Ep 396: Talent Acquisition Revolution

Published: Dec. 3, 2021, 9:51 a.m.

We often talk about evolution in talent acquisition. That has always seemed appropriate in an area where the pace of change has been relatively slow compared to other areas of the corporation. However, what we are seeing now is much more like a revolution as talent shortages, changing business priorities, and rapid technological advancement send shock waves through the industry.\n\nSo what does talent acquisition transformation now look like, and how are employers moving at pace to keep up with the changing landscape.\n\nMy guest this week is Yasar Ahmad, Global VP of Talent at HelloFresh. Yasar is only six months into his role but has quickly embarked on an ambitious recruiting transformation strategy that is already showing tangible results.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nTalent acquisition challenges at Hello Fresh\n\nRecruiting maturity\n\nFrom 1.0 to 4.0 and beyond\n\nInvestment from senior leadership\n\nDriving a vision based on candidate experience\n\nPutting talent intelligence at the core\n\nHiring and retaining recruiters by communicating a long strategy and building a sense of purpose\n\nThe transformation roadmap\n\nThe role of technology\n\nAutomation\n\nTurning candidates into customers\n\nHiring in 24 hours\n\nSustainability in recruiting\n\nListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.