Tea Time with Talent Acquisition

This is how Friedrich von Trott views hiring with his current business, one of the worlds most recognisable VCs.  It's a challenge for sure attracting these talents but with the right approach and structure, worthwhile for everyone involved.

In this jam-packed episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephen Collopy to dive deep into Talent Ops, specifically through the lens of sourcing strategies. We explore how to assess where talent is flowing into organisations, identify bottlenecks, and most importantly, determine whether a real problem exists before jumping to solutions.

With me for this brilliant discussion is Joanna Pysden, Global Head of TA ‪@SumUpGlobal‬. Using the extensive knowledge she has gained as a leader we explored how those in IC and Leading roles can support themselves and their teams to lay the right foundations, what we mean when we say that and what core skills she would highly suggest listeners explore!

Giovanni brings it to life from the viewpoint of a leader looking at understanding the makeup of a team and how we can use this to create tailored career plans but if we flip the script as individual contributors we can use the same method for our own careers.

Knowing the role of the hiring manager will not only help you appreciate the relationship more but also help build stronger partnership from the off, leading to better outcomes for the business and your career.

In this follow-up conversation, we delve into the idea that our personal brand accompanies us as we change roles or organizations. This highlights the importance of developing not only an employer brand through social content, but also a personal brand that supports individual career growth.

Sitting down with Sonita Uijt de Haag, SVP of People & Talent at Eye Security, to discuss how she has approached learning the ins and outs of both new and existing employers. She shares a tested blueprint for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of their organisation.

Maria has shared her own journey into AI so far, not a completed journey but one of learning and development, offering insights into what has helped her manoeuvre through this information heavy topic.

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.