Episode 813: A Conversation with Lori Hock, CEO of Opptly

The incredible Lori Hock (CEO of Opptly) joins the Future of Work Exchange Podcast to discuss the current state of talent acquisition, what the future holds for direct sourcing, and why the Future of Work hinges on the dynamic partnership between AI and humanity. Lori also leverages her vast expertise in MSP, staffing, and RPO solutions to design an outlook for talent and workforce leaders in 2026 and beyond.. Tune in!

In an annual holiday tradition for the Future of Work Exchange Podcast, Jen Torney (Talent Solutions TAPFIN) and Brian Hoffmeyer (Beeline) join us for a fun discussion about the trends and technology that shaped 2025, a look ahead to 2026, some interesting thoughts around favorite holiday films, and so much more. Tune in!

TalentProcure's Denise Stalker (SVP, Managed Services) joins us to discuss the state of the extended workforce, the power of direct sourcing, why the mid-market is so complex (and growing), and so much more. Tune in!

Vanessa Miller, Global Director of Product Strategy at Allegis Global Solutions, joins the Future of Work Exchange Podcast to discuss the implications of AI in workforce management and talent acquisition, the future of RPO solutions, the next generation of direct sourcing, and so much more.

The iconic Teresa Creech, President of MBO Partners (by Beeline), joins us to chat about the continued growth of the independent workforce, how AI is changing engagement models, what's ahead for the extended workforce in 2026, and so much more. Tune in!

Orli Becker, EVP and Managing Director of Contingent Workforce Solutions at AMS, joins the Future Of Work Exchange Podcast for a lively discussion on the impact of direct sourcing, the power of skills-based hiring, how AI is transforming extended workforce management, and so much more. Tune in!

An all-new episode of The Future of Work Exchange Podcast features a discussion with Kelly Rakowski, CEO of Trio Workforce Solutions. The conversation tackles the impact of the extended workforce in healthcare, the pathways ahead for AI in workforce management, and how VMS platforms are serving as "strategic hubs" for contingent workforce management. Tune in!

SAP's Mark Harris joins us this week for a discussion on the state of the extended workforce, how AI is powering next-generation hiring, the reality of total talent management, and much, much more. Tune in!

Chris Radvansky (Rad Consultants) joins the Future of Work Exchange Podcast for a spirited discussion on AI in the talent technology ecosystem, the impact of the extended workforce, favorite "Seinfeld" episodes, and much more. Tune in!

Janette Marx, CEO of Airswift, joins the Future of Work Exchange Podcast to chat the state of the extended workforce, the continued impact of direct sourcing, why strategic contingent workforce management is so critical today, and how AI will impact the staffing arena.