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74: How the Undercover Candidate exposed the shocking truth of recruitment

February 1, 2024January 18, 2024 by Al Elliott
a plastic children's toy cat disguised with sunglasses and a fake white beard, being interviewed for a job by another cat in a business suit.

A Fortune 200 HR Leader, 250 undercover interviews, and her unlawful findings.

Categories Podcast Tags Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture

68: Chris Savage: Why Wistia Chose Culture Over Quick Profits

February 1, 2024December 7, 2023 by Al Elliott
a plastic children's toy animal sitting at a desk and looking into a video camera in a home studio setting. The scene is set against a vibrant orange background, designed to be ultra-simple and ultra-realistic.

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Savage, the innovative founder and CEO of Wistia.

Categories Podcast Tags Founder Story, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture

Ep46: Women in Leadership: A Case Study, Featuring MKG

July 28, 2023July 5, 2023 by Leanne Elliott
Two female leaders on orange background

In this inspiring episode, we continue our exploration of equity, diversity, and inclusion by delving into a fascinating case study featuring MKG, a fully women-led experiential marketing agency with offices in New York and LA.

Categories Podcast Tags Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture

Ep41: Neurodiversity 101: Creating Thriving Workplaces For All Minds

July 28, 2023May 31, 2023 by Al Elliott
A brain connected with wires and cables

This week we’re talking about neurodiversity, and asking and answering the questions you might have as a leader (including the ones you may be afraid to ask!)

Categories Podcast Tags Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Talent Acquisition

Ep38: Oliver Yonchev and The Art of Possible: Creating a Culture of Success at Flight Story

July 28, 2023May 10, 2023 by Al Elliott
A lightbulb in a maroon room

We are very excited to feature Oliver Yonchev from Flight Story (a company he co-founded with Steven Bartlett) as this month’s Founder Story.

Categories Podcast Tags Founder Story, Predictions, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture

Ep31: Superstar Hires: The Silent Culture Killers

July 28, 2023March 22, 2023 by Al Elliott
Superhero holding a clipboard

We’re told to recruit superstars. A team of superstars means high performance…right? What if we told you the opposite was true?

Categories Podcast Tags Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Workplace Culture

Ep04: How to recruit for culture fit (hint: don’t!)

July 28, 2023July 19, 2022 by Al Elliott
Purple Jigsaw puzzle with pieces that don't fit

10 years ago, recruiting for culture fit was all the rage! But was it just a fad, or are there some genuinely useful lessons we can learn?

Categories Podcast Tags Culture Fit, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

Ep03: How to win the fight for talent (and it’s not what you think)

July 28, 2023July 15, 2022 by Al Elliott
A pair of boxing gloves

If you’re having trouble finding great people at the moment, then you’re not alone (and it’s probably not your fault).

Categories Podcast Tags Recruitment, Talent Acquisition

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