In this engaging podcast conversation, Denise sits down with Jeff Harry from Rediscover Your Play. Jeff’s company has a fascinating mission: using play and positive psychology to revolutionize the workplace. Rediscover Your Play aims to make work a source of joy, combating the disengagement and stress often found in the modern workplace. Jeff identifies three […]
What if the biggest threat to your organization isn’t talent scarcity or AI disruption, but the metrics you use to measure performance? In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with digital transformation strategist Mike Scafidi to explore how leadership metrics shape HR strategy, talent acquisition, recruiting performance, and workplace culture. Many
In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with futurist, innovation expert, and bestselling author Daniel Burrus to explore how AI, hard trends, and anticipatory thinking are reshaping talent acquisition, leadership, and the future of work. Daniel breaks down why AI should be viewed as a magnifier of human capability rather than
What if the real problem in recruiting isn’t AI taking jobs, but the fact that many of those jobs shouldn’t exist in the first place? In this episode of Talking TA, Denise Chaffin sits down with Matt Alder, CEO of Recruiting Future, to challenge the foundation of modern hiring. With over two decades in talent
Most AI in recruiting is noise. The problem is knowing what actually works. In this Tech Stack episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Trent Cotton, Head of Talent Acquisition Insights and Analyst Relations, and Lisa Fiondella, SVP of AI, Data, and Platform at iCIMS, to explore how AI, automation, and agentic
Candidate experience is no longer an HR side conversation, it is a direct reflection of your brand. In this episode, Denise Chaffin sits down with Eric Smuda, customer and employee experience leader and former executive at major consumer brands, to unpack why candidates should be treated like customers, not transactions. Drawing from decades of experience
In this episode, Denise sits down with Pernille Weitemeyer Larsen, Head of Global Talent Acquisition for Creative Force and co founder of Denmark’s largest TA network. Pernille shares an inside look at how TA is evolving and what needs to change for recruiters to become strategic partners instead of support staff. The conversation explores the
In this episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Gina Riley, career transition coach and author of Qualified Isn’t Enough, to explore why great talent often gets overlooked—and how to fix it. Drawing from her “Career Velocity” framework, Gina shares a nine-step process that helps leaders clarify their unique value proposition, tell their career stories with
In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin reconnects with longtime colleague Meredith Leitch, who transitioned from a 25-year career at Intel into a purpose-driven second act. Meredith shares her journey through Encore Fellowships with The Fedcap Group, where experienced professionals bring corporate expertise to the nonprofit sector. They explore how retirement is being redefined—not
In this special annual panel discussion, host Denise Chaffin welcomes back Courtney Schuelke, Jamie Starner, and Michael O’Brien to revisit the state of work in 2025. Together, they share insights across industries—retail, restaurants, and technology—highlighting rising turnover rates, the challenge of employee ghosting, and the creative ways companies are trying to retain talent. Courtney discusses
