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In this episode of The Balancing Act, host Sarah Sheridan sits down with Michelle Keefe, VP of HR at Bowes Professional, to talk about her inspiring journey from administrative roles to HR leadership. Michelle shares how she built her career by embracing challengesâincluding launching an office overseas with zero experienceâand how she managed years of heavy business travel while raising her son.
She also discusses the evolution of workplace flexibility, the impact of strong leadership on work-life balance, and why companies must treat employees with trust and respect. Whether you're a working parent, an HR professional, or just looking for career inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
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Repeat after me: do not talk politics at work. Or on LinkedIn.
Or in job interviews. Or on first dates. Or at Thanksgiving dinner.
Unfortunately for those of us in the business world, 2025 ruined it. Thereâs just no way around the fact that tariffs are the issue driving the business climate right now. Every client, candidate, and partner is asking about itâor struggling because of it.
So maybe, just maybe, talking policy isnât just okayâitâs necessary. Dare I say, productive.
So get ready for a little nuance from Jeff Smith and James Hornick in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 107, "Talk Policy, Not Politicsâ
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Parental leave isnât just about time offâitâs about setting employees and businesses up for long-term success. In this episode, Allison Whalen, CEO & Co-Founder of Parentaly, joins host Sarah Sheridan to break down the real impact of parental leave on careers and organizations.
They discuss why 94% of women return to work after paid leave, yet 75% consider quitting within 18 months, and how a managerâs support can make all the difference. Allison shares data-driven insights on why re-onboarding plans matter, how small but meaningful policies can ease the transition back, and why businesses need to rethink leave planning to improve retention and performance.
Whether you're an employer, HR leader, or working parent, this conversation will challenge the way you think about parental leave and offer strategies to make it work better for everyone.
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At the halfway point of Q1 2025, weâre seeing major shifts in Go-To-Market (GTM) and Corporate Functions hiring. In this episode, Ryan and Emily break down the top trends shaping the year and how they compare to Q1 2024.
GTM Hiring: Marketing rolesâespecially content and designâare surging, while Customer Success hiring is up as companies prioritize retention. Account Executive demand remains high, and SDR/BDR hiring is making a comeback, signaling renewed focus on prospecting. The hiring boom spans SaaS, financial services, and retail.
Corporate Functions: HR is undergoing a major shift, with specialized roles (recruiting, L&D, total rewards) on the rise after a generalist-heavy 2024. Notably, recruiter openings have already surpassed last yearâs total. Meanwhile, contract roles are at record highs, especially for project-based support.
With strong hiring momentum across both sectors, 2025 is shaping up to be a dynamic year. Tune in for our full breakdown of whatâs ahead!
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Welcome to Episode 10 of Beyond the Offer with Bill Gates and Rosanna Snedeker! This episode features Dr. Cheryl Camacho, Chief Learning and Program Officer at I.C.STARS, a nonprofit creating economic opportunities through tech. Dr. Camacho shares her career journey, from Teach for America to I.C.STARS, and dives into topics like equal access, DEI, talent acquisition, and conscious leadership. Donât miss this inspiring conversation on advancing equity and innovation in tech and beyond!
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We said we were done talking about remote work⊠but here we are.
A couple years ago, remote was all anyone could talk about. Weâre pro remote, but even we got sick of it.
Why revisit now? Because the dynamics have changed. Remote work comes with real trade-offs (e.g. lower salaries), which some people are gladly accepting. On the flip side, companies are (inadvertently) paying a premium to bring people back on-site.
Whatâs driving these shifts? Jeff Smith and James Hornick break it all down in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 106, "The Price of Staying Homeâ
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Join Ryan Brown and Emily Goor as they discuss key hiring trends and market insights from 2024. Special guest Matt Masucci, CEO of Hirewell, provides an in-depth analysis of sector performances, the impact of technology and efficiency in recruiting, and executive search and RPO trends. They also share predictions for the job market in 2025. Explore more about Hirewell's services and stay updated with the latest market trends.
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Itâs been a wild few years. One minute, companies canât hire fast enough. The next, mass layoffs. Canât find anyone to hire and mass layoffs. Weâve gone from water cooler life to fully remote to back in the officeâŠmaybe?
The real challenge? Resetting expectations. Letâs be honestâpeople arenât great at that. Whether itâs job seekers or executives, at the end of the day, theyâre all just⊠people.
Jeff Smith and James Hornick break down why, despite all the change, most things about work stayed the same in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 105, "Work Is Called Work For A Reasonâ
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Welcome to another episode of The HireWell Update! Hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor dive into the fastest-growing roles across industriesâfrom AI engineers and sustainability specialists to travel advisors and physical therapists. Tune in as they break down the evolving job market, emerging career opportunities, and key hiring trends shaping the year ahead. Donât miss these valuable insights to stay ahead in 2025.
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Beyond the Offer, hosted by Rosanna Snedeker and Bill Gates. This episode features Mark Tumiel (SVP of HR) and JC Rivera (Head of Talent Acquisition) from Newcastle Investors, a Chicago-based real estate firm. They discuss their career journeys, Newcastle's recruitment and HR strategies, the challenges and shifts brought by COVID-19 in the real estate market, and the firm's plans for 2025. Tune in for an in-depth look at the evolving roles of HR and talent acquisition, strategies for building an engaged workforce, and how Newcastle stays ahead of industry trends.
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Manufacturing. So hot right now.
Last year we kicked off 21 new RPO and volume solutions engagements. Eight of them came within the Industrial space.
What we enjoyed the most: itâs where we have the least amount of competition from other recruiting firms.
Weâre not complaining. But why is that?
Jeff Smith and James Hornick address why the backbone of the US economy is largely underserved by the recruitment industry in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 104, "Why Arenât Recruiting Firms Innovating In The Industrial Sector?
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Compensation discussions are always the same: Workers want more. Companies want to pay less. And somewhere in the middle the two shall meet.
But this year is a little extra. After a decade-long hiring boom, we had a pandemic, followed by runaway salary inflation, then a tanking job market (for Office Dorksâąïž anyway), and another bounce back (fingers crossed.)
Which really means we have some workers unwilling to move from those high paying jobs they landed in 2021/2022. While others are taking whatever they can get. Then youâve got some companies thinking they can still cut costs. While others are paying up because they have to.
Throw in increased pressure for AI and low cost offshoring and itâs the wild west.
Jeff Smith and James Hornick dig into the disparity and lack of clarity around fair market value in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 103, "Compensation is a Trainwreckâ
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In this episode, hosts Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker invite Steph Brogan, the founder of Pivotal HR Partners. Steph shares insights from her extensive experience in HR and Total Rewards at renowned companies like Campbell Soup, Morton Salt, and Revantage. The conversation delves into Steph's career path, the intricacies of compensation and benefits, the impact of pay transparency laws, and challenges in M&A and HR operations. Steph also provides practical advice for those considering a shift to consulting. The episode is packed with valuable HR strategies and best practices, making it a must-listen for professionals in the field.
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As 2024 wraps up, Ryan and Emily highlight key trends:
Digital Transformation: AI, automation, and data reshaped recruitment, freeing up time for relationship-building.
Gig Economy: Freelancers became essential; flexibility will be crucial in 2025.
Candidate Experience: Personalization and transparency are key to attracting top talent.
Talent Retention: Upskilling and career development boost employee satisfaction and retention.
They share takeaways to include in your 2025 plan such as embracing technology, adapting to the gig economy, and investing in employee growth for success.
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I don't know about you, but I'm feeling pretty good about 2025. Hirewell closed out the year on a hot streak. Best 4 month stretch in 2 years. 21 new solutions clients signed since May 1. And more chatter about increased hiring from both VC-backed start ups and traditional industries alike.
So if hiringâs on the upswing, what new challenge will take its place? Getting candidates to say yes and sticking around, of course!
Every delayed search, declined offer, quick exit, and unexpected resignation comes from a lack of understanding that there's a lot more to hiring than recruiting. Jeff Smith and James Hornick will do a deep dive on what your company needs to focus on in a strengthening job market in the The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 102, "Finding Candidates is the Easy Partâ -
In this episode of The Hirewell Update, hosts Ryan Brown and Emily Goor discuss strategies for increasing employee engagement and connection during the holiday season, especially in a remote work environment. They explore various ways companies can foster a sense of community and retention, such as virtual team celebrations, personalized gift exchanges, flexible time off, and community service initiatives like City Santa. They emphasize the importance of meaningful, thoughtful gestures and invite listeners to share their own ideas for enhancing company culture during the holidays.
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Be careful what you wish for.
Weâve long said recruitment technology is comically behind the times. (Feel free to go way back and watch episode 6, "Why Does HR Technology Suck?") Historically, itâs the last place for new innovation when thereâs more money to be made creating sales or marketing tech.
But if you work in recruiting and you looked at your inbox over the last year, you probably noticed the steady increase in spam pitches. New RecruitTech is popping up left and right. Maybe AI made it cheaper to create. Maybe buyers in recruiting are finally the low hanging fruit.
But the real question: is any of it any good? Jeff Smith and James Hornick. will tackle that in the The 10 Minute Talent Rant, episode 101, "The RecruitTech Hellscape Is Hereâ
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In this episode of Beyond The Offer, hosts Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker speak with Daina Gjemre, Head of HR at Renovo Solutions, about her journey from journalism to HR and her experience at FCB Global and ST Residential. They discuss the challenges of managing HR in a PE-backed, growth-focused company, integrating acquisitions, benchmarking benefits to stay competitive, handling busy periods, and the latest trends in HR tools and technology. Tune in to learn more!
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When we started this little podcast, we thought âWhat can we possibly complain about? Weâre gonna run out of material after a dozen episodes.â
But recruiting is the gift that keeps on giving. The problems we need to solve are never-ending. So much so that even weâve forgotten half the stuff weâve ranted about at this point.
So to celebrate the milestone, Jeff Smith and James Hornick will sift through the archives and find out the 10 best â and 5 worst â hot takes so far. The 10 Minute Talent Rant, episode 100, "The Best (And Worst) Of The 10 Minute Talent Rantâ
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Join hosts Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker in Episode 5 of Beyond The Offer, where they speak with Lisa Watson, Director of Talent Acquisition at ASC Engineering Solutions. They discuss the challenges of building a recruiting function in a merged organization, adapting to market changes, new tools, and the evolving needs of candidates. Tune in for insights into corporate vs. agency recruiting, building relationships, and navigating today's recruitment landscape.
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