This week on TRF We cover:Refreshed and tanned, Serge shares his skin care secrets and the live free or die culture that is Florida. In the NewsApple pulls a fast one on Immigration and pays the price, is $25 million enough? Not falling for the drama around Christmas hiring, let’s unpack the reality.ZipRecruiter and Indeed feel the drop in paid advertising again in their quarterly results.Ontario is on top of the bad actors in the staffing industry by requiring licenses and guarantees. BC boldly goes where other provinces will follow, as of November 1 all employers must post pay ranges. Tip Of The WeekRecruiting events and how to get the most out of participating - should you choose to participate - be intentional. Recruiting InsightsA Tech Recruiter for Meta does the humble brag on why it's so easy to attract talent, starting with their perks. Hiring strategy - applications vs sourcing. We are no further ahead after all this time and effort to build a candidate pipeline. Recruiter skills for 2024, some are classic along with a few new ones. Cultural Intelligence makes the list. 

This week on TRF We cover: <ul><li>Refreshed and tanned, Serge shares his skin care secrets and the live free or die culture that is Florida. </li></ul> In the News <ul><li>Apple pulls a fast one on Immigration and pays the price, is $25 million enough? </li></ul> <ul><li>Not falling for the drama around Christmas hiring, let’s unpack the reality.</li></ul> <ul><li>ZipRecruiter and Indeed feel the drop in paid advertising again in their quarterly results.</li></ul> <ul><li>Ontario is on top of the bad actors in the staffing industry by requiring licenses and guarantees. </li></ul> <ul><li>BC boldly goes where other provinces will follow, as of November 1 all employers must post pay ranges. </li></ul> Tip Of The Week <ul><li>Recruiting events and how to get the most out of participating - should you choose to participate - be intentional. </li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>A Tech Recruiter for Meta does the humble brag on why it's so easy to attract talent, starting with their perks. </li></ul> <ul><li>Hiring strategy - applications vs sourcing. We are no further ahead after all this time and effort to build a candidate pipeline. </li></ul> <ul><li>Recruiter skills for 2024, some are classic along with a few new ones. Cultural Intelligence makes the list. </li></ul>

Shady Players

Always a pleasure to welcome friend of the show Angela Hood CEO of This Way Global to TRFThisWayGlobal won an award for Innovation of the Year HR Tech in 2019 for their AI for Jobs product. AI before everyone was talking about it.The reality of working with IBM, it was surprising to hear both parties took away learnings. Any company who does not believe the research that DEI is good for business will find themselves left behind.  ‘30 minutes to value’ is solving the biggest challenge to adopting any platform, Angela’s team made it a reality. 2024 will be the year we realize an improved quality of life through business automation. 

Always a pleasure to welcome friend of the show Angela Hood CEO of This Way Global to TRF <ul><li>ThisWayGlobal won an award for Innovation of the Year HR Tech in 2019 for their AI for Jobs product. AI before everyone was talking about it.</li></ul> <ul><li>The reality of working with IBM, it was surprising to hear both parties took away learnings. </li></ul> <ul><li>Any company who does not believe the research that DEI is good for business will find themselves left behind.  </li></ul> <ul><li>‘30 minutes to value’ is solving the biggest challenge to adopting any platform, Angela’s team made it a reality. </li></ul> <ul><li>2024 will be the year we realize an improved quality of life through business automation. </li></ul>

AI Before it was Cool w/Angela Hood

This week on TRF we cover:Work from anywhere, Serge takes the family to Florida to visit Peppa Pig Land, LegoLand and Disneyworld. Now he needs a vacation from his vacation.Something is terribly broken if we have Cyber Security professionals driving UbersIn The NewsWeWork goes bankrupt, the fall from an $50BB valuation to $3BB in debt. Software Engineer. Rug Doctor. Alberta’s engineering governing body loses their argument base on public safety.Ontario employers are now required to disclose pay ranges on the job ads. As of December 1, Canadian experience requirements will be barred for more than 30 occupational and licensing bodies as a requirement in licensing.Tip of the WeekHiring for ‘fit’. A cloak for discrimination and puts up more barriers for job seekers. Challenge your Hiring Managers to define ‘fit’.Recruiting InsightsHot tea! 45% of HR pros cant wait to spill the tea on employees with their family and friends. More like 70%Trends to impact recruiting in 2024 - we may be over thinking what AI really is.Tone deaf and ego filled opinion, Nolan Church shows how out of touch a former Google recruiter can be.

This week on TRF we cover: <ul><li>Work from anywhere, Serge takes the family to Florida to visit Peppa Pig Land, LegoLand and Disneyworld. Now he needs a vacation from his vacation.</li></ul> <ul><li>Something is terribly broken if we have Cyber Security professionals driving Ubers</li></ul> In The News <ul><li>WeWork goes bankrupt, the fall from an $50BB valuation to $3BB in debt. </li></ul> <ul><li>Software Engineer. Rug Doctor. Alberta’s engineering governing body loses their argument base on public safety.</li></ul> <ul><li>Ontario employers are now required to disclose pay ranges on the job ads. </li></ul> <ul><li>As of December 1, Canadian experience requirements will be barred for more than 30 occupational and licensing bodies as a requirement in licensing.</li></ul> Tip of the Week <ul><li>Hiring for ‘fit’. A cloak for discrimination and puts up more barriers for job seekers. Challenge your Hiring Managers to define ‘fit’.</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>Hot tea! 45% of HR pros cant wait to spill the tea on employees with their family and friends. More like 70%</li></ul> <ul><li>Trends to impact recruiting in 2024 - we may be over thinking what AI really is.</li></ul> <ul><li>Tone deaf and ego filled opinion, Nolan Church shows how out of touch a former Google recruiter can be.</li></ul>

Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game

Recorded live from HR Technology Conference we welcomed Alex Sheshunoff CEO of RemoteBridgeFresh off the awards stage, RemoteBridge won the 2023 HR Tech Product of the Year!Companies who compete for top talent need to replace their printed flat sheet of “Benefits We Offer” with something fun and engaging.  With so much focus on talent attraction, all our efforts can be wasted if on boarding is left to filling in forms and staring at a screen.  Introducing a new team member who may be in a different time zone or building culture within an existing team, Remote Bridge delivers onboarding experiences in a new and engaging way with avatars in a virtual world - all without goggles or downloads.3 great uses of AI in their platform; noise suppression, creative inspiration and voice recognition. 

Recorded live from HR Technology Conference we welcomed Alex Sheshunoff CEO of RemoteBridge Fresh off the awards stage, RemoteBridge won the 2023 HR Tech Product of the Year! <ul><li>Companies who compete for top talent need to replace their printed flat sheet of “Benefits We Offer” with something fun and engaging.  </li></ul> <ul><li>With so much focus on talent attraction, all our efforts can be wasted if on boarding is left to filling in forms and staring at a screen.  </li></ul> <ul><li>Introducing a new team member who may be in a different time zone or building culture within an existing team, Remote Bridge delivers onboarding experiences in a new and engaging way with avatars in a virtual world - all without goggles or downloads.</li></ul> <ul><li>3 great uses of AI in their platform; noise suppression, creative inspiration and voice recognition. </li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Alex Sheshunoff

TRF feat Jonathan Prothero, President and Co-Founder of TalentNetAs a Canadian HR tech company and over 25 years of expertise, Jonathan gives credit to his wife for her expertise in resourcing on demand and connecting the dots to contingent workforce, 2013 TalentNet was launched.Jonathan realized Fortune 500 organizations can leverage their brand to attract and build a community of workers they can employ when their skills are needed, at the pace of how they do business. Highlights of our conversation:Talent attraction should be agnostic to the employee status, full time, gig worker or contingent. Large organizations have 30% non-employees doing work. The coming generation shows a preference to NOT working full time for a single employer. Using AI to improve communication with the talent community. 

TRF feat Jonathan Prothero, President and Co-Founder of TalentNet As a Canadian HR tech company and over 25 years of expertise, Jonathan gives credit to his wife for her expertise in resourcing on demand and connecting the dots to contingent workforce, 2013 TalentNet was launched. Jonathan realized Fortune 500 organizations can leverage their brand to attract and build a community of workers they can employ when their skills are needed, at the pace of how they do business.  Highlights of our conversation: <ul><li>Talent attraction should be agnostic to the employee status, full time, gig worker or contingent. </li></ul> <ul><li>Large organizations have 30% non-employees doing work. </li></ul> <ul><li>The coming generation shows a preference to NOT working full time for a single employer. </li></ul> <ul><li>Using AI to improve communication with the talent community. </li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Jonathan Prothero

This week on TRF we cover:The reality of her first corporate job and having to endure a long daily commute sent a TikTok viral this week.  Recruiter Nation report had some interesting findings plus some things stayed the same.In the NewsStepstone the dominant job board in Europe, did a 5% employee reduction. The major Canadian banks are undergoing layoffs. Always seen as stable and still showing record breaking profits, it appears that letting people go is cheaper than upskilling them. Tip of the WeekDitch your outdated BDI interview questions. Research shows that 75% of hiring managers have added little phrases to their question that beg the candidate to fabricate an answer.Recruiting InsightsPuffed up job titles to make the job appear sexier may seem like a clever way to attract GenZ candidates, it is a deeply flawed approach.Never underestimate the revenge factor. Some sage advice before you decide to target your competitor’s people.Who lies on their resume or in the interview most, turns 85% of those with masters or PhDs will lie. 

This week on TRF we cover: <ul><li>The reality of her first corporate job and having to endure a long daily commute sent a TikTok viral this week.  </li></ul> <ul><li>Recruiter Nation report had some interesting findings plus some things stayed the same.</li></ul> In the News <ul><li>Stepstone the dominant job board in Europe, did a 5% employee reduction. </li></ul> <ul><li>The major Canadian banks are undergoing layoffs. Always seen as stable and still showing record breaking profits, it appears that letting people go is cheaper than upskilling them. </li></ul> Tip of the Week <ul><li>Ditch your outdated BDI interview questions. Research shows that 75% of hiring managers have added little phrases to their question that beg the candidate to fabricate an answer.</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>Puffed up job titles to make the job appear sexier may seem like a clever way to attract GenZ candidates, it is a deeply flawed approach.</li></ul> <ul><li>Never underestimate the revenge factor. Some sage advice before you decide to target your competitor’s people.</li></ul> <ul><li>Who lies on their resume or in the interview most, turns 85% of those with masters or PhDs will lie. </li></ul>

"I'm So Upset"

We had the opportunity to interview at #HRTech Conference Adam Godson, President and Chief Product Officer of Paradox.aiAdam's unique journey, beginning as a recruiter and seamlessly transitioning into the technology side of HR, lends a distinctive perspective to his role.Paradox.ai's innovative approach to conversational AI for talent acquisition, which streamlines and automates processes to allow recruiters to focus on meaningful candidate interactions.The impact of their AI solutions, as showcased with high-profile clients like McDonald's, where they have significantly reduced time-to-hire.Adam's take on the adoption of AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of solving real business problems rather than just embracing technology for the sake of it.The role of AI in talent attraction and talent retention, along with practical applications to enhance the candidate experience.Adam's insights on the future of recruiting, highlighting the transition from administrative tasks to more engaging and relationship-focused work.The positive impact of AI on candidate experience through the reduction of friction and streamlining of processes.The transformative nature of conversational AI, bridging the gap between automation and a positive candidate experience.

We had the opportunity to interview at #HRTech Conference Adam Godson, President and Chief Product Officer of <a href="http://Paradox.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paradox.ai</a> <ul><li>Adam's unique journey, beginning as a recruiter and seamlessly transitioning into the technology side of HR, lends a distinctive perspective to his role.</li></ul> <ul><li><a href="http://Paradox.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paradox.ai</a>'s innovative approach to conversational AI for talent acquisition, which streamlines and automates processes to allow recruiters to focus on meaningful candidate interactions.</li></ul> <ul><li>The impact of their AI solutions, as showcased with high-profile clients like McDonald's, where they have significantly reduced time-to-hire.</li></ul> <ul><li>Adam's take on the adoption of AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of solving real business problems rather than just embracing technology for the sake of it.</li></ul> <ul><li>The role of AI in talent attraction and talent retention, along with practical applications to enhance the candidate experience.</li></ul> <ul><li>Adam's insights on the future of recruiting, highlighting the transition from administrative tasks to more engaging and relationship-focused work.</li></ul> <ul><li>The positive impact of AI on candidate experience through the reduction of friction and streamlining of processes.</li></ul> <ul><li>The transformative nature of conversational AI, bridging the gap between automation and a positive candidate experience.</li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Adam Godson

TRF feat Sachit Kamat Chief Product Officer with Eightfold.aiWe were floored by the deep understanding of TA coming with Sachit from his days at Linked In being ported over to his role at Eightfold.ai. Their foundation is solidly planted in AI helping organizations figure out what skills they already have and effectively connect them to the biggest problems the company is trying to solve.Companies who are scaling up or taking inventory of their current talent, we unpack what Talent Intelligence means in the real world. It's knowing who's available when, what skills, and then, that should create your go to market as far as talent attraction. Advice for TA leaders on efficiencies gained when AI is fully informed, it is quality time where your talents are best used and that is with the business. 

TRF feat Sachit Kamat Chief Product Officer with <a href="http://Eightfold.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eightfold.ai</a> <ul><li>We were floored by the deep understanding of TA coming with Sachit from his days at Linked In being ported over to his role at <a href="http://Eightfold.ai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eightfold.ai</a>. </li></ul> <ul><li>Their foundation is solidly planted in AI helping organizations figure out what skills they already have and effectively connect them to the biggest problems the company is trying to solve.</li></ul> <ul><li>Companies who are scaling up or taking inventory of their current talent, we unpack what Talent Intelligence means in the real world. It's knowing who's available when, what skills, and then, that should create your go to market as far as talent attraction. </li></ul> <ul><li>Advice for TA leaders on efficiencies gained when AI is fully informed, it is quality time where your talents are best used and that is with the business. </li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Sachit Kamat

This week on TRF we cover:Not a fan of horror movies, we discover Serge’s childhood trauma from the “My Buddy” doll. In the newsIn a bold move, Radancy acquires Brazen, we give our take on what this means for the industry.IBM’s CEO walks back his bold statement about how AI will replace roles. Canada takes first place as the top dream job destination.Tip of the WeekCandidates who bomb the interview doesn't mean they aren't great at what they do. Keep the type of role in mind before you judge their interview skills. Recruiting InsightsTime to Alignment - new metric or new name for a best practice in recruiting? Taking a closer look into this will serve you well.More insights from the candidate interview experience published by Greenhouse, 24% of candidates get their interview advice from TikTok. Well that explains alot!

This week on TRF we cover: <ul><li>Not a fan of horror movies, we discover Serge’s childhood trauma from the “My Buddy” doll. </li></ul> In the news <ul><li>In a bold move, Radancy acquires Brazen, we give our take on what this means for the industry.</li></ul> <ul><li>IBM’s CEO walks back his bold statement about how AI will replace roles. </li></ul> <ul><li>Canada takes first place as the top dream job destination.</li></ul> Tip of the Week <ul><li>Candidates who bomb the interview doesn't mean they aren't great at what they do. Keep the type of role in mind before you judge their interview skills. </li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>Time to Alignment - new metric or new name for a best practice in recruiting? Taking a closer look into this will serve you well.</li></ul> <ul><li>More insights from the candidate interview experience published by Greenhouse, 24% of candidates get their interview advice from TikTok. Well that explains alot!</li></ul>

White Font

We had the opportunity to interview Crosschq CEO Michael Fitzsimmons on the floor at #HRTechconfMost Recruiters have a story or two about candidate fraud. We were very curious to understand how CrossChq.com works in the hiring process. Mike shares his personal experience leading to the creation and launch of the solution. If 47% of new hires don't stay long enough to become ROI positive, a part of the decision to hire needs a closer look.What do we really know about someone before they are hired? Is just the standard information like skills, experience, education; where we are blind, is around behavior that will spill into the workplace.  In high risk hiring such as health care or financial services, skipping past the background check can have serious consequences. Some advice for those who are considering adding technology to their hiring process, be clear about what problem you are trying to solve before you go shopping.

We had the opportunity to interview Crosschq CEO Michael Fitzsimmons on the floor at #HRTechconf <ul><li>Most Recruiters have a story or two about candidate fraud. We were very curious to understand how <a href="http://CrossChq.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CrossChq.com</a> works in the hiring process. </li></ul> <ul><li>Mike shares his personal experience leading to the creation and launch of the solution. If 47% of new hires don't stay long enough to become ROI positive, a part of the decision to hire needs a closer look.</li></ul> <ul><li>What do we really know about someone before they are hired? Is just the standard information like skills, experience, education; where we are blind, is around behavior that will spill into the workplace.  </li></ul> <ul><li>In high risk hiring such as health care or financial services, skipping past the background check can have serious consequences. </li></ul> <ul><li>Some advice for those who are considering adding technology to their hiring process, be clear about what problem you are trying to solve before you go shopping.</li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Michael Fitzsimmons

Serge and Shelley share their expertise and opinions from a collective 40+ years in the recruitment profession. The podcast is all things recruitment - from the latest trends, industry news, technology, helpful tips and interviews with some of the biggest globally recognized names in the recruitment industry

Pete Lamson CEO at Employ joins us for an interview at HR Technology Conference.JazzHR became the darling of ATS solutions in the SMB market. Pete gives credit to the founder and his vision. Being acquired by Employ and staying on as CEO was just the beginning of an impressive ride in TA tech. 2021 was an exciting year, as Employ acquired more ATS solutions, they now cover all size organizations, with the acquisition of Lever and JobVite. Recruiter Nation surveys 1200 recruiters from every size of organization, giving us insight and validating what recruiters are experiencing. Insight from this year’s report; hospitality and government are reaching into new talent pools to solve their skills shortage.Some sage advice to TA Leaders, be crystal clear about the problem technology needs to solve for your business and if you are going to add in AI to simplify the mundane like writing job ads.

Pete Lamson CEO at Employ joins us for an interview at HR Technology Conference. <ul><li>JazzHR became the darling of ATS solutions in the SMB market. Pete gives credit to the founder and his vision. Being acquired by Employ and staying on as CEO was just the beginning of an impressive ride in TA tech. </li></ul> <ul><li>2021 was an exciting year, as Employ acquired more ATS solutions, they now cover all size organizations, with the acquisition of Lever and JobVite. </li></ul> <ul><li>Recruiter Nation surveys 1200 recruiters from every size of organization, giving us insight and validating what recruiters are experiencing. </li></ul> <ul><li>Insight from this year’s report; hospitality and government are reaching into new talent pools to solve their skills shortage.</li></ul> <ul><li>Some sage advice to TA Leaders, be crystal clear about the problem technology needs to solve for your business and if you are going to add in AI to simplify the mundane like writing job ads.</li></ul>

#HRTechConf Interviews w/Pete Lamson 

This week on TRF we cover:Will resumes disappear in the next 5 years? Shelley is confident they will, Serge sees things differently.No FOMO here. As our friends all head to the land of bedbugs and baguettes, we are kind of glad we didn't go to Unleash World in Paris.In the NewsLinkedIn does some right sizing with laying off 668 positions, including more in talent acquisition. Stack Overflow hired too many sales people with no direction, at least thats our conclusion with their lay off announcement.AI for headshot, the jury is out.Tip of The WeekBook recommendations: The Talent Fix by Tim Sackett, Hiring Humans by Craig Fisher, Full Stack Recruiter by Jan Tegze and our all time favorite The Robot Proof Recruiter by Katrina Collier.Recruiting InsightsBy the year 2030 staffing agencies are expected to increase their market size by 12.7%, doing the math, thats $1778.29 Billion. Let’s unpack how and why that might be.Moonhub’s claim of 1 billion public profiles sounds a bit of an exaggeration. We’d like a demo please!Candidate experience platforms seem a bit optimistic when their success is hinged on hiring managers are tasked with designing the experience. A chatbot wont solve the problem!When designing your campus recruitment program get clarity on what new grads say they ideally want vs what they end up accepting as their first job out of school.

This week on TRF we cover: <ul><li>Will resumes disappear in the next 5 years? Shelley is confident they will, Serge sees things differently.</li></ul> <ul><li>No FOMO here. As our friends all head to the land of bedbugs and baguettes, we are kind of glad we didn't go to Unleash World in Paris.</li></ul> In the News <ul><li>LinkedIn does some right sizing with laying off 668 positions, including more in talent acquisition. </li></ul> <ul><li>Stack Overflow hired too many sales people with no direction, at least thats our conclusion with their lay off announcement.</li></ul> <ul><li>AI for headshot, the jury is out.</li></ul> Tip of The Week <ul><li>Book recommendations: The Talent Fix by Tim Sackett, Hiring Humans by Craig Fisher, Full Stack Recruiter by Jan Tegze and our all time favorite The Robot Proof Recruiter by Katrina Collier.</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>By the year 2030 staffing agencies are expected to increase their market size by 12.7%, doing the math, thats $1778.29 Billion. Let’s unpack how and why that might be.</li></ul> <ul><li>Moonhub’s claim of 1 billion public profiles sounds a bit of an exaggeration. We’d like a demo please!</li></ul> <ul><li>Candidate experience platforms seem a bit optimistic when their success is hinged on hiring managers are tasked with designing the experience. A chatbot wont solve the problem!</li></ul> <ul><li>When designing your campus recruitment program get clarity on what new grads say they ideally want vs what they end up accepting as their first job out of school.</li></ul>

MoonHub's MoonShot

The HR Technology Conference gave us the opportunity to interview some brilliant minds and this episode is no exception as we welcomed Anoop Gupta CEO Seekout.Over time, job descriptions become the ‘kitchen sink’ - no one can really tell if it's realistic or capturing what is needed. SeekOut Assist solves for this and was recognized by the Human Resource Executive as Top HR Tech Product for 2023. Working for MicroSoft and reporting to Bill Gates, Anoop shares the inside scoop of Bill’s beverage of choice.A concise explanation of how to build a diverse candidate pool at the top of the funnel and ensure you dont overlook the talent that exists inside your organization. Pro Tip: Start with over 1 Billion candidate profiles!The benefits of generative AI in a sourcing tool will open your eyes to the positive changes coming and see what is already possible.

The HR Technology Conference gave us the opportunity to interview some brilliant minds and this episode is no exception as we welcomed Anoop Gupta CEO Seekout. <ul><li>Over time, job descriptions become the ‘kitchen sink’ - no one can really tell if it's realistic or capturing what is needed. SeekOut Assist solves for this and was recognized by the Human Resource Executive as Top HR Tech Product for 2023. </li></ul> <ul><li>Working for MicroSoft and reporting to Bill Gates, Anoop shares the inside scoop of Bill’s beverage of choice.</li></ul> <ul><li>A concise explanation of how to build a diverse candidate pool at the top of the funnel and ensure you dont overlook the talent that exists inside your organization. Pro Tip: Start with over 1 Billion candidate profiles!</li></ul> <ul><li>The benefits of generative AI in a sourcing tool will open your eyes to the positive changes coming and see what is already possible.</li></ul>

HRTech Interviews w/Anoop Gupta

This week on TRF in Las Vegas for the HR Technology Conference we welcomed 2 guest co-host Jason Putnam and Michelle Meehan from Plum.Shelley shares her "thoughts"Insights from a great HR Technology showIn The News:Canada's September job numbers above estimate but is it real?US Job numbers tell a similar story.Tip of the weekAs a TA Leader if you plan to attend an event like HRTech, plan plan plan so you can be the most efficient and not get distracted.Recruiting Insights"Grumpy Staying" There's always been people unhappy at their jobs.Using AI to help answer interview questions. A new approach on evaluating talent might be the solution.

This week on TRF in Las Vegas for the HR Technology Conference we welcomed 2 guest co-host Jason Putnam and Michelle Meehan from Plum. <ul><li>Shelley shares her "thoughts"</li></ul> <ul><li>Insights from a great HR Technology show</li></ul> In The News: <ul><li>Canada's September job numbers above estimate but is it real?</li></ul> <ul><li>US Job numbers tell a similar story.</li></ul> Tip of the week <ul><li>As a TA Leader if you plan to attend an event like HRTech, plan plan plan so you can be the most efficient and not get distracted.</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>"Grumpy Staying" There's always been people unhappy at their jobs.</li></ul> <ul><li>Using AI to help answer interview questions. A new approach on evaluating talent might be the solution.</li></ul>

TRF at the HR Technology Conference

This week on TRF we welcome Reno Perry CEO of WisefulReno talks about his LinkedIn success with over 200,000 followers, sharing how he started posting content during the 2020 pandemic when many people were losing their jobs. He began sharing career coaching advice and built his following over time Wiseful was founded to connect communities and creators with job opportunities through social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Employers can engage with Wiseful to promote their talent brand and jobs within relevant communities. The platform helps companies reach high-quality talent while leveraging creators and community leaders.The importance of identifying internal influencers and enabling them to create authentic content that resonates with both candidates and employers. Reno believes that AI tools can democratize access to career coaching and job search assistance, but he also advises candidates to review AI-generated content and make it their own. "Layoff List" project initiated during the pandemic, connecting thousands of laid-off individuals with job opportunities. He shares insights from the data, including the fact that over 80% of those laid off in 2022 had found new jobs.Types of Jobs Impacted by Layoffs: The discussion touches on the types of jobs affected by layoffs, including recruiters, salespeople, and software engineers. Reno mentions that software engineers also faced layoffs, often due to cost-cutting measures..

This week on TRF we welcome Reno Perry CEO of Wiseful <ul><li>Reno talks about his LinkedIn success with over 200,000 followers, sharing how he started posting content during the 2020 pandemic when many people were losing their jobs. He began sharing career coaching advice and built his following over time</li></ul> <ul><li> Wiseful was founded to connect communities and creators with job opportunities through social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.</li></ul> <ul><li> Employers can engage with Wiseful to promote their talent brand and jobs within relevant communities. The platform helps companies reach high-quality talent while leveraging creators and community leaders.</li></ul> <ul><li>The importance of identifying internal influencers and enabling them to create authentic content that resonates with both candidates and employers.</li></ul> <ul><li> Reno believes that AI tools can democratize access to career coaching and job search assistance, but he also advises candidates to review AI-generated content and make it their own.</li></ul> <ul><li> "Layoff List" project initiated during the pandemic, connecting thousands of laid-off individuals with job opportunities. He shares insights from the data, including the fact that over 80% of those laid off in 2022 had found new jobs.</li></ul> <ul><li>Types of Jobs Impacted by Layoffs: The discussion touches on the types of jobs affected by layoffs, including recruiters, salespeople, and software engineers. Reno mentions that software engineers also faced layoffs, often due to cost-cutting measures.</li></ul> .

Communities w/Reno Perry

This week on TRFWeekend Bliss. Shelley gets her love cup filled with little Genevieve holding her hand and sharing some poutine!Sunday morning, we woke up to the nicest shout out from James Ellis. The best way to start the day, for sure. In the NewsTerry Baker joins Daxtra Technologies as their new CEO and becomes an investor in Sonic Jobs. CEO of Shopify the platform created for side hustles, deserves a public shaming for his claim of being unaware of employees having side hustles, considering it's in the offer letter that HE signs!Hiring Branch gets a big round of applause and a healthy round of funding. Congratulations!Tip of the WeekPrepare your candidates to ask great questions in their interview.Recruiting InsightsEverything now culture. The Candidate Experience Report from Cronofy shares some fascinating changes in what job seekers expect in the hiring process. We should never forget what it feels like to be looking for a job. Continued frustrations associated with ATS takes a huge toll on candidates. Indeed FutureWorks announced some changes &amp; improvement as well as an admission they didnt get the PPSA perfect - and they have fixed it. 

This week on TRF <ul><li>Weekend Bliss. Shelley gets her love cup filled with little Genevieve holding her hand and sharing some poutine!</li></ul> <ul><li>Sunday morning, we woke up to the nicest shout out from James Ellis. The best way to start the day, for sure. </li></ul> In the News <ul><li>Terry Baker joins Daxtra Technologies as their new CEO and becomes an investor in Sonic Jobs. </li></ul> <ul><li>CEO of Shopify the platform created for side hustles, deserves a public shaming for his claim of being unaware of employees having side hustles, considering it's in the offer letter that HE signs!</li></ul> <ul><li>Hiring Branch gets a big round of applause and a healthy round of funding. Congratulations!</li></ul> Tip of the Week <ul><li>Prepare your candidates to ask great questions in their interview.</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>Everything now culture. The Candidate Experience Report from Cronofy shares some fascinating changes in what job seekers expect in the hiring process. </li></ul> <ul><li>We should never forget what it feels like to be looking for a job. Continued frustrations associated with ATS takes a huge toll on candidates. </li></ul> <ul><li>Indeed FutureWorks announced some changes &amp; improvement as well as an admission they didnt get the PPSA perfect - and they have fixed it. </li></ul>

The Reasonable Talent Acquisition Podcast

With 18 years in Talent Management and TA, Amit brings the lived experience to starting an HR Tech firm.  He has the most unconventional career path, from Bio-Chemist to HR to Tech Founder, Amit has taken a path never traveled. Cliquify’s CIO came from the Fintech industry; building with OpenAI made complete sense. Social media and buttoned down corporate don't play well together, plus marketing has a full time job. Your employer brand is left in the dust.  He set out to tame AI and allow corporations to build their social media presence, then continue to refine it, measure it and tie it all back to employee retention and attraction. Amit gives us his crystal ball into how AI will shape the world of work.

With 18 years in Talent Management and TA, Amit brings the lived experience to starting an HR Tech firm.  He has the most unconventional career path, from Bio-Chemist to HR to Tech Founder, Amit has taken a path never traveled.  <ul><li>Cliquify’s CIO came from the Fintech industry; building with OpenAI made complete sense. </li></ul> <ul><li>Social media and buttoned down corporate don't play well together, plus marketing has a full time job. Your employer brand is left in the dust.  </li></ul> <ul><li>He set out to tame AI and allow corporations to build their social media presence, then continue to refine it, measure it and tie it all back to employee retention and attraction. </li></ul> <ul><li>Amit gives us his crystal ball into how AI will shape the world of work.</li></ul>

Personalized Employer Brand w/Amit Parmar

This week on TRFThe rules have changed. Drop the guilt of not answering every call. Text before calling, you never know where someone could be. According to some Taylor Swift puts her new boyfriend on the map. Considering she could sell out the stadium single handedly and merchandise sales cleared the racks.If you are at HR Tech, swing by the PLUM booth, 2109 Come say hi!In the NewsRoblox cuts their TA team by 30 people. We know what’s next.Google Duet or Teams let you send a robot to attend meetings for you.Tip of the WeekBoomerang back to your old job or your former company, ask yourself, “What’s changed?” Remember why you left in the first placeRecruiting InsightsInfluencer is a REAL job. There’s no over night success or viral posts that will replace the years of effort and creativity that goes into becoming a trusted source.Google shows us the receipts! Putting skills based hiring in place of university degrees and offering micro learning that is accessible to under represented groups. New trend, salary negotiations are on the decline. Gone is the notion that men will negotiate and women don't, its not true. Could this be a side effect of salary transparency?

This week on TRF <ul><li>The rules have changed. Drop the guilt of not answering every call. Text before calling, you never know where someone could be. </li></ul> <ul><li>According to some Taylor Swift puts her new boyfriend on the map. Considering she could sell out the stadium single handedly and merchandise sales cleared the racks.</li></ul> <ul><li>If you are at HR Tech, swing by the PLUM booth, 2109 Come say hi!</li></ul> In the News <ul><li>Roblox cuts their TA team by 30 people. We know what’s next.</li></ul> <ul><li>Google Duet or Teams let you send a robot to attend meetings for you.</li></ul> Tip of the Week <ul><li>Boomerang back to your old job or your former company, ask yourself, “What’s changed?” Remember why you left in the first place</li></ul> Recruiting Insights <ul><li>Influencer is a REAL job. There’s no over night success or viral posts that will replace the years of effort and creativity that goes into becoming a trusted source.</li></ul> <ul><li>Google shows us the receipts! Putting skills based hiring in place of university degrees and offering micro learning that is accessible to under represented groups. </li></ul> <ul><li>New trend, salary negotiations are on the decline. Gone is the notion that men will negotiate and women don't, its not true. Could this be a side effect of salary transparency?</li></ul>

Influencer Economy

We welcome Parker Pell from AbodeHR on this week's episode.HR Tech Founders who have never worked in HR, Park your bias at the door until you listen to this episode. 3 university students have the same experience. They begin to wonder if this is a chronic issue or isolated event.They reach out to hundreds of sources to find out, it's a classic problem that has plagued campus recruiting since the 1990s.Although GenZ gets lots of bad press, they are not the first generation to feel ghosted by employers who swoop onto campus in September then crickets until your internship or new grad role is supposed to start.AbodeHR solves the communication black hole. A simple and elegant solution to an age old problem. Remote work, work from home, in the office? What GenZ wants.

We welcome Parker Pell from AbodeHR on this week's episode. HR Tech Founders who have never worked in HR, Park your bias at the door until you listen to this episode.  <ul><li>3 university students have the same experience. They begin to wonder if this is a chronic issue or isolated event.</li></ul> <ul><li>They reach out to hundreds of sources to find out, it's a classic problem that has plagued campus recruiting since the 1990s.</li></ul> <ul><li>Although GenZ gets lots of bad press, they are not the first generation to feel ghosted by employers who swoop onto campus in September then crickets until your internship or new grad role is supposed to start.</li></ul> <ul><li>AbodeHR solves the communication black hole. A simple and elegant solution to an age old problem. </li></ul> <ul><li>Remote work, work from home, in the office? What GenZ wants.</li></ul>

Preboarding w/Parker Pell

This week on TRF:Heading home from RecFest, as luck would have it, Shelley was seated next to a famous hockey coach and legend here in Alberta, Darryl Sutter. Should she have offered to trade seats with Serge?The first DisruptHR Halifax was a great success with our friends Leah and Ilya. We could feel the energy all the way to Nashville.In the NewsThere’s an old saying, “Former Google recruiters dont stand in the unemployment line.” 100’s are laid off and we are eager to see where they go next.Canada’s job market appears to be slowing with optimism towards certain parts of the country to have the perfect landing.You can't make this stuff up! An HR Manager in Oregon sends an employee a chocolate male body part, in the mail with her return address on the box. From there it only gets more shocking.Tip of the WeekGet active on LinkedIn. As recruiters if you have a dormant page, why would any candidate respond to your InMail?Recruiting InsightsLinkedIn Recruiter’s native interface fails to provide meaningful benchmarks to recruiting teams. You will need a custom dashboard solution for that? Unless you have 100’s of seats, we’d suggest tracking successful hires.Top reasons to be a contract recruiter, along with some practical advice. SmartRecruiter wins top spot for best ATS from a surprising reviewer.

This week on TRF:<ul><li>Heading home from RecFest, as luck would have it, Shelley was seated next to a famous hockey coach and legend here in Alberta, Darryl Sutter. Should she have offered to trade seats with Serge?</li></ul><ul><li>The first DisruptHR Halifax was a great success with our friends Leah and Ilya. We could feel the energy all the way to Nashville.</li></ul>In the News<ul><li>There’s an old saying, “Former Google recruiters dont stand in the unemployment line.” 100’s are laid off and we are eager to see where they go next.</li></ul><ul><li>Canada’s job market appears to be slowing with optimism towards certain parts of the country to have the perfect landing.</li></ul><ul><li>You can't make this stuff up! An HR Manager in Oregon sends an employee a chocolate male body part, in the mail with her return address on the box. From there it only gets more shocking.</li></ul>Tip of the Week<ul><li>Get active on LinkedIn. As recruiters if you have a dormant page, why would any candidate respond to your InMail?</li></ul>Recruiting Insights<ul><li>LinkedIn Recruiter’s native interface fails to provide meaningful benchmarks to recruiting teams. You will need a custom dashboard solution for that? Unless you have 100’s of seats, we’d suggest tracking successful hires.</li></ul><ul><li>Top reasons to be a contract recruiter, along with some practical advice. </li></ul><ul><li>SmartRecruiter wins top spot for best ATS from a surprising reviewer.</li></ul>

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