Ep 565: Building A Strategic TA Function

Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right.

So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain future?

My guests this week are Kurt Bridge and Christian Le Loux from Macramé Consulting. Kurt and Christian are both highly experienced TA Leaders. They have much advice to share on building the right foundations for talent acquisition and implementing effective data-driven recruiting.

In the interview, we discuss:

• How do TA Teams innovate

• Fractional leadership and scalability

• Building a foundation to be strategic

• Operating models, workflows and experience

• What is data-driven recruiting?

• Proving strategic value to the organisation

• Combating short-termism

• What will TA look like in the future?

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