Escuchar Talent and Growth - The Talent Acquisition Podcast

The market is better, but it is still tough, and excellent people are still looking for work. That's why in this episode, Tony Payne and I give advice on what you can do to get an edge in your job search for your next Talent Acquisition job. Share this with somebody who needs a little help.

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Today we welcome Fiona Allen, Head of People & Talent at Ethixbase360. Takeaways * Bad onboarding creates panic and confusion for new hires. * Effective onboarding improves retention and employee satisfaction. * Clear communication is essential throughout the onboarding process. * Personal touches in onboarding can enhance team connections. * Managers play a crucial role in the onboarding experience. * Using tools like Bamboo HR can streamline onboarding tasks. * First impressions matter in the candidate experience. * Onboarding should be tailored to different cultural contexts. * Simplicity in onboarding processes is key to success. * Regularly review and update onboarding practices.

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Are you inundated with applications for your job adverts? Are there too many to go through? How about trying ApplyPro? ApplyPro will read your CVs and provide a shortlist of relevant applications. Give it a try for FREE at ⁠⁠applypro.co.uk/contact/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapplypro.co.uk%2Fcontact%2F&trk=flagship-messaging-web&messageThreadUrn=urn%3Ali%3AmessagingThread%3A2-ZDFmNGYxNWYtZmJlNS00OWZkLTg4MGMtZWRhNzRiMmJlZWNiXzAxMw%3D%3D&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3B%2FQbont94RSuQiLqc3emVmA%3D%3D] and put talentandgrowth in the Message. --------------------------------------------------------------- Today we welcome Yakub Zolynski, VP People at XYZ Reality. Takeaways * You need to have a hook in your pitch. * Assessing cultural fit requires real examples from candidates. * Headhunting is crucial for maintaining recruitment quality. * Creating a unique candidate experience can lead to higher acceptance rates. * Transparency in communication is key during tough times. * Closing candidates requires ongoing communication and understanding. * Indecision in hiring can lead to missed opportunities. * AI is transforming the recruitment landscape. * The talent pool is expanding with remote work options. * Being open-minded about talent sources can give a competitive edge.