• The RecOps Playbook: Revolutionizing TA with James Colino

  • Nov 19 2024
  • Length: 41 mins
  • Podcast

The RecOps Playbook: Revolutionizing TA with James Colino

  • Summary

  • In this episode of The Recruiting Book Club, host Carmen Hudson sits down with James Colino, author of RecOps: Recruiting Is (Still) Broken. Here’s How to Fix It. James, a seasoned talent acquisition leader and entrepreneur, shares his expertise on building and optimizing recruiting operations. With a career spanning leadership roles at companies like Pfizer, Hershey, and Sheetz, James has developed a unique framework to transform recruitment practices and address the complexities of modern TA functions. Carmen and James delve into the key themes of his book and discuss practical approaches to improving recruiting operations, including: The RecOps Framework: James introduces his five-pillar model (strategy, operations, recruiting, insights, and RecOps) and explains how it drives continuous improvement in talent acquisition. Simplifying Complex Recruiting Systems: They explore how recruiting has become overly complicated due to an influx of technology and process layering, and James shares actionable advice for streamlining TA functions. Building Effective RecOps Teams: James discusses how to identify the right skills for a RecOps team, sharing examples from his own experiences, including cross-functional hires from marketing and real estate. Data-Driven Talent Acquisition: The conversation highlights the importance of leveraging operational and ad hoc data to identify bottlenecks and optimize recruiting processes. Recruiting Technology & Integration: James shares insights on evaluating TA technology, structuring vendor demos, and ensuring seamless integration to reduce recruiter overwhelm and improve system efficiency. James also provides a behind-the-scenes look at his writing process, the impact of publishing his book, and his plans to launch a formal RecOps community and cohort-based course for TA leaders. This episode offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities in recruiting operations, making it a must-listen for TA professionals looking to enhance their impact and build more effective recruitment systems. Follow Carmen Hudson on LinkedIn or visit www.carmenhudson.com Connect with James Colino on LinkedIn Check out RecOps: Recruiting Is (Still) Broken. Here’s How to Fix It. for a comprehensive guide to transforming recruiting practices with proven strategies and frameworks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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