Ep 641: How Is TA Evolving?
If you've listened to the last few episodes of the podcast, you'll know that TA Transformation is the current big theme on the show. We've focused a lot on the future, but what about the practicalities of the present?\n\nToday's talent acquisition leaders face an ever-growing list of priorities on top of their already demanding roles. From enhancing candidate experience to integrating AI and from improving diversity and inclusion metrics to establishing more agile operating models, the pressures are immense.\xa0\n\nSo what progress are TA teams making, and how do they benchmark against each other?\n\nMy guest this week is Rachel Dalboth, Director of the TA Centre of Excellence at The Talent Labs. Based on Talent Labs research, Rachel offers insights into how TA teams are dealing with their current challenges. She also shares her thoughts on the skills for future TA Teams and the vital importance of investing in development.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nCurrent priorities in talent acquisition\n\nTrends and issues with operating models\n\nWhat is holding TA back from being seen as more strategic?\n\nConnecting the dots across the talent function\n\nWhat is the unique value of TA?\n\nHow are measurements and metrics evolving?\n\nThe impact of AI\n\nFear, nervousness, and reticence\n\nPrioritising experience over process\n\nSkills development and career paths\n\nWhat does the next 12 months look like?\n\n\nFollow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.