TA Disruptors Arctic Shores

James Uffindell is the CEO and founder of Bright Network. And he’s on a mission to build the workforce of tomorrow, using technology and data to connect the world's most forward-thinking organisations with the UK's brightest students and graduates –– improving the diversity and social mobility of our talent pools in the process. 
As if that’s not enough, James also supports young entrepreneurs by offering advice and networking opportunities that would have otherwise been inaccessible. 
What does that mean in reality? There’s not a lot about what students and graduates want from employers that James doesn’t have a very well-informed perspective on. 
Join James and Robert Newry for the latest episode of the TA Disruptors podcast as they discuss…
🚀The mismatch between what employers and candidates expect from one another, and what to do about it, according to new data from Bright Network’s annual ‘What do graduates want?’ report 
📉​Why a lack of tech skills is projected to cost the UK economy over £180 billion over the next 10 years, the root cause of why we’re facing over one million unfilled vacancies in the UK, and how reframing your thinking to hire for potential could be the answer to overcoming the skills crisis 
🤖​Why Gen Z’s scepticism of marketing drove Bright Network to experiment with GenAI, and how a few simple tactics managed to 10X the effectiveness of their candidate marketing programmes 
🧠​Tips on how to move away from conventional wisdom to make your hiring process more scientific and robust 
💻​Advice on how to manage candidates’ use of GenAI, why employers should promote transparent and ethical usage, and why failing to do so could lead to employers losing their competitive edge. 
It’s an episode you won’t want to miss. 
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Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0  
Connect with James on LinkedIn:
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Download this data-backed report on the Impact of Generative AI on recruitment and why it will make traditional selection processes redundant:
https://hubs.li/Q0282Gbq0 
Download Bright Network’s latest report:  ​https://employers.brightnetwork.co.uk/research2024-g 
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In a change from our usual programming, we’re shaking things up this week on the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Later this week we’ll be publishing “The pragmatist’s playbook for skills-based hiring” –– featuring contributions from many members of the TA Disruptors community. In the playbook –– among many things –– we unpack the critical role of the Task-based Assessment in helping TA teams evaluate a candidate’s potential to adapt, learn, and continuously acquire new skills.  
So today, we’re diving deep into the world of Task-based Psychometric Assessments and unpacking the role they play in an effective skills-based hiring process. 
Our guide? An Occupational Psychologist with more than two decades worth working for everyone from the NHS to MI5, before spending 10 years in the Assessment Design space at Amberjack and Arctic Shores. 
Our very own Jill Summers joins us this week to unpack big topics like…. 
💡The difference between Question-based Assessments, Game-based Assessments, and Task-based Assessments, the challenges with each approach, and how the science varies between them 
💡An insight into the decades of neuroscientific research that sits behind the development of Task-based Assessments and how that research can be used to understand how candidates really think, learn, and interact at work 
💡How Task-based Assessments are designed to mitigate bias and manage adverse impact –– and the risks using black box algorithms within them could present 
💡The role of the Task-based Assessment in a skills-centric hiring process and where Personality and Workplace Intelligence assessments fit within one  
💡The impact of Generative AI on the world of work –– if artificial intelligence will be a billion times smarter than the average human by 2040, what traits, behaviours, and skills should we really be selecting for and how?  
Download the episode now for detailed insights you won’t get anywhere else 👉​ *link*
And don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0  
Connect with Jill on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q02sps5b0
Download this data-backed report on the Impact of Generative AI on recruitment and why it will make traditional selection processes redundant:
https://hubs.li/Q0282Gbq0
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Andrea Marston is a trailblazer. As a Global Talent Acquisition leader who has spearheaded TA teams at the likes of Workday, Finastra, AOL, Huddle, Oracle, and most recently at VMware (now part of Broadcom), Andrea’s advice on overcoming TA’s biggest challenges is not to be missed.  
And having played a pivotal role in scaling several multi-billion-dollar enterprises in hyper-competitive landscapes, all while championing inclusive and equitable practices on a global scale, there aren’t many challenges she hasn’t had to overcome.
Join Andrea and Robert Newry for the latest episode of the TA Disruptors podcast as they discuss…
🤖 Why candidate experience is still so poor, and how GenAI could be the answer to  creating frictionless automation while maintaining the human element of TA
🔥 ​Why persuading hiring managers to do something differently feels like pulling them treacle, why they’re probably more bought into hiring for potential than you think, and how to ignite their passions to make the change process feel easier 
🚺​​ The impact of with ‘shopping list’  job descriptions on diversity and how to reframe the way you advertise for roles instead 
⌛​​ Skills-based hiring 101: why the conversation hasn’t moved on since the late 90s, the way skills-taxonomies hold us back, and what the skills-based pilot process that dramatically improved retention at VMWare looked like 
Download the episode now for unmissable insights. We promise it will be the most valuable podcast you listen to this week 👉​ *link*
And don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0  
Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q02tFNms0
Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:
https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 
Watch the episode On YouTube:
https://hubs.li/Q0282Ms40
Follow us on Linkedin:
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Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. 
All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores.

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If you’ve been in TA for a while, then you’ve probably come across Dominic Joyce on LinkedIn. As a LinkedIn Top Voice with more than 50,000 followers, an experienced CV-coach, and a decade of experience in TA leading teams at the likes of HSBC, Reed, Klarna and mostly recently as Head of Talent Acquisition at Travelex, Dom is a leader whose opinion you’ll want to hear. 
Having reviewed over 100,000 CVs and helped more than 600 candidates cut through the noise, Dom offers a candidate-centric voice in the debate about the future of talent acquisition… and a different take to the one many of us may be used to hearing. 
Join Dominic and Robert Newry for episode one of Season two of the TA Disruptors podcast as they discuss…
💪 Why skills-based hiring doesn’t mean hiring people with exact match hard skills, why functional skills (organisation, ability to measure), core strengths (resilience), and the ability to acquire future skills (learning agility, cognitive ability) are most critical, and ideas on how to select for them 
🚀​ Ways to get started with skills-based hiring without having to create and tie a bow on a perfect skills-taxonomy, and why collaborating with hiring managers could be the answer 
💡 What a successful pilot of a skills-based hiring process could look like, how to structure it, develop a new interview process, and set yourself up for a wider rollout 
🤝 Why the TA and L&D are such a power couple –– how to work together to ensure an exceptional employee experience, improve retention rates, and guarantee ‘boomerangs’ 
💰​How salary transparency can help you qualify in good fit candidates and out poor fit ones… and why TA teams need to drive the conversation about money  
And don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0  
Connect with Dominic on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q02sppkh0 
Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:
https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 
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https://hubs.li/Q02s-L5z0
Follow us on Linkedin:
https://hubs.li/Q0282J5c0
________________________
Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. 
All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores.

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Rebecca George CBE is one of the UK’s leading experts on skills, serving as the Skills Advisor at the Department for Education and a Non-Executive Director at the Metropolitan Police. With twenty years at IBM and nearly fifteen years at Deloitte under her belt, Rebecca is a staunch supporter of skills reform –– her insights into the skills shortage, inter-employer partnerships, and the necessity of innovation to address talent scarcity in our pipelines are crucial messages for all talent acquisition teams to consider.
Whether you want a deep dive into skills-based hiring, upskilling, or cutting-edge insights from a disruptor who balances innovation with pragmatism, this episode is a must-watch.
Join Rebecca and Robert Newry for episode one of Season two of the TA Disruptors podcast as they discuss…
💡​ How the UK Government is thinking about skills reform, why we’re actually in the skills crisis, and why collaboration between the education system and employers –– focusing on skills not vacancies –– is vital for unlocking economic growth
📉 Why our future workforce needs diverse capabilities that blend technical skills with versatility, and how failing to select for or nurture this unique skillset means the UK risks lagging further behind
👀 Why employers might be thinking too narrowly about the skills they need for future growth, and how to reframe your thinking around talent acquisition, skill development, and succession planning
💥​ Why scrapping the CV and hiring for potential is the key to opening up alternative talent pools and plugging skills deficits; the rigorous assessment process required to enable this shift; and the consequence of not doing so on social mobility
🔥Why using AI to look for people with a 100% skills match and simply reinforce the process you have today could lead to failure, and what to do instead 
⏭️ What does it really mean to be a skills-based organisation really mean and are we really doing enough to upskill our employees? 
And don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0
Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q02sd7mD0
Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:
https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 
Watch the episode On YouTube:
https://hubs.li/Q02sd7rb0
________________________
Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. 
All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores.

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Somehow we’ve reached the end of season one of the TA Disruptors podcast… and what a ride it’s been.
If you want to remind yourself of the biggest takeaways from this season all in one place, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Join Robert as he shares the best bits from season one and reflects on what we’ve learned throughout our first season of the TA Disruptors podcast, as well as sharing his thoughts on where Talent Acquisition will go next.
As an increasing number of candidates started to use AI to land their dream roles, we kickstarted the season with a breakdown of new data that helped us understand the repercussions for assessment and selection –– according to research conducted by data scientists and post-graduate researchers at UCL. 
As the season went on, we got practical with insights from the likes of HelloFresh, the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit, and AMS –– who shared practical advice on navigating the era of the AI-enabled candidate and tips on how AI to drive efficiencies and save time. 
👉​ Listen carefully as there’s also a season two teaser in store for you…
Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. 
Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links...
Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:
https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 
Download this data-backed report on the Impact of Generative AI on recruitment and why it will make traditional selection processes redundant:
https://hubs.li/Q0282Gbq0
Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:
https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 
Watch the episode On YouTube:
https://hubs.li/Q0282Ms40
Follow us on Linkedin:
https://hubs.li/Q0282J5c0
________________________
Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. 
All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores.

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