Episodes

Navigating HR Tech: Lessons

In this enlightening episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with William Tincup from WRKdefined, who brings over two decades of experience in talent acquisition and HR technology. The conversation explores the profound impact of technology on traditional HR practices, highlighting how automation has replaced mundane tasks, allowing recruiters to focus on high-value activities. Denise and […]

Turnover, Ghosting, and Resilience: A Candid Look at Today’s Workforce

In this special annual panel discussion, host Denise Chaffin welcomes back Courtney Schuelke, Jamie Starner, and Michael O’Brien to revisit the state of work in 2025. Together, they share insights across industries—retail, restaurants, and technology—highlighting rising turnover rates, the challenge of employee ghosting, and the creative ways companies are trying to retain talent. Courtney discusses

Talent Toolkit: Unlocking the Secrets of Precision Hiring

Join Denise Chaffin, President of Top Source Talent, as she interviews Alex Godfrey from El Toro, an innovative ad tech firm. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey and passion for technology before diving into El Toro’s groundbreaking IP targeting method. With 16 patents in the space, El Toro has revolutionized digital advertising by delivering ads directly

From Recruiter to Business Partner

In this insightful episode, host Denise Chaffin sits down with seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader Orlando Haynes, North American Talent Acquisition Lead & Program Manager at The Mosaic Company and host of the CareerTALKS Podcast. Together, they dive into the evolving role of Talent Acquisition as a strategic business partner, moving beyond transactional recruiting. Orlando shares his expertise

The Bionic Employee Era: Skills That Will Matter Most

In this episode of Talking TA, Denise talks with Steven Swan, CEO of The Swan Group, about the rise of the “bionic employee” and the dramatic shifts happening across IT, business operations, and talent acquisition. Steven explains how AI is transforming technical roles, creating hybrid talent that blends business understanding with technical literacy. He covers

Career Compass

Are you ready to navigate the ever-changing landscape of talent acquisition? Join Denise Chaffin and special guest Nancy Schempf as they dive into the unprecedented challenges and opportunities of the current labor market. In this engaging conversation, they explore how companies of all sizes are adapting to the current macroeconomic environment. From large corporations taking

Innovative Employee Growth

In this episode of “Talking TA with Top Source Talent,” Denise engages in a conversation with Lisa Karas-King & David Mellor from Trimble Inc., delving into their innovative strategies for employee retention, development, and company culture. The discussion revolves around Trimble’s distinctive organizational culture, continuous learning avenues, and unwavering dedication to employee well-being. Notably, Trimble’s

Hire Humans

In this enlightening podcast, we dive into the dynamic world of talent acquisition with two industry experts, Denise Chaffin, President of TAP Source Talent, and Craig Fisher, President of Talent Net Live AECOM and author of “Hiring Humans.” Together, they explore the impact of AI in recruiting while underlining the irreplaceable value of human connections.

AI in TA

In this podcast, Denise Chapman interviews Andrew Gardiner from The HireKey about the use of AI in talent acquisition. They discuss how AI is already being used to automate tasks such as prescreening candidates and assessing their fit for a job. However, they also point out that AI is not a magic bullet and that

Brandon Hardwood

2022 vs 2023

Brandon Harwood is a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in Talent Recruiting and hiring. In this episode, together with Host Denise Chaffin, they will discuss their insights on the changes we can expect to see in the coming year, including the impact of remote working, the return to in-person, work workforce adjustments, industry trends

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