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The Courageous ChoiceThe Future of HR: Building a Bold, Human-Centered Approach to Hiring with Tim Sackett of HR Tech 100 FundThe rapid rise of AI is reshaping how organizations approach hiring, talent management and leadership. In this episode, we sit down with Tim Sackett (Not a Life Coach), General Partner and Co-Founder at HR Tech 100 Fund, to discuss the courageous decisions companies and recruiters must make to stay ahead in a rapidly changing talent landscape. Tim shares candid insights into how technology, human connection and cultural clarity intersect to shape the future of recruiting, and why courage is more vital than ever for leaders, recruiters and employees alike.Key Takeaways:
2025-10-2234 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastScale Your Suck: Sackett on AI and TalentTim Sackett is back, and he’s not here to sugarcoat your broken recruiting process. From running a family staffing biz (yes, his mom started it—nepotism FTW) to launching the HR Tech 100 Fund, Sackett’s got opinions, and Chad & Cheese are here to poke the bear.
Inside this episode:
Why most HR tech still runs on vaporware and broken promises
The Sackett philosophy: If you suck at recruiting, AI just helps you suck faster
“Scale Your Suck” – his accidental book title that SHRM will never publish
Why recruiters might have 1...
2025-09-0931 min
Built to Grow: The Small Business PlaybookThe Biggest Myths in Small Business Hiring with Tim SackettIn this episode of The People Ops Playbook, Ryan Naylor sits down with HR leader and author Tim Sackett to debunk the biggest myths holding small businesses back from successful hiring. From the misconceptions around “buying” vs. “building” talent, to the realities of retention, culture, and the actual work of recruiting, Ryan and Tim break down what business owners need to know to compete for top talent. Packed with practical insights and real-world stories, this conversation challenges the status quo and gives small business leaders a fresh perspective on how to hire smarter, retain longer, and grow s...
2025-09-0536 min
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.
Connect with Tim:
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2025-06-2248 min
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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...
2025-03-0323 min
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 minThe 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.
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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 minHR 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...
2024-10-0855 min
HR Mixtape: Human Resources and Business LeadershipThe 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 Mixtape: Human Resources and Business LeadershipThe 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.
2024-07-2929 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
Recruiting is No JokeEpisode 56: The one and only Tim SackettIf you don't know Tim, who are you? So looking forward to hosting this chat and learning about Tim's background, story, and thoughts on everything recruiting-related. Special thanks to Metaview for sponsoring the show: Metaview is the AI assistant for interviewing. It completely removes the need for recruiters to take notes during interviews because their AI is designed to take world-class interview notes for you. See the magic for yourself for free on your first 5 interviews. Head over to www.metaview.ai/nojoke to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
2024-03-271h 03
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
HR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2023 - How AI Will Revolutionize RecruitmentSend us a textSummary:Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. Over his 20+ years as an HR and talent professional, Tim has worked both in recruitment roles and in various HR generalist roles, which have all helped him understand HR from every angle possible. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on how AI and emerging technologies will revolutionize recruitment over the next two years. Chapters:[0:00 - 3:04] Introduction
Welcome, Tim!
Today’s Topi...
2023-11-1428 minHR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2023 - How AI Will Revolutionize RecruitmentSend us a textSummary:Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. Over his 20+ years as an HR and talent professional, Tim has worked both in recruitment roles and in various HR generalist roles, which have all helped him understand HR from every angle possible. In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on how AI and emerging technologies will revolutionize recruitment over the next two years. Chapters:[0:00 - 3:04] Introduction
Welcome, Tim!
Today’s Topi...
2023-11-1428 min
RecruitingDaily PodcastInside Interviewing: Revealing Secrets of the Interview Room with Mark Simpson of Pillar and Industry Expert Tim SackettEver wondered how leaders gauge the quality of a candidate during an interview? Find out in this intriguing episode of Greenhouse: Beyond Interviewing. Today, we’ve got Mark Simpson, Founder and CEO of Pillar and Tim Sackett of The Tim Sackett Project joining us to share their wisdom. Get ready to discover what they really think when a candidate asks a thoughtful question. The conversation also delves into the art of going beyond what's on the resume, highlighting the importance of research and understanding about the role as well as the company. Navigating further, we shed light on...
2023-10-2728 min
Everyday WelcomeThe Gift of Desperation with Kera FreemanSpoiler alert: Kera was married to the same man twice. And that's not the half of the story God is writing in her life! In this episode, Kera shares the story of how God gave her the gifts of desperation and community, to call her to Himself. It's one that shows us the power of creating community that's centered in God's word, of His redeeming power when all hope seems lost, and of the joy that comes through hardship, when He restores more than we could imagine. Kera reminds us how powe...
2023-09-2031 min
Becoming a Hiring Machine018: 2023 Candidate Experience Report Key Findings ft. Tim SackettWelcome back to another episode of "Becoming a Hiring Machine," the podcast dedicated to fixing recruitment by teaching you how to make the necessary changes.In today's episode, we have an incredible interview with Tim Sackett, our first returning guest. We discuss the recently released 2023 Candidate Experience Report and dive into the findings about interview scheduling expectations, frustrations, and preferences. We also explore the importance of communication in the recruiting process and how it can impact candidate experience. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and strategies...
2023-08-2426 min
Good Morning, HRArtificial Intelligence & HR: Now and Into the Future with Tim SackettIn episode 105, Coffey talks with Tim Sackett about the current and future use of artificial intelligence in human resources management.They discuss the evolution of artificial intelligence from chatbots to machine learning and generative systems AI like Chat GPT and Google’s Bard; ensuring that humans are still involved in reviewing content produced by generative AI; privacy considerations when feeding company information and employee behaviors into AI systems; the prospect of using AI to measure employee sentiment or identify where employee-relations interventions may be needed; current practical uses of generative AI in human resources; how HR technology co...
2023-07-2042 min
Becoming a Hiring Machine002: The Recruiting Funnel, Accountability, and Red Flags in Recruitment ft. Tim SackettTim Sackett joins us to discuss the importance of measuring and analyzing the recruiting funnel. He shares his experience working with Jim Levinson, head of people at Rocket Mortgage, who believed in treating hiring as a sales activity and measuring it accordingly. Sam and Tim delve into the significance of transparency and goal-setting, building trust between recruiters and hiring managers, and the role of accountability in recruitment.Tim also addresses the need for recruiters who actively want to recruit and shares insights on how to improve the effectiveness of recruiters and the organization's talent acquisition, stressing the importance...
2023-07-1435 min
Accurate: IntersectionHR Experts Unite: Banter, Books, and Business with Tim Sackett and Jodi BrandstetterIn this SHRM Accurate: Intersection episode, William Tincup interviews Tim Sackett and Jodi Brandstetter. They discuss the conference and the importance of connecting with HR professionals, gaining insights, and exciting new books they've both released.They mention the large size of the conference and the impressive expo exhibits, including the presence of puppies for attendees to snuggle with. Sometimes your experience outshines your expectations, and it seems that this particular conference went above and beyond. Listen in to learn why it was so special.
2023-06-2216 min
The California Appellate Law PodcastJennifer Novak on Representing the Environment in CourtAs a former Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, Jennifer Novak now serves as a “Rosetta Stone” in her private practice translating complicated environmental rules to businesses and individuals in environmental disputes. Jennifer tells us her secrets how to convey complicated issues as a subject-matter specialist to generalists on the bench.Then we discuss the March 2023 SCOTUS opinion Sackett v. EPA, which sided with a landowner against the EPA. The EPA’s jurisdiction in keeping our waters clean extends to the “waters of the United States,” or WOTUS. Can wetlands and unconnected waters be...
2023-06-2048 min
Ready, Set... Change!Tending to Talent with Tim SackettHuman Resource author, blogger, and recruiting expert Tim Sackett joins me to discuss how to grow your organizational talent. Listen in as he provides insight to Human Resource professionals, Leaders, and Hiring Managers on how to get great people and have them stay!
The Talent Fix: Tim Sackett https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Fix-Leaders-Guide-Recruiting-ebook/dp/B07CPF4C7C
Book Recommendations:
The Tipping Point- Malcolm Gladwell: https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624
2023-06-0537 min
DEI in ActionIntentionality in DE&I Strategies with Deborah Hanus of Sparrow and Tim Sackett, HRU TechIn this episode, William Tincup is joined by Deborah Hanus, the founder and CEO of Sparrow, an HR technology company focused on improving the leave management process. Tim Sackett, an HR analyst and CEO at HRU Tech, also joins the conversation.The discussion centers around DEI in the workplace. Deborah shares how she built Sparrow with a strong foundation in DEI. The conversation covers topics such as unconscious bias, the importance of hiring for culture fit, the potential pitfalls of DEI efforts, and the need for ongoing measurement to track progress.Tim and Deborah emphasize...
2023-04-1328 min
Podcast Nhân SựLIỆU CHATGPT CÓ THAY THẾ HR? | TIM SACKETT - SHRM | EP. 55Trong chuyên mục “Making HR Tech Easy” được đăng trên tạp chí SHRM, chuyên gia về HR Technology - Tim Sackett, đã đưa ra nhận định của mình về những ứng dụng và thay đổi mà Chat GPT đã, đang và sẽ mang đến trong ngành nhân sự.
Cụ thể, chúng ta sẽ tìm hiểu xem một ứng dụng như ChatGPT có thể làm gì, và liệu những con người làm nghề Nhân sự có bị thay thế bởi AI trong một ngày không xa?
Mời các anh chị em cùng...
2023-03-0413 min
HR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2022 Series - Recruitment and ATS in 2022 and BeyondSend us a textSummary:Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. Over his 20+ years as an HR and talent professional, Tim has worked both in recruitment roles and in various HR generalist roles, which have all helped him understand HR from every angle possible. In this episode, Tim looks back at 2022 and looks forward to 2023 through the lens of recruitment and talent acquisition. Chapters:[0:00 - 2:37] Introduction
Welcome, Tim!
Today’s Topic: Looking Back...
2023-02-0240 minHR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2022 Series - Recruitment and ATS in 2022 and BeyondSend us a textSummary:Tim Sackett is an HR Technology Analyst, a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, and the President of HRU Technical Resources. Over his 20+ years as an HR and talent professional, Tim has worked both in recruitment roles and in various HR generalist roles, which have all helped him understand HR from every angle possible. In this episode, Tim looks back at 2022 and looks forward to 2023 through the lens of recruitment and talent acquisition. Chapters:[0:00 - 2:37] Introduction
Welcome, Tim!
Today’s Topic: Looking Back...
2023-02-0240 min
Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition PodcastAI, Data & The Role Of The Future Recruiter with Tim Sackett, President at HRU Technical ResourcesTim Sackett is a Top 10 Global HR Influencer, an Author, a Recruiting Executive, the President of HRU Technical Resources, a Senior Faculty Member of the Josh Bersin Academy Eminem fan and a great human being.
I could not think of a better guest to kick off Talent & Growth for 2023.
We covered:
The significant changes in the market and how we in talent acquisition should be preparing for them
Tim’s thoughts on Twitter, Elon Musk and the impact on the broader market
How chatbots are and could change the role of the recruiter
The im...
2023-01-1052 min
PeopleTechData Rich, Information Poor with Tim Sackett. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR Tech 2022 conference, our guest Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and creator of the Tim Sackett Project, speaks with Mark Feffer about building an inventory of skills, enhancing learning environments, and being data rich yet information poor.On the topic of skills, it's easy to not fully grasp the abilities of your workforce. If you don't successfully get an inventory of skills for your team, you might let a really amazing worker transition into a different company. Building talent isn't the only step, however. You need to cultivate a positive work environment so...
2022-11-2318 minPeopleTechData Rich, Information Poor with Tim Sackett. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR Tech 2022 conference, our guest Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and creator of the Tim Sackett Project, speaks with Mark Feffer about building an inventory of skills, enhancing learning environments, and being data rich yet information poor.On the topic of skills, it's easy to not fully grasp the abilities of your workforce. If you don't successfully get an inventory of skills for your team, you might let a really amazing worker transition into a different company. Building talent isn't the only step, however. You need to cultivate a positive work environment so...
2022-11-2318 min
HCM Technology ReportData Rich, Information Poor with Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR Tech 2022 conference, our guest Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and creator of the Tim Sackett Project, speaks with Mark Feffer about building an inventory of skills, enhancing learning environments, and being data rich yet information poor.On the topic of skills, it's easy to not fully grasp the abilities of your workforce. If you don't successfully get an inventory of skills for your team, you might let a really amazing worker transition into a different company. Building talent isn't the only step, however. You need to cultivate a...
2022-11-2318 min
HR Interviews PlaylistData Rich, Information Poor with Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR Tech 2022 conference, our guest Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and creator of the Tim Sackett Project, speaks with Mark Feffer about building an inventory of skills, enhancing learning environments, and being data rich yet information poor.On the topic of skills, it's easy to not fully grasp the abilities of your workforce. If you don't successfully get an inventory of skills for your team, you might let a really amazing worker transition into a different company. Building talent isn't the only step, however. You need to cultivate a...
2022-11-2316 min
HR Collection PlaylistData Rich, Information Poor with Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Resources. Brought to You by Fuel50Live at the HR Tech 2022 conference, our guest Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources and creator of the Tim Sackett Project, speaks with Mark Feffer about building an inventory of skills, enhancing learning environments, and being data rich yet information poor.On the topic of skills, it's easy to not fully grasp the abilities of your workforce. If you don't successfully get an inventory of skills for your team, you might let a really amazing worker transition into a different company. Building talent isn't the only step, however. You need to cultivate a...
2022-11-2318 min
Best Hire Ever48 - 5 Big Recruiting Questions to Answer in a Post-Pandemic World (with Tim Sackett)In Episode 48 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett (TA industry analyst, HRU Tech, The Tim Sackett Project) on the 5 Biggest TA/Recruiting Questions to Answer in a Post-Pandemic World. We're well over a year since recruiting ramped back up in April 2021, and it looks like this is the new normal and the old environment is not coming back. That means we've got some things to figure out. KD and Tim each bring their 5 biggest things and react in real time since they didn't share with each other beforehand. Among the topics covered: --Does...
2022-10-1634 min
Crazy and The King PodcastThe CATK Interview: Sackett The Second Time AroundThe last of our Summer Interview Series with the Man, the Master, the Tim Sackett. In his second visit to CATK, Tim helps Julie and Torin round out the CATK Summer Interview Series with a frank conversation on the state of DEIB in Talent Acquisition. How do we stop othering "diversity recruiting"? Have we lost our DEIB intensity in this post(ish) pandemic world? The WSJ CEO tells career seekers to get their asses back to the office or enjoy a good work life balance with remote job. Ummmmm....okay??
2022-09-0150 min
A Better HR BusinessEpisode 155 - Tim Sackett on Disrupt HR London, his successful HR-related businesses, and more.Today I'm joined on the show by the amazing HR/Talent Tech Analyst, Influencer, and creator Tim Sackett to talk about:
The upcoming Disrupt HR London event.
Tim's $40M IT & Engineering contract staffing firm & RPO, HRU Technical Resources.
Tim's involvement in various successful HR-related businesses.
And much more.
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2022-06-1343 min
The Employee Onboarding PodcastE001 - Tim Sackett: The Future of Employee OnboardingTim Sackett is currently the president of HRU Tech – leading IT and engineering staffing firm – and has over 20 years of executive HR and talent acquisition experience. He is a speaker on leadership, HR, talent acquisition technology, talent acquisition in general, and HR execution. Tim’s also a senior faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy, author of best-selling book The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent, and writes every day on his blog The Tim Sackett Project, as well as Fistful of Talent. In this episode, host Josh speaks with Tim Sackett ab...
2022-04-1431 min
Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition PodcastHow & Why Talent Acquisition Should Own Retention with Tim Sackett President of HRUTech.comTim Sackett, SHRM-SCP, is the President of HRUTech.com, a leading IT and Engineering Staffing firm headquartered in Lansing, MI. Tim has over 20 years of combined Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience, working for Fortune 500 companies, and he has his master’s degree in HR Management. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR &TA Tech, talent acquisition, and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy.
Tim is the author of the best-selling SHRM published book, “The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent.” He also wri...
2022-04-0129 min
PCTY Talks: HR, People and CultureTalent Acquisition in 2022 with Tim SackettRetaining employees is critical during this "Great Resignation" because of the tight labor market. "Competition from other employers" was cited as the primary obstacle by HR professionals in the survey at a rate of 43%. (SHRM)
In this episode of PCTY Talks, Tim Sackett and host Shari Simpson discuss:
The importance of stay interviews
The evolution of the recruiting role
TikTok as a possible new recruitment tool
Guest: Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources
Author of The Talent Fix: A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent, President of HRU Technical Resources, and Chief...
2022-01-2712 min
The Recruiting Nerd PodcastEp. 4 - Tim SackettToday I am joined by the incomparable Tim Sackett. For access to more of Tim's thoughts, please check out: Tim's Book Tim's Daily Blog--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therecruitingnerd/support
2022-01-2026 minThe Chad & Cheese PodcastGREEN ROOM w/ Tim SackettWhat's better than three middle-aged white guys yelling at kids to get off the lawn? How about three middle-aged white guys talking about colonoscopies, Betty White, the state of COVID in America, and video games from the '80s?That - and much more - are what Chad, Cheese, and Tim "Sackadomus" Sackett did in the green room before their prediction show.And we recorded all of it. You're welcome!
2022-01-1015 min
HR Interviews PlaylistGREEN ROOM w/ Tim SackettWhat's better than three middle-aged white guys yelling at kids to get off the lawn? How about three middle-aged white guys talking about colonoscopies, Betty White, the state of COVID in America, and video games from the '80s?That - and much more - are what Chad, Cheese, and Tim "Sackadomus" Sackett did in the green room before their prediction show.And we recorded all of it. You're welcome!
2022-01-1014 min
HR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2021 Series - Recruiting Metrics and Performance: Past, Present, and FutureSend us a textHR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!Summary:Tim Sackett is one of the few HR professionals who has been on both sides of the desk. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, Tim has worked as a corporate staffing director for companies like Applebee’s International, ShopKo Stores, Inc. and...
2021-12-0230 minHR Data LabsTim Sackett - HR Tech 2021 Series - Recruiting Metrics and Performance: Past, Present, and FutureSend us a textHR Data Labs took the studio mobile and went live at HR Tech 2021 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV, talking to thought leaders in People Analytics and HR Technology. Join us as we go on this enlightening journey gathering cutting-edge insights from our guests!Summary:Tim Sackett is one of the few HR professionals who has been on both sides of the desk. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, Tim has worked as a corporate staffing director for companies like Applebee’s International, ShopKo Stores, Inc. and...
2021-12-0230 min
HR Like a Boss1. HR Like a Boss with Tim SackettThis episode first aired on the Willory channel on 9/23/2020.
In the premiere episode, Willory Founder and President John Bernatovicz chats with HR legend Tim Sackett (some would even say he's "HR Famous").
About HR Like a Boss
In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. After delivering the fourth presentation to a...
2021-11-1132 minRec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastTim Sackett on College RecruitingTim Sackett says college recruiting is a mess. Her wrote: If you want to hire an upcoming college grad for a job you have, it’s a freaking nightmare, mostly. First off, you have to find out from each college/university who they actually work with and to which platform are they sending their kids. Handshake is the big one, but not everyone works with them, and as an employer, they are kind of difficult to work with (I’ll explain later). LinkedIn is the easiest to work with. Yello and Brazen, and others like them, are more...
2021-09-0523 min
UntappedKeeping It Real With Recruiting and DE&I with HR Veteran Tim SackettThis week HR expert, Tim Sackett, stopped by to chat about the talent landscape today, trends we are seeing with diversity recruiting, and how SMBs and mid-market organizations can compete with unicorn brands. In this episode, you’ll learn:Where the talent landscape is today, especially in a post-pandemic world Current trends in talent and DEI practices If you’re not a unicorn brand, how you can compete in this landscape Tim’s suggestions for tackling DE&I for SMBs and mid-market organizationsIf the great resignation is real and what the future of work looks like Build div...
2021-07-2152 minBest Hire Ever38 - Tim Sackett on Creating the Concept of Scarcity for Your Open JobsIn Episode 38 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett (HRU Tech, Fistful of Talent, The Tim Sackett Project) on the concept and value of attempting to create scarcity around your open jobs and working for your company. KD and Tim explore the best way to create this vibe of scarcity when you're not Google, Apple or any other premiere brand and you have 100s of open jobs. Please subscribe, rate and review (Apple) and follow (Spotify) to get the latest delivered to you. Click here if you don't see the player below! SHOW HIGHLIG...
2021-05-2323 min
Talent Experience LiveMovement Matters: How Managers Should Reinvent and Encourage Career Growth with Tim SackettEpisode Notes
About 90% of employees don't know the ultimate end goal for their careers.
In fact, most people don’t realize their true passion until they reach a specific milestone along their talent journey, which either keeps them en route or steers them in a different direction.
HR and recruiting talent expert, Tim Sackett, says managers must push employees beyond their comfort zones when it comes to career growth, mentorship, and learning new skills.
In this episode of Talent Experience Live, Tim and Devin Foster of Phenom will dig into leadership’s ro...
2021-03-1940 min
The HR Sound Off Podcast ShowLet‘s Sound Off on Building Your Legacy in HRBelieve it or not, Tim Sackett was born into HR. His early career in the recruitment space started with his mother who was a recruiter and entrepreneur and he is proud to share that she taught him everything he knows.
Today Tim runs the family business started by his mother and has recruited in various industries through out his career. It is his great passion for what he does brings him to the sound booth to discuss:
How to be a self taught Recruiter
His worst recruiting experience
Striking the balance as an...
2021-01-2538 minBest Hire Ever25 - Tim Sackett's Lifetime Movie + What Candidates Want from Bonus PlansIn Episode 25 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn talks with Tim Sackett about how Bonus Plan information drives candidate behavior and a recruiter's ability to close the candidate. Tim talks about catching a baby shark in Florida and KD whips up a Lifetime Movie script that could be about Tim Sackett, a double murder, and the baby killer shark he threw back into the gulf of Mexico. Please subscribe, rate and review (Apple) and follow (Spotify) to get the latest delivered to you. Click here if you don't see the player below! SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: 1:45 - Tim starts...
2021-01-1736 min
HR Famous43 - Calling Yourself Dr in the Workplace, Best Work Christmas StoriesIn episode 43 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn and Jessica Lee come together to discuss Christmas shopping, the term ‘Dr.’ in corporate America, and HR Christmas horror stories. Listen (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (Spotify)! Show Highlights: 2:00 - Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? The Lee and Sackett family are done with their completely online Christmas shopping and KD had to ask his kids to get gifts for Mrs...
2020-12-2136 min
Best Hire Ever20 - Breaking Down the 2020 Recruiter Nation Survey - Kelly Lavin and Tim SackettIn Episode 20 of BEST HIRE EVER, Kris Dunn breaks down the 2020 Recruiter Nation Survey from Jobvite with Kelly Lavin (SVP of Talent at Jobvite) and Tim Sackett. The survey is a leading piece of research on how recruiters are feeling and working annually, and this year's release speaks volumes about how recruiters are feeling in the middle of COVID. Serious stuff as well as recruiters use of IG and TikTok, as well as recruiter turn-offs when viewing candidates on social. Please subscribe, rate and review (Apple) and follow (Spotify) to get the latest delivered to you. Click here if...
2020-11-1539 min
The Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep84 - Reflections On the Election: w/Tim Sackett & friendsWe have to talk about it - the US Presidential election on the 3rd November - will have reverberating impact across the globe, such is influence of the United States.
The radically different persona's, philosophies, even values of the two contenders will have more direct impact to the world economy and the world of business and recruitment than we might first realise.
- What does a Trump win mean for offshoring & international trade?
- What does a Biden win mean for Universal Basic Income?
- Does DE&I go into reverse under a se...
2020-11-061h 11
The Greenhouse Podcast: Talent MakersHiring Maturity Success Stories: Tim SackettIn this episode, Jon invites recruitment expert Tim Sackett, founding board member of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP) and author of The Talent Fix, to share how successful companies climb the Hiring Maturity curve by putting talent first. Tim believes the most important thing an organization can do is increase their core talent base: "It’s the one deliverable that HR truly controls that can have an extreme bottom-line impact to your organization." Today’s talent thought leaders know first-hand that a winning talent strategy drives real business results. ...
2020-10-2839 minThe Greenhouse Podcast: People-firstHiring Maturity Success Stories: Tim SackettIn this episode, Jon invites recruitment expert Tim Sackett, founding board member of the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals (ATAP) and author of The Talent Fix, to share how successful companies climb the Hiring Maturity curve by putting talent first. Tim believes the most important thing an organization can do is increase their core talent base: "It’s the one deliverable that HR truly controls that can have an extreme bottom-line impact to your organization." Today’s talent thought leaders know first-hand that a winning talent strategy drives real business results. ...
2020-10-2839 min
HR Like a Boss by Willory1. HR Like a Boss with Tim SackettWELCOME TO THE VERY FIRST EPISODE OF HR LIKE A BOSS: VIDEO CHATS WITH JOHN BERNATOVICZ!
In the premiere episode, Willory Founder and President John Bernatovicz chats with HR legend Tim Sackett (some would even say he's "HR Famous").
About HR Like a Boss
In late 2018, John began working on a presentation centered around the key concept that the best human resources professionals he knows have a unique understanding of the financial and business side of their organizations. In fact, some of the best are business people first and human resources professionals second. Aft...
2020-09-0832 min
HRchat PodcastHow to Get a Job in an Economic Downturn w/ Tim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources & Josh Bersin AcademyIn this HRchat episode we hear from Tim Sackett about ways to recruit and get hired in a recession. Tim is President of HRU Technical Resources - a leading IT and Engineering Staffing firm.Tim has 20+ years of combined Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience, working for Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, retail, dining and technology. He is a highly sought after national speaker on leadership, talent acquisition and HR execution. He also is a prolific writer in the HR and Talent space, writing for Fistful of Talent and his blog The Tim Sackett Project. He's also a...
2020-08-2725 min
The Recruitment FlexThe Talent Fix with Tim SackettThe most " HR Famous" person in the industry Tim Sackett joins Serge and Shelley. Tim is the President of HRU Technical and author of one of the best recruiting books "The Talent fix". In this episode we discuss how to build out a recruitment department, how to leverage technology in recruitment and how Talent Acquisition owns retention.
2020-08-0748 min
HR Talent & Insiders with Gustavo SerbiaE:2 - HR Talent & Insiders: Tim Sackett & Talent Acquisition vs. HRMy guest in this episode is Tim Sackett, President at HRU Technical Resources and author of "The Talent Fix, A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent+." During the first half of the episode, we discuss his book, his thoughts on Talent Acquisition, what employers are getting wrong, and why Talent Acquisition may be better under sales & marketing. In the second half, we discuss some of his recommendations for those seeking employment. https://timsackett.com/ https://www.gustavoserbia.com/
2020-06-0952 min
Best Job Ever!Tim Sackett talks about now being the time to take risks!!!Tim Sackett talks getting back to work and taking risks to build a better company coming out of COVID.
2020-05-1140 min
The Matt Baxter ShowOn Empathy with Tim SackettTim Sackett comes back on the show to talk about some hot topics in the HR Tech. Listen to the full episode for his thoughts on using empathy as a tool for making business decisions.
2020-04-3028 min
NOW of WorkTim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources and Jason AverbookTim Sackett joins Jason Averbook to talk about the importance of “Rational Compassion.” How do you understand and serve the value and needs of every human being, every individual, while balancing that effort against the needs of the business?
In turn, Jason comments on the real heroism we’re seeing by the day: acting like a leader when you don’t even need to, when you’re not a leader by title, but doing it because it’s the right thing to do.
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2020-03-1917 min
The Unconventional Leadership PodcastEffective Strategies For Talent Acquisition with Tim SackettThis week’s episode is a strategy-rich conversation with Mike and Tim Sackett, author of The Talent Fix. Tim visited Cincinnati in September 2019 to present at the Talent Acquisition Evolution Conference on Global Talent Acquisition Day.
Get ready to take notes, because this episode is rich in ideas for effective talent acquisition and retention, and challenges old notions about organizational structure regarding talent, such as:
Who really “owns” talent in an organization? (1:03)
The most effective strategy regarding accountability for talent across the organization (2:03)
How blame gets in the way because the wrong people are involved in setting hiring strategy (3:55)
Tim is full...
2020-02-0640 min
The Chad & Cheese PodcastPredictions 2020 w/ Tim SackettIt's January. And you know what that means: Predictions for the New Year. Joining Chad & Cheese this week is long time predictor and industry icon Tim Sackett. What's in store for Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter and more? You just gotta listen. You'll also find out how the boys did in their 2019 predictions (hint: THEY SUCK). Enjoy this Sovren, JobAdx and Canvas sponsored goodness.
2020-01-1037 min
The Hennessy ReportEpisode 46 Tim Sackett HRU Technical ResourcesThe final episode of our four part series from the NEHRA Conference!
Tim spoke to Dave the day after his keynote speech, discussing some of his most provocative outlooks and insights into the HR function. Tim had his 15 minutes of fame after a blog post he wrote on workplace hugging got picked up by the CEO of LinkedIn, Jeff Weiner. Since then, Tim's posted to his personal blog every day for eight years.
Other topics the two touch on are: discovering HR blogging as an outlet to culture shock at a new job, the future of HR through AI, how...
2019-12-1227 min
The HR Social Hour Half Hour PodcastEpisode 89 - Jon & Wendy talk to Tim SackettWe're joined by Tim Sackett, who is not a life coach. We talk about his path from third party recruiting to corporate HR, how companies can go about fixing their recruiting processes, and Jon shares his unfiltered opinion on the co-creator of Deadpool (warning: there's some bleeping going on here, too). It's an episode that was months in the making!
Tim's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/torinellis
How to reach Tim:
https://twitter.com/TimSackett
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsackett/
https://timsackett.com/
Be sure to...
2019-11-0740 minThe Recruiting Brainfood PodcastBrainfood Live On Air - Ep27, Blue Collar Recruitment w/ Ben Gledhill & Tim SackettWe're talking How to Hire for the Blue Collar with Tim Sackett and Ben GledHill
Questions we are going to try and answer:
Difference between hiring white vs blue collar workers
Impact of location of hiring
Recruitment best practice
No CV / No resume - no problem?
Communication channels for hiring
Where is the tech in hiring for the hour?
It's a brilliant show with some intriguing insights, from referral programmes, automated scheduling and SMS techniques.
Follow the channel here (recommended)
And watch the show here
2019-08-231h 15
Crazy and The King PodcastSackett Saves the WorldJulie and Torin have the honor to welcome HR/TA expert and author of The Talent Fix, Tim Sackett, to Crazy and the King. We talk tech stack, doing TA the right way, but more importantly a deeply personal conversation about loss, mourning, and being more fucking human at work, with our teams, and ourselves. Don't miss this conversation. PREPARE YOURSELF FOR CRAZY AND THE KING! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyAndTheKing About Tim: Buy The Talent Fix: https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Fix-Tim-Sackett/dp/1586445227 Website: https://timsackett.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimSackett LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...
2019-07-1726 min