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Business Cost of TA and HR Misalignment
🎙️ CXR Podcast: Bridging the Gap Between HR and Business Strategy with Rebecca Warren
In this episode, we sit down with Rebecca Warren, Director at Eightfold.ai, to explore the challenges and opportunities in aligning HR with broader business strategies. Rebecca draws on her rich background in talent acquisition, organizational leadership, and customer success to discuss key findings from a groundbreaking report on HR misalignment.
We tackle questions like: Why are only 53% of HR leaders fully aligned with organizational strategies? How can TA leaders leverage data, technology, and insights to bridge gaps and elevate their role to strategic business partners? And what’s the impact of these disconnects on employer brand and employee retention?
If you’re passionate about transforming talent acquisition into a strategic powerhouse and creating a skills-first approach to hiring, this episode is packed with actionable advice and insights for you!
⏱ Episode Highlights
[3:05] – Rebecca’s career journey: From TA leadership to customer success and marketing at Eightfold.ai.
[7:45] – Key report finding: 53% of HR leaders aren’t fully aligned with business strategies.
[12:22] – Overcoming misalignment: Why “seat at the table” isn’t enough without a voice.
[16:35] – The power of data in TA: How to move from “trust me” to “here’s the evidence.”
[22:15] – Redefining job descriptions: KPIs over laundry lists to attract diverse candidates.
[27:40] – Employer branding disconnects: How misalignment can damage your EVP and reputation.
[33:10] – The future of HR tech: Integrating AI and predictive analytics to drive smarter hiring decisions.
🔗 Links & Resources
- Get the Report: CXR Marketplace – Eightfold AI Report
- Learn more about Rebecca Warren: LinkedIn Profile
- Explore talent-driven transformation at Eightfold.ai: Website
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