Episodes

Practical Recruitment Solutions: ATS, Tools & Strategies

In this episode host Denise Chaffin welcomes Diane Prince, the founder of Recruiting Agency 360, to explore the critical role of applicant tracking systems (ATS) in recruitment. Diane shares her extensive industry experience, including insights from selling a recruiting business for $28 million, and provides practical advice on managing ATS effectively. The discussion covers the […]

GOAL! Scoring Recruitment Secrets

In this episode of the podcast we have a captivating conversation with Eliud Jimenez, VP of Human Resources for FC Dallas. Eliud shares his wealth of experience in talent acquisition and his journey within the sports industry. The discussion covers various topics, including recruitment strategies, career paths in sports management, the impact of TV series like

Tech Stack Sneak Peak ERIN: Employee Referral Platform

In this insightful episode of Talking TA we provide a sneak peak of our new series – Tech Stack! Host Denise Chaffin sits down with Mike Stafiej, the driving force behind ERIN, a cutting-edge employee referral automation platform. Together, they explore how ERIN helps businesses streamline referral programs by automating complex policies, improving user engagement,

A Rising Tide Lifts All Workforces: Global Talent and Purpose-Driven Outsourcing

In this episode, Denise Chaffin sits down with Seth Stover, founder and CEO of Tide Rise, a company transforming outsourcing into a force for global good. What began as a small project in Malawi evolved into a scalable model of economic empowerment and opportunity. Seth shares how his team turned a conversation about unemployment into

Championing Veterans: Unleashing the Hidden Workforce

In this episode, host Denise Chaffin explores the dynamic intersection of the semiconductor industry and the military community with guest Melinda Gomez, Manager of Veteran Initiatives at the SEMI Foundation. The conversation unveils the significant growth opportunities within the semiconductor sector, driven by federal investments and the Chips and Science Act, forecasting over 100,000 new

Why Recruiting Needs Both AI Efficiency and Human Connection

Rebecca Carr, CEO of SmartRecruiters, joins Denise Chaffin to discuss the company’s recent acquisition by SAP and what it means for the future of talent acquisition technology. Rebecca shares her journey from recruiter to product leader to CEO, her perspective on the ATS market’s evolution, and how AI is reshaping recruiting workflows. She explains how

Beyond Buzzwords: Unfiltered Gen Z Perspectives

Join us for a captivating episode featuring insights from the Transform 2024 conference, where Gen Z individuals share their perspectives and voices on the future of work. The episode delves into conversations with Austin Drabik, Grant Larson, and Danielle Farage. Austin emphasizes the importance of intergenerational collaboration, Grant discusses strategies for increasing Gen Z representation

Secrets to Employee Retention: Hiring, Training, and Culture

In this insightful episode, Denise Chaffin sits down with Matt Rieck, Chief of Human Resources at Inszone Insurance Services and author of The Employee Retention Bible, to explore the critical topic of employee retention. Matt shares his extensive experience in HR, revealing the hidden costs of turnover and the need for proactive retention strategies. Listeners will

Burnout, Mobility, and the New TA Skillset

In this episode, Denise Chaffin sits down with industry analyst and publisher Matt Charney to break down the real state of recruiting and what the TA community can expect in 2026. Matt brings deep context from years across recruiting, analytics, media, and workforce insights, giving a grounded and balanced view of what’s actually happening beneath

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