Episodes

  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 11 with Bennett Sung

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 11 with Bennett Sung
    Sep 23 2024
    High-quality, accurate candidate-matching software is considered the "silver bullet" of the HR Tech world. Bridging the gap between the language of the recruiter and the language of the applicant to build the best possible candidate pool has been a puzzle the industry has been trying to crack since the mid-90s. Still, solutions are falling short of expectations. Our guest this week, Bennett Sung, draws on his nearly two decades of experience as a Product Marketing Manager and CMO in the HR/Recruiting Tech industry to discuss how solutions providers can make their products more effective for the end user. Bennett and Kate discuss a wide range of topics, including: The disconnect between resume and job description language causing issues for automated matching systems. The need for stricter job intake guidelines, including detailed ideal candidate profiles. The risk of bias in candidate selection, even with AI, and the need for hiring teams and solutions providers to address it. Current benefits of Generative AI in hiring and its potential future developments. Learn more about the state of the candidate matching software landscape by listening to our conversation with Bennett. Thanks for sharing Up Next @ Work with your community.
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    38 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 10 with Josh Schwede of Aventura Growth Labs

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 10 with Josh Schwede of Aventura Growth Labs
    Sep 16 2024
    Old-school go-to-market tactics simply don’t work anymore, says our guest, Josh Schwede of Aventura Growth Labs. In this episode of Up Next @ Work, he talks about why bombarding prospects with unwanted emails, day in and day out, won’t result in a sales order. Given the extreme pressures on CEOs and founders, he recommends abandoning the harsh “grow or die” mentality and redirecting sales and marketing energy towards building loyal followings. This community-building GTM approach generates better engagement and brand awareness. Jeanne and Josh discuss: What's changed with GTM expectations and experiences. The problem with over-innovation within the HR Technology space. What companies need to know now. Learn more by listening to our conversation with Josh. Thanks for sharing Up Next @ Work with your community.
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    26 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 9 with Jason Corsello and Jackson Malary of Acadian Ventures

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 9 with Jason Corsello and Jackson Malary of Acadian Ventures
    Aug 12 2024
    This week on Up Next @ Work, Jeanne Achille meets the future of venture capital and HR tech as she welcomes Acadian Ventures founder and general partner Jason Corsello and his summer intern Jackson Malary. Jeanne and Jason discuss the importance of building strong connections early in your career and how he draws on his network to find exciting investment opportunities for his firm. Jackson also shares how valuable his experience interning at a smaller VC and working directly with its principals has been compared to his colleagues' internships at much larger firms. Jason also shares what trends he sees emerging in the future of HR Tech as the industry begins shifting towards a full embrace of AI. Episode highlights include: What VCs look for in a founder Comparisons to broader adoption of cloud-based applications to the current move towards AI-based software Discussions of how internships and early work experiences can guide a person's career The possibility of AI replacing entire jobs in the HR space
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    28 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 8 with Evelyn McMullen + Trevor White of Nucleus Research

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 8 with Evelyn McMullen + Trevor White of Nucleus Research
    Aug 5 2024
    At a time when organizations are trying to "do more with less," how can HR and talent teams make the most of their technology investments? In this episode, Kate Achille talks to Evelyn McMullen, Research Manager, and Trevor White, Vice President, Advisory and Consulting at Nucleus Research, about the return on investment for HR tech. From the basic equation needed to determine ROI to making the business case with finance and procurement, Evelyn and Trevor share what HR professionals need to know about the changing nature of this market and how to ensure they're getting the most out of their existing solutions. Episode highlights include: What's different about HR buying habits in 2024 versus previous cycles How to leverage the continued emergence of data as part of everyday HR Ways the vendor community can get closer to their buyers What to expect in the lead-up to 2025 budgeting
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    32 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 7 with Tim Sackett, SPHR, SCP

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 7 with Tim Sackett, SPHR, SCP
    Jul 29 2024
    How does Tim Sackett, SPHR, SCP get up every morning and get the job done? By his own admission, talent acquisition has never been harder. While it’s easier to find talent – thanks to technology – it’s getting tougher to cut through the noise and forge personal connections that matter. He shares his own career journey with us, which includes staffing, corporate and blogging stints. Today, he’s a successful entrepreneur running HRU Technical Resources, a $40M IT and Engineering contract staffing firm and RPO. Every conversation with Tim is educational. Listen in to learn from this talent acquisition master. Key Takeaways: He shares the secret of recruiting’s superpower How demoralizing it is when you turn recruiters into administrators The role of AI in talent acquisition and why he’s so excited about it And why AI will actually reduce bias and its transparency will keep everyone informed if bias crops up
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    31 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 6 with Heather Bussing + Kent Plunkett, Authors of "Get Pay Right"

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 6 with Heather Bussing + Kent Plunkett, Authors of "Get Pay Right"
    Jul 22 2024
    Pay Equity That Works With Heather Bussing and Kent Plunkett It sounds simple, but pay is far more than money. Our compensation feels like a reflection of our worth, our status, and our power. In this spirited discussion, the authors of “Get Pay Right,” employment attorney Heather Bussing and Salary.com CEO Kent Plunkett, demystify pay equity and offer a practical framework to put pay at the core of the employee experience. Not only can you order their book on Amazon, but they’ve also generously shared their recent presentation from the SHRM Conference on this same topic. Thanks for listening to and liking Up Next @ Work.
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    33 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 5 with Dylan Teggart of 3Sixty Insights

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 5 with Dylan Teggart of 3Sixty Insights
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode, Up Next @ Work host Kate Achille sits down with Dylan Teggart, Principal Analyst at 3Sixty Insights, to discuss the state of the employee experience in 2024. Taking a socio-political lens to what's most often seen as an HR issue, Kate and Dylan consider what factors most influence engagement rates in today's workplaces and what employers can do to understand and improve the connection to their workforce. This conversation also serves as a preview of Dylan's forthcoming research on building the employee experience from a workforce management perspective.
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    37 mins
  • Up Next @ Work, Episode 4 with Kathy Claytor

    Up Next @ Work, Episode 4 with Kathy Claytor
    Jul 8 2024
    Jeanne Achille hosts Kathy Claytor, GPHR, SPHR, CHRO of Delta Dental.
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    32 mins