Hiring On All Cylinders
Talentful founder and CEO Chris Abbass hosts a monthly podcast discussing talent acquisition and tech leadership. Each episode features conversations with innovative recruitment and technology leaders. The podcast provides insights into the recruitment industry, leadership strategies, and scaling businesses successfully.
Episodes
Lessons from the World's Most Impactful TA Leaders: Voices of the Talent100
In this special compilation episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, we bring together the best moments from interviews with winners of the HIGHER Talent100 — the annual list recognizing the most impactful TA leaders across 200+ organisations.From building recruiting functions from zero, to aligning TA with $13.8 million in revenue, to navigating the AI hype without losing the human element — these are
Scale, Quality, and Speed: Inside eBay's Talent Transformation with Danielle Clark (VP, Global Talent at eBay)
Danielle Clark leads a team of 130 people across five countries as VP of Global Talent at eBay — covering everything from talent acquisition to learning, performance, ops, and analytics under one roof. In this episode, she sits down with Matt Staney to unpack how eBay built an innovation hub in India from scratch, scaling from zero to 1,000 hires in under a year while maintaining just 6% attrition
What It Really Takes to Hire in AI and Deep Tech with Evie Rose-Deighan (VP AI at Talentful)
The AI talent market has fundamentally shifted. It's no longer a sourcing problem — it's a differentiation problem. The talent is findable. The challenge is cutting through the noise and capturing hearts and minds.In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Matt Staney sits down with Evie Rose-Deighan, VP of AI & Deep Tech at Talentful, to unpack what's changed in the six years she
Building Credibility, Structure and Influence in Talent Acquisition with Amanda Johnson (Sr Director, Global Talent Acquisition at DeepL)
Amanda Johnson, Senior Director of Global TA at DeepL, joins Kathryne Friend to unpack how she built a data-driven hiring engine across Salesforce, Uber and DeepL. From turning recruiter buy-in into genuine data fluency, to rethinking candidate profiles as AI reshapes how we work — Amanda shares the frameworks behind a 25% YoY productivity increase, improved NPS, and a hiring function that measure
From Buyer to Builder: Why TA Leaders Are Coding Their Own Tools with Hope Weatherford (VP of Talent Acquisition at Camunda)
Hope Weatherford, VP of Talent Acquisition at Camunda, is doing what most TA leaders are still evaluating: building. In this episode, she sits down with Matt Staney to unpack how she vibe-coded her own interview question generator and JD tool with zero engineering background, why "change leadership is the job now," and how Camunda's process orchestration mindset is reshaping how her
Hiring Without a Benchmark: Moving From Enterprise Scale to Scale-Up with Ben Baillie-Lane (Head of Talent Acquisition at Mollie)
How do you build a high-performance hiring bar when you're expanding into a brand-new country with zero historical data, zero benchmarks, and limited local brand awareness?Ben Baillie-Lane knows the playbook inside out. Having scaled teams from 2,000 to 13,000 at Revolut before taking the reins at Mollie, Ben joins us to discuss the art of market expansion. He reveals why the biggest mistake TA le
The New Era of Commercial Talent Leadership with Frankie Greenwell (Early Stage Talent Lead at EQT Group)
The days of Talent Acquisition operating as a reactive, order-taking engine are officially over. In today’s hyper-competitive tech landscape, headcount is no longer a vanity metric for success—quality of hire is everything.In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, we sit down with Frankie Greenwell, Early Stage Talent Lead at EQT Group (one of the world's largest private equity and venture f
Employer Brand in the Age of LLMs with Duarte Mendonca (Director, Talent Acquisition at PayPal)
Candidates aren't clicking on your carefully curated career site anymore. Instead, they’re asking ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude what it’s really like to work at your company—and the answers might surprise you.In this episode of Hiring On All Cylinders, host Matt Staney sits down with Duarte Mendonça, Director of Global Talent Systems and Operational Enablement at PayPal, to unpack a massive beha
Why Human Judgment Still Rules the Recruiting Process with Mary Price (VP TA at OneTrust)
Efficiency in recruiting isn’t just about working faster; it’s about working smarter by knowing where to let the machines take over and where to double down on human connection. In this episode, Mary Price, an enterprise talent leader with experience at LinkedIn and Apple, reveals how her teams are leveraging AI to reduce administrative burnout while driving a 32% decrease in attrition through bet
Beyond Hiring: The Evolution of Talent Acquisition with Barbara Gaillard
When a company scales from 5,000 to 17,000 employees overnight, the traditional HR playbook doesn't just need an update—it needs a total transformation. Barbara Gaillard shares how she moved TA from a purely transactional function to a "People as a Product" model that balances rapid execution with deep long-term strategy.
Scaling the White-Glove Experience: High-Touch Hiring for Every Role with Neil Crumpton (TransUnion)
How can corporate talent acquisition teams replicate the high-stakes, "white-glove" service of executive search for every role in an organization? Join host Matt Staney and Neil Crumpton, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at TransUnion, as they discuss transforming recruitment from a reactive function into a strategic partnership powered by human judgment and AI efficiency.In this ep
The Best of Hiring on All Cylinders 2025
The holiday season is here, and we're taking a look back at some of our favorite podcast moments of the year.We hear from some of the TA leaders who have joined us in 2025: James Lafferty, Manjuri Sinha, James Footman, Jocelyn S. Lai, Lars Schmidt, Kobi Ampoma, Jonathan Beaney, Jamie Edwards, Tracy St. Dic, Jerome Leclerq, Tommy Hansen, Samantha Perlman, Karen Arnold and Anastasia Pshegodskaya
Global Expansion Secrets: Lessons from 5,000 Global Hires with Kathrin Holzfurtner
Hosted by Kathryne Friend, VP Community at HIGHER, this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders features Kathrin Holzfurtner, a 3× Regional and Global Head of Talent who has led hiring at Google, Microsoft, and Ideals.With more than 5,000 hires across 40+ countries and new-market launches on three continents, Kathrin reveals why global hiring breaks when companies treat it like copy-paste recruiting —
How Fruitist Used AI Storytelling to Win Over Tech Talent
Join host Matt Staney, (VP Community, HIGHER) on Hiring on All Cylinders as he sits down with Lars Schmidt, the innovative Head of Talent at Fruitist, to unpack one of the most creative employer brand campaigns of the year. Lars shares the origin story behind The Quest for Fruitist—a wildly inventive, AI-generated video series starring Barry, a blueberry-obsessed Bigfoot—built on a production budg
How Revolut Made 10k Hires in Just Two Years — Jonathan Beaney (Revolut)
How do you scale from 3,000 to 13,000 employees — and raise the bar on quality while doing it?In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, host Kathryne Friend (VP of Community, EMEA) speaks with Jonathan Beaney, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Revolut, about how the company built a high-performance hiring engine designed for hyperscale.Jonathan shares how Revolut developed its own ATS, embedd
Inside Jennifer Kaufman’s Playbook for Modern, Data-Led Talent Acquisition
Host Matt Staney, VP Community at HIGHER, sits down with Jennifer Anker Kaufman, VP of Talent Acquisition at Illumio, for a rich, honest conversation about how recruiting becomes a trusted business partner. Jennifer shares her unexpected start as a dolphin trainer, how she built credibility across hyper-growth tech companies, and why she believes in “talent partners,” not “order takers.”They discu
Redefining Global TA: From Order-Takers to Strategic Partners with James Lafferty of Epicor
In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Matt Staney talks to James Lafferty, VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Mobility at Epicor. James shares how he’s built a global TA function that makes 1,200+ hires a year across 32 countries—while staying consistent, human, and adaptable.They discuss what it really takes to lead modern TA: building systems that scale, earning trust across cultures, and
Scaling Talent Without the Debt: Balancing Speed & Sustainability with Jerome Leclercq of Wise
How do you hire fast without creating long-term problems? In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Jerome Leclercq, Global Head of Talent at Wise, shares his playbook for scaling talent teams sustainably — avoiding “talent debt” while still moving at the pace the business demands.We cover:Why short-term fixes create long-term challenges in hiringHow to balance speed with thoughtful, strategic d
From Product to People: A New Blueprint for Talent Acquisition with Jamie Edwards of Deliveroo
In this episode, Jamie Edwards—VP Talent & Org Development at Deliveroo and former tech founder—shares how applying product principles to Talent Acquisition can transform hiring.Hosted by Kathryne Friend, we explore Jamie’s journey from engineer and founder to TA leader, and unpack a practical roadmap for building a user-centric hiring function: one that designs with candidates in mind, redefi
Redefining TA: From Process Pushers to Revenue Drivers with Tommy Hansen of Juniper Square
In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, host Matt Staney is joined by Tommy Hansen, Head of Recruiting at Juniper Square, to explore how Talent Acquisition can move from a support function to a true driver of business growth.Tommy shares how his team is embedded directly into Juniper Square’s core operations — from participating in weekly revenue forecasting to earning recognition at the Presi
Building a Modern, Tech-Enabled Talent Function
In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, we’re live from San Francisco with a powerhouse guest: Manjuri Sinha, VP HR and Global Head of GTM Org Success & People Partner at Miro.Together with host Kathryn, Manjuri unpacks what it really means to build a modern, tech-enabled talent function—from rethinking your TA operating model and integrating tools strategically, to enabling recruiter skil
Elevating TA’s Impact: Samantha Perlman on Building Strategic Foundations at OneSignal
In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, host Matt Staney sits down with Samantha Perlman, Head of People at OneSignal, for a powerful conversation on how Talent Acquisition can — and must — operate as a strategic business driver.From her early days scaling teams at Airbnb and Fastly to now leading both TA and People strategy at OneSignal, Samantha shares what it takes to build a strong talent
Special Episode: LIVE from the HIGHER Altitude Summit, San Francisco
Recorded live in San Francisco at the HIGHER Altitude Summit, this special episode of Hiring on Cylinders brings the summit’s biggest themes to life — from tech-enabled TA and global delivery to AI fluency and what it really takes to be a next-gen TA leader.Hosts Kathryne Friend (VP Community, EMEA @ HIGHER) and Matt Staney (VP Community, USA @ HIGHER) are joined by four world-class TA leaders:Jam
Brewing Better Teams: Inclusive Hiring Beyond the Label
Inclusive hiring isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the future of building high-performing teams.On this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Kobi Ampoma, Head of Talent Acquisition at Heineken Netherlands joins Kathryne Friend and shares how he’s rethinking talent strategies across industries — from fashion and tech to FMCG.With two decades of experience at companies like Nike, ASICS, PVH, and Getir, pl
Building a World-Famous Talent Brand: Lessons from Duolingo's Global Head of Talent Brand (Jocelyn S. Lai)
Duolingo is famous for its TikTok presence — but can it become just as iconic as an employer brand? On this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Jocelyn S. Lai, Global Head of Talent Brand at Duolingo, shares how she’s building the Talent Brand function from the ground up with bold ambition. From reporting into Marketing and leading with a lean team, to attracting top-tier tech talent in Pittsburgh
TRAILER: Building a World-Famous Talent Brand: Lessons from Duolingo's Global Head of Talent Brand (Jocelyn S. Lai)
Get an exclusive sneak peek into how Duolingo built its iconic employer brand with insights from Jocelyn S. Lai, Global Head of Talent. In this trailer, discover the bold strategies, creative risks, and data-driven decisions behind one of the most recognized talent brands in the world. Full episode drops tomorrow 👀 3rd June 2025
Discover Talentverse: Elevate Hiring Experiences with Charles Henrich
Join Chris Abbass on Hiring in All Cylinders as he discusses the future of recruitment with Charles Henrich, CTPO at Talentverse. Discover how Talentverse transforms hiring with a talent-first model, sophisticated matching algorithms, and a streamlined application process. Learn about the challenges of hiring in today's market and how Talentverse aims to solve them. Whether you're an engineer seek
Full Throttle: The Best of ‘Hiring on All Cylinders’ 2024
Get ready to rev up your end-of-year reflections with the ultimate highlight reel from Hiring on All Cylinders! In this milestone 50th episode, we’re diving into the most impactful conversations of the year—where talent strategy meets innovation, and leadership transforms the future of work.
From mastering quality hires to embracing AI, from authentic leadership to building unstoppable teams, the
Hiring for niche and deep tech talent with Christine Ng
Join host Chris Abbass and guest Christine Ng, Head of People at Quantum Motion, as they delve into the intricacies of hiring for niche and deep tech talent. In this episode, Christine shares her insights from working with various technical environments, including her current role in quantum computing. She discusses the challenges of sourcing specialized talent, building targeted sourcing strategi
The future Talent Acquisition leader with Allison Allen
Join us on Hiring on All Cylinders as we sit down with Allison Allen, co-founder at Leadership Rewired and strategic advisor at Texni, to discuss the paradigm shift in Talent Acquisition leadership. Allison shares her insights on how the role of TA Leaders is transforming in response to recent challenges like the Great Resignation, the move towards skills-based hiring, and the integration of AI in
Recruitment Isn’t Broken: Rebuilding with Empathy and AI with Dominic Joyce
Join Chris Abbass as he explores the evolving recruitment industry with Dominic Joyce. From the importance of feedback and human-centric methods to the groundbreaking role of AI, we delve deep into modern challenges and solutions in talent acquisition. Discover how empathy, transparency, and technology can transform candidate experiences and boost hiring outcomes. Tune in for actionable insights o
Building recruiting operations from scratch with Alexa Lane
In this episode of Hiring on All Cylinders, Chris Abbass sits down with Alexa Lane from Placements IO to dive deep into building recruiting operations from the ground up. Alexa shares her personal experience in creating a foundational recruiting framework, partnering with company founders, prioritizing hiring needs, and implementing key tools like ATS systems. We also discuss the critical importan
How to become a commercial TA leader with Jessica Zwaan
In this episode of 'Hiring at All Cylinders,' Chris Abbass sits down with Jessie Zwaan, COO of Talentful and best-selling author, to delve into the importance of commerciality in Talent Acquisition leadership. They discuss Jessie's career journey, the significance of financial literacy in TA roles, and how to think and act more commercially. Jessie shares insights on the challenges fac
Mastering and measuring Quality of Hire with Ben Sesser
Quality of hire (QoH) is the metric of the moment – but it’s notoriously difficult to define. In this episode, Chris sits down with Ben Sesser, CEO of BrightHire, to talk about the evolving importance of this metric and explore how businesses can unpack its potential. Ben recommends proven strategies for defining, capturing, and measuring QoH so it can be exploited to support organizational goals.
How to harness flexible talent with Joao Martires
Teams are changing. The notion of a core, centralized workforce is losing ground to a brave new world of contractors, skills mapping, and distributed hiring. In this episode, Chris sits down with Joao Martires, COO of YunoJuno, to dig deep into the trend and explore its implications for teams and talent leaders. Drawing on his first-hand experience, Joao explains how organizations are harnessing f
Invisible change and the art of authentic leadership with Brian Evje
Are leaders doing enough to address the emotional impact of their decisions? In this episode, fractional HR advisor Brian Evje joins Chris to unpack the problem of invisible change. While change is an external force, Brian explains, invisible change is an internal struggle – and if it’s ignored or mismanaged, its aftershocks can damage team dynamics for many months to come. However, by engaging wi
How to maximize efficiency in recruiting with Benjamin Encz
In this episode, host Chris Abbass is joined by Benji Encz, CEO and co-founder of Ashby, to explore the theme of 'doing more with less' in Talent Acquisition (TA). They discuss trends in TA, the evolution of technology and tools, and how AI and automation are reshaping the hiring landscape. Benji shares deep insights and practical advice on driving productivity in today's competitive market. Wheth
Roadmap to effective leadership with Jim Turbek.
In this episode of Hiring in All Cylinders, host Chris Abbass welcomes Jim Turbek, Head of Global Recruiting at Box, for a discussion on the journey to recruiting leadership. Jim shares his rich experience and insights on transitioning into people leadership. The conversation delves into the motivations behind wanting to lead, the importance of responsibility-centric versus reward-centric leadersh
Tackling ambitious targets with lean teams with Beth Armstrong
After so many booms, busts, hires, and layoffs, is it any wonder that CEOs are hesitant to invest in talent acquisition? In this episode, Chris sits down with Beth Armstrong, Talent Acquisition Lead at media group VaynerX, to explore how TA leaders can adapt, improvise, and succeed when resources are limited. Drawing on her extensive experience leading lean teams, Beth emphasizes the importance of
Talent brand in a Post-Pandemic world with James Hudson
In this episode of the Hiring on All Cylinders podcast, Chris is joined by James Hudson, Talent Acquisition expert with a background at global brands like Nike and Levi's. Together, they delve into the post-pandemic shift happening in talent acquisition. James explores how the pandemic prompted a reevaluation of work norms and career trajectories, urging companies to adapt their strategies to
How to build effective teams with AJ Thomas
What is a team? In this episode, leadership advisor and award-winning author AJ Thomas joins Chris to explain why traditional definitions don’t cut it anymore. If we reframe teams as any group of people collaborating together, she argues, we can transcend scoreboard anxiety and mobilize the shared connections and curiosities that help us win. For AJ, the key is to focus on the journey, not the jum
The power of AI note-taking with Siadhal Magos
In this Hiring in All Cylinders episode, host Chris Abbass sits down with Siadhal Magos, CEO and co-founder of Metaview. They delve into the innovative application of AI in the interview process and talent acquisition. With backgrounds as hiring managers, Siadhal and his team approach recruitment from a unique perspective, emphasizing the critical role of interviews in decision-making and data col
The future of AI in Talent Acquisition with Steve Bartel
In our new podcast episode, host Chris Abbass sits down with Steve Bartel, co-founder of Gem, to explore the dynamic intersection of technology, sales, and recruiting. Steve delves into the transformative power of AI in recruitment, drawing parallels with cutting-edge tools like Gong and Loom. Together, they navigate the evolving landscape of talent acquisition technology, stressing the significan
How to design a hiring process that never fails with Andrew Trout
In this episode of "Hiring in All Cylinders," Andrew Trout, Head of Talent at FalconX, discusses the challenge of creating a flawless hiring process. He stresses the importance of aligning organizational goals and addressing biases while balancing speed, quality, diversity, AND candidate experience. Andrew explores the potential of AI tools to revolutionize recruitment tasks, envisioning
How to build your personal brand in TA with Joel Lalgee
If you haven’t already heard of Joel Lalgee, consider this your introduction to The Realest Recruiter. With over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn, Joel knows a thing or two about building a personal brand within the recruitment space. In this episode, Joel and Chris explore the ample opportunity that exists within recruitment content creation, how you can get started, and why content alone isn’t the
Building a people-first event for people-first leaders with Samara Jaffe
Transform’s annual conference has become a must-attend event for people-first leaders and WorkTech innovators everywhere. In this episode, Chris talks to event organizer and company co-founder Samara Jaffe to learn the secrets of its success and discover what’s in store for Transform 2024. Samara shares how she grew Transform from an HR-focused, two-day conference into a three-day extravaganza tha
How to stand out from the crowd with personal brand with Sean Anderson
Episode description
I’m sure we’ve all seen the explosion in personal brand building on Linkedin, some good, some bad. This podcast will help you stand out in a sea of noise. Sean Anderson is one of the pioneers of brand building on Linkedin, having honed his skills as a top billing recruiter then seven years building Hoxo Media.
No time for personal brand? Nonsense. With discipline and focus you
Learnings from recruiting for Web3 with Matt Schwinden
Wondering what it’s like to hire at the cutting edge of Web3? This episode features Matt Schwinden, Head of Talent at The Graph, an indexing protocol for organizing blockchain data. He joins Chris to discuss why recruiting talent for Web3 doesn’t always follow established processes, how The Graph have adapted their hiring approach to address this, and what the key skill sets are to look out for. T
How switching to an agile approach can transform your TA function with James Mantle
Most of us are probably familiar with the Agile framework when it comes to product and tech teams, but what happens when you apply it to your recruitment function? In this episode, Chris catches up with James Mantle, VP Talent at Mews to pose that very question. James has implemented the Agile approach to his TA setup at Mews and talks through the benefits, how it has enabled them to move away fro
How Skills-Based hiring can transform your business with Matthias Schmeisser
Could skills-based hiring be the key to unlocking future success for your TA team, and across the wider business? In this episode, Matthias Schmeisser of EMnify joins Chris to discuss the positive effect of moving to a skills-based hiring system on their business. He explains why a focus on skills over behaviours is important, why you should prioritise a select number of skills you are looking for
Embracing adaptability quotient in Talent Acquisition with Carla McIntosh
In the latest episode of Hiring On All Cylinders, Talentful's CEO and co-founder, Chris Abbass, dives deep with Carla McIntosh, VP of Global Talent Acquisition and Contingent Workforce at Reddit, on the nuances of candidate assessment. Beyond the conventional parameters of IQ and EQ, they explore the significance of Adaptability Quotient “AQ”. Carla, drawing from her unique experiences, including
Mastering the art and science of headcount planning with Mario Espindola
As Senior Director of Talent at venture capital firm SignalFire, Mario Espindola has the science of headcount planning down to art. In this insight-packed episode, he joins Chris to discuss how talent leaders can help drive a more cost-effective, strategic, and data-driven headcount planning process. They begin by stressing the importance of risk management in the current economic climate, with Ma
How will AI impact recruitment with Matthew Parker
This episode poses the question everyone in TA is talking about: how will AI impact Recruitment? Host Chris is joined by Matthew Parker, Director of International Talent at Procore, to discuss what we should expect from the integration of AI into our daily workload. They cover AI’s crucial role in interview data collection, how it can improve candidate experience, which tools to look out for and,
How to use off-sites as a strategic Employee Engagement tool With Sally Page
As the co-founder of WorkTripp, Sally Page has the opportunity to work with plenty of founders and senior leaders on how they can create memorable offsite experiences to engage employees. In this episode, Sally argues that an offsite should be regarded as a strategic initiative to boost employee engagement and help achieve company goals. In conversation with Chris, she covers how to plan the perfe
How to build a hiring, development and performance framework with Sasha Katz Murphy
For Sasha Katz Murphy, company values aren’t just words – they’re actions. In this episode, she joins Chris to explain how she transformed ActiveCampaign’s values into a company-wide framework for hiring, development, and performance evaluation. As Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Sasha embarked on a year-long, cross-functional collaboration to define and crystallize the core behaviors that driv
How to become a strategic Talent Leader with Paddy Lambros
The boom times are over. To succeed in a post-pandemic world, talent leaders must move beyond delivery and embrace a more strategic role. In this episode, Chris talks to Paddy Lambros, Talent Director at venture capital firm Atomico, to explore how in-house recruiters can earn their seat in the C-suite. Change is inevitable, argues Paddy, and it’s a sink-or-swim situation. But the best leaders can
Building high-performance talent capability in India with Jeremy Bushaw
For many tech recruiters, India represents both a wellspring of capability and an uncharted territory. In this episode, Chris chats to Jeremy Bushaw, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Informatica, to learn how he steered the data management firm through the fast-moving Indian recruitment market. Jeremy opens up about the challenges of hiring in an unfamiliar cultural environment and shares first-
The importance of advanced capacity planning with Alex Marshall
In this episode, Talentful CEO and co-founder Chris Abbass dives into one of the most pressing challenges in talent acquisition - capacity planning. Joined by Alex Marshall, CEO at Taltrix, they discuss the impacts of the COVID-19 "boom and bust cycle", the surging demand for recruiters, and the turmoil faced by many TA teams in recent months. As an expert in advanced capacity planning,
The art of executive hiring with Katie Moriarty
As a Talent Acquisition Director at a fast-growing software startup SevenRooms, Katie Moriarty has turned C-suite recruitment into an art form. In this episode, she joins Chris to explain how talent leaders can streamline executive-level hiring and deliver on everyone’s expectations – no matter the size of their organization. Drawing on her extensive TA leadership experience, Katie explores common
Talent functions as strategic partners for success with Ben Abear
In this episode, Chris chats to Ben Abear, an experienced recruitment strategist, to explore how data-driven decision-making and strong leadership can transform a hiring function into an indispensable strategic value-add. Drawing from his experiences at Google and Meta, Ben shares tips to help talent leaders become more adaptable, boost their data fluency, and build end-to-end hiring processes tha
Diversity hiring as a strategic advantage with Arthur Woods
Organizations know the value of hiring for diversity, but in our age of layoffs and post-pandemic flux, few are delivering. In this episode, Chris catches up with Arthur Woods, Partner at Plenty, executive search firm for venture-backed startups, to explore how talent leaders can spearhead change in an ever-changing world. They look at the challenge of unconscious bias in remote interviews, propos
Mergers, acquisitions and internal mobility with Lehua Stonebraker
As SVP of People at SmartRecruiters, Lehua Stonebraker doesn’t just advocate for her organization’s products – she uses them every day. In this episode, she joins Chris to discuss how her team’s intimate knowledge of end-user experience has helped bolster product quality, generate sales leads, and improve internal mobility. Their conversation also covers the value of rotational programs, the state
Hacks for high-growth hiring with Chris Marty
Can startups use size to their advantage when recruiting for growth? In this episode, Chris Marty, Operating Partner at venture capital firm Unusual Ventures, explains how holistic hiring and shrewd planning can help early-stage companies compete in a crowded talent market. Chris starts with a whistle-stop tour of his résumé, from initial roles at Google and Dropbox to success stories with startup
TA Leadership in a remote-first world with Elena Stefanopol
In this episode, Chris is joined by Elena Stefanopol, Director of Recruiting at Labelbox, to discuss how Talent Acquisition leaders can thrive in a fully remote work environment. Elena takes us through her fast-paced career progression amid the COVID-19 pandemic and explains how she was able to adapt and embrace the opportunities of digital transformation. She stresses the importance of establishi
Unscripted: Moving Fast To Avoid Catastrophe With Silicon Valley Bank
In this episode of Unscripted, Talentful founders Chris and Phil discuss the unlikely situation they found themselves in, having to act fast to avoid company funds disappearing as Silicon Valley Bank imploded. It gives an insight into crisis management as a leader, whilst also covering Chris and Phil’s thoughts on what the news meant for the tech industry and the future of business.
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Unscripted: The Remote Work Divide, Transferable Skills & Recession-Proof Hiring
Join Talentful co-founders Chris and Phil as they talk about the latest talent acquisition news and trends. In this Unscripted episode, our hosts discuss the growing divide between employer and employee expectations for remote work. Drawing from their own experiences, they reflect on the challenge of managing and onboarding remote staff and propose practical models for the future of hybrid working
The Evolution of Talent Acquisition with David Moore
In this episode, Chris sits down with David Moore, VP of Talent Acquisition at Box, to explore how lessons from the past can help shape a more flexible future for talent acquisition. From the impact of emerging technologies like AI to the challenges faced by talent teams in the tech sector post-COVID, David draws on his experiences at Google, Apple, and Microsoft to unpick these unknowns and sheds
Unscripted: Bold Moves, Big Visions & Expanding Into New Territories
Join Talentful co-founders Phil and Chris as they dive into a wide range of topics for another Unscripted episode. Tune in to hear about the launch of their new global talent acquisition community, HIGHER, and the response they've received since acquiring DBR. They move on to discuss the differences between American and European business culture and mindset, touching on the importance of celeb
Navigating recruitment in a high-growth environment with Danny Karageorgis
How can fast-growing companies attract top talent at scale? In this episode, Chris Abbass chats to Danny Karageorgis, who has extensive experience as a recruiter and is currently the Head of Talent at OneStudyTeam. Danny shares his valuable insights and tips on fast-paced hiring, including optimizing the interview process, gaining support from senior stakeholders, and taking strategic risks. If yo
Unscripted: Remote vs Office, Tech Salaries & Sustainable Growth
In the second Unscripted episode, Chris and Phil revisit the topic of layoffs within the tech sector, looking at what that means for the talent market and for other parallel industries outside of tech. They explore the factors that led to inflated startup salaries and the implications of a potential return to equilibrium, sharing their thoughts on the relationship between employers and talent in a
2023 Talent Acquisition predictions with Hung Lee
In this episode, Chris catches up with Hung Lee, Curator at Recruiting Brainfood and the go-to voice in Talent in the UK. They reflect on the implications of a turbulent year for global businesses and politics and what ‘hostile deglobalisation’ means for recruitment, covering whether or not they feel mass layoffs in the tech sector were inevitable.
Looking ahead to 2023, Chris and Hung discuss pre
Unscripted: Layoffs, ChatGPT & Economic Volatility with Phil Blaydes and Chris Abbass
Join Talentful co-founders Chris Abbass and Phil Blaydes as they bring you the latest in talent acquisition news and trends for the Hiring On All Cylinders’ "Unscripted" episode. This week, they tackle the news of widespread tech layoffs and the influence of cutting-edge technology like ChatGPT on recruiting processes. With years of experience and a unique approach to hiring, Chris and P
Soft Skills are the most important factor in your recruitment career with Danielle Colanto
In this week’s jam-packed episode of Hiring on all Cylinders, Danielle Colanto, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Yotpo, eCommerce marketing platform, sits down with Chris to delve deeper into the importance of soft skills for your recruitment career. The conversation covers the movement of employees from talent acquisition and recruitment into the tech industry, touching on Danielle’s pers
How to make immediate impact as a Talent Acquisition leader with Samantha Perlman
How do you make an immediate impact as a talent acquisition leader? In this week’s episode of Hiring on all Cylinders, Chris Abbass catches up with Samantha Perlman, Head of Talent, at OneSignal, a leading customer engagement platform for brands. The conversation covers her recruitment career journey, her responsibilities as Head of Talent and what excited her most about her latest role at OneSign
Building high-performing talent teams today with Kan Ta
In this episode, Kan Ta, Talent Acquisition Leader at Robinhood, shares his thoughts on what makes a high performing talent acquisition team. He delves into his extensive experience, having been a Partner at his own recruitment company Binc Search (later acquired by Robinhood), to deliver thought-provoking advice on how to set your TA team up for success. Think high-volume hiring or filling the to
The cornerstones of large-scale business transformation with Garry Fielding
Without transformation, you can risk becoming irrelevant in today's fast-changing landscape, but what are the cornerstones of business transformation? In this week’s episode, Chris sits down with Garry Fielding, Private Equity Executive at Francisco Partners Consulting, a leading global investment firm that specialises in tech. They discuss the foundations of large-scale business transformatio
Developing an efficient Talent Acquisition engine in a scale-up With Tony Le
Recruiters are always trying to hire quickly and more efficiently, but what are the best practices to scale globally? In this week’s episode of Hiring on all Cylinders, Tony Le, Senior Director of Global Recruiting Operations and Enablement at Contentful, joins Chris to discuss developing an efficient talent acquisition engine within a scale-up. The conversation covers Tony’s journey at Contentful
Talent Acquisition as a flexible partner with Shirin Parineh.
In this episode, Fastly’s Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Shirin Parineh, joins Chris to discuss the role of Talent Acquisition in sustainable growth. Their conversation covers what good leadership looks like, upskilling team members and how to be an effective partner to the wider business. Shirin also touches on Fastly’s growth through uncertain times and how a conservative approach to scale c
Hiring the right people for your company with Holly May
When is it right to hire for potential? And when should you rely on experience and expertise? Holly May, Chief People Officer at Datavant, sits down with Chris to discuss how onboarding high-growth potential talent has helped increase the size of the company (by 10x) in four years. She covers the importance of defining culture at an early stage and argues that a lean team of top performers can eas
The candidate is the real customer with Kelly Cartwright
What can you learn from a breadth of experience across different roles and in different leadership positions? In this episode, Kelly Cartwright, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Splunk, tells us how her wide-ranging experience has taught her the importance of data in TA leadership decision-making. She discusses how data can be used to drive real business impact through strategic headcount planni
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