Ep 689: How TA Can Adopt A Change Mindset

Ep 689: How TA Can Adopt A Change Mindset

Author: Evergreen Podcasts March 28, 2025 Duration: 31:59
The talent acquisition landscape is fundamentally transforming. AI and automation are eliminating repetitive tasks and creating space for recruiters to become true strategic partners. This shift demands that TA professionals evolve beyond transaction-focused activities to provide consultative guidance backed by data and their unique expertise.  So, how can TA leaders successfully guide their teams through this transformation from transactional order takers to valued talent advisors? My guest this week is Mike Aronson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition Operations at Johnson Controls. With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition evolution, Mike shares practical insights on leading transformational change and proactively planning for the future. In the interview, we discuss: The shifting power dynamic in TA The current impact of AI Elevating the skills of TA Teams to be more strategic Change mindset instead of change management How do Talent Advisors add value to the business? The critical importance of skills-based hiring How can TA Leaders drive transformation? Building a hyper-personalized recruiting experience  What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

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Ep 696: Can AI Make Hiring More Human? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:46
The acceleration of AI in talent acquisition has sparked both excitement and concern across the industry. While many fear automation might make recruiting more mechanical and impersonal, what if the opposite were true? T…
Ep 695: How To Thrive In The AI Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:03
I firmly believe that AI is the most significant technological transformation of our lifetime. What will separate talent acquisition professionals who'll thrive in this new world from those who'll get left behind? The an…
Ep 693: Are We Getting Happier At Work? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:34
Research consistently shows that happy employees are more engaged, more productive, and stay with their companies longer. While many organizations recognize this connection, they often lack the data and insights needed t…
Ep 692: Labour Markets In Transition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:58
Understanding today's complex labor market requires accurate data rather than just following headlines or anecdotes. For businesses and talent professionals, having reliable insights into hiring trends, wage movements, a…
Ep 691: Are We Thinking Big Enough About AI? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:36
The pace of AI adoption is accelerating rapidly, yet most organizations aren't integrating it effectively into talent acquisition—and they certainly aren't thinking big enough about its implications. Many companies are s…
Ep 690: How Can TA Make A Measurable Impact? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:13
There have never been as many forces driving change in Talent Acquisition as there are in 2025. Skills-based thinking, economic pressures, the rise of AI, and the resulting change in both C-Suite expectations and Job See…
Ep 688: Is AI’s Impact On TA Underhyped? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:47
The conversation around AI in talent acquisition often focuses on incremental improvements and point solutions – better job descriptions, faster candidate matching, or automated interview scheduling. But this limited vie…
The Power of Diversity with Paige Elliott [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, The Chad & Cheese Podcast welcomes Paige Elliott, Global Employer Brand Manager at Veeam Software. Paige shares why authentic diversity stories are critical to employer bra…
Ep 687: Agile EVPs For Faster Employer Brand Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:09
The traditional approach to developing employer value propositions can often be complex and time-consuming. While this in-depth methodology might work well for large, complex organizations, many employers invest months o…
Ep 646: Personalizing The Employee Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:30
Technology-driven mass personalization has completely transformed how we engage with brands as consumers. However, while companies have raced to deliver tailored products and services to their customers, the employee exp…