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Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarTim Sackett Unplugged: The Leadership Playbook for Great TalentIn this engaging conversation, Tim Sackett, Talent Acquisition Rock Star shares his journey into recruiting, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of personal touches in enhancing candidate experiences.
He discusses the future of talent acquisition tech stacks, navigating compliance in hiring, and the significance of performance management. Tim emphasizes the need for effective communication in recruiting. He offers valuable advice for career growth in talent acquisition, all while sharing personal insights and anecdotes that highlight the human side of HR.
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Talking TARecruiter by Blood, Leader by Design: A Deep Dive with Tim SackettIn this insightful episode of Talking To..., host Denise Chaffin sits down with Tim Sackett, CEO of HRU Technical Resources, to explore the deeply personal and professional journey that brought him to the forefront of recruiting and HR thought leadership. Tim shares what it was like growing up with a single mother who built the very company he now leads, describing vivid childhood memories of helping her screen candidates and prepare mailers. From stuffing envelopes to working with General Motors, and from earning a master’s in HR to writing for Fistful of Talent, Tim unpacks how his passion fo...2025-05-091h 14
The Pickle Podcast - A While Running PodcastThe Pickle Podcast #20 - Padre’ Tim Smith - a Spiritual Long RunExcited to be back on the Pickle with Father Tim Smith to discuss his journey to faith with setting goals of long runs to take him into the Cannons of Catholic Law.2025-04-1144 min
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastI AM PHENOM Debrief with Tim SackettTim Sackett and I discuss our recent trip to I AM PHENOM, Phenom's user conference in Philly. https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-famous 2025-03-2447 min
HR FamousAn Unfiltered Session With Tim Sackett: Why Hiring Is Broken & What Elon Got RightHiring is broken - but not for the reasons you think. Recruiters flood hiring managers with candidates, yet decision-makers hesitate to pull the trigger. The process drags, top talent walks, and organizations pay the price.Tim Sackett isn’t here to sugarcoat it. In this unfiltered solo session, he lays out why the hiring machine is failing and what needs to change. From hiring managers’ paradoxical indecision to the myth of "more candidates = better hires," he breaks down how talent acquisition teams have conditioned bad behavior - and why fixing it requires a shif...2025-03-0324 min
Shally's AlleyTim Sackett Live on Shally's Alley"Not a life coach" Tim Sackett probably has a trademark on the phrase ‘I told you so’ in HR circles. A legend in Talent Acquisition and proud dad, Tim who could probably negotiate a better deal for his kids’ allowance than most of us could for our salaries. He’s also a writer, speaker, and wearer of dad sneakers with unmatched confidence. In the "war for talent" Tim’s the guy you want advising your Generals, or at least bringing them donuts. Get ready for a conversation that’s equal parts insightful, entertaining, and just the right amount of HR snark. We...2025-01-241h 01
Workplace Misconduct: A Mandatory MeetingColt .45s and Chili’s Beers: Tim Sackett and Kevin Wheeler share their worst HR NightmareKevin Wheeler and Tim Sackett drop some unforgettable HR gems, the kind you don’t hear about in your average conference session. Picture this: a loaded Colt .45 sitting in a desk drawer in California and a Chili’s lunch featuring a Budweiser that cost someone their job. These aren’t just wild stories—they’re reminders of how fuzzy workplace policies and unchecked behaviors can turn into HR nightmares. Kevin and Tim don’t just stop at the stories, though. They dig into how global trends and game-changing tech, like AI tools for hiring managers, are flipping the script on how HR ta...2025-01-0913 min
HR Interviews PlaylistCringeworthy Mistakes: with Tim SackettBroadcasting live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Tim Sackett—dropped some truth bombs with Joel Cheesman about the cringe-worthy mistakes corporations make in their talent acquisition hustle.Oh, and guess what? Sackett's cooking up another book, creatively titled Talent Fix Volume 2—because one wasn’t enough. Expect fresh content, hot takes, and, presumably, a few digs at HR's favorite buzzwords.Sackett didn't hold back on the AI hype train, either. Turns out, he's underwhelmed by the industry's cutting-edge "meh" when it comes to applying AI in TA. Meanwhile, corporate America is flailing with p...2024-12-2310 min
HR Collection PlaylistCringeworthy Mistakes: with Tim SackettBroadcasting live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Tim Sackett—dropped some truth bombs with Joel Cheesman about the cringe-worthy mistakes corporations make in their talent acquisition hustle.Oh, and guess what? Sackett's cooking up another book, creatively titled Talent Fix Volume 2—because one wasn’t enough. Expect fresh content, hot takes, and, presumably, a few digs at HR's favorite buzzwords.Sackett didn't hold back on the AI hype train, either. Turns out, he's underwhelmed by the industry's cutting-edge "meh" when it comes to applying AI in TA. Meanwhile, corporate America is flailing with p...2024-12-2310 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastCringeworthy Mistakes: with Tim SackettBroadcasting live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Tim Sackett—dropped some truth bombs with Joel Cheesman about the cringe-worthy mistakes corporations make in their talent acquisition hustle.Oh, and guess what? Sackett's cooking up another book, creatively titled Talent Fix Volume 2—because one wasn’t enough. Expect fresh content, hot takes, and, presumably, a few digs at HR's favorite buzzwords.Sackett didn't hold back on the AI hype train, either. Turns out, he's underwhelmed by the industry's cutting-edge "meh" when it comes to applying AI in TA. Meanwhile, corporate America is flailing with p...2024-12-2310 min
From The Desk with Jada MontemaranoNavigating Hiring Challanges with Tim Sackett - FTD Ep 1In this episode of From The Desk, host Jada Montemarano sits down with Tim Sackett, a leading voice in talent acquisition and workplace strategies, to tackle the complexities of modern hiring. Together, they dive into the challenges companies face in today’s competitive job market—from finding the right talent to building inclusive hiring practices.
2024-12-1628 min
HR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2024 - How AI Eliminates Bias in RecruitmentSend us a textTim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. In this episode, Tim discusses the state of recruiting and applicant tracking systems, and how he thinks AI could help organizations not just scale their recruiting efforts but also eliminate biases. He also addresses some security concerns organizations have with integrating AI into their recruitment systems. This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference in Las Vegas. [0:00] Introduction
Welcome, Tim!
Today’s Topic: The Evolution of R...2024-10-3134 min
The Recruiting Book ClubThe Talent Fix: Tim Sackett's Guide to Recruiting Great TalentIn this episode, Carmen talks with renowned recruitment expert Tim Sackett, author of The Talent Fix (vol 2). Tim brings decades of experience in HR and talent acquisition to the table. As the owner of a successful technical staffing company Tim offers a fresh, candid perspective on the complex dynamics of recruiting today.From the importance of authentic relationships in the industry to navigating the challenges of diversity recruiting, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone in the recruitment space.
Tim opens up about the most difficult conversations he’s had with executives about recruiting go...2024-10-0856 min
HR MixtapeThe Changing Face of Recruitment with Tim Sackett🌟 Are you struggling to keep candidates engaged in your hiring process?
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson interviews Tim Sackett, president of HRU Technical Resources, about his book "The Talent Fix, Volume 2." The discussion covers various topics related to talent acquisition, leadership, and the evolving workforce dynamics. They delve into the importance of building a hiring machine, leveraging data, and having confident conversations with leadership teams.
Key Takeaways:
Building a Hiring Machine: Tim Sackett emphasizes the significance of building a perfect hiring machine, which involves leadership behavior, technology, and tre...2024-08-0632 minHR MixtapeThe Changing Face of Recruitment with Tim Sackett🌟 Are you struggling to keep candidates engaged in your hiring process?
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson interviews Tim Sackett, president of HRU Technical Resources, about his book "The Talent Fix, Volume 2." The discussion covers various topics related to talent acquisition, leadership, and the evolving workforce dynamics. They delve into the importance of building a hiring machine, leveraging data, and having confident conversations with leadership teams.
Key Takeaways:
Building a Hiring Machine: Tim Sackett emphasizes the significance of building a perfect hiring machine, which involves leadership behavior, technology, and tre...2024-08-0632 min
Up Next @ WorkUp Next at Work with Tim Sackett, HRU Technical ResourcesHow does Tim Sackett, SPHR, SCP get up every morning and get the job done? By his own admission, talent acquisition has never been harder. While it’s easier to find talent – thanks to technology – it’s getting tougher to cut through the noise and forge personal connections that matter. He shares his own career journey with us, which includes staffing, corporate and blogging stints. Today, he’s a successful entrepreneur running HRU Technical Resources, a $40M IT and Engineering contract staffing firm and RPO. Every conversation with Tim is educational. Listen in to learn from this talent acquisition master.2024-07-2930 min
HRIS Careers PodcastTalent Aquisition Tech Stack For The Rest Of Us With Tim SackettWelcome to the HRIS Careers Podcast (https://hriscareers.com/podcast) In this episode, we feature Tim Sackett, a 20-year HR/Recruiting Talent Pro with a Master’s in HR and a SHRM-SCP. Tim is the President at HRU Technical Resources. He is a prolific writer and speaker on all things HR, with extensive knowledge in Talent Acquisition and the technology impacting it. He shares his insights on Twitter and his blog at TimSackett.com.Our thanks to Laurie Ruettimann and her Punk Rock HR Podcast (https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/) for recommending Tim.List...2024-06-1539 min
The Recruitment FlexThe Talent Fix Volume 2 w/Tim SackettThis week we welcome the OG HR Famous Tim Sackett. Tim has come up with a great follow up book to the Talent Fix by releasing volume 2After 5,000 blog posts, at what point do you just write a few books? With his latest book, Tim brings the wit and humour we all need after a long day in TA. Fun fact, he is one of the few people who can honestly say they were born to be in this profession.O...2024-06-1130 min
HR Interviews PlaylistThe Talent Fix Volume 2 w/Tim SackettThis week we welcome the OG HR Famous Tim Sackett. Tim has come up with a great follow up book to the Talent Fix by releasing volume 2After 5,000 blog posts, at what point do you just write a few books? With his latest book, Tim brings the wit and humour we all need after a long day in TA. Fun fact, he is one of the few people who can honestly say they were born to be in this profession.O...2024-06-1131 min
Becoming a Hiring Machine100: [LIVE EPISODE] State of Recruitment in 2024 ft. Louise Archer, Tim Sackett, and Matt Chambers100 EPISODES! Holy cow. That's 100 episodes of tactical tips, trending topics, mic drops, interviews with industry leaders, and more. It's been a blast (or a BAHM!) so far — and we're just getting started. To celebrate our 100th episode, we brought on two former guests and Loxo's Founder & CEO to share their wisdom. Louise Archer, Tim Sackett, and Matt Chambers all chime in on topics like AI's impact on recruitment, business development for recruiters, making the shift from contingent to retained search, and more. There's also a Q&A at the end, where we dive into listener questions. In short: we...2024-06-1054 min
Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.Tim Sackett, President at HRU Technical Resources - The (not really) Soft Skills of CatalystsWe were lucky to have time with Tim Sackett, CEO of HRUTech.com, author of The Talent Fix Volume 2: A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent, who was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive, about the intersection of companies needing Catalysts and the current state of Talent Acquisition. From Tim’s personal philosophy of saying ‘yes’ to his advice that Catalyst executives surround themselves with executors, to why the “soft skills” of Catalysts are essential - we know you’ll gain wisdom and inspiration from this conversation!
Original music by Lynz Floren.2024-05-2934 min
The Team Check-inCreating A Positive Candidate Experience feat. Tim SackettOn this episode of The Team Check-in, we welcome Tim Sackett! Tim is famously NOT a life coach! He is a seasoned HR leader and influencer, who not only has a lot of experience under his belt but is also always researching and staying active. Tim and Emre both agree and disagree on many different issues but as they both acknowledge, those are usually the best conversations! Emre and Tim cover areas like creating a positive candidate experience, handling rejection, and of course some of the ways AI can be used in recruitment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2024-03-0841 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsThe HR Tech Revolution: A Deep Dive with Tim SackettSend us a textMeet Tim Sackett, one of the world’s top ten HR influencers and a true pioneer of HR technology. Tim shares his insights into how cutting-edge tech is transforming HR, from high-volume hourly hiring based on conversational AI to automation in talent acquisition. You'll learn how defined parameters and AI tools are saving time and enhancing efficiency. This episode takes you on a journey to the future of HR and talent acquisition, spotlighting how technology is an enabler that can make HR professionals 10 times more effective. Tim shares his valuable advice on...2024-01-0338 min