Teams by Intent

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The Teams by Intent Podcast explores how forward thinking leaders are redefining workforce strategy by putting skills at the center of hiring, development, and long term team design. As traditional talent models struggle to keep pace with change, organizations are learning that durable growth comes from investing in capabilities, expanding access to overlooked talent pools, and building teams that are designed to evolve. Through conversations with executives, hiring leaders, and workforce innovators, and even talent themselves, the series highlights the real strategies behind skills first workforce transformation. Alongside the podcast, YUPRO Placement will host a Teams by Intent Forum for invited leaders who want to go deeper into these conversations. The forum creates space for candid discussion, peer learning, and shared problem solving around skills based hiring, apprenticeship pathways, and building teams that last. Together, the podcast and forum are a connected platform where ideas move beyond discussion and into practice.

Episodes

  1. Jun 16

    Teams by Intent Ep 3: Workforce Leaders on AI, Talent, and Change

    What happens when workforce strategy becomes bigger than hiring? In Episode 3 of Teams by Intent, host James Krouse takes listeners inside the conversations happening at ProcureCon Contingent Staffing 2026, where workforce leaders from global organizations gathered to discuss the trends reshaping how work gets done. Through a series of interviews with leaders from organizations including EY, Marsh, and Thales, the episode explores how workforce strategy is evolving beyond traditional recruiting and staffing models. As organizations balance full-time employees, contingent talent, outsourced services, apprenticeships, and AI-enabled workflows, leaders are increasingly focused on one question: what is the right combination of resources needed to achieve business goals? The discussion examines the growing role of AI in workforce planning, not as a standalone solution, but as one component of a broader business strategy. Leaders share why many organizations are moving cautiously, how they are evaluating where AI creates real value, and why workforce decisions must remain connected to larger organizational objectives. Dustin Talley, Founder of Direct Collective, on how workforce trends such as skills-based hiring and direct sourcing are moving from theory to measurable business results.Hannah Krydynski, Global External Workforce Lead at EY, on building workforce strategies that align with broader organizational goals and AI initiatives.Fayez Nathoo, Global Contingent Workforce Leader at Marsh, on the evolving role of AI, MSPs, and workforce program management.Wendy Williams, Director of Contingent Labor Programs at Thales Group, on operational excellence, compliance, supplier relationships, and purposeful workforce design. The episode also explores how workforce programs are becoming more sophisticated and measurable. Concepts such as skills-based hiring, direct sourcing, total talent management, and blended workforce models have moved from theory to practice, with organizations now evaluating results, measuring outcomes, and refining their strategies based on real-world experience. In the interviews, a consistent theme emerges around how successful workforce strategies are built with intention. Whether organizations are leveraging contingent talent, outsourcing, apprenticeships, technology, or AI, the goal is not simply efficiency. The goal is creating systems that solve business problems, develop talent, and position organizations to adapt to change. Whether you're a talent leader, procurement professional, workforce strategist, or executive responsible for navigating an increasingly complex labor market, this episode offers valuable insights into where workforce strategy is heading and how leading organizations are preparing for the future. Topics Covered: • How workforce strategy is evolving beyond traditional hiring • The shift from workforce planning to business strategy • AI's emerging role in talent and workforce management • Direct sourcing, total talent management, and workforce innovation • Building blended workforce models across employees, contingent talent, outsourcing, and AI • Measuring the real-world impact of workforce programs • The evolving role of MSPs and workforce partners • Why operational excellence and compliance still matter • Aligning workforce decisions with business objectives • Building teams and workforce programs with intention Teams by Intent is a podcast from YUPRO Placement exploring how forward-thinking organizations are redesigning workforce strategies to build stronger, more adaptable teams. Listen now and join the conversation about what it takes to build great teams by intent, not by chance.

  2. Jun 16

    Teams by Intent Ep 2: Lessons from the Great Teams Playbook

    What if many of the hiring practices organizations rely on today are actually preventing them from finding their best talent? In Episode 2 of Teams by Intent, host James Krouse is joined by YUPRO Placement Chief Delivery Officer Katie Breault to explore the key themes and insights that emerged from the Great Teams Playbook discussions held with workforce, procurement, and talent leaders from across the country. The conversation examines how organizations are rethinking traditional approaches to hiring as labor markets, technology, and workforce expectations continue to evolve. From degree requirements and rigid job descriptions to interview processes and talent development strategies, leaders are questioning long-held assumptions about what predicts success on the job. Breault shares why many organizations are shifting their focus from credentials to potential, how "nonlinear talent" is creating new opportunities for employers, and why skills such as adaptability, coachability, and learning agility are becoming increasingly important. The discussion also explores the limitations of interviews, the growing role of apprenticeships and structured talent development programs, and why the first 90 days often reveal more about a candidate's future success than any hiring process ever could. The episode also tackles larger workforce trends, including the rise of outsourcing, AI-driven work models, and the challenge of balancing efficiency with long-term team development. Throughout the conversation, one message remains clear: organizations are navigating unprecedented change, and the companies that succeed will be the ones that intentionally design talent strategies rather than relying on outdated hiring formulas. Whether you're a workforce leader, hiring manager, procurement professional, or executive responsible for building teams that can adapt to change, this episode offers practical insights into how leading organizations are finding, developing, and retaining talent in a rapidly evolving workforce. Topics Covered: • Why organizations are hiring for potential instead of pedigree • The rise of nonlinear talent and alternative career pathways • How rigid hiring criteria can eliminate strong candidates • Why interviews are often poor predictors of job performance • Veterans, transferable skills, and overlooked talent pools • The critical role of the first 90 days in employee success • Apprenticeships and structured workforce development programs • The connection between management quality and retention • Outsourcing, AI, and the future of workforce strategy • Building teams that are designed to evolve Teams by Intent is a podcast from YUPRO Placement exploring how forward-thinking organizations are redesigning workforce strategies to build stronger, more adaptable teams. Listen now and join the conversation about what it takes to build great teams by intent, not by chance. https://yupro.com/blogs/yupro-placement-releases-great-teams-playbook/

  3. Jun 11

    Teams by Intent Ep 1: Building Better Teams Through Intentional Workforce Design with Pratik Patel

    What if the future of workforce strategy isn’t about finding more talent, but about finding talent in places most organizations overlook? In the inaugural episode of Teams by Intent, we sit down with procurement and workforce strategy leader Pratik Patel to explore what it means to build teams with intention. Drawing on more than two decades of experience managing contingent workforce programs, technology sourcing, and talent strategy for global organizations, Pratik shares why the companies that thrive in the years ahead will be the ones willing to rethink how they define talent. The conversation explores the connection between workforce planning, procurement, and business strategy, challenging traditional assumptions around degrees, experience requirements, and hiring practices. Pratik explains why organizations should focus less on job descriptions and more on outcomes, how overlooked talent pools can create competitive advantage, and why patience is often the missing ingredient in skills-first hiring initiatives. We also discuss the growing impact of AI on recruiting and workforce planning, the rise of the gig economy, the coming shifts in white-collar work, and the role organizations must play in creating opportunities for neurodiverse talent, veterans, career returners, and other underrepresented groups. Whether you’re a talent leader, procurement professional, hiring manager, or executive responsible for building teams that can adapt to change, this conversation offers a practical framework for thinking differently about workforce strategy. Topics Covered:What it means to build a team by intentWhy workforce strategy extends beyond hiringExpanding access to overlooked talent poolsThe business case for skills-first hiringAI’s impact on recruiting and talent acquisitionWorkforce planning as a long-term business strategyInternal development vs. external talent acquisitionThe future of work, gig talent, and workforce flexibilityCreating opportunities for neurodiverse professionals Teams by Intent is a podcast from YUPRO Placement exploring how forward-thinking organizations are redesigning workforce strategies to build stronger, more adaptable teams. Listen now and join the conversation about what it takes to build great teams by intent, not by chance.

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The Teams by Intent Podcast explores how forward thinking leaders are redefining workforce strategy by putting skills at the center of hiring, development, and long term team design. As traditional talent models struggle to keep pace with change, organizations are learning that durable growth comes from investing in capabilities, expanding access to overlooked talent pools, and building teams that are designed to evolve. Through conversations with executives, hiring leaders, and workforce innovators, and even talent themselves, the series highlights the real strategies behind skills first workforce transformation. Alongside the podcast, YUPRO Placement will host a Teams by Intent Forum for invited leaders who want to go deeper into these conversations. The forum creates space for candid discussion, peer learning, and shared problem solving around skills based hiring, apprenticeship pathways, and building teams that last. Together, the podcast and forum are a connected platform where ideas move beyond discussion and into practice.

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  • Creator
    YUPRO Placement
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 YUPRO Placement
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    Teams by Intent