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Dec. 18, 2024

LIVE @ ERE: Jenn Tardy: Awareness is the antidote for bias and divers…

LIVE from ERE Recruitment Conference 2024, Anaheim, California Jenn Tardy is the CEO and Founder of Jennifer Tardy Consulting, aka Team JTC, a Maryland-based firm celebrated for its prowess in both career success coaching and diversity recruiting. As an International Speaker and Diversity Recruiti…

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Dec. 17, 2024

LIVE @ ERE: Live from ERE: Kevin Wheeler & David Crawford: The Future…

Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruiting Conference: Anaheim, CA November 2024 Live from ERE: Kevin Wheeler & David Crawford: The Future of Talent Acquisition Kevin Wheeler: Kevin Wheeler is a futurist, writer, and human resource, talent acquisition and learning and development advisor and consultant to …

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Dec. 16, 2024

LIVE @ ERE: Navigating the Hiring Landscape: Insights from Cheryl Pet…

VIDEO: Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruitment Conference. Anaheim, CA November 2024 Cheryl Peterson: Cheryl Peterson is an Associate Principal based in Arup's New Jersey office, where she serves as a pivotal leader driving transformative talent resourcing strategies for the firm. Cheryl has consistentl…

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Dec. 13, 2024

Coach JV: Defining Success: The Pursuit of Freedom

My guest on #thePOZCAST is John Vasquez aka Coach JV! In 2006, Coach JV woke up from an attempted suicide to a book called “The Secret.” From that day forth, the next 17 years of his life would never be the same. After his attempted suicide, JV pursued a bachelor’s degree and graduated from CBA exe…

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Dec. 11, 2024

LIVE @ ERE Rachel Allen: TA Lead at 7-11 & Jason Moreau: Founder at S…

Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruitment Conference. Anaheim, CA November 2024 Rachel: Rachel Allen is a dynamic leader in Talent Acquisition, boasting over 15 years of industry experience. Known for her strategic acumen, Rachel is adept at fostering collaboration across teams to meet and exceed organizat…

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Dec. 10, 2024

LIVE @ ERE: James Ellis: Employer Branding: The Art of Differentiatio…

Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruitment Conference. Anaheim, CA November 2024 James Ellis is an authority on employer branding, focusing on companies who think they have no choice but to post and pray for talent. He is the principal of Employer Brand Labs, a bestselling author, keynote speaker, practition…

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Dec. 9, 2024

LIVE @ ERE: Ron Fish & Kevin Grossman: Building Diverse TA Strategies

Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruitment Conference. Anaheim, CA November 2024 Ron Fish: As a Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Ivanti with over 20 years of experience building Talent Attraction and Recruitment programs, Ron Fish specializes in partnering with business stakeholders during the hiring life…

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Dec. 6, 2024

The Musical Journey of Jade Simmons: Redefining Purpose: A New Perspe…

My guest on E393 of #thePOZCAST is Jade Simmons. She is a powerhouse speaker, musician, CEO, and minister known for inspiring people to live boldly and embrace their full potential. A classically trained pianist, she has been dubbed "Classical Music's #1 Maverick" for blending classical and rap mus…

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Nov. 29, 2024

Paul Ollinger: Comedy, Tech, and the Pursuit of Happiness

My guest on episode 380 of #thePOZCAST is Paul Ollinger. After 15 years in sales at companies like Yahoo! and Facebook, Paul bailed on the corporate world to chase the comedy dream, which has seen him headline top clubs like Carolines on Broadway, West Side Comedy Club (NYC), Cobbs (SF), and Zanies…

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Nov. 22, 2024

Mike Robbins: How to Invest in Yourself for Success

Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We're All in This Together. He's a former pro baseball player whose playing career ended due to an injury. For the past 20+ years, he's been a sought-after motivational speaker who delivers keynotes and seminars…

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Nov. 20, 2024

BEST OF #thePOZcast: Dave Scatchard: (PART 2) Journey from NHL Enforc…

FIRST AIRED 1/28/22 Part 1: https://www.thepozcast.com/dave-scatchard-journey-from-nhl-enforcer-to-recovery-from-near-death-part-1/ Dave Scatchard is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre. He played in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Phoenix Coyo…

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Nov. 15, 2024

AJ Gibson: Finding Purpose After Rock Bottom

My guest on E392 of #thePOZCAST is AJ Gibson.  AJ Gibson, TV host, 2x Emmy presenter, and bestselling author of Flipping the Script: Bouncing Back From Life’s Rock Bottom Moments.AJ first gained national recognition as the host of the FOX syndicated daytime talk show Hollywood Today Live. AJ's vibr…

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Nov. 8, 2024

David Rodolitz: Going Beyond Service: The Essence of Hospitality

David Rodolitz is a passionate and seasoned hospitality industry professional with over 20 years of experience owning and operating a diverse range of food and beverage establishments in New York City. From James Beard-nominated and Michelin-acknowledged restaurants to iconic bars and lounges, his …

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Nov. 5, 2024

Rebecca Carr: Navigating Challenges in Modern Hiring

Rebecca has spent nearly a decade leading product at SmartRecruiters, most recently as Chief Product Officer, NOW CEO. With her deep knowledge of the platform and the company’s product-focused strategy, she’s perfectly positioned to take SmartRecruiters to the next level. In this conversation, Reb…

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Nov. 4, 2024

Cris Grossmann: Innovating Frontline Worker Hiring Through Trust and …

Cris Grossmann, the author of The Rise of the Frontline Worker, is a tech entrepreneur whose company Beekeeper has raised $196.5M in funding and supplies its mobile productivity and collaboration platform to some of the world’s biggest and best-known organizations, including Heathrow Airport, Domin…

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Nov. 1, 2024

Marshall Goldsmith: Managing Ego and Self-awareness in Leadership

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time Thinkers50 #1 leadership thinker in the world. He has been recognized as the #1 executive coach in the world for over a decade. He is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of books that have sold over 3 million copies, including What Got You Here, Won…

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Oct. 30, 2024

Matt O'Connor: Building a Winning HR Tech Sales Team

In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Matt O'Connor, the CRO of HireRoad. They discuss various aspects of sales, customer relationships, and leadership in the HR tech industry. They explore the importance of understanding customer needs, the role of AI in analytics, effective hiring practice…

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Oct. 29, 2024

Lydia Wu: Real Talk: Navigating the Future of HR Tech

In this engaging conversation, Adam Posner speaks with Lydia Wu about the evolving landscape of HR technology, the challenges HR professionals face, and the importance of strategic partnerships within organizations. They discuss the impact of remote work, the role of data analytics and AI, and the …

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Oct. 28, 2024

Stephanie Manzelli: Balancing Tech with the Human Side of HR

In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Stephanie Manzelli, the SVP of People, Talent, DEI at employ, discussing the intersection of HR and technology. They explore the challenges of balancing technology with the human aspect of HR, the importance of effective communication in recruitment proc…

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Oct. 25, 2024

Angela Hood: Unlocking Human Potential with AI

In this episode of #thePOZcast, Adam Posner interviews Angela Hood, CEO and founder of ThisWay Global, a company focused on using AI to mitigate bias in recruitment. Angela shares her entrepreneurial journey, her challenges as a woman in construction and tech, and the importance of accelerators for…

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Oct. 23, 2024

Ben Mones: AI vs. AI: The Future of Recruitment Safety

Ben Mones is the founder and CEO of Fama, a modern candidate screening solution that makes hiring great people easy. Fama leverages online signals to identify candidate fit, helping organizations answer big questions like how a candidate might act around coworkers or customers when they join. He fo…

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Oct. 22, 2024

Navigating Leadership with John Federman, CEO @ HireRoad

John Federman currently serves as the CEO of HireRoad, driving strategic initiatives and fostering growth with his extensive executive leadership experience. Prior to HireRoad, he held notable positions, including Chief Corporate Development Officer at Salsify and CEO of JRNI, where he played a piv…

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Oct. 21, 2024

Shane Noe: HR Tech Insights: Metrics That Matter

Shane Noe is based in San Francisco and is Vice President of People Operations at ClickUp. He began his career in finance by working at companies like Apple, Google, and Box. He made the mid-career transition to HR out of a desire to bring world-class data and analytics to a function that is unders…

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Oct. 18, 2024

Mandy Rassi, CMO @ Michaels: Navigating Career Transitions and Settin…

My guest on E376 of #thePOZCAST is Mandy Rassi! Mandy joined Michaels in April 2022. As Senior Vice President and CMO, Mandy leads the marketing, loyalty, and customer organization and develops strategy, planning, and execution for Michaels’ 1,300 stores. This includes seamless management of their …

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