HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

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.

The Road to Recognition - Improving Employee Engagement with an AI Partner

Employee recognition is the center of workforce morale and productivity. But with the rise of new workforce technologies, the recognition industry has shifted from an occasional award to an ongoing social acknowledgement program. Top recognition leaders need to know how to incorporate this new technology so that they can see HOW their workers are doing, not just WHAT their workers are doing. Akiko Valverde, Vice President, Product & Sales Engineering at Madison Performance Group, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to talk about technology in the employee recognition space. Together with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark, they examine how leaders can utilize new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to enhance their recognition programs. Listen in as Akiko and Elliot explore how recognition technology has enabled employers to connect with employees in meaningful ways.