A new podcast that aims to promote civic engagement and strengthen local accountability by hosting in-depth conversations about local politics and other matters of civic interest in Douglas County, Georgia. (The man in our logo is from Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Speech" painting - part of his famous Four Freedoms series. Rockwell depicts him standing up in a town hall meeting to express his opinion. This podcast is done in the spirit of this fundamental freedom, with the hope that we can ...
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Redefining how we talk about work. Hosted by Rhona Pierce, Workfluencer spotlights professionals using content to grow careers, build personal brands, and shape industries. From employee creators reshaping corporate culture to entrepreneurs turning side-hustles into businesses, we explore the real stories and strategies behind blending work, creativity, and influence in today’s world.
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Meet the Man Behind the RecOps Community | Jeremy Lyons
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46:40Most people think building a community is about finding a niche and hoping people show up. Jeremy Lyons knows better—he’s the man behind the RecOps community. From launching the first RecOps conference to building the widely read RecOps Roundup newsletter, Jeremy has turned a behind-the-scenes role into a movement. In this episode, we dig into: The…
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How to Have REAL Conversations About Race at Work with Zach Nunn
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48:12Zach Nunn, founder of Living Corporate, pulls back the curtain on what it takes to create authentic content about race and identity in the workplace. From deleting episodes with problematic guests to calling out patronizing DEI storytelling, Zach shares why most corporate diversity content misses the mark and how to create conversations that actual…
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Building a Trusted Recruiter Brand with Andrew Lewis
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44:50Tired of recruiter content that chases likes but lacks substance? In this episode, discover how Andrew Lewis grew from 0 to 45K followers by mastering content creation that delivers real value and opens up new career opportunities. As Head of Talent at Worldly, Andrew shares how he carved out his unique voice, built personal branding that stands ou…
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The Cost of Speaking Out in HR with Anessa Fike
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59:59Anessa Fike has led 125+ organizations, pioneered the Fractional HR model in the U.S., and built a career by saying the things most people won’t. In this episode, she joins Rhona to break down what it really costs to speak up in HR—especially when it challenges power, calls out performative allyship, and disrupts the speaker circuit status quo. Ane…
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Data-Driven Recruiting: How to Leverage Insights for Better Hiring Decisions with Tara Noonan Amaral
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18:50In this bonus episode, recorded live at SHRM 2025, Rhona Pierce interviews Tara Amaral, a veteran talent acquisition expert. Tara shares practical strategies for building effective recruiting functions, highlighting the importance of simple, repeatable processes, data-driven decision-making, and thoughtful change management. She discusses how organ…
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How to Launch an HR Podcast, with Ashley King & Desiree Goldey
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53:05When two established HR professionals decide to launch a podcast together, what could go wrong? According to Desiree Goldey and Ashley King, co-hosts of the new Talentless podcast, quite a lot – and that's exactly what made their partnership stronger. In this episode of Workfluencer, we dive deep into their journey from recording "absolutely trash"…
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Transforming Frontline Worker Training: From Boring to TikTok-Style Learning with Bites Co-Founder Hagai Horovitz at SHRM 2025
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15:18In this bonus episode, recorded live at SHRM 2025, Rhona Pierce interviews Haggai, co-founder of Bites, a platform revolutionizing training and communication for frontline employees. Haggai explains how Bites transforms existing materials into TikTok-style microlearning videos, integrates with popular messaging apps, and achieves high engagement wi…
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LinkedIn Monetization & Personal Branding: How Bonnie Dilber Grew 440K+ Followers While Working Full-Time
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46:33Can you really master LinkedIn monetization and personal branding without quitting your 9–5? Bonnie Dilber proves it’s possible. As a recruiting manager at Zapier and a recognized LinkedIn content creation expert, Bonnie has built a thriving LinkedIn presence of over 440,000 followers—all while leading a recruiting team and managing high-value bran…
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How Storytelling Builds Inclusion and Community at Work with Tara Turk-Haynes
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53:21What happens when a trained playwright enters the corporate world? Tara Turk-Haynes, founder of Equity Activations and former VP of DEI and Talent Acquisition, reveals how theatrical storytelling techniques can revolutionize workplace content, build authentic community, and challenge power dynamics from within the system. In this episode, Tara shar…
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How to Build Authentic Influence While Working Full-Time w/ Guest Host Tiffany Tate
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46:45What happens when you want to build your personal brand, but your company isn’t on board? This week on the Workfluencer Podcast, Tiffany Tate flips the mic and interviews our host, Rhona Pierce, about what it really takes to grow your influence as a working professional. They dive into how to build a personal brand, protect your career, and create …
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How To Land Brand Deals as Corporate Influencers with Lorna Erickson & Victoria Gates
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55:59Lorna Erickson and Victoria Gates turned their decades of interviewing expertise into a profitable content business—landing 30+ brand deals worth six figures in under two years. Here's exactly how they did it, plus the tactical steps you can take this week to land your first partnership. In this episode, Rhona, Victoria & Lorna will discuss: How to…
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Content Creation While Employed: Jessica Winder on Brand + Boundaries
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47:55When HR executive Jessica Winder decided to share her sobriety journey on LinkedIn, her family warned it would destroy her career. Instead, it became her most powerful content and helped hundreds of professionals struggling in silence. In this episode of Workfluencer, Jessica reveals how she built authentic influence while navigating executive role…
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Creating Content at Unleash America with Rachel Bourne & Lydia Wu
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57:02Ever wondered what it really takes to create those polished conferencerecaps you see flooding LinkedIn? Rachel Bourne and Lydia Wu teamed up to create daily conference recaps atUnleash America - and what they discovered about event content creation will change how you think about conference coverage. From managing exhaustion while filming to dealin…
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Building HR's Most Subscribed Newsletter: Authentic Content Strategy with Hebba Youssef
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43:54What happens when your newsletter becomes the unofficial therapy session for HR professionals everywhere? In this episode, Rhona sits down with Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and the creator of I Hate It Here, one of the most read and reshared newsletters in the People space. Known for her honest tone and spicy memes, Hebba has bui…
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How to Get Hiring Managers to Create Video Content - with Meghan Cantrell
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39:52When candidates ghost your hiring process before the first interview, it’s easy to blame the job market. But what if the real problem is trust? In this episode of Workfluencer, we’re joined by Meghan Cantrell, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at OxBlue, who shares how she tackled candidate ghosting head-on by turning hiring managers into video …
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How to Create Content That Gets Attention – with Mike Peditto
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52:09Mike Peditto didn’t plan to go full-time as a content creator—at least not yet. But after building a massive audience with his no-BS job search videos, the timing came sooner than expected. Now with over 100 million views and a growing community across TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram, Mike creates content that job seekers love—and some internet tro…
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The Real Risk of Letting AI Shape Your Content, with Trent Cotton
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31:14If AI can help you move faster… can it also make you sound just like everyone else? In this episode—recorded live at Transform—Rhona sits down with Trent Cotton, HR executive, content creator, and certified AI nerd (his words, not ours), to talk about the real risks of letting AI take over your voice. They get into what authenticity really means in…
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Why HR Leaders Need to Create Content - with John Baldino
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29:26If HR wants to shape the future of work, it has to be part of the conversation. At Transform 2025, I sat down with John Baldino—HR exec, speaker, and co-host of But First, Coffee—to talk about why content isn’t just for marketers anymore. We got into what it really means to stay visible without being performative, and how creating content can help …
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Introducing Workfluencer: Redefining How We Talk About Work
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7:42Work isn’t just what you do anymore—it’s how you show up. In this solo launch episode, host Rhona Pierce introduces Workfluencer—a podcast about professionals using content to build careers, spark conversations, and challenge how we talk about work. This isn’t just another podcast. It’s a redefinition of visibility, influence, and impact in today’s…
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Trailer - Workfluencer: A Podcast Redefining Work, Content & Influence
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1:54You’ve seen their posts. You’ve shared their videos. But what’s the real story behind their influence? This is Workfluencer, a podcast about professionals who use content to challenge norms, create opportunity, and build real momentum — without needing to go “all in” as influencers. In this trailer episode, host Rhona Barnett-Pierce introduces the …
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#29: The Future of Hiring: Why Tech Alone Isn’t the Answer
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22:30Is your team ready for HR tech? Recruitment technology has never evolved faster—but without a clear strategy, even the best tools can slow you down. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Skinner, CHRO at Teamtailor, live from Transform 2025. We dig into one of the biggest blind spots in talent acquisition today: adopting HR tech without first asking …
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#28: Fake Job Applications: How to Spot & Prevent them in 2025
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44:57Are fake candidates on the rise in 2025? The rise of AI has made fake job applications more sophisticated than ever. In this episode, I’m joined by former FAANG recruiter, Stefanie Fackrell to discuss the rising challenge of candidate catfishing. Discover how AI tools, fake profiles, and interview fraud are impacting hiring teams. But instead of fo…
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#27: How to Write Recruiting Emails Candidates Want to Read
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52:19Create Candidate Email Campaigns using Nurture by Teamtailor link.rhonapierce.com/teamtailor Learn how to build engaged talent pipelines and drive better hiring outcomes using email nurture campaigns. In this episode, I’m joined by TA Leader Brandon Jeffs. We discuss actionable strategies for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals to perso…
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#26: How to Build a Powerful Employee Advocacy Program with Nicole (Stephens) Coffey
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55:41Want to build an employee advocacy program but don't know where to start? In this episode, employee advocacy expert Nicole Stephens reveals the frameworks and strategies that actually work, from highly regulated industries to Fortune 50 companies. Learn: Why authentic employee stories outperform corporate content How to help employees spot and shar…
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#25: 33% of New Hires Quit: Fix It With Better Onboarding with Amy Davies
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53:46In this episode, we dive deep into employee onboarding with Amy Davies, founder of First 30. Learn why 33% of new hires leave within their first 6 months and how effective onboarding can save companies an average of $390,000 annually in turnover costs. Amy shares: - Why first impressions are crucial in employee retention - How pre-boarding sets the…
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#24: Building a Neuro-inclusive Hiring Strategy with Tameka Allen
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49:42Around 20% of the population in the US is neurodivergent, yet most hiring processes contain significant barriers for neurodiverse candidates. If you’re not intentional about prioritizing neuro-inclusivity, AI-driven recruiting is going to make this worse! So how can companies make sure they’re not unintentionally excluding neurodiverse talent? My g…
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#23: Creating Recruiting Content at Conferences & Events with Mike Peditto
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37:19Are you planning on creating content at the next conference you attend? There's more to conference content than just posting selfies. Mike Peditto shares his real experience creating content at RecFest USA and the practical lessons learned along the way. You'll learn: How to plan your content strategy before the event Essential equipment for qualit…
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#22: Build Trust and Influence: PROVEN Internal Branding Tactics with Brooke Wheeler
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29:51Do your hiring managers trust you? What about your manager? Recruiting is really hard if internal stakeholders don't trust you. In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Wheeler, a Talent Acquisition Leader who has mastered the art of building trust internally. She shares insights on building trust with hiring managers, overcoming feelings of being und…
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#21: Reignite Your Recruiting Career: Overcoming Burnout and Finding Purpose with Jasmine Escalera
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52:58Are you feeling stuck in your TA career? Dr. Jasmine Escalera reveals how to reinvent yourself without burning it all down. Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with a PhD in Neuropharmacology. She's the founder of The Courage Crew, the only free online community dedicated to supporting women in reinventing their personal and p…
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#20: Why Recruiters Struggle with their own Resumes—and How to Fix It with Kamara Toffolo
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33:32In this episode, Rhona Pierce and Kamara Toffolo discuss the intricacies of resume writing for talent acquisition professionals. They explore the challenges recruiters face in crafting their own resumes, the importance of quantifying accomplishments, and how to effectively showcase soft skills and leadership qualities. The conversation also delves …
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#19: Maximizing Podcast Appearances for Recruiting Content - Solo Episode
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24:35Turn your podcast interviews into powerful recruiting content. In this solo episode, I share my strategy for maximizing the impact of your podcast guest appearances through strategic content repurposing. You'll learn: Why repurposing podcast appearances is crucial for your personal brand How to identify the most valuable segments from your intervie…
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#18: Visibility Creates Opportunity: How to be a great podcast guest with Orlando Haynes
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55:58Orlando Haynes shares his expertise on how to build a personal brand by being a guest on podcasts. He emphasizes the importance of visibility and leveraging podcast appearances to attract opportunities and candidates. Orlando discusses how to choose the right podcast to appear on, the importance of staying authentic while on air, and how to handle …
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#17: Real Talk: Recruiting Content to Empower Candidates & Demystify Hiring with Tejal Rives
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46:20Tejal Rives, a recruiter and content creator, shares her content creation journey and how it has made her a better ally to job seekers. She started creating content to bridge the gap between the limited prep she could provide as a recruiter and what candidates needed to know. She shares her experience of using content creation to advocate for job s…
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#16: Making the case for Hiring Manager branding with Carrie Corcoran
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35:48Rhona interviews, Carrie Corcoran, an employer branding consultant, about the importance of involving hiring managers in recruitment marketing and employer branding efforts. They discuss the benefits of hiring managers sharing their stories and experiences, the common objections to their involvement, and strategies for getting them to participate. …
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#15: Creating High-Impact Recruiting Content with Joel Lalgee
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1:02:43Rhona is joined by, Joel Lalgee, a recruiter and content creator, with over 500k followers across social media platforms. Joel shares his insights on creating effective recruiting content. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience and what they care about. Joel also discusses the benefits of leveraging video content and shares his…
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#14: Ditch the Cold Calls: Build a Talent Community Instead - with Taylor Desseyn
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33:30Rhona is joined by Taylor Desseyn, who shares his unconventional approach to tech recruiting, focusing on building a community rather than relying on traditional outreach strategies. He also shares his strategies for engaging his audience, including experimenting with content and listening to the market. Taylor encourages recruiters to embrace the …
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#13: Don't get Ghosted: Email Campaigns That Candidates Can't Ignore - with Vanessa Raath
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35:14In this episode, Rhona is joined by Vanessa Raath, an expert talent sourcer. Vanessa challenges traditional email outreach methods and shares her approach to crafting email campaigns that resonate with candidates. She emphasizes the importance of personalization, doing research on candidates before reaching out, and thinking like a marketer. Vaness…
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#12: The Unstoppable Power of a Recruiter's Brand, with Anna Morgan
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41:41In this episode, Rhona and Anna Morgan discuss the importance of personal branding for recruiters and how it can help build trust with candidates and clients. They share their own experiences and provide strategies for recruiters to establish their personal brand. They emphasize the need for authenticity, engagement, and consistency in content crea…
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#11: You Belong in TA: Unexpected Journeys to Talent Acquisition with Rhona Pierce
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20:59In this bonus episode, Rhona Pierce explores the unconventional journeys of successful recruiters and the power of storytelling in talent acquisition. The guests share their unique journeys and how they leveraged their personal brands to navigate unconventional career paths. Rhona emphasizes the importance of incorporating personal stories into rec…
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#10: TA's Guide to EEOC's New Harassment Guidance - with Jennifer Laurie
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34:52In this episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Jennifer Laurie, Chief People Officer at StartOut, about the EEOC's new guidance on workplace harassment released in 2024. They discuss the significant updates, implications for talent acquisition professionals, and strategies for creating a more inclusive hiring process. 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapier…
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#9: The Truth about Diversity Hiring - with Tara Turk-Haynes
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32:57In this episode, Rhona sits down with Tara Turk-Haynes, a DEI expert and Talent Acquisition leader, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to make diversity hiring work. They discuss the importance of data, the role of ERGs, and the impact of societal and political factors on DEI efforts. 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZE…
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#8: Recruiting Solo: How to Do More with Less with Sean Page
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50:39In this episode, Sean Page, a senior technical recruiter, shares his strategies for being productive and effective as a solo recruiter in a resource-constrained environment. Sean discusses how he leverages data, prioritizes tasks, builds relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and communicates effectively with stakeholders. 📬 Newsletter:…
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#7: Measuring the Impact of your Employer Brand with James Ellis
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47:30In this episode, James Ellis, an Employer Branding Expert and the founder of Employer Brand Labs, shares insights on employer branding, its financial impact, and the misconceptions surrounding it. He emphasizes the importance of creating a strong employer brand that is clear and distinct, rather than aiming to look good to everyone. James also disc…
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#6: Inclusive Hiring Starts with Effective Intake Calls with Kat Kibben
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33:52In this episode, Kat Kibben, the founder and CEO of Three Ears Media, discusses the importance of asking the right questions during intake calls and avoiding an order taker mindset. They discuss the common mistakes recruiters make in asking questions, the value of asking follow-up questions, and how to address bias in the hiring process. Kat also s…
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#5: Effective Hiring Manager Partnerships in Global TA with Mary Kay Baldino
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39:44Mary Kay Baldino, Head of Talent Acquisition at a global company with over 10,000 employees, discusses the importance of balancing confidence and humility as a TA leader. She emphasizes the need for expertise, data, and evidence to back up your recommendations. Mary Kay also highlights the significance of creating a culture of vulnerability and lea…
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#4: Mastering Competency-Based Interviewing for Sales Hiring with Tabitha Cavanagh
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34:59In this episode, Tabitha Cavanagh, VP of Recruiting and Talent Strategy at The Sales Collective, discusses competency-based interviewing and its effectiveness in evaluating sales candidates. 📕 Download the Salesperson Interview Guide: https://bit.ly/4dIg17Y 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw //TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction and Tab…
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#3: The Recruiter's Playbook for Hiring Manager Partnerships with Amy Miller
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44:35In this episode, Amy Miller, a senior recruiter at Amazon with over 25 years of experience in tech recruiting, shares her insights on building strong partnerships between recruiters and hiring managers. Discover the secrets to effective collaboration, alignment, and success in the hiring process. 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw //…
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#2: Ex-Twitter Recruiters share how to get 60% more applicants - with Jon Gulick & Lauren Zabel
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32:23Want to increase your applications by 60%? Learn how Twitter did it with their innovative #Building Characters recruiting podcast. In this episode of Throw Out The Playbook, I sit down with Jon Gulick and Lauren Zabel, the masterminds behind the second season of Twitter's wildly successful recruiting podcast. They share the story of how #BuildingCh…
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#1: Leveraging Podcasts to Attract and Retain Talent - with Tannum Sullivan
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34:52Tannum Sullivan, Employer Brand and People Experience Manager at Golden Hippo, shares her journey into employer branding and how she started podcasting as part of her employer branding strategy. She discusses the impact of the podcast on talent attraction and employee engagement, as well as the process of identifying employee stories and repurposin…
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Everything in business has changed, except for the way most companies hire. Throw Out The Playbook is the podcast arming you with simple strategies to revolutionize how you attract, engage, and retain qualified talent. Host Rhona Pierce, a Software Engineer turned Talent Acquisition Leader, leverages her 20+ years of experience hiring in Tech and M…
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