 
			
		Balancing Strategy and Tactics: Melissa Thompson’s Career Crossroads
Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.
 
		 
			
		Melissa Thompson, now leading global TA at Ford, shares how data, flexibility, and lateral moves shaped a career that spans industries, geographies, and transformations.
 
			
		Jennifer Newbill reflects on 21 years at Dell and her next chapter in coaching—powered by curiosity, career pivots, and a passion for people-centered growth.
 
			
		From headhunter bullpen to leading global TA at Walmart, Rob Daugherty shares how curiosity and transformation defined his unconventional path in recruiting.
 
			
		From staffing to strategy, Lori Chartrand shares how curiosity, coaching, and change have shaped her leadership journey in talent acquisition.
 
			
		How does a criminal justice grad become a global TA leader? Joanna Clark shares the bold moves and big lessons from her 30-year recruiting journey.
 
			
		Agentic AI is gaining traction in TA—but what does it mean for recruiters? We explore early use cases, leadership challenges, and how to avoid being left behind.
 
			
		Meet Caroline Wittenauer, winner of the Rust Mountain Scholarship. Learn how this award honors legacy and supports future talent leaders in recruiting.
 
			
		Meet Hillary Davis, the 2025 Inspire Scholarship winner, as she shares her path to college, community impact, and connection to the TA industry.
 
			
		How did a credit union transform a toxic workplace into an award-winning culture? Hear the story behind their back-to-back USA Today Top Workplace wins.