Acosta’s Brittany Ethridge on Scaling High Volume Hiring Success

Recruiting quality candidates within a tight deadline is a balancing act in high-volume staffing—take it from Britanny Ethridge, the powerhouse Director of Talent Acquisition for Acosta North America.

Brittany discusses the challenges and strategies in the gig and project recruitment space. She shares insights on how to keep teams motivated, ways to avoid burnout, and the intricacies of balancing quality with quantity in hiring. 

With real-life examples of unique staffing requests and tips on effective team management, this episode provides valuable takeaways for anyone in the talent acquisition industry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Prioritize a Strong Start with New Team Members: It’s all about creating a positive and productive work environment right from the get-go. From day one, equip your team with the tools and resources they need to be successful.

• Embracing Progress Over Perfection: Strive for progress, not perfection. This mantra helps boost morale and productivity. Implementing a flexible work culture also prevents burnout. 

• Challenges in High Volume Recruiting: Recruiters need to balance speed with quality in hiring. It’s important to do due diligence to hire staff with excellent work ethic.

Jump into the conversation:

02:39 The world of gig staffing.

13:47 Equipping recruiters for high-volume success.

22:58 Quality recruitment in a fast-paced hiring landscape.

25:11 Applicant tracking system and tools.