Beyond Background Checks: A New Approach to Workforce Trust

Beyond Background Checks: A New Approach to Workforce Trust

Talent acquisition has long been treated as a supply chain – but trust is rarely treated as part of the infrastructure. In this episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO, Elliot Clark, speaks with President of Consulting Services for Procom, Carolyn Levy, about why assurance, verification, and transparency are becoming essential in modern talent acquisition. The conversation explores how remote work, increasingly sophisticated fraud, layered supplier ecosystems, and changing hiring behaviors are exposing new risks for employers. Rather than relying on one-time checks, Levy suggests that organizations should evaluate trust continuously across the hiring lifecycle and ask stronger questions of workforce partners. The discussion also looks at what verification can look like in practice – from reference checks and identity validation to evidence-based candidate review and continuous assessment designed to build greater confidence throughout the talent supply chain.

Own Your Workforce: The Healthy Choice for Healthcare Workforce Management

Healthcare workforce strategy is evolving. While hiring demand remains strong across the industry, many healthcare organizations are reassessing traditional staffing models in favor of more flexible, long-term approaches that offer greater visibility and control over workforce planning. Rather than relying solely on external staffing partners, providers are increasingly exploring internal talent pools, technology-enabled workforce management, and more customized labor strategies.  On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Trevor Strauss, Chief Growth Officer at Trio Workforce Solutions, joins HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark to discuss how healthcare organizations are rethinking workforce delivery. Strauss shares how health systems can move beyond legacy staffing approaches, reduce dependency on agency labor, and build workforce programs tailored to their operational goals.  Listen in as we explore the changing healthcare labor landscape and the growing shift toward more strategic, service-driven workforce solutions.

Everywhere RPO: What Clients Should Expect from a Global Workforce Solution

Gone are the days when recruitment success was defined by having a local office in every market. Today’s workforce is global, remote, and increasingly complex, requiring talent solutions that can deliver results anywhere, regardless of location. As organizations look to hire critical talent across borders and time zones, expectations for RPO and workforce services providers have shifted toward speed, agility, and globally connected delivery models.  On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark is joined by Amy Bush, President of RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, to explore the rise of “Everywhere RPO” and what it means for today’s talent acquisition leaders.  Listen in as Bush discusses how unified technology, standardized training, and integrated global systems enable organizations to recruit effectively at scale, and how HR leaders can evaluate RPO partners based on their ability to deliver consistent, data-driven outcomes in an increasingly borderless talent market.

Cashing In on Staffing: Navigating the Nuances of Financing in the Labor Market

The supply chain of contingent labor requires that staffing providers have the financial ability to meet the needs of their clients and organizations. Like any business, recruitment and staffing companies must meet their operational requirements even before the revenue starts rolling in. Providers need a financing partner that can stand by them through the ups and downs of the labor market. Raul Esqueda, President of 1st Commercial Credit, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss receivable financing in the provider space. Together with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, they discuss the nuances and challenges of financial backing for B2B clients and share how financing companies, such as 1st Commercial Credit, support providers looking to grow their businesses. Listen in as Raul and Elliot explore the financial pressures that staffing providers face and define what a good financial partner looks like. For more podcasts and award-winning HR reporting, visit hrotoday.com

Next-Gen Mobility in 2026: Using AI to Deliver More with Less

As global workforces become more mobile, HR and relocation teams are under increasing pressure to deliver efficient and cost-effective relocation experiences. With nearly half of organizations already using AI in their global mobility programs – and more planning to adopt it – HR leaders must determine where AI can deliver real value without sacrificing compliance, data security, or the human touch.  On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla speaks with Angela Tan, CapRelo’s SVP of Global Client Services, and Kelly Cannon, CapRelo’s Director of Operations, about how AI is reshaping global mobility. The conversation explores practical applications of AI—from automating administrative tasks and improving reporting transparency to enhancing transferee experiences and enabling predictive, data-driven decision-making.  Listen in to learn how thoughtful AI adoption can help mobility programs shift from reactive service delivery to proactive workforce strategy.