Talent Wars: A Podcast By DCI

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Talent Wars: A Podcast By DCI

Companies can’t find the talent they need – and cities around the world are feeling the pressure to attract and retain a skilled workforce. Talent Wars goes inside the global battle for talent and what cities, regions, states, and countries are doing to attract and retain the workforce they need. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with experts and community leaders on the front lines of the talent challenge to bring you data-driven insights, tips, case studies, and a few cautionary tales along the way.

  1. HÁ 6 DIAS

    What Motivates International Relocation? A View From Europe

    On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Managing Director of C Studios, Steve Duncan, to discuss the "What Talent Wants" study, which provides insights on the motivations, behaviors and preferences of European talent during international relocations. As an international relocator himself, Steve shares the challenges and complexities involved in making such a life-changing move. He also highlights key findings from the study, pointing out the nuanced factors that influence relocation decisions. Although job offers and lifestyle enhancements are often leading reasons for relocation, aligning with the Talent Wars findings, the research shows that no single motivation dominates the decision-making process. Instead, it highlights the intricate balance between practical and emotional factors, emphasizing the need for organizations and locations to develop messages that connect with talent on various levels. Tune in to find out if European and U.S. talent share similar triggers, the challenges talent experiences during international relocation, the role of both practical needs and emotional connections in driving relocation decisions and strategies for regions and organizations to better position themselves as attractive destinations for global talent.

    19min

  2. 15 DE OUT.

    The Secret to Retaining College Students: A Framework from Campus Philly

    On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by President of Campus Philly, Jennifer Kebea, to explore how Campus Philly has become a driving force in retaining talent in the Philadelphia region. Jen, who started as an intern with Campus Philly when it first launched, has dedicated her entire career to higher education and talent development. A born-and-raised Philadelphian, she brings deep personal and professional insight into the region’s evolving talent landscape. Patience and Jen discuss how Campus Philly has successfully brought together higher education, corporate, civic and public sector partners to transform the region’s higher education student retention rates—from 25% to now over 50% over the last 20 years. Tune in for insights on how Campus Philly became the bridge between the classroom and the community, helping Philadelphia grow into a city that not only educates talent but also retains it.

    25min

  3. 1 DE OUT.

    How A TikToker Attracted Hundreds to Peoria, IL

    On this episode of Talent Wars, we explore how one community-driven individual influenced an estimated 700 people to relocate to Peoria, Illinois through the powerful combination of TikTok and an authentic message. To get the full story, host Patience Fairbrother interviews Angie Ostaszewski, an influencer, public speaker and award-winning marketer with a passion for helping people to find supportive and affordable communities. Tune in to learn about the power of social media and authentic messaging, how to empower community ambassadors by giving them a voice (not a script) and how curiosity and diversity fuel community growth.

    20min

  4. 17 DE SET.

    How AI Is Making Career Pathways More Accessible

    On this episode of Talent Wars, we examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the talent landscape and making career pathways more accessible. To get a perspective on this, host Patience Fairbrother speaks with FutureFit AI’s Head of Partnerships Priya Ramanathan. With a background in workforce development, Priya has dedicated her career to growing programs that remove barriers to economic prosperity for diverse talent who are often underrepresented in growth industries. Tune in to learn how AI tools can help communities grow and diversify their workforce pipeline, predictions for AI will impact the talent landscape in the years ahead and more.

    24min

  5. 3 DE SET.

    Playing Offense: How Buffalo Flipped the Narrative on Its Weather

    On this episode of Talent Wars, we dive into a bold strategy that’s turning the narrative on Buffalo, New York’s infamous weather “from a punchline into a lifeline.” Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Communications Manager Greg Pokriki to learn how they embraced Buffalo’s unique climate as a strength rather than a weakness by positioning themselves as a climate refuge city and building off the success of their “Be in Buffalo” talent attraction campaign. Tune in to discover the tactics behind this innovative strategy and how the campaign is successfully reshaping perceptions of Buffalo as a city.

    22min

  6. 20 DE AGO.

    Leading with Authenticity to Attract Talent: Insights from San Diego

    On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother interviews San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s Director of Communications and Community Engagement Bree Burris to discuss the “San Diego: Life. Changing.” campaign. Bree shares insights on the EDC’s two-pronged approach that encompasses talent attraction and retention and how a focus on authenticity and owning San Diego’s narrative has played a major role in the success of the EDC’s talent initiatives. Tune in for inspiration from San Diego and insights on how to know when it's time for a rebrand, understanding the importance of owning your community's challenges and best practices when it comes to equipping your employers with the tools and messaging they need to attract and retain talent.

    33min

  7. 6 DE AGO.

    Inside Greensboro’s Effort to Make More Workplaces Family-Friendly

    On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by Action Greensboro Executive Director Cecelia Thompson to share why Greensboro, NC is doubling down on family-friendly workplaces as a talent attraction initiative. Building off the momentum of its successful Boomerang Greensboro campaign, Action Greensboro’s latest initiative is  Future Ready Greensboro, which aims to increase the city’s share of family-friendly workplaces to improve quality of life and talent attraction and retention. During this episode, Patience and Cecelia go in-depth on this effort, touch on the successes of the Boomerang Greensboro campaign, and share insights on how to pilot a new talent initiative, plus the importance of using data to develop a successful talent strategy.

    29min

  8. 23 DE JUL.

    Why Communities Should Treat College Career Offices like VIPs

    On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother is joined by the Upstate SC Alliance’s Talent & Strategic Projects Manager, Tiffany Tate, to discuss why talent programs should engage with college and university career offices - and specifically why they should treat them like VIPs. The Upstate SC Alliance, the organization behind the MoveUpstateSC talent campaign, spearheaded an initiative that is likely a first of its kind - a familiarization tour for college and university career office professionals. In many ways, career offices are like the site selectors of the talent world. These professionals impact the post-grad career decisions or hundreds or sometimes thousands of students. During this episode, Patience and Tiffany will discuss why rolling out the red carpet for career office professionals should be a no-brainer, the process to build and implement this program, and lessons learned.

    23min
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Companies can’t find the talent they need – and cities around the world are feeling the pressure to attract and retain a skilled workforce. Talent Wars goes inside the global battle for talent and what cities, regions, states, and countries are doing to attract and retain the workforce they need. Host Patience Fairbrother sits down with experts and community leaders on the front lines of the talent challenge to bring you data-driven insights, tips, case studies, and a few cautionary tales along the way.

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    Development Counsellors International
  • Anos de atividade
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  • Episódios
    14
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