The rapidly increasing speed of change in talent acquisition means the skills, strategy and types of thinking needed to build, retain and develop a successful TA function are also evolving quickly.
So what does a high-performing TA function now look like, and what do TA leaders need to make sure they have in place?
My guest this week is Melissa Grabiner), an award-winning former Global Head of TA who now works as a consultant for One Digital). Melissa has built talent acquisition teams from the ground up. She is now using her considerable insights and experience to help start-ups and scale-ups in the biotech industry build strategies to acquire the talent they need.
In the interview, we discuss:
Talent market challenges
Global talent pool restrictions
What makes a successful TA function?
Building a culture of continuous learning
Autonomy, accountability and adaptability
Putting candidate experience at the forefront of TA strategy
The role of technology
Agility and flexibility
Personalization
Preparing for the future