Ep 589: Talent Acquisition As A Competitive Advantage
As the debates about the future of talent acquisition rumble on, it's important to focus intensely on the critical value effective hiring brings to the organization. Talent remains a key differentiator that drives competitive advantage for a company, and this will be even more true in the future.
My guest this week is Simon Taylor, Head of Organization Effectiveness at Gap Inc., who has authored a forthcoming book called "Build Smart: A Blueprint for Building a High-Performing Organization." Simon has a TA background and, in the book, outlines just how critical hiring is for companies. In our conversation, he shares his insights into what makes great hiring and its role in high-performing organizations.
In the interview, we discuss:
Common talent issues companies are facing.
How important is recruiting in 2024?
Competitive advantage from high-quality talent acquisition
The long-term impact of bad hiring
What makes a great hire
The importance of potential
Upskilling hiring managers and changing their mindset
How to get buy-in across the organization
Leveraging data to illustrate opportunities
Why AI will be huge for talent acquisition
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Ep 589: Talent Acquisition As A Competitive Advantage