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Each week Joe Atkinson sits down with a LinkedIn Leader. Our aim is to make this the most practical show on Talent Acquisition. Expect practical advice from Global TA Leaders in 20-30 minutes. Suitable for recruiters, talent acquisition partners, TA leaders, sourcers & anyone in between.

  1. JUN 3

    Hiring Top Talent in High Growth Companies | Shiv Brodie

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Shiv is a former Head of Talent for high growth companies such as Multiverse and Assembly Global. She now helps founders at companies like Metaverse and Learnably hire the top 1% of talent into their high growth environments. In this episode Shiv debunks what A-Players actually means. How to find, assess and hire top performers who thrive in a high growth environment. And some of the core differences in hiring for start-ups vs scale-ups. Chapters 00:00 Growth Stage Hiring 02:28 Top Talent in High Growth Environments 04:55 Attracting Talent to Early Stage Businesses 06:14 Finding and Assessing Candidates 09:17 Differences in Hiring for Seed vs Series C 11:46 Why Does it Matter? 14:10 Who Can We Learn From? Connect with Shiv: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivbrodie/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/ Shiv’s Website: https://found-global.co/ Key Concepts & Tools Mentioned in This Video: • Growth-stage hiring • Hypergrowth startups • Identifying top talent / “A-players” • Force multipliers in teams • High-growth environment challenges • Career acceleration vs. steady-state roles • The “give and get” Venn diagram for talent attraction • Rate of learning and growth mentality • Winning trajectory and pattern of achievement • Coachability (early stage vs. scale-up context) • Critical thinking at pace • Resilience in ambiguous environments • Additive, challenging interview processes • Retention challenges in startups • Top-of-funnel ratios Screening for soft skills vs. hard skills Pass-through rates and data-driven hiring Talent density in organizations (e.g., PayPal Mafia, Revolut) Peer learning and micro-communities for TA leaders

    16 min

  2. MAY 20

    How to Hire More Efficiently | Rory Mullins

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Rory Mullins is a Director of Talent Acquisition and former People Director who has worked in Leadership roles at Uber, Wise, Trainline and TransferGo. In this episode Rory shares how he recently achieved 180+ hires with 2 other recruiters in 12 months, including how to balance speed and quality. He also gives tips to accelerate your career within talent acquisition including how to work more efficiently and adopt new technology such as AI. Chapters 00:00 Recruitment Efficiency 04:34 Balancing Quantity & Quality 09:11 The Future of Talent Acquisition 13:49 Continuous Improvement in Recruitment Connect with Rory: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorymullins/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/ Key Concepts & Tools Mentioned in This Video: • Recruiter Intake Process • Recruitment Automation (ATS, interview scheduling, note-taking tools) • Offer Acceptance & Closing Strategies • Data-Driven Recruitment (tracking time, efficiency metrics, capacity planning) • Stakeholder Engagement in Talent Acquisition • Agentic AI in Recruitment • Bulk & Volume Hiring Strategies • Career Site & EVP (Employer Value Proposition) Redesign • Continuous Improvement in Screening and Interviewing • Project-Based Development for Recruiters

    18 min

  3. MAY 8

    6 Steps to Improve Candidate Sourcing | Matthew Mercer-Elgenia

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Matt is a former Meta Sourcer, responsible for sourcing, attracting, and engaging with Senior-to-Lead Machine Learning Engineers across Europe. He’s now a leading Sourcing Trainer, helping recruitment teams build scalable and efficient sourcing functions as well as finding & engaging with niche talent. In this episode we focus on Matt’s sourcing principles that can make every recruiter more productive, regardless of what tools they have access to. Chapters 00:00 Intro to Sourcing Principles 01:14 Narrow Then Wide 04:46 Critical Thinking 08:44 Iterative Processes 11:23 80-20 Rule in Sourcing 15:45 Deep Work and Focus 22:35 More, Better, New Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmercer-elgenia/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Matt’s Website: https://www.techtalentdelivery.com/ Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/ Resources Mentioned in This Video Books & Concepts: • Deep Work by Cal Newport: Learn how to cultivate focus and achieve high productivity through deep, uninterrupted work. • Pareto Principle (80-20 Rule): The concept that 20% of inputs often yield 80% of results, applied to sourcing and recruitment efforts. • Attention Residue by Sophie Leroy: A concept explaining the impact of task-switching on focus and productivity. Techniques & Sourcing Strategies: • Narrow First, Then Wide: A sourcing strategy that prioritizes precision before expansion to maximize efficiency. • Keyword Analysis: A method to refine Boolean searches by analyzing existing candidate profiles for additional terms. • Implicit Search: A technique to uncover candidates who don’t explicitly list skills by searching for contextual clues. • Iterative Sourcing Process: A continuous loop of research, review, sourcing, and feedback to refine and improve results. • More, Better, Before New: A framework for maximizing the impact of existing tools and processes before investing in new ones. Creators & Thought Leaders: • Glenn Cathy: A sourcing thought leader known for his work on Boolean search techniques and implicit search. • Alex Hormozi: Entrepreneur and investor who coined the phrase “More, Better, Before New” to optimize processes and outputs. Platforms & Tools: • Google Scholar: A valuable research platform for finding candidates in research-heavy roles. • LinkedIn Recruiter: A widely used tool for sourcing candidates, with advanced search and filtering capabilities.

    26 min

  4. APR 22

    Recruitment Business Partnering | Giovanni Di Felice

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Giovanni Di Felice is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Statista. He previously held leadership positions in the Delivery Hero and Zalando recruitment functions. This episode we focus on how to work effectively with business leaders, senior executives and founders as a recruitment professional, something Giovanni helps mentor and upskill his teams on regularly. Chapters: 00:00 Senior Stakeholder Engagement 01:38 How to Build Trust 03.19 Partnering with Busy Execs 06.40 Balancing Process and Flexibility 08.50 Measuring Hiring Manager Experience 10.40 Where Recruiters Go Wrong Connect with Gio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovanni-di-felice-berlin/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Gio’s Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-stakeholder-management-tips-in-house-recruiters-giovanni-di-felice-nosxf/ Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/

    15 min

  5. APR 8

    The Future of Recruitment | Dave Owen

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Dave Owen is the former Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Dyson and Talent Strategy Consultant at The BBC. He now advises on workforce transformation, organisational design and preparing workforces for AI. He’s therefore perfectly positioned to advise recruiters and talent acquisition professionals on what they should be doing to prepare for the future. In this episode we cover what skills you should start to build now and how to get to grips with new technologies. Chapters: 00:00 The Future of Talent Acquisition 02:10 Learning New Technology 06:34 Efficiency in Talent Acquisition 12:23 Skills for the Future of Recruitment 17:47 Embracing Change Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-owen-ta/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Dave’s Website: https://www.dawntalent.co.uk/ Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/

    20 min

  6. MAR 25

    Ben Phillips: Employer Branding Tips Recruiters NEED to Hear

    Sign up to Recruiting Wisdom (for free) - https://newsletter.gopurpl.io/signup Ben is currently Global Employer Branding Lead at Boosky. He previously worked in leadership roles at IBM, Tesco & Hootsuite. He’s an award-winning EVP, employer branding and talent marketing leader with experience across recruitment, culture transformation, learning / leadership development, and consumer marketing. In this episode we focus on tactics for early-stage and growth companies when it comes to Employer Brand & Recruitment Marketing. Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Employer Branding for Startups 04:49 Tactical Approaches for Recruiters in Early-Stage Companies 10:32 Balancing Strategy and Immediate Needs 15:22 Flipping the Script on Messaging 20:06 Measuring the Effectiveness of Employer Branding 23:30 Resources for Learning and Upskilling in Employer Branding Connect with Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-real-ben-phillips/ Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Episode Links: Ben’s Website: https://www.revealthereal.co.uk/ Joe’s Website: https://gopurpl.io/

    25 min

  7. MAR 4

    How to be Happy at Work - Daisy Ilaria

    Daisy is a 2× award‐winning TA Specialist, keynote speaker, and workplace strategist. She hosts the Realistic Happiness Podcast interviewing experts in careers, wellbeing, neuroscience, and psychology to uncover what actually makes people feel engaged, valued, and happy at work In this episode why discuss why 81% of employees are considering leaving their job, how to avoid burnout and find meaning in your work & the biggest lessons from interviewing 60 experts on workplace happiness. Chapters: 00:00 - Job Market Trends 02:22 - Burnout 09:29 - Layoffs and Job Security 14:20 - Meaning and Purpose at Work 17:55 - Biggest Lessons from Experts Connect with Daisy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1/ Free learning newsletter for recruiters: https://recruiting-wisdom.beehiiv.com/

    20 min

  8. FEB 11

    How to Grow a LinkedIn Personal Brand | Anna Bertoldini

    How to Grow a LinkedIn Personal Brand | Anna Bertoldini From 0 to 30,000+ LinkedIn followers - Nielsen IQ's Senior Brand Manager reveals her complete framework for building a personal brand while working fulltime. In this episode, learn: How to safely build your brand as an employeeThe exact framework for growing LinkedIn followersWhy most people fail at content creationConverting LinkedIn views into opportunitiesThe three statements every creator needs Timestamps: 00:00: Why Personal Branding Matters 01:17: Anna's Journey to 30K Followers 02:36: Employee Personal Branding 05:31: Getting Company Buy-In 08:11: Finding Your Content Voice 11:04: The Power of Comments 12:09: Storytelling Secrets 15:18: Common Creator Mistakes 17:07: Building Your Mission 19:04: Advice for Recruiters Connect with Anna: linkedin.com/in/annabertoldini Connect with Joe: linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson1 Subscribe to Recruiting Wisdom: recruiting-wisdom.beehiiv.com

    23 min
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Each week Joe Atkinson sits down with a LinkedIn Leader. Our aim is to make this the most practical show on Talent Acquisition. Expect practical advice from Global TA Leaders in 20-30 minutes. Suitable for recruiters, talent acquisition partners, TA leaders, sourcers & anyone in between.

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  • Creator
    Joe Atkinson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    16
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