Stop Filling Jobs. Start Solving Business Problems.

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #83
Topic: Stop Filling Jobs. Start Solving Business Problems.
Guest: Mike Bettley – VP, Talent Acquisition, StackAdapt
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbettley/
Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp

The Unmuted Podcast episode features a discussion on the changing role of talent acquisition and the impact of AI on workforce planning. The conversation emphasizes the need for talent leaders to understand business problems and build stronger partnerships with other functions. It also explores the future of talent acquisition in the context of AI and automation.

Takeaways

• Talent acquisition is evolving to focus on solving business problems, not just filling jobs.
• The successful TA leader of the future will leverage AI and automation to create space for high-value, human-centric work.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introducing the Unmuted Podcast
• 03:11 The Role of Talent Acquisition is Changing
• 04:11 The Best Solution Isn't Always Just Another Hire
• 09:26 Building Stronger Partnerships with Other Functions
• 26:56 The Future of Talent Acquisition and AI

About Mike Bettley

Mike has spent almost 15 years in Talent Acquisition, guiding companies growth across all stages and maturity levels. From the early days in an agency in the UK, a few years in Dublin at Google, before jumping across to Canada and building a few series A-C companies, pioneering sourcing at Thomson Reuters. Now, as VP of Talent Acquisition at StackAdapt one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, Mike leads a 25 person TA team driving over 600 hires per year for this highly competitive AI powered marketing and advertising technology company.

🔗 Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbettley/

About ScaleHR

The Unmuted Podcast is powered by ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/), helping emerging HR, Recruitment, and Work Tech companies accelerate brand awareness and lead generation through Catalyst, our community-driven content and omnichannel marketing solution.

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