Talent All-Stars

What’s the secret to bridging the gap between talent acquisition, HR business partners, and company leadership?According to Kelly Culler, VP of Talent Acquisition and Senior Business HR Partner at Northwestern Mutual, it’s all about walking a mile in each other’s shoes.In this episode, Kelly shares how she’s been able to successfully navigate TA and HR roles, and what she’s learned about empathy and psychology along the way.Plus:Why recruiters must build skills that go beyond speed and executionWhat makes a great HR Business PartnerHer secret to extracting a candidate’s authentic self in interviews Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyiculler/  Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiter Enjoyed this episode? We’d be grateful for a rating or review on your favorite podcast app.

Zapier’s team is made up of more than 700 people across 42 countries. Yet the company has built a strong, distinctive culture and a nimble workforce that can adapt to shifting business needs. So how do they do it?Zapier Chief People Officer Brandon Sammut joins us to answer those questions, plus:  The “4 B’s” Zapier uses to acquire new capabilitiesHow they redeployed team members internally during a hiring slowdownHolding department execs accountable for their own talent development Connect with Brandon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-sammut-8147b76Zapier: https://zapier.com/Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiterEnjoyed this episode? Please leave us a rating or review on your favorite podcast app.

So much of business success comes down to aligning the right people with a healthy company culture. But what does that actually look like in practice?In this episode, Blake Irving reveals how he was able to accomplish that combination of feats as CEO of GoDaddy. You’ll learn the strategies he used to establish trust, attract top hires, and drive business growth.Blake also talks about:What makes a great (and not so great) recruiterHis go-to, outside-the-box interview questionGetting buy-in when asking for resources from senior leadership   Connect with Blake Irving on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakeirving/  Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiterEnjoyed this conversation? Please leave us a rating or review on the podcast app you’re using to listen to this episode.

In the race for talent, speed is key. But how do you move quickly while still maintaining a warm, welcoming candidate experience?Kris Dunn, Marriott International’s SVP of Global Talent Acquisition, knows a thing or two about striking that balance.In this episode, Kris shares his blueprint for landing top talent (within hours of receiving their applications!) in a hyper-competitive global marketplace.Kris also shares:His #1 measure of recruiting successOne secret to conducting a great interviewTips for navigating big career decisions Connect with Kris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisdunn/Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiter  Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify.

What’s the secret to building a successful talent strategy?It starts with understanding what the business needs both today and into the future.eBay’s VP of Global Talent, Danielle Clark, joins Talent All-Stars to share how she prioritizes initiatives, gets buy-in from stakeholders, and drives measurable business results.Danielle also shares:Her transition from agency recruiting to leading global talent teamsHer POV on the talent lifecycleHer #1 interviewing tip: “Don’t be a hippo!” Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-clark-sf  Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiterWant to be a guest on Talent All-Stars, or have an idea for the show? Send us an email at [email protected].

Making an effective “ask” is a valuable skill for anyone to learn… but it’s especially critical for talent leaders.So how exactly do you effectively advocate for your team’s needs, and make sure you have a seat at the table?NBCUniversal’s VP of Global Talent Acquisition, Suzan Vulaj, shares her advice in this first episode of the Talent All-Stars podcast.Suzan also talks about:Handling recruiting software RFPsLearning to embrace vastly different recruiting stylesNavigating COVID and “The Great Reshuffle” as a talent leader Connect with Suzan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanvulaj/Connect with us:💻 All Episodes: TalentAllStars.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ziprecruiter/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziprecruiter🎵TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ziprecruiterWant to be a guest on Talent All-Stars, or have an idea for the show? Send us an email at [email protected].

What does it really take for businesses to attract and retain great people? We answer that question through candid conversations with senior HR, recruiting, and talent leaders at some of the most influential firms in the world. Coming August 13th.