagement, custom pipeline buckets, stage tracking, and more. Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!
2022-12-1456 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 49: Changing the future for people with autism in the workplace w Josh Scofield.Josh Scofield, Talent Acquisition Manager at MBX Systems joins host James Mackey to discuss how to create pipelines for individuals on the spectrum to transition into the workforce, what’s the biggest gap in how to help individuals enter the workforce, how the labor market has changed over the last few years, and more! Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com...
2022-12-0929 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 48: Onboarding & retention, career mapping, and trends in healthcare recruitment w Jaylyn SanchezJaylyn Sanchez, Talent Acquisition Lead at Prolucent Health joins host James Mackey to discuss why onboarding is so important and why the transition from candidate stage to employee should be smooth, building quality relationships with the employees, and more!https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaylyn-sanchez-b11537163/ Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviews...
2022-12-0636 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 47: The importance of executive leadership buy-in and what it really means w David MarshallDavid Marshall, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Medalogix joins host James Mackey to discuss about how important it is to get buy-in from the leadership team, the importance of having the right data and documentation in the hiring process, performance metrics, and more!https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmarshall3/ Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products...
2022-11-2945 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 46: Recruiting for part-time roles, Glassdoor reviews and leveraging your database w Katie ZotosKatie Zotos, Talent Acquisition Manager at Supporting Strategies, joins host James Mackey to discuss the nuances of recruiting for part-time roles, what’s needed to overcome Glassdoor reviews, the importance of offering a good candidate experience, and more!https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiezotos/ Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks fo...
2022-11-2541 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 45: The importance of having a culture of L&D within the company w Elena AgaragimovaElena Agaragimova, Head of Talent Acquisition and Development at Horizon Industries, Limited joins host James Mackey to discuss what L&D looks like for growth-stage organizations, how to motivate people to get excited about learning, how many people are disengaged in a workplace & more!https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products...
2022-11-1839 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 44: Why SaaS companies and VCs need to consider embedded recruitment with SecureVision's CEO James Mackey Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Our host James Mackey Follow us:https://www.linkedin.com/company/82436841/#1 Rated Embedded Recruitment Firm on G2!https://www.g2.com/products/securevision/reviewsThanks for listening!
2022-11-1513 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 43: Diversity strategies, transparency in hiring, quarterly reviews & more w/ Rocki HowardRocki Howard, Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project, joins host James Mackey to discuss how to implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies, the complexity and evolution of a business, why it’s crucial to hire experienced leaders and more!00:22 Who is Rocki Howard? 5:55 How do you implement diversity strategies in a hyper-growth environment for growth-stage companies? 10:33 What does success look like for an organisation.23:30 The importance of doing quarterly reviews. 27:19 The complexity and evolution of a business. 31:26 Why you...
2022-11-1042 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 42: Return to office is creating a power struggle between employee and employer w/ Jessica MayoJessica Mayo, Regional Vice President, Talent Acquisition - North America at RGP, joins host James Mackey to discuss the controversies with returning to office, the power struggle between employee and employer, employees are starting to gravitate towards more meaningful work opposed to big-name companies and more!Episode Chapters:00:28 Who is Jessica Mayo?01:58 Return to office stirring controversy07:20 Ultimately employees want choice when it comes to return to office08:36 The power struggle between employee and employer12:02 Tech industry employees are pushing back against return to office18:25...
2022-10-2434 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 41: Employee experience is everything w/ Jim Burns, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Thrive Skilled Pediatric CareJim Burns, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care, joins host James Mackey to discuss the challenges with hiring top talent when you don't have high salaries to offer, ways to provide a great employee experience to build a talent referral network, the cultural challenges with merging teams after an acquisition, and more!00:20 Who is Jim Burns07:05 Challenges with hiring talent at the lower end of the pay scale12:35 When compensation is generally the same amongst competitors, talent attraction comes down to experience16:15 Staying connected with employees who...
2022-10-1248 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 40: Tools and technology to help achieve your DE&I goals w/ Eric TagarelEric Tagarel, Manager of Talent Acquisition and Programs for MCG Health (former AWS, Microsoft, Oracle), joins host James Mackey to discuss the importance of recruiting coordinators, tools and technology to help with your DE&I goals, working at a stable company vs high-growth company and more!Episode Chapters00:20 Who is Eric Tagarel?01:45 Working at a stable company vs high-growth company06:35 Experiences working in talent acquisition w/ Oracle07:51 The emotional ups and downs of being a recruiter09:02 Experiences working in talent acquisition w/ Amazon09:52 How to...
2022-10-0441 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 39: Breaking down talent acquisition ops w/ Jared Long, Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at DuolingoJared Long, Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at Duolingo, joins host James Mackey to discuss what the talent acquisition and recruiting operations landscape looks like, applicant tracking systems, how to use events to create inbound demand, and more!Episode Chapters00:25 Who is Jared Long04:05 What does the recruiting operations landscape look like05:45 How to engage with passive talent07:15 Applicant Tracking Systems are missing the CRM component10:32 Breaking down the ATS landscape15:25 Recruiting ops focuses on technology adoption17:35 Training recruiters using short-form video on h...
2022-09-2944 minThe Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition ConversationsEP 38: The future of getting paid and how it will impact talent acquisition w/ Brian BrinkleyBrian Brinkley, CEO at QRails, joins host James Mackey to discuss earned wage access, how earned wage access is impacting talent acquisition, the future of getting paid and a lot more!Episode Chapters00:28 Who is Brian Brinkley?00:56 What is earned-wage access?04:10 Bringing earned-wage access to non-gig employees11:10 Integrating with the PEO community12:45 Scaling from series a to series b15:01 How can HR teams implement earned-wage access16:40 How earned-wage access can help talent attraction and retention21:35 Does earned-wage access impact financial operations?
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