Empowering TA for Better Hiring

On this episode, Chris Hoyt and Katrina Collier, author of Reboot Hiring & The Robot-Proof Recruiter, global keynote and facilitator, will make the case for the value of TA. They'll discuss the pitfalls of automation, the challenges TA professionals face in pushing back against poor hiring practices, and how empowering TA teams can lead to stronger partnerships, better hiring outcomes, and a more humane experience for job seekers. It’s time to rethink the role of TA and unlock its full potential.

Empowering TA for Better Hiring

On this episode, Chris Hoyt and Katrina Collier, author of Reboot Hiring & The Robot-Proof Recruiter, global keynote and facilitator, will make the case for the value of TA. They'll discuss the pitfalls of automation, the challenges TA professionals face in pushing back against poor hiring practices, and how empowering TA teams can lead to stronger partnerships, better hiring outcomes, and a more humane experience for job seekers. It’s time to rethink the role of TA and unlock its full potential.

Episode Overview:

This episode delves into the crucial aspects of talent acquisition and the challenges recruiters face in today’s industry. 

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Humanizing Talent Acquisition:
    Katrina emphasizes the need to bring humanity back to TA, pushing against the automation and impersonal aspects that have crept into the field.  

  2. Challenges in TA:
    Discussion on the struggles TA professionals face, including dealing with uncooperative hiring managers and navigating a recruitment landscape that often undervalues their expertise. 

  3. Impact of Recruitment Practices:
    Highlights on how ethical and thorough recruitment practices can lead to better hiring outcomes and a more humane experience for job seekers. 


Closing Notes:

The discussion wrapped up with reminders of the ongoing relevance and complexity of recruitment in business success. Katrina’s insights urged TA professionals to advocate for their strategic role in organizations and highlighted the need for continuous improvement and human-centered practices in recruitment.