In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Jeff Pearce, a seasoned recruiter and sourcing expert who led a game-changing mentorship program at Walmart Connect. Jeff shares the story of how he created a curriculum from scratch to train coordinators in strategic sourcing—and how it delivered real results, including multiple hires […]
In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Jim Durbin, the “Indeed Whisperer,” Principal at Respondable Recruitment Marketing, to explore the evolving landscape of recruitment marketing. With a background spanning headhunting, staffing, corporate recruiting, and marketing, Jim provides unparalleled insights into how AI is reshaping hiring, the role of data-driven decision-making,
Recorded live at Transform 2025, one of the leading HR and Talent Acquisition conferences, this episode captures powerful conversations with some of the industry’s brightest minds. Hosted by Denise Chaffin, these dynamic discussions dive into the rise of Agentic AI in HR, where technology is evolving from supporting roles to autonomous decision-making — and what it
In this insightful episode recorded live at Transform 2025, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Janine Yancey, Founder and CEO of Emtrain, to explore how workplace culture, compliance, and leadership are deeply intertwined. A former employment litigator turned e-learning innovator, Janine shares how Emtrain’s analytics-driven approach is transforming outdated compliance training into a strategic tool
In this thought-provoking episode, Larry McAlister, an expert in talent transformation, shares game-changing insights on the evolving landscape of HR and leadership. We explore the intersection of AI and human potential, strategies for building high-performing teams, and the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership. Larry, who is Head of Digital Transformation at Nutanix, breaks
In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Jim Durbin, the “Indeed Whisperer,” Principal at Respondable Recruitment Marketing, to explore the evolving landscape of recruitment marketing. With a background spanning headhunting, staffing, corporate recruiting, and marketing, Jim provides unparalleled insights into how AI is reshaping hiring, the role of data-driven decision-making,
In this episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Jo Weech, Global Head of People and Talent at Exemplary Consultants, to discuss the evolving landscape of hiring, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the challenges companies face in today’s workforce. Jo shares powerful insights into structured hiring, unconscious bias, and the importance of redefining professionalism.
In this insightful episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader Orlando Haynes, North American Talent Acquisition Lead & Program Manager at The Mosaic Company and host of the CareerTALKS Podcast. Together, they dive into the evolving role of Talent Acquisition as a strategic business partner, moving beyond transactional recruiting. Orlando shares his expertise
In this insightful episode, Denise Chaffin sits down with Matt Rieck, Chief of Human Resources at Inszone Insurance Services and author of The Employee Retention Bible, to explore the critical topic of employee retention. Matt shares his extensive experience in HR, revealing the hidden costs of turnover and the need for proactive retention strategies. Listeners will
In this insightful episode of Talking TA we provide a sneak peak of our new series – Tech Stack! Host Denise Chaffin sits down with Mike Stafiej, the driving force behind ERIN, a cutting-edge employee referral automation platform. Together, they explore how ERIN helps businesses streamline referral programs by automating complex policies, improving user engagement,
