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Talent Acquisition
Recruitment
Hiring Strategies
Company Culture
Hiring Trends
Generative AI
Quality Of Hire
Leadership
Cybersecurity
Hiring Practices
Tech Employment Market
Data Enrichment
Hiring Processes
AI In Recruitment
Hiring Managers
Self-Awareness
Psychology In Business
Intellectual Curiosity
Rehiring Trends
AI In Cybersecurity

Welcome to The Breakthrough Hiring Show! We are on a mission to help leaders make hiring a competitive advantage. Join our host, James Mackey, and guests as they discuss various topics, with episodes ranging from high-level thought leadership to the tactical implementation of process and technology. You will learn how to:

- Shift your team’s culture to a talent-first organization.

- Develop a step... more

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Latest Episodes

Ana King, Chief People Officer at Sapi, reflects on her journey from Bucharest to London and how cultural studies shaped her philosophy on leadership and recruiting. She shares how building trust between CEOs, finance, and teams, drives profitability... more

Reece Batchelor, currently in a Founding Talent role at Dust, shares a unique perspective shaped by his time as a professional football player. He reflects on how values, transparency, and teamwork are essential to finding great talent and helping th... more

Heather Lother, VP of Talent & People Operations at Crossover for Work, talks about how focusing on skills and transparency can completely change the way teams hire. She shares what she’s learned from coaching managers through choosing candidates, ma... more

Megan Batterbury, Senior Talent Operations Specialist at incident.io, joins us to talk about what it really means to scale hiring with heart by building efficient systems without losing the human touch. She shares how thoughtful planning, transparent... more

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Recent Guests

Ana King
Chief People Officer at Sapi
Sapi
Episode: EP 184: Why Pairing Ambition With Kindness Builds Winning Teams
Reece Batchelor
Founding talent at DUST
DUST
Episode: EP 183: How Playing Football Professionally at AFC Wimbledon Influenced This Talent Leader's Perspective
Heather Lother
Vice President of Talent and People Operations at Crossover for Work.
Crossover for Work
Episode: EP 182: How to Automate Your Interview Process and Maintain Strong Candidate Engagement
Megan Batterbury
Senior Talent Operations Specialist at incident.io
incident.io
Episode: EP 181: How to Win with Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
Jon Lau
Director of Talent Acquisition at super.com
super.com
Episode: EP 180: Leveraging Data to Find the Perfect Candidate
Everett Chaffin
Director of Global TA Operations and Programs for Zendesk
Zendesk
Episode: EP 179: How a Global TA Ops Leader Thinks About Hiring
Sara Chevrette
Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Sonatype
Sonatype
Episode: EP 178: The Link Between TA and Psychology
Beatriz Lourenco
Head of People at Poolside, involved in scaling talent acquisition from 4 to nearly 150 employees.
Poolside
Episode: EP 176: Running TA While Scaling From 4 to 150+ Employees
Rachael Becker
Founder and CEO of RB Builds
RB Builds
Episode: EP 174: How to streamline operations and drive sustainable growth with Rachael Becker, Founder & CEO of RB Builds

Host

James Mackey
Host of the show, engaging in discussions about recruitment, talent acquisition, and operational strategies with industry experts.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Insight Well Beyond Talent Acquistion

    James Mackey and team deliver great insight on Talent Acquisition and recruiting, but so much more, as well! One of my favorite shows for HR, Leadership, and technology all around in the People Space. There is always a great mix of technical and psychological insight in each show, and James has a clear curiosity backed by the know-how to understand and explain the jargon. If you want to really understand what is going on in the People / Talent space, this is a great place to start (and I recomme... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelSalamey
    United States3 years ago
  • A must listen for leaders in recruitment

    The host is awesome! He asks great questions, brings up valid points and make the listener pause and think.

    Great resource for leaders in recruitment and those looking to create an effective workforce for the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elena Agar
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Industry Information

    Every episode has great industry information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirtchy
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Host, Fun Conversations

    Podcast Addict
    5
    John Shreve
    3 years ago
  • Great thought starter

    Each episode has a new guest, so you get unique points of view on a range of specific things, and everyone is actually working in this space right now, so it’s not just theory. Hearing what others are doing is a great way to kick-start your own thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MeqaSmith
    Australia3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and great discussions that provide practical strategies for improving hiring practices.
Insightful content that blends technical and psychological insights on talent acquisition and leadership.
Valuable resource for staying updated on industry trends and innovations in recruitment.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#192
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#139
Indonesia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#152
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 182: How to Automate Your Interview Process and Maintain Strong Candidate Engagement
Q: What makes your hiring process different from others?
We focus on transparency, engagement, and skills-based hiring, encouraging candidates to show us their capabilities rather than just telling us.
EP 182: How to Automate Your Interview Process and Maintain Strong Candidate Engagement
Q: How did you end up getting into recruiting?
I started my career in the middle of the Great Recession working for non-profits, then transitioned into volunteer management, which led me to realize that recruiting unpaid roles is very similar to recruiting for paid roles.
EP 181: How to Win with Employer Branding and Candidate Experience
Q: How did you get into recruiting?
Megan Batterbury fell into recruiting after leaving university and took on roles both internally and on the agency side, ultimately leading her to her current position at incident.io.
EP 177: Recruiting for ROI and Growth
Q: Did this Breakthrough impact how you actually evaluated talent in terms of during the screening and interview process and if so, how so?
Yes, evaluation changed to focus on detailed discussions about the candidate's day-to-day experiences and contributions, rather than just their project history.
EP 178: The Link Between TA and Psychology
Q: What is the best piece of career or leadership advice you've ever received?
Come from curious in every situation. Don't assume, or if you're going to assume, assume positive intent, but come from curious, ask questions.

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Offering a rich blend of thought leadership and practical insights, this podcast addresses a multitude of topics surrounding recruitment and talent acquisition. Episodes feature discussions on enhancing operational efficiency, integrating technology in hiring practices, and the importance of aligning employee experiences with organizational goals. With a focus on sustainable hiring strategies, the podcast highlights the impact of AI and automation in recruiting. Unique insights from industry leaders and cutting-edge companies provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving hiring landscape, making it an essential resource for HR professionals and organizational leaders seeking to elevate their hiring processes.

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