Episode 712: A Conversation With Kara Kaplan, CEO of High5

The Future of Work Exchange Podcast (sponsored by Worksuite) welcomes Talent Solutions TAPFIN's Jen Torney (Global Vice President) and Beeline's Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies) for an annual holiday tradition: recapping the year that was for the world of talent and work and providing predictions for the year ahead. Jen, Brian, and podcast host Christopher J. Dwyer discuss direct sourcing, services procurement, the outlook for the staffing and labor markets, the implications of AI, and so much more.

The Future of Work Exchange welcomes Rebecca Valladares (Head of Operations at Opptly), Brian Hoffmeyer (SVP of Market Strategies at Beeline), Tim Rhodes (Head of Sales at Raise), and Matthew McCartney Waggle (Managing Director, Solution Design at Talent Solutions TAPFIN) for a panel discussion on the state of direct sourcing, how AI will reshape hiring and talent acquisition, and the future of direct sourcing strategies given the advancements in skills-based hiring and extended workforce management.

The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes RefAssured’s Chief Marketing Officer, Vinda Souza, and Chief Product Officer, Tommy Semereaux, for a spirited discussion on the Future of Work, the state of the HR tech industry, the criticality of credentialing and references, and the future of skills-based hiring. This week’s edition of the podcast is sponsored by Worksuite.

The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Christy Forest, CEO and Executive Director at LiveHire, to discuss the current state of direct sourcing, the future of this high-impact strategy, the reality of total talent management, and much more. This week's podcast, sponsored by Worksuite, also highlights the importance of "balance" between human-centricity and digital evolution.

The Future of Work Exchange ends 2023 with a fun conversation featuring Talent Solution TAPFIN's Global Vice President of Client Experience and Partnerships, Jen Torney, and Beeline's SVP of Market Strategies, Brian Hoffmeyer. We chat about the major trends that shaped 2023 and look ahead to which strategies, concepts, ideas, and technology will impact the year ahead.

The Future of Work Exchange welcomes Matt Ryan, VP of Enterprise Solutions at Upwork, to discuss the company's new partnerships, the future of digital staffing, the state of workforce solutions, and much more. Matt and host Christopher J. Dwyer also chat about the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on talent engagement and talent acquisition, how the workforce continues to evolve, and the growth of the extended workforce.

Another all-new edition of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast features an in-depth discussion with Kara Kaplan, CEO of High5. Kara and I chat about the evolution of staffing, the growth of the extended workforce, the power of direct sourcing, and the future of omni-channel talent acquisition.

The Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Dave McGonegal, VP of Strategic Client Solutions at ManpowerGroup Solutions, to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence in talent acquisition and workforce management, the evolution of the extended workforce, what's ahead for the Future of Work movement, and much more. This week's all-new episode also highlights why a cooling labor market is beneficial for the overall sustainability of the workforce.

Another all-new edition of the Future of Work Exchange Podcast features a discussion with Cara Kresge, Vice President of Workforce Advisory at HireGenics. Cara and I chat about the impact of return-to-office (RTO) mandates on employee engagement, the evolution of the MSP model, the future of the labor market, and much, much more. This week's podcast also highlights business leadership lessons learned from coaching little league baseball, including empathy-led management styles and the importance of "cheerleading."

This week's all-new Future of Work Exchange Podcast welcomes Vanessa Miller, VP of Strategic Alliances at Graphite. Vanessa and I discuss the impact of omni-channel acquisition, the critical role of expert networks in today's Future of Work movement, the power of digital staffing, and much more. In addition, this week's podcast highlights how rigid remote work policies and return-to-office mandates are critically harming talent retention, recruitment, and employee engagement.