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Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
Recruitment
Artificial Intelligence
Employee Engagement
Recruitment Strategies
Company Culture
Career Development
Leadership
Talent Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Generative AI
Remote Work
Recruitment Challenges
AI In Recruitment
Upskilling
Career Transition
Talent Pipelines
Leadership Development
Workplace Culture

Starring recruiting leadership from everywhere under the talent acquisition sun, Talk Talent To Me is a fast-paced rough-and-tumble tour through the strategies, metrics, techniques, and trends shaping the recruitment industry. Brought to you by your pals at LHH.

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Rachel Duran has spent nearly 15 years building her career at the intersection of marketing and talent acquisition, moving through ad agencies, RPOs, and major tech companies. Rob and Rachel cover how the flood of AI-generated applications is forcing... more

Kevin breaks down how HR leaders can drive real business impact by aligning talent strategy directly to company goals, with a focus on scaling coaching as a lever for workforce performance and development. He shares how listening to employee feedback... more

📝 Episode Summary Maura explains why investing in early talent remains a high-impact, data-backed strategy despite growing narratives around AI replacing entry-level roles. She shares how Liberty Mutual has built a long-term pipeline that drives ret... more

Episode Summary Ilona explains what it takes to transform talent acquisition at a 300,000-person organization. From consolidating a sprawling, decentralized TA function into a unified operating model to simplifying a bloated tech stack and driving gl... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Duran
Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruiting Marketing at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Episode: Rachel Duran, HPE Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruiting Marketing
Kevin Bohan
CHRO and SVP of Human Resources at ProDriven Global Brands
ProDriven Global Brands
Episode: ProDriven Global Brands CHRO Kevin Bohan
Maura Quinn
VP of Early Talent Acquisition and Engagement Programs at Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Episode: Liberty Mutual VP of Early TA Maura Quinn
Ilona Kremer
VP Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo
PepsiCo
Episode: PepsiCo VP Global TA Ilona Kremer
Camye Mackey
Executive Vice President and Chief People Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
Episode: Atlanta Hawks Chief People D&I Officer Camye Mackey
Tim Young
SVP for Human Resources Operations at Pearson
Pearson
Episode: Pearson SVP HR Ops Tim Young
Dr. Ekta Vyas
CHRO at Keck Medicine
Keck Medicine of USC
Episode: Keck Medicine CHRO Dr. Ekta Vyas
Monica Marquez
Co-founder of Flipwork and experienced professional in talent and diversity
Episode: Unlearning the Old Rules of Work with CLO & Founder Monica Marquez
Tony Castellanos
Head of Compensation at Nextdoor
Nextdoor
Episode: Candidate Screen Training Simulation with Nextdoor's Tony Castellanos

Host

Rob Stevenson
Host of Talk Talent To Me

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • A new favorite!

    Great podcast! Always informative + entertaining! Highly recommend the listen! A++

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ima listener
    United States3 years ago
  • Loving the Talent Talk! 🔥

    This podcast is so insightful and I’ve enjoyed every episode I’ve listened to so far! Rob is a very skilled interviewer - he does such a great job of sharing his wisdom and I love how he leads meaningful conversations with industry leaders who bring so much talent acquisition experience and actionable hiring insights to the table. So many great takeaways in each and every show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Great show !

    We can learn a lot from TA professionals !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RecStack
    Canada4 years ago
  • This show right here…

    I wrote about this show in my journal so it’s safe to say I officially love it. As someone who genuinely loves customer service/working with people in multiple capacities (in addition to dabbling in marketing and staffing) this show hits all the sweet spots. Rob has a great way of connecting with his guests as they share fantastic insights on their industry; their conversation is effortless and informative and I always walk away with something new I want to apply or incorporate into my work. Oh,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TG_22
    United States5 years ago
  • Best careers podcast out there!

    I learn something every episode and can’t get enough of the high-caliber guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    meg44123
    United States5 years ago

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Thoughtful interviews with industry leaders make actionable hiring insights easy to apply.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and topics highly relevant for recruiters.
Host balances interviews with practical takeaways and engaging conversation.

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Rachel Duran, HPE Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruiting Marketing
Q: How do you justify the ROI of employer branding within a business, given it's often seen as a cost center?
She emphasizes speaking in terms of cost per hire, time to fill, and the broader impact on revenue and vendor relationships, including how employer brand perceptions can influence RFPs and stock, while ensuring the brand is protected.
Rachel Duran, HPE Head of Global Employer Brand & Recruiting Marketing
Q: When did you decide to focus your career on employer branding and recruitment marketing, and what shaped that path?
Rachel explains she moved into marketing as social media became a key marketing tool, gradually building expertise in internal communities and brand strategy, which naturally evolved into employer branding and recruitment marketing over about 15 years.
ProDriven Global Brands CHRO Kevin Bohan
Q: How do you evaluate vendors and scale coaching programs across a global workforce?
Assess certifications and coach qualifications, language capabilities, group delivery capabilities, and platform features that enable scheduling and scalable delivery.
ProDriven Global Brands CHRO Kevin Bohan
Q: How do you measure coaching effectiveness and know it's working?
Use three metrics: participant satisfaction, a 360-degree assessment at start and end to track progress, and a demonstrated link between coaching activity and performance improvements.
ProDriven Global Brands CHRO Kevin Bohan
Q: How do you decide what to work on as CHRO at a global company with thousands of employees?
Focus on the business's current needs and priorities, identify where HR can accelerate those goals, and map initiatives to global priorities to ensure alignment and measurable impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talk Talent To Me

What is Talk Talent To Me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced show exploring talent acquisition, HR strategy, and leadership with senior people leaders from across industries. Episodes spotlight wide-ranging topics such as AI in recruiting, DEI and workforce planning, HR transformation, and building strategic operating models in large organizations. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, practical hiring insights, and a knack for translating complex people problems into actionable takeaways for Talent, Recruiting, and People teams. The format tends to blend candid culture discussions with concrete frameworks for improving hiring, development, and organizational performance, making it a strong resource for listeners aiming to level up their people programs and stay ahead of industr... more

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