Heidi helps organizations turn stagnant hiring funnels into dynamic talent pipelines. Boom!
Get the lowdown on why outdated hiring processes cost you talent, how integrating Applicant Pro and isolved can turbocharge your workflow, and why internal mobility is the retention game‑changer. We dig into candidate experience trends, generational preferences, and the microcultures that define career progression—plus pro tips for managers to foster authentic employer branding.
In this episode, we explore hiring practices, candidate experience, internal mobility, HR technology, and employer branding.
Key Takeaways
➡ Hiring practices are stuck in the past—and that means missed hires.
➡ Short, mobile‑friendly applications keep Gen Z and Millennials engaged.
➡ Lightning‑fast response times separate great employers from ghosters.
➡ Candidate experience is your secret weapon for employer branding.
➡ Scrolling during interviews? It’s a bias signal, not a deal breaker.
➡ Integration of Applicant Pro and isolved slashes manual work in half.
➡ Internal mobility isn’t a perk—it’s your best retention strategy.
➡ Managers drive satisfaction; equip them to champion growth.
➡ Corporate culture lives in microcultures—get granular or get ghosted.
➡ Authentic employer branding demands real stories, not canned slogans.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Backgrounds
03:02 Integrating Applicant Pro and isolved
06:03 Outdated Hiring Practices
11:57 Candidate Experience and Response Times
18:04 Generational Differences in Hiring
20:59 Internal Mobility and Future Trends
21:31 The Importance of Internal Mobility
24:16 Managerial Influence on Employee Growth
28:11 Cultural Dynamics in Career Progression
30:46 Defining Corporate Culture
35:16 Microcultures and Their Impact
38:07 Employer Branding and Authenticity
45:37 Conclusion and Future Insights
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Heidi Barnett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidimbarnett/
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