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06.12.2021

Ep 67 - Retaining Highly Intelligent People

We discuss the signs of highly intelligent people and what this implies for both retaining them as well as the potential impact loosing them.

06.12.2021

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54 min.
02.05.2024

How healthcare recruitment marketers evaluate job boards

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, winter turned into spring and that's turning into summer. Yet somehow today's guest, Ryan Affolter of RogueHire, still managed to come down with a cold. But he persevered and Cohosts Peter M. Zollman of the AIM Group and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter were very appreciative. Ryan has a couple of decades of experience buying, managing, and advising others on their recruitment advertising campaigns. In today's episode, he shares with us some of the key facets that healthcare employers care most about when deciding which job boards to use as sourcing tools.

02.05.2024

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16 min.
27.05.2025

The Sourcing and Recruitment Handbook: Shally Steckerl on Building Smarter Talent Pipelines and the Evolution of Modern Sourcing

In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson sits down with Shally Steckerl – sourcing pioneer, educator, and author of The Sourcing and Recruitment Handbook. Known as one of the earliest voices in online recruiting education, Shally’s career spans from Peace Corps volunteer to founder, trainer, consultant, and strategic advisor to top TA organizations. In this wide-ranging conversation, Shally unpacks the twists and turns of his unconventional path into recruiting, the evolution of sourcing from a back-office function to a critical business strategy, and the hard-earned lessons behind his multiple books. Listeners will hear how a random pool game led to a lifelong career, what makes sourcing today fundamentally different than it was 10 years ago, and why the future of talent strategy requires more than tools - it demands perspective. Key themes discussed include: • Origin Story of a Sourcing Legend: Shally recounts the improbable moment that sparked his recruiting journey and the mentors who shaped his trajectory - from contingency staffing to corporate TA to global consulting. • Sourcing as Strategic Intelligence: Beyond finding candidates, Shally reveals how sourcing acts as a lever for competitive intel, workforce planning, and business readiness in volatile markets. • Automation vs. Insight: While today’s AI tools can process resumes at scale, Shally cautions against overreliance. He shares real-world examples of candidates overlooked by algorithms but hired through human judgment - underscoring the irreplaceable role of recruiter intuition. • Hiring Manager Accountability: The conversation dives into overlooked metrics around hiring manager performance. Shally argues for equal scrutiny on both sides of the recruiting equation to improve conversion and outcomes. • The Pain and Power of Writing a Real Book: Shally shares the raw truth behind publishing a true reference text - ISBNs, editing rounds, industry relevance - and the obsessive drive required to put real knowledge into lasting form. This episode is essential listening for anyone in recruiting or TA leadership looking to elevate sourcing from a tactical task to a strategic asset - and anyone curious about the mind behind one of the field’s foundational texts. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with Shally Steckerl on LinkedIn Get your copy of The Sourcing and Recruitment Handbook by Shally Steckerl - the definitive field manual for mastering online talent discovery, optimizing sourcing workflows, and outpacing the competition with practical, battle-tested tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27.05.2025

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1 t. 5 min.
10.12.2024

The Corporate Recruiting Playbook: Proven Techniques for Hiring

In this unique episode of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook, the tables are turned as Carmen Hudson, author of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook: Strategies for Hiring Top Talent, becomes the guest. Carmen is interviewed by her husband, William Wiggins, Chief People and Culture Officer at Youth Care. Together, they dive deep into the book that has become an essential resource for recruiters and hiring managers alike. Carmen shares her journey as a veteran recruiter with experience spanning major corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks, and discusses how her career led to the creation of The Corporate Recruiting Playbook. The book is a culmination of years of expertise, offering practical advice, frameworks, and insights for navigating the recruiting profession. Key highlights from the episode include: The Inspiration Behind the Playbook: Carmen reflects on her early career experiences and how they shaped her commitment to creating better candidate experiences and building effective recruiting teams. Candidate Experience Matters: Carmen explains why a thoughtful and fair candidate experience is essential for both recruitment success and long-term brand perception. Mastering Hiring Manager Relationships: Learn how Carmen turned challenging hiring manager dynamics into partnerships through preparation, transparency, and thoughtful dialogue. Diversity as a Recruiting Imperative: The duo discuss actionable strategies for embedding diversity into recruiting practices and why it’s a long-term investment, not just a checkbox. The Legal Side of Recruiting: Carmen addresses common legal landmines recruiters face and emphasizes the importance of training teams to navigate compliance with confidence. Recruiting as a Craft: From sourcing and screening to employer branding, Carmen offers a detailed look at what makes recruiting a dynamic and impactful career. This episode is packed with insights and personal anecdotes that illustrate the complexities and rewards of the recruiting profession. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting your career, Carmen’s expertise will leave you inspired and better equipped to navigate the evolving talent acquisition landscape. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with William Wiggins on LinkedIn Learn more about Youth Care at www.youthcare.org Check out The Corporate Recruiting Playbook: Strategies for Hiring Top Talent by Carmen Hudson for a comprehensive guide to mastering the art and science of recruiting, filled with actionable insights, proven strategies, and practical tips to build exceptional hiring practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10.12.2024

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45 min.
03.06.2025

Hiring Humans: Craig Fisher on Building Connection at Scale and Why Automation Can’t Replace Intuition

In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson sits down with longtime friend and fellow industry builder Craig Fisher - author of Hiring Humans, founder of TalentNet Media, and a seasoned consultant at the intersection of recruiting, marketing, and employer branding. From his early days in pharma sales to leading digital transformation projects for Toyota and Allegis, Craig’s career arc is anything but ordinary. Together, they unpack how Craig went from selling hospital equipment to reshaping how Fortune 50s think about talent, tech, and candidate experience. It’s a fast-paced conversation that covers Craig’s “empathy-first” approach to recruiting, the evolution of job descriptions in the AI era, and why online presence is now a non-negotiable for talent professionals. Key themes discussed include: From Field Rep to Founder: Craig shares the inflection points that led him into recruiting - and how a side hustle with Twitter turned into a national conference series and consulting practice. Job Descriptions, Rewritten: With 13,000 job posts under his belt, Craig explains how bad metadata and outdated templates tank performance - and what real “candidate-first” copy looks like. Empathy Maps and Marketing Mindsets: Drawing from IBM’s Future of Work sessions, Craig walks through his recruiting empathy map and the power of persona-based sourcing strategies. Tech Doesn’t Replace the Human: Craig champions the tools, but reminds us why automation doesn’t equal connection - and why candidate ghosting is still a human problem, not a software glitch. Online Presence = Professional Currency: For recruiters struggling with visibility, Craig offers a pragmatic framework for showing up online - without oversharing or burning bridges. The Metrics That Matter: From time-to-fill to revenue impact, Craig breaks down how recruiters can align with business goals and finally get a seat at the table - with numbers to back it up. This episode is for anyone wondering how to blend heart and hard data, and what it means to be truly human in a profession increasingly driven by code, content, and compliance. Craig reminds us that recruiting isn’t broken - it’s just growing up. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with Craig Fisher on LinkedIn Get your copy of Hiring Humans by Craig Fisher - a candid, strategic guide for navigating the evolving world of recruiting with empathy, precision, and tech-savvy execution. From crafting better candidate experiences to optimizing your brand in a digital-first landscape, this book arms TA leaders with the tools to hire smarter - without losing the human touch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03.06.2025

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47 min.
09.02.2025

Emotionally Charged Leadership: Insights by Dina Denham-Smith from PwC to Private Practice

Get ready to uncover the secrets of emotionally intelligent leadership with our esteemed guest, Dina Denham-Smith. With a career that spans over 25 years and includes contributions to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, Dina brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation. From her unique upbringing on a Connecticut boarding school campus to her academic accomplishments and influential work as an executive coach, Dina's journey is a tapestry of personal and professional growth. She shares how pivotal life events, such as the loss of her father and the premature birth of her daughter, have shaped her perspective on leadership and the crucial role of empathy in today's business environment. Emotionally charged leadership takes center stage as we explore the consequences of emotional suppression in the workplace. Dina shares practical strategies from her upcoming book, "Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work," including the transformative "three N's" framework: Notice, Name, and Need. These insights are particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world, where the demand for emotional intelligence has never been higher. Leaders are challenged to embrace emotions as valuable data and cultivate environments where team members feel seen and heard, driving better decision-making and fostering healthier workplace dynamics. Navigating the complexities of a diverse workforce requires a nuanced understanding of leadership styles and challenges, including gender bias. Through our conversation, Dina highlights the additional emotional labor often shouldered by women and people of color, and the importance of aligning personal values with company policies. As traditional leadership models face scrutiny, the discussion emphasizes the need for flexibility, such as hybrid work arrangements, and the creation of positive team environments. This episode is a must-listen for those grappling with the evolving expectations of leaders in a world that values authenticity and emotional resilience.

09.02.2025

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57 min.
13.10.2025

George LaRocque and Katie Achille unpack the latest HR Tech headlines—from the Workday age discrimination lawsuit and resume manipulation tactics using AI, to the BLS jobs report blackout and Sora’s viral rise.

In the first episode of "Up Next @ WorkTech," George LaRocque and Katie Achille look at AI in recruiting, HR Tech lawsuits, resume optimization, applicant tracking systems (ATS), workforce planning, HR compliance, and future of work trends. Key Takeaways Workday’s age discrimination lawsuit moves forward, with court-mandated social media outreach and protected client disclosures—raising major compliance and reputational risks for HR Tech vendors. AI-generated resume hacks resurface, including embedded ChatGPT prompts and invisible keyword stuffing—reviving concerns about ATS manipulation and ethical recruiting practices. The missing BLS jobs report disrupts Q4 workforce planning, forcing HR leaders to rely on alternative labor market data from ADP, Paychex, and Lightcast. Sora’s viral explosion surpasses ChatGPT downloads, spotlighting the growing influence of generative AI in entertainment, recruiting, and digital identity. Major M&A activity reshapes the HR Tech landscape, with Workday acquiring Sana and Paradox, SAP absorbing SmartRecruiters, and Sage buying Criterion HCM. Investor sentiment rebounds in HR Tech, with Q3 funding surging and AI dominating deal flow—signaling renewed momentum for startups and strategic innovation.

13.10.2025

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30 min.
07.08.2025

Quality vs quantity: how do employers really buy?

Employers, staffing agencies, RPOs, and employment advertising agencies are increasingly asking and even demanding from their job board / recruitment marketplace vendors that the candidates delivered be of higher quality, even if there is lower quantity. But are these requests actually driving purchasing and renewal decisions, or is it just talk? On today's episode of the Inside Job Boards and Recruitment Marketplaces Podcast, cohosts Peter M. Zollman of AIM Group (Marketplaces / Classifieds) and Steven Rothberg of College Recruiter job search site talk about the quality versus quantity conundrum. Should our industry be accountable for quality? Is there any common, objective definition for what that means? Are employers ready, willing, and able to provide that data to us in a way that allows us take action on it?

07.08.2025

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18 min.
12.11.2024

The AI Recruiter: Navigating the Future of Hiring with Mike Wolford

In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson welcomes Mike Wolford, author of The AI Recruiter: Revolutionizing Hiring with Advanced GPT-Powered Prompts. Mike, a talent acquisition veteran with nearly 20 years of experience, shares the journey behind his latest book, co-authored with GPT-4, designed to help recruiters leverage AI for sourcing, candidate engagement, and streamlined recruitment processes. Carmen and Mike dive deep into the shifting landscape of talent acquisition, exploring key areas of transformation, including: The Role of AI in Talent Acquisition: Mike explains how AI has the potential to revolutionize recruiting, from resume matching and automated outreach to phone screening, all while improving candidate experience. Custom GPT Prompts for Recruiting: Mike discusses his hands-on approach in building a custom AI recruiter, detailing how GPT-4 prompts and learned examples can emulate his unique style and streamline daily recruiting tasks. Ethics and AI in Recruitment: They explore the ethical considerations surrounding AI’s role in hiring, the importance of transparency, and the potential for AI to reduce certain types of bias in the recruiting process. Preparing for AI’s Impact on Jobs in TA: Mike offers candid insights on the future of recruiting roles as AI handles more repetitive tasks, envisioning a future where recruiters focus on strategic guidance and candidate relationships rather than administrative work. AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement: Mike emphasizes the need for recruiters to adopt AI to maintain relevance and how new AI-powered tools can help them engage candidates more effectively while providing data-driven insights to hiring managers. This episode provides a practical and forward-looking view of how AI can enhance - not replace - recruitment, offering a valuable guide for talent acquisition professionals interested in staying at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with Mike Wolford on LinkedIn Check out The AI Recruiter: Revolutionizing Hiring with Advanced GPT-Powered Prompts for a guide to AI in recruitment that blends innovation with actionable strategies for the modern recruiter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12.11.2024

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52 min.
20.05.2025

AI Talent Sourcing: Reimagining Recruiting Workflows with Jonathan Kidder

In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson welcomes Jonathan Kidder - senior technical recruiter at Amazon and prolific author of 24 recruiting books, including AI Talent Sourcing and A Guide to Diversity Talent Sourcing. Known in the industry as the “Wizard Sourcer,” Jonathan blends hands-on sourcing expertise with a practical, data-driven approach to modern talent acquisition. Jonathan shares his journey into recruiting, from an internship at Allegis Global Solutions to his current role at Amazon, where he supports high-level technical hiring in one of the largest TA functions in North America. He reflects on the evolution of recruiting - from “post and pray” methods to today’s AI-powered sourcing tools - and how data, time management, and cross-functional collaboration are central to success in high-volume, high-bar environments like Amazon. Key themes discussed include: Recruiting at Scale: How to navigate and succeed in a complex environment like Amazon, where internal competition for top talent is fierce and speed is essential. AI in Sourcing: Jonathan explains how tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Harpa, and PartyRock are transforming the recruiter’s workflow - from talent mapping to message generation - and what the future may hold for sourcing automation. Candidate & Hiring Manager Preparation: The importance of prepping both sides of the interview process, and how structured communication helps raise the hiring bar. Authoring Recruiting Knowledge: Jonathan unpacks his motivation for writing recruiting books, the niche demand they serve, and why self-publishing through Amazon KDP offered the most practical route to distribution. This episode is a must-listen for recruiters navigating today’s rapidly shifting tech landscape, especially those looking to leverage AI tools while still delivering high-touch candidate experiences. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with Jonathan Kidder on LinkedIn Get your copy of AI Talent Sourcing by Jonathan Kidder - your step-by-step playbook for using generative AI to streamline sourcing, craft better prompts, and gain a competitive edge in modern recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20.05.2025

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45 min.

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