Tea Time with Talent Acquisition

Understanding what drives job seekers and crafting a compelling narrative around the role, team, company, and vision can spark real interest. So why aren’t more of us doing it?

Darren Read leads a strategic sourcing unit at the BBC, tasked with finding niche talent worldwide for diverse stakeholders. In our brilliant conversation, he shares the real challenges of global sourcing, the unexpected hurdles he’s encountered, and key strategies to stay focused without feeling overwhelmed.

Matthias explored what it means to be an ambassador for our companies and, more importantly, how we can take the first steps toward becoming one. There’s a secret that top recruiters seem to share, and Matthias pinpoints it perfectly in this episode.

In this episode of Tea Time, the brilliant Felia Lohrmann takes us on a journey to uncover how we as talent professionals can better understand who we are speaking with on a deeper level, taking into consideration verbal and non verbal cues as well as ways in which they structure answers.

Lyto breaks down the concept of strategically fostering stakeholder connections and explains how talent professionals can stay authentic while adapting their approach to suit different audiences.  This skill has been a cornerstone of her success and is a common trait among top talent professionals. Mastering it can make your job 1,000 times easier!

During our brilliant discussion Jen shares not just the why but also the how. How she has worked with data throughout her career to re-position ED&I to shape strategies to achieve desired goals for organisations she has worked with.

As we begin the year Edward shared what Talent Leaders should be focusing on in January 2025 and beyond. We cover everything from reshaping the talent function and pipeline development to what technologies we could be using to our advantage.

Jodi unpacks the what, why, and how, introducing diverse hiring models you might not have considered before—models that could shape the way you and your team grow in the coming years.

Going against the notion that Recruitment is Broken we explore the very reason why it in fact isn't. Tom also explores more about the the various recruiting models at a teams disposal shedding light on how throughout the upcoming years a collective approach to recruitment can be found when the aim is simple... to get the job done.

In this episode, we speak with Adriana Hurduc, an accomplished Head of People and Talent with an impressive track record at GetYourGuide, Babbel, HelloFresh, Clue, and Cavalry Ventures. Together, we explore how Talent Acquisition professionals can stand their ground, showcase their value, and foster stronger collaboration. Adriana shares clear, actionable advice on navigating challenges and the risks we face if we don’t advocate for ourselves within our profession.