Ep 574: Building A Successful TA Function
The rapidly increasing speed of change in talent acquisition means the skills, strategy and types of thinking needed to build, retain and develop a successful TA function are also evolving quickly.\n\nSo what does a high-performing TA function now look like, and what do TA leaders need to make sure they have in place?\n\nMy guest this week is Melissa Grabiner, an award-winning former Global Head of TA who now works as a consultant for One Digital. Melissa has built talent acquisition teams from the ground up. She is now using her considerable insights and experience to help start-ups and scale-ups in the biotech industry build strategies to acquire the talent they need.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nTalent market challenges\n\nGlobal talent pool restrictions\n\nWhat makes a successful TA function?\n\nBuilding a culture of continuous learning\n\nAutonomy, accountability and adaptability\n\nPutting candidate experience at the forefront of TA strategy\n\nThe role of technology\n\nAgility and flexibility\n\nPersonalization\n\nPreparing for the future\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.