Can self-bias over-qualify you for a job? Wait, what? Self-Bias: The more diverse you are, the more qualified you must be. Here is what happens: - You apply for a job you are technically overqualified for (on paper) - The hiring team rejects you because you are actually overqualified -…
00:00 Introduction to Angela Hood and ThisWay Global 03:11 Angela's Entrepreneurial Background and Early Lessons 05:51 Navigating Gender Bias in Construction and Tech 09:12 Transitioning from Construction to Technology 12:00 The Mission Behind ThisWay Global 14:58 The Importance of Accelerators in Startups 18:01 Understanding AI and Bias in Recruitment 20:57…
We have reached peak AI BOT vs. AI BOT in the hiring process! And guess what, EVERY candidate looks good! Go figure... So does this mean we will have to get back to...wait for it.... BEING HUMAN? Ben Mones, CEO & Founder @ Fama, broke it down with me at…
AUDIO: 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 founded Fama…
00:00 Introduction to Fama and Its Origins 04:56 The Role of Digital Identity in Hiring 09:55 Ethical Considerations in Candidate Screening 15:12 The Evolution of Leadership and Company Culture 20:08 Navigating AI in Recruitment 24:14 Defining Success and Work-Life Balance
00:00 Welcome to HR Tech in Las Vegas 01:28 The Journey from Music Festivals to Tech 04:47 Transitioning from Finance to HR 10:27 The Role of Data in HR 12:45 Key Metrics in HR Analytics 16:26 Training and Communicating Metrics Effectively
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to John Federman and Higher Road 01:25 Career Journey and Early Experiences 04:30 Leadership Philosophy and Culture Creation 08:56 Building a Cohesive Leadership Team 10:51 Differentiating Higher Road in the Market 13:33 Human-Centered People Analytics 15:55 Utilizing AI for Internal Insights 17:48 Lessons Learned from AI Implementation…
HireRoad CEO John Federman on @ThePOZcast LIVE @ HR Tech Vegas 2024 Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/382
AUDIO: https://www.thepozcast.com/382 Do you eat your own dog food? Meaning do you, as a company, utilize your product/services internally? What if you are an HR Tech company like HireRoad? How do you turn disparate HR data into actionable insights so you can make smarter decisions? How do you use your…
AUDIO: 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 pivotal role in advancing the company’s…
AUDIO: https://www.thepozcast.com/shane-noe-hr-tech-insights-metrics-that-matter/ Quality of Hire is the most essential TA metric. Did we make a good hire? 👉 But how do you determine that? I sat down with ClickUp's VP of People, Shane Noe, at HR Tech to dig into this metric. TL: DR↴ → It's a combination of qualitative…
AUDIO: https://youtu.be/cckFQds2SL8 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…
00:00 Introduction and Background 03:08 The Value of Higher Education and Career Growth 05:56 Leadership Lessons and Tough Conversations 10:00 Transforming Michaels: Modernization and Customer-Centricity 22:44 Navigating Career Transitions and Setting High Standards 23:43 The Power of Networking and Building a Supportive Network 26:06 Celebrating Creativity and Building a Community…
Reverse Engineer Travel Point Hacks! Start with the destination, and then figure out how to get there. Travel Smarter, Not Harder: Maximize Your Points! Unlock first-class travel without breaking the bank! Here’s how to hack your travel points and "upgrade your lifestyle." 1. Strategic Sign-Ups: Don’t sleep on big sign-up…
Full Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/maha-abouelenein-the-7-rules-of-self-reliance/ No one is going to save you. Once you realize this, you have no choice - you can figure it out or fail. I don't know about you, but failure is NOT an option for me. So you need to FIO (Figure It Out) The key component…
00:00 Introduction and Background 06:45 The Essence of Self-Reliance 10:48 The Journey of Writing a Book 15:54 Staying Low and Keeping Focused 19:56 Becoming a Value Creator 23:58 The Importance of Patience 26:49 Embracing Failure and Lifelong Learning 30:36 The Power of Reputation 35:21 Networking as a Long-Term Strategy 40:59…
I HATE THE "F-WORD". Yes, I am talking about "FIT" as in "Culture Fit". WTF does that actually mean? It means that someone interviewed a candidate and didn't "like" them for whatever reason. Now, dont get me wrong, not everyone is going to be your ideal best friend at work.…
LISTEN UP: https://www.thepozcast.com/373 Many of you will not like what I have to say, but it's happening now. The AI tools that so many of you are utilizing for your job search are hurting you. Because EVERYONE is using them. Where is the advantage? And the AI platforms companies are…
00:00 Zach Roseman's Background and Journey 18:35 The Origin of Draftboard 21:26 How Draftboard Works 23:30 Filtering and Evaluating Candidates 27:54 Improving the Ratio of Hires to Interviews 30:31 Using a People-Focused Approach 35:30 Balancing Technology and the Human Element in Recruiting 39:48 Finding a Champion for Career Growth 43:19…
00:00 Introduction and Background 02:50 The Wealth Trifecta: Earning, Saving, and Investing 06:01 Lessons from the Recruitment Industry 09:08 Managing Rental Properties 13:56 Building a Lucrative Business 26:09 Finding Drive Beyond Money 26:53 The Role and Value of Rec2Rec 29:56 Qualities of a Good Recruiter 37:29 AI as a Tool…
Full Audio: https://www.thepozcast.com/369 Any leader must have their finger on the pulse of frontline sales and customer relationships. And it starts by sitting in on first-calls. This enables a leader to: - Understand client needs. - What is currently missing in the market. - Listen directly to the customer's challenges.…
00:00 Introduction to Sean Behr and Fountain 06:37 The Importance of Experience in Product Development and Sales 08:52 The Value of User Feedback in Product Development 15:05 The Unique Challenges of Hiring Frontline Workers 19:23 Fountain: A Mobile-First Platform for Frontline Workers 21:24 The Importance of Speed and Innovation in…
00:00 Introduction and Background 14:20 The Realities of Startup Life 18:42 Challenges of Leadership 24:39 Rebranding to Wellfound 26:32 Recruiting for Startups vs. Large Enterprises 28:20 Managing Expectations and Building Employer Branding 31:16 Addressing Biases in AI 36:53 Qualities to Look for in Candidates 46:53 Defining Success: Freedom and Autonomy
FIRST AIRED: 6/23/23 My guest on E272 of #thePOZcast is Jesse Cole, The Man In The Yellow Tux himself! Jesse is the founder and owner of Fans First Entertainment, home to the Savannah Bananas as well as The Party Animals baseball teams. Jesse created Banana Ball, which is a twist…