What if the biggest threat to recruiters isn’t AI replacing them, but failing to prove the business value they already bring? In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with recruiting keynote speaker and Reboot Hiring author Katrina Collier to explore why talent acquisition must move beyond taking job orders and become […]
Recruiting has survived job boards, LinkedIn, economic downturns and repeated predictions that technology would eliminate the profession. But that does not mean every recruiter or agency will survive the next shift. Drea Codispoti joins Denise Chaffin to examine why recruiting has become more difficult, even for experienced professionals. They discuss changing demand across industries, the
What happens when AI enters the hiring process, but recruiting teams are still dealing with ATS fatigue, disconnected workflows, regional compliance pressure, and tools that rarely get used? In this Talking TA Tech Stack feature, Denise Chaffin sits down with Amy Oxley Chief of Staff, Product from SmartRecruiters, for a practitioner-led conversation on what TA
In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin welcomes Brian Fink, a renowned talent acquisition expert and author of “Talk Tech to Me.” Brian delves into his 18-year career in recruiting, from his early days in agency recruitment to his current role at McAfee, where he specializes in technical talent acquisition amidst the growing
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
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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 episode of Talking TA, Denise Chaffin sits down with Michael Goldberg, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at U.S. Renal Care, for a candid and deeply practical conversation about the future of recruiting. Michael shares his career journey from frontline recruiting into TA operations and explains why operations, metrics, and project management are becoming
In this engaging episode, host Denise Chaffin is joined by Steve Levy, a distinguished leader in the tech recruiting industry and a co-founder of Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, for a deep dive into the future of work. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of the ongoing debate between remote, hybrid, and on-site work
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
