The global economy has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years. Businesses worldwide have faced significant challenges due to economic uncertainties, and Talent Acquisition (TA) functions have not been immune to these disruptions.
Companies have had to adapt quickly to fluctuating hiring needs, balancing between rapid expansions and sudden downsizing. As the economy begins to stabilize, organizations must strategically rebuild their TA functions to ensure long-term resilience and effectiveness.
In this episode, we are joined by Edit Bekesi, the Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Star. With over 25 years of experience in HR, including roles in Regional & Global Talent Acquisition Management, Global Project and Change Management, and Executive Search, Edit brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion. For the past 15 years, she has led global teams in complex business environments, focusing on building trust and partnerships to deliver outstanding results.
In this episode, we delve into several critical aspects of rebuilding TA functions in a normalised economy, including:
- Key future skills and competencies that TA professionals should develop to thrive in a future normalised economy.
- Strategies organizations can adopt to prevent cyclical hiring and firing practices and promote stable talent acquisition.
- Effective areas to introduce automation and technology in TA functions to enhance the overall recruitment process.
- Examples of successful process changes in talent acquisition that have been implemented by organizations to adapt to the evolving economic landscape.
- Innovative approaches and tools for HR and TA leaders to attract and retain top talent, considering the evolving expectations of job seekers.
- Insights and advice from Edit Bekesi’s extensive TA career