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The needs of human resources and talent acquisition professions are constantly evolving. With so much uncertainty across all industries, HR professionals have an expanding desire for partners that can provide multiple solutions. TA Leaders almost need to be more like consultants, bringing in research and knowledge of trends in the industry to advise clients on how to proceed. But what is driving this trend of HR practitioners asking for more and more from their partners?

Jake Zabkowicz, Global CEO at Hudson RPO, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast series, to explore how the needs of TA clients are expanding. With long-standing client relationships, Hudson RPO has a unique perspective on the evolving needs of talent acquisition practitioners.

Listen in as Jake and Elliot discuss why RPO providers need to evolve to meet their clients’ needs and how they can expand their offerings.

Let’s Get Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition - How AI Is Changing the Game for Recruiters AND Job Seekers?

AI is a two-way street when it comes to talent acquisition. Recruiters and TA professionals are using AI to create job descriptions, schedule interviews, and assess candidates. Meanwhile, candidates are also using AI to find employment opportunities, tailor their resumes to fit job descriptions and empower themselves in the application process. What do TA professionals need to know now that artificial intelligence is so readily accessible?

Michele Capra, Senior Client Partner and Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, and Wendy DiMartino, Senior Client Partner and Global Vice President, RPO at Korn Ferry, join HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss AI in Talent Acquisition. According to Korn Ferry’s 2024 Talent Acquisition Trends Report, many HR people are aware of the rise of AI but do not have visibility into how other firms are implementing AI for recruiting.

Listen in as Michele, Wendy, and Elliot explore the trend of AI in talent acquisition, as both recruiters AND candidates adapt to this new technology.

Middle-market companies are competing for the same talent as Enterprise-level organizations. However, most companies of this size have smaller hiring teams that are reactive and struggling to proactively set talent strategy and infrastructure. So how can they gain a competitive advantage? Finding a talent acquisition partner to support and guide them through can be a fruitful strategy. But where should mid-market organizations start when looking for a talent acquisition partner, and what should they expect?

To answer this question, Felix Mitchell, co-founder and CEO of Instant Impact, returns to the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to offer his perspective on the role of Talent Partners in the middle market. Felix and host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, explore the partnerships between RPOs and small to medium-sized companies, the cost of the talent acquisition process, and how candidate experience is suffering amid it all.

Employee relocation has been a central part of HR strategies for years. In fact, recent research from HRO Today and CapRelo finds that 81% of respondents feel mobility programs help recruit employees; 76% say it is effective for career development, and 71% laud its ability to retain employees. So how can HR leaders get the most from mobility?

Senior Vice President and Editorial Director of HRO Today Magazine Debbie Bolla welcomes Barry Morris, president and CEO of CapRelo, and Heather Hudnall, Senior Vice President for Global Operations at CapRelo, to the HRO Today Educational Podcast to discuss the value of employee mobility programs.

Together, they share how relocation can open opportunities for employees and how employers can facilitate an efficient and beneficial mobility program. Relocation opens the door for increased diversity, access to top talent, and improved employee quality of life.

Listen in as Barry and Heather share their insights into employee relocation best practices and industry trends.

Talent Acquisition leaders must be ready for anything and
everything in this era of economic volatility. With Project RPO, companies can build an infrastructure to support specific hires and have access to a solid data analytics and technology platform to educate their decisions. But where do TA leaders start when building out this new hiring infrastructure?



Sandra Zawacki, Executive Director of Client Solutions for Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on the HRO Today Educational Podcast to explore how Project RPO can help fill the gaps of managing a TA function.



Listen in as they offer their thoughts on how companies can
and should use Project RPO during difficult economic times.

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing industries in the US. Along with such growth comes issues that HR leaders must address to stay competitive. While demand for qualified health professionals is rising, the industry is also experiencing wage inflation. Further, many health professionals are retiring while health systems are unbundling. How do healthcare TA leaders keep up?

Greg Karr, executive vice president of customer success at Sevenstep, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark on this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast to break it all down. Together, they explore the evolution of TA in healthcare and celebrate the innovative, creative offerings workforce solutions providers have brought to market to help companies be ready for anything.

Listen in as Greg and Elliot examine some of the biggest changes and predict what’s to come.