Ep 333: Automation, Simplicity and Experience

Published: Feb. 17, 2021, 9:42 p.m.

b"The events of 2020 / 2021 will shape how talent acquisition operates for years, especially when it comes to recruiting automation. In the past automation in recruiting has often been dismissed as impersonal and ineffective. However, as technology has developed and strategies have changed the immense value and inevitability of automation is becoming clear.\\xa0\\n\\nMy guest this week is Jeff Uden, Head of Talent for UK supermarket, Iceland. Like all frontline food retailers, Iceland has faced some unprecedented talent acquisition challenges during the pandemic. Jeff gives us an insight into the innovations these challenges have driven, and Iceland's successful use of automation to radical enhance both the candidate and hiring manager experience.\\n\\nIn the interview, we discuss:\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The challenge of hiring 5,500 people in 8 weeks\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Maximising simplicity and efficiency in the recruiting process\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The critical importance of candidate experience\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Automation with a human touch\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Keeping hiring managers empowered\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Return on investment from technology\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Change management and stakeholder engagement\\n\\n\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\u25aa\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The future of talent acquisition at Iceland\\n\\nSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts"