The Talent Transformation Podcast

James Elliot is a distinguished talent thought leader based in Australia. With over two decades of experience at Deloitte and Commonwealth Bank, he is known for leading high-performing teams and leveraging data and technology to deliver exceptional experiences. His relationship with Avature goes way back, and he has a proven record of using the platform to stay ahead of the recruiting curve, as was the case 14 years ago when his visionary mindset led his team at Deloitte to the early adoption of Avature CRM.We were lucky to have Elliot at our #AvatureUpfront APAC conference in Sydney in late March, where he sat down with our CEO, Dimitri Boylan, to explore this exciting time to be in recruiting, a moment he defines as “the cusp of another really significant change.” He shared powerful insights into how HR can get a seat at the strategic table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Few companies can lay claim to making the world go round. However, with operations in every country in the world, logistics and shipping giant DHL has as strong a case as any. Never was this truer than in 2020, when in the midst of the pandemic, it was DHL’s 600,000-strong global workforce that was instrumental in keeping international trade moving and ensuring vaccines and supplies got to where they were needed. Taking time out from masterminding a recruitment strategy that enables the organization to fill 180,000 posts per year, Meredith Wellard, VP of Talent Acquisition, Learning and Growth, sat down with our CEO Dimitri Boylan to discuss keeping the global local, finding the automation sweet spot and bringing the joy back to recruiting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Providing world-class professional services for clients across a wide range of industries, Deloitte combines innovation and insight to solve some of the toughest business problems. People - very talented people - are at the heart of Deloitte’s operations and its leadership in the consultancy services landscape is intrinsically tied to the talent they hire. Recently, Marteen Verleyen, Systems and Analytics Manager at Deloitte Belgium met our CEO, Dimitri Boylan, to discuss the core role the talent acquisition function plays as trusted advisors within the organization. With an emphasis on aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives, technology, innovation, stakeholder experiences and today’s changing job market were some of the highlights of this insightful conversation. Tune in to discover how one of the Big 4 uses the right talent technology to stand out as an employer of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I think being on the technology side doesn't mean you have to be in conflict with the business." Lori Woodcock's sweet spot has always been providing value to the business from the technology side and becoming a true partner to them by speaking the same language and bridging the gap. But that's something that many companies struggle with. In this insightful conversation, Lori, SVP of Talent Technology at McCann Worldgroup, and Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan discussed what it's like to find yourself right in that nexus, as well as the tips Lori can share for others trying to overcome the challenge. Lori's passion for data and her quest to build connected systems for the business have had a powerful impact and Lori shared her unique perspective on the importance of safeguarding the ecosystem with a bigger-picture approach to technology. In other words, while she strives to deliver on the short-term demands of her stakeholders, she is always focused on how a new tool or process might impact elsewhere. Striking this fine balance can be a challenge, and Lori generously shared her top tips on change management with Dimitri and our listeners. This episode serves as a masterclass for HR leaders looking to better serve the business and position themselves as true partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kelly has been helping organizations find the people they need for over 70 years and Kelly remains one of the world’s most successful staffing and recruiting firms. So, what’s the secret to the firm’s sustainable competitive advantage in the industry? During our annual conference in DC, Kelly’s VP of Digital Transformation, Tim Pröhm, sat down with Avature CEO, Dimitri Boylan, to break down the nuances of today’s imperative for Kelly’s and any business’ survival and success: digital transformation. More specifically, digital transformation in HR.From the importance of building a bridge between IT and the business, recognizing that digital transformation is a journey that doesn't happen overnight and harnessing technology and an innovation mindset to deliver a competitive advantage, this episode offers listeners powerful takeaways to help drive change in their own organizations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Rebecchi is the Senior Manager of TA Technology at Wayfair, a global e-commerce company. She joined Dimitri Boylan, Avature CEO, at our conference in DC to discuss the evolution of talent technology at Wayfair. The shift from homegrown to outsourced, best-in-class solutions, the importance of design principles when implementing technology and balancing short-term demands with long-term vision are just some of the topics they touched on in this insightful conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerstin Wagner is the Executive Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Deutsche Bahn, a passenger transport and logistics company operating in over 140 countries. She joined Dimitri Boylan, Avature CEO, at our conference in London to discuss her passion and curiosity for technology and how it enables her to achieve her ultimate goal of delivering an optimal experience to her customer: the candidate. This conversation offers a backstage pass into the strategies and insights driving Deutsche Bahn’s cutting-edge approach to talent acquisition, as Kerstin shares how she fosters an innovation mindset within a 1000-person team by encouraging a culture of shared ideas and continuous learning through their TA academy. Considering herself and her team as trendsetters in the recruiting space, Kerstin's insights offer powerful inspiration for all those HR leaders looking to enhance business agility and better respond to the constantly changing labor market, candidate expectations and technology trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

IKEA is a global home furnishing brand that brings affordable, well-designed furniture to people all over the world. And while it maintains its mission is to make millions of people look forward to coming home, IKEA is going through a significant digital transformation to bring the processes, culture and technology of the 80-year-old brand into the 21st century.During our annual European conference in London, Steve Page, IKEA's global VP of Product Management, sat down with Avature CEO, Dimitri Boylan, to share his insights on managing such a complex project. Unpicking the complexity created over the last 80 years, Steve highlighted that his key challenge is identifying technology partners that will help lay the right foundation for this ambitious project today, but also in the future, leading to increased efficiency and business agility. From leveraging technology to maintain IKEA's status as an iconic brand that can attract the people it needs to balancing localization with a more centralized, global approach that will help the organization make better data-driven decisions, this episode offers listeners a unique glimpse into the talent technology strategy at IKEA. Tune in and make sure to subscribe to the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Talent Transformation Podcast from Avature. The world of work is going through profound change. And we’re here to talk about that and how you can navigate your way through it. In this show, Dimitri Boylan, CEO of Avature, a leading HCM platform for strategic HR, speaks to trailblazers, changemakers and HR pioneers - people who are creating innovative solutions to the biggest talent challenges today. Our guests are reshaping the ways their organizations are acquiring and nurturing talent, and they’re here to share their experiences and insights. So, no matter where you are on your talent transformation journey, we hope this podcast has something for you. This is the movement shaping the future of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.