In this engaging episode of the podcast, Denise Chaffin interviews Don Phin, a distinguished attorney, advisor, and HR expert. Don takes listeners through his remarkable journey from working on a tuna boat in San Diego to becoming a prominent figure in employment law. He shares anecdotes from his litigation career, including high-stakes whistleblower cases and […]
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,
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In this episode, host Denise Chaffin engages with Wendy Sellers, renowned HR consultant and author, known as “The HR Lady.” Wendy shares insights from her book, Suck It Up, Buttercup: Be a Leader People Will Follow, delving into the complexities of workplace dynamics and leadership. The discussion explores how understanding different personality types through tools like
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 special episode of Talking TA, we focus on the needs of small businesses. Whether you’re an experienced agency owner or someone considering starting your own agency or going independent, this episode is for you. Host Denise Chaffin is joined by Marguerite Eastwood, Chief Human Resources Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Marguerite shares
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
Workplace happiness is often dismissed as a “nice to have,” but this conversation makes it clear, it’s one of the most powerful business levers leaders can pull. Denise Chaffin sits down with Valerie Alexander, CEO of Speak Happiness, to unpack the real economic impact of unhappy workforces, from turnover and absenteeism to product defects, safety
In this insightful episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Stavy Papasotiriou, an organizational psychologist and founder of Work Unlocked, to explore the science behind creating happy and fulfilling workplaces. Stavy shares her personal journey from Greece to Germany, her passion for improving work environments, and how her life experiences shaped her mission to develop
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
