EP 130: Navigating leadership transitions and the future of work with Jennifer Christie, Chief People Officer at DocuSign

EP 130: Navigating leadership transitions and the future of work with Jennifer Christie, Chief People Officer at DocuSign

Author: James Mackey October 24, 2023 Duration: 41:32
Join host James Mackey as he speaks with Jennifer Christie, the Chief People Officer at DocuSign. Together, they will delve into the topic of leadership transitions and the changing landscape of HR in the tech industry. Gain insights into the impact of CEO transitions, the role of AI in HR, and what the future of work looks like. Discover new perspectives on communication, culture, and talent strategy in the tech world. 0:42 Jennifer Christie's background 2:04 Navi...

Hosted by James Mackey, The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations digs into the real work of building great teams. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a series of direct conversations focused on turning hiring from a constant challenge into a genuine edge for your business. You'll hear from leaders and practitioners who are in the trenches, discussing everything from the strategic shift needed to become a talent-first organization down to the granular details of process, technology, and metrics. Episodes move between high-level thought leadership and actionable advice you can use immediately, whether you're in a fast-moving SaaS startup, a growth-stage company, or an established firm. The dialogue here covers the full spectrum: effective onboarding and retention strategies, practical diversity and inclusion initiatives, navigating job boards and social media, and understanding the recruitment metrics that actually matter. Tune into this podcast for honest talk about empowering top talent and constructing a hiring engine that drives business forward. It's for anyone in recruiting, HR, or leadership who wants to move beyond just filling roles and start building a lasting competitive advantage through people.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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EP 189: Empathy, Grit, and Leading Teams Through Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:58
Lauren Groshong, GTM Recruiting Leader at Vanta, shares how growing up with grit and humor was foundational to her leadership style. Lauren talks about her time leading business recruiting at Grammarly, and how the leade…
EP 185: How Teaching Influenced This Talent Leader's Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:09
Tracy St. Dic, Global Head of Talent at Zapier, discusses how her background in the arts and education influenced her approach to leading teams. She unpacks how each chapter was driven by a desire to make a bigger impact…
EP 184: Why Pairing Ambition With Kindness Builds Winning Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:33
Ana King, Chief People Officer at Sapi, reflects on her journey from Bucharest to London and how cultural studies shaped her philosophy on leadership and recruiting. She shares how building trust between CEOs, finance, a…
EP 181: How to Win with Employer Branding and Candidate Experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:05
Megan Batterbury, Senior Talent Operations Specialist at incident.io, joins us to talk about what it really means to scale hiring with heart by building efficient systems without losing the human touch. She shares how th…
EP 180: Leveraging Data to Find the Perfect Candidate [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
Jonathan Lau, Director of Talent Acquisition at Super.com, joins us to unpack how in-house recruiting can bridge the gap between talent strategy and business goals. With years of leading experience, Jon explains how elev…