
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 185 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessTechnology | |||

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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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
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.
Every episode has great industry information
Great Host, Fun Conversations
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.
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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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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Ana King
2. Reece Batchelor
3. Heather Lother
4. Megan Batterbury
5. Jon Lau
6. Everett Chaffin
7. Sara Chevrette
8. Beatriz Lourenco
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