The Changing State of Talent Acquisition
The Changing State of Talent Acquisition cuts through the noise in the crowded world of recruitment marketing, employer branding, workforce intelligence, and AI.
Hosted by Graham Thornton, President of Consulting & Growth at Talivity, this podcast brings you unfiltered conversations with industry founders, practitioners, and the occasional contrarian who's actually doing the work – not just selling you on it.
We're not here to hype the next big thing. We're here to help you separate signal from noise, understand what's actually working (and what's just well-marketed), and make smarter, data-backed decisions about your talent strategy.
You'll hear from TA leaders navigating real hiring challenges, founders building solutions worth paying attention to, and experts who see around corners before the rest of us catch up.
Whether you're navigating the AI arms race, trying to figure out your tech stack, or just trying to hire better people faster – this is the podcast for people who care more about ROI than buzzwords.
Episodes
#71: Process First, Tools Second: Real AI Results from Healthcare Recruiting
#70: Signal vs. Noise: Navigating the Crowded TA Tech Landscape
#69: Recruitment Is Marketing: The Evolution of Talent Acquisition
#68: The AI Skills Gap: How Educational Institutions and Employers Can Prepare Workers for the Future
#67: Building Human-Centric AI in HR Tech: From Fear to Adoption
#66: Hiring Humans in the Age of AI
#65: The Future of Work: How AI, Gig Economy, and Fractional Employment Are Redefining Careers
#64: Rethinking Upskilling: On Building Resilient Careers in an AI-Driven World
#63: Workforce Risk – On Navigating Demographics, AI & the Changing American Dream
#62: The Promise of AI – Aligning Efficiency with the Candidate (and Recruiter) Experiences
#61: State of the Industry – On The Trends That Will Shape Talent Acquisition in 2025
#60: On the Frontline – How AI is Shaping the Future of High Volume Recruiting
Change State Methods & Practices #1: Where to Start When Building an Employee Value Proposition
#58: The Coming Storm – Interest Rates & Workforce Readiness in a Persistently Tight Labor Market
#57: Employer Branding With Purpose – On Fostering Communal Relationships Across the Talent Lifecycle
#56: Employer Branding From the Top Down – How To Move Beyond Tactics and Leverage Your Employer Brand as a Strategic Asset
#55: State of the Industry – How Modern Workforce Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Work
#54: Recruiter Enablement—Optimizing TA Operations Using Values-Driven Recruiting
#53: Talent Acquisition for Start-ups: The Wisdom of NOT Hiring
#52: David and Goliath – How Non-Technical Companies Can Compete with Tech Titans for Talent
#51: The Promises We Make — Maintaining an Employer Brand Through Times of Change
#50: Understanding the Labor Market—Inflation, Pay Equity, and Employees as “Free Agents”
#49: Conversations at Scale — Employer Branding in a Quick Apply World
#48: Workforce Development – How Trust and Authenticity Foster Stronger Teams
#47: 2023 Talent Trends – Skills-Based Hiring, Employer Branding, and the Rise of AI in Making Layoff Decisions