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RecFest Insights: Behind the Scenes with Top TA Teams

Discover Recruitment Insights at RecFest

At RecFest, Nicki Paterson from Solutions Driven took the time to have conversations with Talent teams from some of the biggest companies in the world, including Google, BT and Starbucks.

We spoke about everything hiring, covering topics like Diversity & Inclusion, Hiring Challenges, and the Future of Hiring to discover how Talent teams in the biggest firms are adapting to the hiring landscape of 2024 and beyond!

Who We Spoke To

Raj Gill from BT (00:00):
•Why Raj is a RecFest legend?
•What are BT’s current hiring challenges?
•How to showcase the value provided by TA teams.

Sarah Goule & colleagues from Starbucks (03:37):
•Social Media is taking over the recruiting world
•Creating “Self-Serve” hiring processes with AI
•How Starbucks are leveraging Tech, DE&I and TikTok

Jade Loren Olanrewaju from Songtradr (06:43):
•Managing hiring through peaks and troughs.
•Creating diverse talent pipelines.
•How can hiring partners can add value?

Sian James from Malvern Analytical & Spectris Group (09:28):
•What keeps Sian coming back to RecFest?
•The balance of human touch and AI.
•How data helps in the TA processes?

Claudia Sneddon from Expleo Group (13:49):
•Removing hiring manager biases from hiring process.
•What to expect when working with a hiring partner?
•Addressing skills shortages.

Cleodie Gladstone & Nadine Daniel from Google (16:54)
•Understanding neuro-diversity in tech teams.
•Creating a culture of empathy in the workplace.
•Caution, opportunity and excitement around AI.

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