Episodes

Ghosting Unmasked: How Transparency Reshapes Recruitment

In this insightful episode, Denise Chaffin hosts Serge Boudreau and Shelley Billinghurst from the Recruitment Flex podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment. The conversation begins with an introduction to the guests and an overview of their podcast, which offers practical advice and updates on recruitment best practices. Serge and Shelley share their diverse […]

Low-Hanging Fruit and High-Impact Strategy in Hiring Tech

In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin welcomes Kevin Serwatka, founder of Benchmarket, an AI-powered hiring optimization platform. Kevin takes us on his journey from agency recruiter to talent leader at Google, Meta, and Robinhood—culminating in the launch of his own company. Together, they explore the practical use of AI in recruiting, the

Intergenerational Wisdom

Explore the dynamic dialogue between Denise Chaffin, President of Top Sauce Talent, and Craig Stearman, University Recruitment Lead for ASML. In this engaging podcast segment, they delve into topics such as ASML’s global presence, the entry of Generation Z into the workforce, the significance of patience in career growth, and the fusion of university recruitment

The Art and Science of Finding Top Talent with the Godfather of Sourcing

In this episode of [Podcast Name], host Denise Chaffin welcomes Shally Steckerl, renowned as the “Godfather of Sourcing,” to discuss the nuances of talent acquisition. Shally delves into his journey from recruiting to becoming a sourcing specialist, emphasizing the critical role of creativity and problem-solving. They explore the challenges of sourcing for hard-to-fill roles, the

Using AI to Empower Recruiters, Not Replace Them

Joseph Burns, Founder & CEO of Lupa, shares why the future of hiring isn’t about replacing recruiters with AI, but empowering them. Drawing from personal experience building and shutting down an AI recruiter, Joseph walks through the trade-offs, risks, and realities of automation in TA. He shares how Lupa uses AI to enhance decision-making, how

Unleash America 2024: The AI Conversation

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of AI on talent acquisition, drawing insights from the Unleash conference and expert discussions. The Industry Leaders form across the globe highlight AI’s potential to enhance efficiency, eliminate redundancy, and improve data analytics, thereby revolutionizing the recruitment process. They delve into the benefits of AI, such as

The Art of Seduction in Recruitment

Join Denise Chaffin, president of Top Sauce Talent, as she hosts Taylor Franco and Jim D’Amico from Holland America Princess in a deep dive into seasonal hiring for hospitality roles in Alaska. From crafting compelling job postings to fostering career growth opportunities, Taylor and Jim share insights into Holland America Princess’s innovative recruitment methods and

Transform Your Talent Acquisition Game

In this episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Clark Wilcox, CEO and founder of Digital Recruiter Talent Group and the Digital Recruiter Podcast. Clark shares his inspiring journey from an Aerotek recruiter to an industry innovator, offering practical insights into optimizing LinkedIn, leveraging automation, and driving revenue with content marketing. Together, they discuss the

The Future of Recruiting Is Here — and It’s Still Human

Recruiters beware — the future is already here. In this episode of Talking TA, host Denise Chaffin sits down with Gail Houston Associate Director at Grail and Jim Schnyder, President of Recruiting Advisors, to explore how AI is reshaping the recruiting landscape. As co-directors of the DFW Texas Recruiters Network, they’ve spent years training recruiters to

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