Hire Thinking Video Series

Hire Thinking 21: Case studies on skills validation and AI at UNLEASH

We’re at UNLEASH World where we’re joined by Manal Al Soori of Emirates and Fatma Hedeya from Holcim. We learn how these talent experts are tackling the big topics of today. From how Emirates use AI to manage millions of applications each year, to how Holcim uses skills validation to predict job success. We also dig into building a future-ready workforce, reskilling recruiters, and what candidates really want.

Hire Thinking 20: How to manage change as a global talent leader

Jane Butler is a global talent leader with experience spanning Serco, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Schneider Electric. In this episode we explore the growing importance of skills and how they can be used to unlock the big talent and business challenges of today. How to effectively build the business case for change, manage stakeholders, and demonstrate ROI. We also get a reminder of the importance of candidate experience.

Episode 19: Building a high-performing global talent function

In this episode we travel to Sydney to interview Ben Whitfield, Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Marsh McLennan. We learn how Ben builds high-performing global teams, practical advice around skills and AI, and how data helps maintain an exceptional recruitment experience. If you want to tackle the big opportunities and challenges in recruitment today, then this episode is for you.

Episode 18: Using Skills-based hiring and AI to transform volume hiring

We travel to UNLEASH in Las Vegas for this episode to interview Laura Fields, Senior Director Recruitment Operations at Spectrum. We learn how they use skills-based hiring and AI to effectively hire large volumes of candidates into hourly roles. Laura also shares how they use pre-hire assessments to surface more roles to more candidates who are a good fit.

Episode 17: Being a true partner to the business and candidates

For this episode we’re in London to interview Kristi Robson, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Arm. We dig into the best practices for identifying potential. We learn how to successfully assess for in demand digital skills, as well as soft skills. We also discuss the new metrics that matter in recruitment, and how to use technology to create time for recruiters to focus on high impact activities - and what they should be.

Episode 16: Why Talent Acquisition should operate as its own business

In this episode we sit down with Natasha San Juan, Talent Acquisition Leader - UK, Europe, MEA, at Marsh McLennan. We discuss why talent should operate as its own business. We explore what candidates and recruiters want from the hiring experience. We also look at assessing critical skills using the latest technologies.

Episode 15: Global TA stars discuss the big trends and tech from UNLEASH Paris

This episode was recorded live at UNLEASH World in Paris - where the HR world meets. We speak to an array of talent industry global stars, from analysts, to talent leaders, and science experts. We dig into the big themes emerging from the event and break down how to tackle today’s TA challenges.

Episode 14: How the public sector drives hiring innovation – Part 2

We’re back for part two of our Federal hiring special on Hire Thinking. We explore how to drive hiring productivity, how to support internal mobility, and how to unlock the potential in your talent.

Episode 13: The evolving role of talent, skills and digital transformation

In this episode we’re in Sydney to interview a talent leader who has worked at some of the largest Australian and global organizations. We explore how to localize a global strategy, the growing importance of skills-based hiring, and how to use purpose to attract the candidates you seek.