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Hire Expectations: Beyond the BoardroomRevolutionizing Recruitment with Suky SodhiThe Future of Recruitment with Suky Sodhi🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this insightful episode of Hire Expectations, we sit down with Suky Sodhi, a powerhouse in the recruitment and staffing industry, to explore the evolving landscape of hiring, leadership, and AI-driven recruitment practices. Suky shares her expertise on modern interview methods, the importance of diverse leadership, and how allyship in the workplace fosters stronger, more inclusive teams. She also breaks down the impact of AI in recruitment, discussing both its benefits and potential biases.As recruitment continues to change, Suky emphasizes the people-first approach, ensuring that...2025-02-2800 min
Lori Jewett UnscriptedEP 141 - Suky Sodhi, Work From Home vs. Return To OfficeEP 141 - Suky Sodhi, Work From Home vs. Return To OfficeIn this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate around the Return to Office (RTO) mandates issued by many employers. Is returning to the office the right move for companies and employees? How do economic conditions and personal preferences influence this decision? Suky joins us to share insightful perspectives on navigating these challenges in today’s evolving workplace.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why Suky feels you can’t let economic conditions act as roadblocksSuky’s feelings on the Work From Home vs. Return To Office...2025-02-1138 min
Day Slayer PodcastEP 63- Suky Sodhi, CEO Elite Global Recruiters: How to Harness Your EnergyBecoming an authentic leader can be daunting, and even seem impossible to most people. Closing a sale or onboarding multiple clients and achieving beyond the requirements doesn’t categorize someone as a leader- it takes leading by example as a person as well. Suky Sodhi has helped multiple companies globally by improving not just their number of clients and Staff, but also impacting their values of what it means to lead a business.  Suky Sodhi is a Global Staffing and Recruiting Expert who travels the world by providing lessons on staffing issues and how to build your busi...2023-07-1023 min
Talent TitansEP 30- Suky Sodhi: The Canadian Staffing Summit Is Today! AND IT'S SOLD OUT!!!!!!Today, we are kicking off our first annual Canadian Staffing Summit and it is SOLD OUT!  Canada is gearing up to host its first-ever Canadian Staffing Industry Summit, an event that is slated to be the premier gathering for the global recruitment industry in the country. Hosted by Suky Sodhi, the summit will take place in Toronto on April 20th and is expected has attracted industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts from across the globe.  The event will feature a range of speakers and industry professionals and is sponsored by numerous companies, including Job Adder, Daxter Technologies, Social Hire, Mer...2023-04-2010 minTalent TitansEP 29- Cassidy Stewart, Job Adder: The Power of Flexible ContractsThe Toronto Recruiting Summit is days away and none of it would be possible without the participation of Global Recruitment Industry Leaders like Cassidy Stewart of Job Adder. Job Adder is sponsoring the first-ever Toronto Recruiting Summit on April 20th, which is focused on small-medium-sized businesses. The summit includes legal power hours, CEO panels, and client panels, and explores the benefits of flexible contracts for businesses in the current economic climate. Canadian staffing companies need to diversify their portfolios and adopt technology to optimize their processes and stay ahead of the latest technologies and...2023-04-1745 minTalent TitansEP 28- Suky Sodhi: Canadian Staffing Industry UpdateWe are preparing for the Canadian Staffing Industry Summit coming up on April 20th in Toronto and right now, it's 70% sold out! We have so many titans in the Staffing Industry coming in as featured panelists and speakers including: Janelle Bieler, President, Adecco Canada Mark Coetzee, International Business Transformation, Global Executive, Drake International Craig Brown, CEO, Agilus Work Solutions Allison Haynes, HR Services Core Operations Leader at Capgemini Canada, Inc Rami Thabet, Senior VP, Digital Products BC Els Schaefer, VP Talent Acquistion, FGF Brands Tracey Both, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, The Mirillion Group And many more  Impo...2023-04-1309 minTalent TitansEP 27- Myths #2 and #3 of the Global Recruitment IndustryWhat's the difference in leaders? The person.  Back when Suky was starting her journey into leadership, the whole model was based on modeling or echoing the previous leaders in the industry. Their styles would be adopted and you would be expected to lead this way. The only challenge is, there's a huge gap between what you want and what you get in life. The same goes for leadership. There are over 26,000 data points when it comes to leadership and what qualifies a person as a good leader. In this episode...2023-03-0915 minTalent TitansEP 26- Myth #1 of the Global Recruitment IndustryA global crisis always comes in one form or another. It can be the bird flu, pandemic, financial collapse, natural disaster, and anything else you can imagine. If you pay close attention, it comes in cycles. It's almost as if they're pre-planned or orchestrated. Back in 1999, the biggest "fear" that was focused on and discussed across various media channels was Y2K. It was fear centered around coding or potential computer errors related to the formatting of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. They made a mess...2023-03-0216 minTalent TitansEP 25 - William Branum: Lessons from a Navy SealWilliam Branum is a Leadership Coach who Formerly served as a Navy Seal for 26 years. With his combat and character development experiences, Will decided that he wanted to help others take control of their mindset.  People have been focusing on their successes rather than their failures. Will and Suky have a candid discussion on what true leadership is and the differences that have been erupting in society lately. Get Naked is a part that William loves teaching others. It’s a process of stripping yourself of your baggage and understanding who you are at your cor...2023-02-231h 13Talent TitansEP 24 - Cassidy Stewart, Job Adder: Building Skill SetsWith the Talent pool increasing in Canada the Recruiting Industry is working harder than ever to find the perfect candidates. Head of The North American sector, Cassidy Stewart of Job Adder is speaking about what he sees in the market and how he has been able to be successful when helping Recruiters and Staffing agencies by building their skill sets. At this moment in the market there are many things to look for. Suky and Cassidy speak about why Candidates are the new currency and why we need to be a step ahead. There is a discussion o...2023-02-1645 minTalent TitansEP 23 - Yiclea Escobar, Adecco: Immigration Talent PoolThere is a talent pool of immigrants that most employers are not looking at. Lately, Canada's talent pool is increasing. Suky hosts Yiclea Escobar who is a Senior Account Manager for Adecco and came to Canada from Peru. Being an immigrant to Canada Yiclea shares her story and why there is an advantage for immigrants that become candidates. Cultural diversity is a remarkable benefit because now you have different outlooks on different situations. Suky and Yiclea both give perspectives on what to expect when coming to work in a new country and how you should ap...2023-02-0936 minTalent TitansEP 22 - Elevating the Canadian Staffing IndustryIt’s remarkable to see the opportunity that the Canadian Staffing Industry has to offer, especially in Toronto. That’s why I am excited to announce that we have booked a staffing summit at the St. Regis Hotel in Toronto!  Make sure you get your tickets now as there will be limited seating. Thursday, April 20th. I have some very exciting guests that I can’t wait to tell you about, along with information about our VIP dinner. How To Get Involved: High-performance staffing industry mastermind leader. Suky Sodhi has always felt st...2023-02-0208 minTalent TitansEp 21 - Lisa Thompson, Adecco Canada: Career ChangesAfter working in your chosen industry for 15+ years you get comfortable and scared to divert into a different path- Don’t be! You can do it. People focus on the competition that comes with switching industries by thinking about their age or even their lack of experience. Lisa Thompson didn’t allow that to stop her. Lisa Thompson is today’s special guest. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in the staffing industry and has made a name for herself by satisfying her clients by making them a priority. Lisa needed to make a change when it came t...2023-01-1242 minTalent TitansEP20 - Beware of CuriosityWelcome to the New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays. It’s a new year and with that comes reflecting on what went right and what went wrong this year for Recruiting and what you can do to start the new year off right.  Suky addresses the conversation of the Recession- there might not be a recession but we sure could experience a softening. Suky shares what the factors are for having a good year with the different fluctuations that we have been seeing.  Today is filled with a lot of d...2023-01-0531 minTalent TitansEP 19- Curiosity ConsciousnessThe new year is approaching. Don’t be like everyone else making resolutions. After a phone call, Suky took the time to reflect on the two things she wants to improve moving forward. Reevaluating her inner circle, and what she wants to accomplish. It’s time to push your wins to the front and ignore being uncomfortable. Finding your areas of growth is the main focus. Suky addresses why you need to go for what you’re resisting and take the action to expand your curiosity and become uncomfortable.  How...2022-12-2911 minDay Slayer PodcastEP 33- Flashback: 2022 in Review With Impact (Replay Episode 1 with Chef Eric Levine)I value and cherish every single person who has given me the opportunity to have them on this podcast. I only bring on guests who bring massive value and impact their communities. Over the last year Chef Eric has been very gracious not only to his community, but he has provided a space for myself and other entrepreneurs in his restaurant so that we can host events and create value to give back to the community.  The next few episodes will be highlighting some of my past guests who have really had a huge impact on the way things h...2022-12-0529 minDay Slayer PodcastEP 31- Suky Sodhi, Elite Global Recruiters: Balancing Your EnergyBecoming an authentic leader can be daunting, and even seem impossible to most people. Closing a sale or onboarding multiple clients and achieving beyond the requirements doesn’t categorize someone as a leader- it takes leading by example as a person as well. Suky Sodhi has helped multiple companies globally by improving not just their number of clients and Staff, but also impacting their values of what it means to lead a business.  Suky Sodhi is a Global Staffing and Recruiting Expert who travels the world by providing lessons on staffing issues and how to build your busi...2022-11-2123 minTalent TitansEP 18- Recruitment Leaders of the Future (Part II)In this second portion of Recruitment Leaders Of The Future the group speaks about the strategies and approaches they created and put into action as they were forced to do by being hit by multiple waves of Covid. They also dive into detail and answer a few questions by covering multiple topics. They will be covering the understanding of not just analyzing numbers when looking to purchase a company but finding out what the current staff thinks. Adam shares a secret on how he is able to retain talent through his SOP’s. They talk about the im...2022-08-1135 minTalent TitansEP 17- Suky Sodhi and Recruitment Leaders of the FutureIn this episode of Talent Titans Suky hosts multiple guests as they speak on multiple key points about how modern leadership looks at companies from the period of Covid-19 and their transition to present day. They all chime into the conversation about how universities do not create leaders. Leaders are developed through experience. After COVID-19, almost every company was faced with a problem; Finding quality leaders. Since then, creating a new business plan of action is the priority. Every company has taken the measures to adapt to the Pandemic by providing new training, online services, and safety m...2022-08-0435 minTalent TitansEP 16- Chris Kerschbaumer, Senior Search Consultant, rec2rec at Professional Selection: Making Big Moves From Behind the DeskIt is our pleasure to Welcome new coach Chris Kerschbaumer. Chris made his start in Rec2Rec as a Resource Manager and worked his way up to his current position as a Senior Search Consultant. Chris attended Ontario Tech University where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce (HONS) where he Majored in Finance and Financial Services and where he also Minored in Accounting from 2011-2015. He also attended and completed a two week course at The Chinese University of Hong Kong where he studied Contemporary China and Hong Kong. This course played a significant role for Chris w...2022-07-2105 minTalent TitansEP 15- Emma Griffin, Global Recruitment Specialist, Clark House Human Capital: Holding Others Accountable Starts with You Holding Yourself AccountableIn most career professions there are “Leaders” and then there are “True leaders”. The difference between a true leader and a leader is a true leader is passionate about their position. They will do anything despite all odds to ensure their employees are receiving up to date information and are providing services and completing the job with the utmost professionalism and intelligence, while also making sure that their employees fully understand their position and how it impacts the business.  Today Suky is hosting Emma Griffin who is a Global Business Manager and Head of Talent for Clark Hou...2022-07-1421 minTalent TitansEP 14- Sinead Finnegan & Chris Kerschbaumer: 12-Month Program LaunchOftentimes there can be instances where you come across a negative thought or critic. You can do a thousand positive things but forfeit it the one time you get caught speeding and are then known as a reckless driver. This world has been shaped to make you be filled with doubt and a limited mindset. The only person that can truly control the negative mindset in your life is you. In today’s episode Suky Sodhi hosts two coaches Sinead Finnegan and Chris Kerschbaumer as they discuss a new program that Suky created that is designed to tur...2022-07-0727 minTalent TitansEP 13- Sadiar Ameri, Adecco, Managing Director: Recruiting Lessons LearntIn today’s world, there's many excuses for people to give up. Pandemics, recession, inflation, and other personal issues causing continuous blockage in business operations. Companies are constantly struggling to find “elite” candidates for posions. Many people are scared to make moves due to fear from the unknown. There is never a wrong time and opportunities aren’t always going to show themselves.  Based out of Toronto, Canada- Sadiar Ameri is a Managing director for Adecco, a staffing and recruiting agency based in Switzerland. Once the pandemic hit, Sadiar left his old company as a senior director at the “Rob...2022-06-3052 min
Alpha Dad ProjectEpisode # 117 – Be Elite – Suky SodhiMichael speaks with Global Recruiting Expert Suky Sodhi about relocating to the US with her family and growing a successful business.About SukiI am an adrenaline junkie who celebrates every single win. I believe we must celebrate and collect all our wins along the way as it fuels forward momentum to ensure we exceed our goals. When we fuel forward momentum, complacency simply can not settle in.With over 25 years of experience working in the staffing industry, 16 of those working with global recruitment companies, I bring the knowledge and experience of working in 18...2022-06-2944 minTalent TitansEP 12- Tracy Rocca, National VP Talent World - Bridging the Gaps of Global CommunicationIn today's modern world, technology has made it easier than ever to communicate via text, email, phone call, DMs and everything short of carrier pigeon. But yet, we have a disconnect in the way we communicate. It has affected our businesses and personal lives.  Today's guest is Tracy Rocca, National VP of Talent World in Canada. She's a 28-year veteran of the Global Recruitment Industry. Suky and Tracy dive right into today's episode talking about: Key Evolutions in Global Staffing Why Tracy believes we've changed more in the last 2 years compared to previous 30 years. Suky...2022-05-2545 minTalent TitansEP 11- Katherine Eriksen, VP Business Development, Energy Resourcing Canada, LTD: Refining the Remote Working ModelWhen it comes to the world of Global Recruitment, you’ll find many people that have one thing in common……..they simply fell into this very unique world. Today’s guest has served in the recruitment industry for over 22 years as a corporate recruiter, HR, agency recruiter, working in the United States, and abroad. Katherine Eriksen is VP of Business Development and Global Recruiting for Energy Resourcing, LTD Canada. She cites her lengthy career as one of fortune and regards it with a great deal of gratitude. She recently transplanted from Calgary, Canada to Toronto. Today’s episo...2022-05-1149 minTalent TitansEP 10- Melissa Law, Founder of Sunrise Coaching, Canada: Building An Impenetrable Bridge Between HR and CompaniesIt’s a common theme in business that HR is always made the nemesis of the entrepreneur or high-level CEOs and executives charged with running small to medium-sized companies. But like everything in life and business, it’s one’s ability to take a different perspective that translates to streamlining processes, efficiencies, company morale, and ultimately profitability. You can choose to take an adversarial approach to HR or think of it in a more cooperative effort like today’s guest.  Melissa Law is founder of Sunrise Coaching Canada. Her 25+ year career in HR Management and Developmenta...2022-04-0656 minTalent TitansEP 09- Suky Sodhi and Panel: Celebrating Women in Global RecruitmentIf you’ve been following the series of powerful CEOs who have come together to join Suky Sodhi on previous episodes of Talent Titans, you’re going to love today’s episode.  Suky has managed to corral a group of dynamic leaders in Global Recruitment for a specific discussion as they celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to the Women in the recruitment industry.  You’ll hear from powerful female leaders and business influencers from companies like Drake International, Hayes US, Robertson Company, and more as they do a deep dive on everything r...2022-03-301h 16Talent TitansEP 08- Miranda Jiggins, Founder of GOALS Fitness: Transforming Your Lifestyle Through FitnessSome of the hardest things we do in life are painful and they’re also rewarding. As we “mature,” our health, and how we feel can be more valuable than anything in the world. It affects how we move in our daily lives, the way we engage with our relationships, how effective we are in our work, and the impact of our business.  If you’ve been struggling with insecurity, poor body image, shyness, or struggling to find “your people” in this world, you’re going to enjoy this episode. Miranda Jiggins is the Founder of GOALs Fitness wh...2022-03-2341 minTalent TitansEP 07- Global Recruitment Industry Titans: The Great Debate of the Industry of July 2021At the end of July 2021, we hosted a live CEO panel of the top leaders in Global Recruitment. We had such a great turnout, we ran short on time for answering questions. At the time Suky made a commitment to invite each one of them back for a more intimate one on one discussing the future of 2022 in the Global Recruitment industry. This is a replay of that hour and a half-long discussion with: Bev White, The Harvey Nash Group Janelle Bieler, Adecco-Canada Craig Brown, Agilus Work Solutions Mark Co...2022-03-161h 31Talent TitansEP 06- Janelle Bieler, President of Adecco Canada: Everything Begins With an Empowerment MindsetAt the end of July 2021, we hosted a live CEO panel of the top leaders in Global Recruitment. We had such a great turnout, we ran short on time for answering questions. At the time Suky made a commitment to invite each one of them back for a more intimate one on one discussing the future of 2022 in the Global Recruitment industry. This week’s guest is a powerhouse of a President who has taken the reigns of Adecco Canada and dove headfirst right when the pandemic hit plunging into the essence of addressing the elephant in the room…….company...2022-03-0952 minTalent TitansEP 05- Mark Coetzee, Drake International: Harnessing the True Power of Your Rebel LeadershipAt the end of July 2021, we hosted a live CEO panel of the top leaders in Global Recruitment. We had such a great turnout, we ran short on time for answering questions. At the time I made a commitment to invite each one of them back for a more intimate one on one discussing the future of 2022 in the Global Recruitment industry. This week’s guest is Mark Coetzee, Drake International, with 25+ years at the executive/board level constantly achieving excellent returns for shareholders with a proven track record of formulating, advising & assisting in the execution of chosen strategy, resu...2022-03-0253 minTalent TitansEP 04- Craig Brown, CEO of Agilus Work Solutions- Post Pandemic Industry ReviewThrough the pandemic, many companies failed and imploded due to the dire restrictions of Covid while many companies survived due to the diligence and hard work of their leaders like today's guest Craig Brown, CEO of Agilus Work Solutions. Agilus serves companies by sourcing talent for Engineering, Information Technology, and Professional and Light Industrial roles. Craig Brown He is a Father, Husband, CEO, Tennis player, weekend warrior and Sudoku enthusiast. Believer in Better Outcomes. Interested in the Future of Work, Leadership, Technology, Talent and Careers. Proud leader of #teamAgilus as...2022-02-2355 minTalent TitansEP 03- Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group: Preserving Humanity in BusinessAt the end of July 2021, we hosted a live CEO panel of the top leaders in Global Recruitment. We had such a great turnout, we ran short on time for answering questions. At the time I made a commitment to invite each one of them back for a more intimate one on one discussing the future of 2022 in the Global Recruitment industry. This week’s guest is Beverly White. She is the CEO of The Harvey Nash Group, a $1 Billion dollar a year company specializing in global technology recruitment for IT solutions and leadership services with 36 offices in th...2022-02-1639 minTalent TitansEP 02- Suky Sodhi: The Power of Establishing Core ValuesHave you taken a moment to define the core values you live and die by? They're the core princples of how we: Raise our children Interact with others Contribute to society Conduct ourselves on a daily basis You may look around and compare your core values to those around you. This is not a fair assessment. What they believe to be important to them does not make them wrong or less than just because they don't align with yours. How you engage you r licents, how you...2022-02-0925 minTalent TitansEP. 01- Suky Sodhi: The Success ListSometimes we think the stuff that's going to move the dial are the ones that will give us the biggest "ah-ha" moment. In reality, it's the simple things. We have daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly tasks we have to get completed. We tend to have separate lists for the various parts of our lives including family and business. I've always been taught that I had to have a "to-do" list, but in reality it's a "chore list," and they don't work. Today, I'll do a deep dive into what I call "The Suc...2022-02-0220 minTalent TitansEP. 00- Suky Sodhi: Welcome to Talent Titans Podcast!Welcome to the first episode of the Talent Titans Podcast with Suky Sodhi, Founder of Professional Selection and Elite Global Recruiters. About Suky Suky is an adrenaline junkie who celebrates every single win, believing we must celebrate and collect all our wins along the way as it fuels forward momentum to ensure we exceed our goals. When we fuel forward momentum, complacency simply cannot settle in. For over 25 years, Suky has worked in the staffing industry, 15 of those working with global recruitment companies across 18 countries and successfully navigating them through “recession” cycles.  Her ability to...2022-01-2707 min
Fit Family FoundationsConquering the People Business: A Conversation with Suky SodhiSuky Sodhi has her finger on the pulse of what it means to be in the “people business," a product of an ultra-successful career in the staffing industry that spans more than a quarter century and 18 countries, and has helped her not only survive - but THRIVE - throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has overcome numerous recession cycles, with her response to the ongoing pandemic being a shining example of the importance of investing in yourself, and backing it up with confidence and hard work.
After having her business come to a "grinding halt," she la...2022-01-1049 min
The Staffing ShowSuky Sodhi of Professional Selection Inc. on Adapting to Change and Holding Yourself AccountableAre you looking to adapt to a changing business environment and better understand how to attract and retain top talent? On this episode of The Staffing Show, Suky Sodhi of Professional Selection Inc. shares what she has learned from her time in the staffing industry, including the importance of being cognizant of the employee experience and how work environments and expectations have changed during the pandemic.2021-08-171h 03