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Time to HireEp 28 Chip Holmes on Hiring Efficiency: How Project-Based RPO Eases Recruitment SurgesIn this episode, RPO expert Chip Holmes joins Lamees Abourahma to share insights on the growing trend of Project-Based RPO. As organizations navigate economic uncertainty, this flexible recruiting approach functions as a critical "relief valve" for hiring challenges. Chip explains how Project-Based RPO helps companies maintain stability during seasonal demands, facility relocations, and post-merger integrations without disrupting internal teams.The conversation explores how AI and automation enhance project efficiency through improved screening, selection processes, and predictive analytics. Chip emphasizes that effective implementation requires cultural alignment, thorough communication, and strategic forecasting. Looking ahead, Project-Based RPO evolves from purely...2025-05-0931 minTime to HireEP 27 Talent Acquisition Tech Strategists on AI and Automation Transforming Recruitment ProcessesIn this insightful episode of Time to Hire, host Lamees Abourahma speaks with Agile One executives Andrea Barre (VP of RPO) and Jordan Morrow (SVP of Data and AI Transformation) about transforming talent acquisition through data analytics. Barre and Morrow discuss how organizations can pivot from reactive recruitment to strategic workforce planning by using high-quality data and AI. They explore essential metrics for optimizing hiring processes, strategies for aligning talent acquisition with business goals, and the critical role of data literacy across all organizational levels. Barre and Morrow emphasize that successful implementation requires more than just technology—it demands a...2025-04-2527 minTime to HireEP 26 Mindset Transformation: Kristen Fox on Conquering Leadership Challenges with Mental FitnessIn this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma welcomes mental fitness expert Kristen Fox, Practice Leader at Talent Rise, alongside Suzie Mitchell, SVP of Client Delivery at Broadleaf Results. Fox reveals how brain training transforms leadership effectiveness in talent acquisition. The conversation delivers strategies to overcome negative thought patterns and build resilience.The discussion provides actionable insights on:- Convert saboteur thinking to sage perspective- Develop mental resilience- Apply brain-training techniques- Build empathetic leadership approachesMitchell shares firsthand experience implementing Fox's mental fitness strategies, demonstrating practical applications...2025-04-1145 minTime to HireEP 25: Talent and Procurement Leaders on RPO's Evolving Role in Talent and ProcurementIn this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abouramha welcomes global talent and procurement experts to discuss the changing role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing in talent acquisition and procurement strategies. Moderator Sherry Hamilton leads procurement officer Michael Stringer and global talent expert Gloria MacLennan through key developments for 2025. The panel explores how RPO providers deliver value through technology innovation while maintaining human connections. They highlight the importance of data transparency and strong partnerships between talent teams and procurement. Listeners will learn how RPO solutions help organizations address talent shortages and adapt to changing business needs. The discussion provides practical...2025-03-2853 min
Polycurious53. How to Fortify Your Relationship with Lamees and NickLamees and Nick are a monogamous couple who previously tried non-monogamy and decided it wasn't right for them. Today, they discuss their journey and introduce their "relationship fortification" framework for having honest conversations about relationships.Visit the relationship fortification website here:https://www.relationshipfortification.com/Follow relationship fortification on Instagram herehttps://www.instagram.com/relationshipfortification/Get my free guide to opening up herehttps://www.polycurious.com/guide-to-opening-up2025-03-251h 07Time to HireEp 24: Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd on Contingent to RPO: Creating Predictable Agency RevenueIn this episode, recruitment industry veterans Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd join Lamees Abourahma to share strategic insights on transitioning from contingency recruitment to RPO models. They outline a framework for developing talent solutions that create predictable revenue streams while delivering greater client value. The experts highlight customer segmentation strategies, service proposition development, and the Kano analysis method for testing market fit. This episode helps agency owners build sustainable recurring revenue through properly structured RPO offerings that elevate their business beyond traditional recruitment models.The conversation covers:- The definition and business case for RPO solutions2025-03-1453 min
Ask a Doctor with Dr. Lamees Abu Hlaiqaالتربية بين الماضي و الحاضر حلقة خاصة بمناسبة عام المجتمع . ضيف الحلقة د. فخرية علي ابوحليقةفي حلقة خاصة بمناسبة عام المجتمع تستضيف د. لميس ابوحليقة د. فخرية أبوحليقة في حوار حول التربية بين الماضي و الحاضرالدكتورة فخرية علي بوحليقة هي احدى أهم المؤسسين التربويين في دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة حاصلة على دكتوارة في فلسفة التربية تخصص مناهج وطرق تدريس العلوم . شغلت عدة مناصب تدرجت خلالها من مدرسة الى مدير مدرسة و المدير الأسبق لمركز تطوير الامتحانات و القياس و التقويم التربوي في الامارات قدمت العديد من الأبحاث و الأوراق البحثية في مجال التعليم و التفوق و الموهبة حاصلة على عدة جوائز أولها جائزة المغفور له الشيخ زايد بن سلطان للتفوق العلمي في عيد العلم سنة ١٩٧٨وجائزة الشيخ خليفة بن زايد رحمه الله للمعلم و جائزة صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم للتفوق العلمي .مشاهدة ممتعة و مفيدة نتمناها لكم اذا عجبتكم الحلقة شاركونا رايكم بتعليق اسأل طبيب مع د. لميس ابوحليقة Ask a Doctor with Dr. Lamees Abuhlaiqa 2025-03-1031 minTime to HireEp 23: HR Economics Pioneer Maria Scarangella Unlocks Value in Talent DataIn this episode of Time to Hire, Lamees Abourahma features Maria Scarangella's keynote address from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. Maria, former GEICO executive, shares insights from her 37-year career in HR and operations. She explains how companies can measure the costs of hiring, training, and turnover to make better decisions. Scarangella reveals how she saved GEICO $94 million per year by focusing on employee performance and retention. She breaks down the connection between talent strategies and business goals. The episode includes details about her new HR economics course launching with RPOA in 2025.Discover how to transform your HR...2025-02-2138 minTime to HireEp 22: Terry Terhark on the Evolution of RPOIn this episode, Lamees Abourahma welcomes Terry Terhark to the podcast. Terhark, a 35-year, highly-accomplished veteran of the RPO industry, shares his perspective on the growth of recruitment process outsourcing.Terhark chronicles RPO's evolution from project-based hiring to a mature, rapidly growing market, highlighting the impacts of COVID-19 and AI. He emphasizes the importance of quality recruiting, direct sourcing, and strategic consulting as core RPO capabilities. He predicts increasing technology expectations, more blended deals, and the potential for higher RPO valuations. Terhark advises RPO providers to differentiate on quality, build strong relationships, and understand their market position.2025-02-0734 min
Strategy & Tragedy: CEO Stories with Steph Melodia"Karren Brady is my hero!" | Lamees Butt, Co-Founder & CEO of RISERLamees Butt is the Co-Founder & CEO of RISER, the video-led AI career matchmaking app that puts the manager at the forefront of the job hunting process. Think Bumble, for your next boss.She's also the host of the In Her Shoes podcast, on a mission to change the sad statistic that only 9% of the C-suite in the UK is filled by women. The show is in the Top 10 of UK podcasts, listened to in 64 Countries.Tune in to Lamees and Steph discuss...- Lamees' serial entrepreneur journey- Why Lamees never thought...2025-01-2938 minTime to HireEp 21: Seasoned TA and RPO Leaders Share Insights From the New RPO Trends StudyIn this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, host Lamees Abourahma features an expert panel of TA and RPO leaders from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. The panelists discuss key findings from the latest RPO Trends Study. Ben Eubanks, Senior Analyst at Lighthouse Research and Advisory, moderated. The panel shares how RPO providers help companies use AI, improve their brand, and hire better. The panelists also give tips on making a strong case for RPO services and on urgent hiring needs. By listening, talent professionals can learn new strategies to improve recruiting, boost their employer brand, and...2025-01-2442 minTime to HireEp 20: Renowned Talent Analyst Ben Eubanks Spotlights Opportunities to Elevate RPOIn this episode of the Time to Hire podcast, Lamees Abourahma features Ben Eubanks's keynote speech from the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. Ben, the lead researcher at LightHouse Research & Advisory, shared key insights from the 2025 RPO Trends Study. He discussed what job candidates want. He also talked about how employers can use AI and data to improve their recruiting. You'll learn the top priorities for companies using RPO services. You'll also learn what makes them satisfied with their RPO partners. This episode has tips to help you hire better candidates and outpace the competition.Mark your calendar for...2025-01-1035 minTime to HireEp 18: Kevin Wheeler on the Positive Effect of AI on Recruitment Process OutsourcingAs AI snowballs in recruiting, tech vendors amp up investment to improve tools for recruiters. In this episode, Lamees Abourahma shares Kevin Wheeler's keynote speech at the 2024 Annual RPOA Conference. He provides insights on the role of AI in recruitment. He highlights the advantages of RPO companies using AI. Wheeler gives a hopeful perspective on the future of recruitment technology, while noting its potential challenges on the industry.About the Guest SpeakerKevin Wheeler, a futurist and writer, knows the ways of talent. He was one of the founders of the RPOA. He advises Fortune 500...2024-11-1537 min
The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul AlexMaking Money in Digital Sales: How Lamees Attia and Yuki Huang Built Their Remote CareersIn this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, we meet Lamees Attia and Yuki Huang, two recent college grads who pivoted from traditional roles to thriving remote careers as Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) in digital marketing. They share their journey into high-paying, location-independent roles, discussing the skills, mindset, and training that helped them succeed. Learn about what it takes to break into remote sales, build a flexible income stream, and create a lifestyle of freedom and financial stability.Yuki: https://www.instagram.com/mtf.yukihuang/?hl=enLamees: https://www...2024-11-0236 minTime to HireEp 17: FairNow CEO Discusses AI Governance In RecruitingIn this episode, thinker, writer, creator, builder, leader, and co-founder of FairNow, Guru Sethupathy joins Lamees Abourahma to share invaluable insights on AI governance in recruiting. He highlights a framework for understanding AI governance (ethics, fairness, bias, security, regulations, etc.) and questions to ask technology vendors. This episode helps talent leaders ensure that their technology solutions reflect the values and ethical standards of their organization.Contact the RPO Association at info@rpoassociation.orgFollow Guru Sethupathy on LinkedIn Follow Lamees Abourahma on LinkedIn Follow the RPOA on LinkedIn Find o...2024-11-0128 min