In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin brings us live coverage from RecFest USA 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, a unique outdoor festival-style event for talent acquisition professionals. Denise dives deep into how AI is transforming recruitment, striking the balance between efficiency and human connection, and the evolving expectations of candidates in a post-COVID world. […]
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employment litigator turned e-learning innovator, Janine shares how Emtrain’s analytics-driven approach is transforming outdated compliance training into a strategic tool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 episode of Talking TA, Denise Chaffin sits down with leadership expert and author Minette Norman, founder of Minette Norman Consulting to unpack what it truly means to lead with humanity in today’s workplace. Drawing from her 30-year career in Silicon Valley and her books The Psychological Safety Playbook and The Boldly Inclusive Leader, Minette shares real-world stories
In this episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Jim McCoy, CEO of Atlas, to explore the complexities and solutions of global talent acquisition. Atlas, the world’s largest employer of record, helps companies expand internationally by hiring employees in over 160 countries. Jim shares how Atlas solves critical issues for businesses without a legal presence
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
In this episode, talent acquisition expert Paul Maxin, founder of Max Intalent, sits down with host Denise to explore the profound shifts occurring in the world of recruitment and talent strategy. From the rapid growth of AI and automation to the critical importance of aligning talent acquisition with broader business strategies, Paul discusses how HR
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
What happens when hiring shortcuts collide with a generation that refuses to stay quiet? In this powerful conversation, Denise sits down with Ellen Raim, early career advisor and founder of People Matter, LLC, to unpack the growing trust gap in today’s workforce. With Gen Z projected to represent 30% of the workforce by 2030 and
In this episode, host Denise Chaffin welcomes Barbara Bruno, CEO of Good as Gold Training, to explore the vital role of transferable skills in today’s job market. With over 25 years of experience in talent acquisition and 18 LinkedIn Learning courses, Barbara shares expert insights into identifying, presenting, and leveraging transferable skills for both candidates
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
