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Talent Acquisition In The Trenches
Talent Acquisition In The Trenches
Author: Matt Rimer
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In this digital first world, the old ways of recruiting are becoming obsolete. Or are they? The talent demands on every business has put TA squarely in the hot seat.
Welcome to Talent Acquisition In The Trenches, a real dialogue podcast with talent acquisition pro’s closest to the front line. We want to talk to our peers who are actually doing the heavy lifting day in and day out.
Welcome to Talent Acquisition In The Trenches, a real dialogue podcast with talent acquisition pro’s closest to the front line. We want to talk to our peers who are actually doing the heavy lifting day in and day out.
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Healthcare systems are spending heavily on sign-on bonuses, yet too many new grads still leave within two years. Are we solving the shortage, or just refilling a leaky bucket? Join Clasp's Tess Michaels alongside RogueHire's Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter, for a LIVE TA in the Trenches episode. We'll dive into why traditional infrastructure fails to capture the next generation of clinical talent and reveal how high-performance systems use data to bridge the critical gap between education and long-term employment. What you'll learn:• Where the clinical talent deficit stands today, and the fundamental shifts in how high-performance systems are forcing a change in how we source.• The latest regulatory and compliance changes reshaping healthcare hiring, and what they mean for your TA strategy.• The data proving why investing in the next generation is the single best way to stabilize your long-term workforce.• The disconnect between where students complete clinical training and where they end up working• Moving past generic perks to understand the financial stability, authentic connection, and trust modern candidates demand from employers right now.Tune in as we analyze the shifting forces driving healthcare's early-career labor landscape.
Is your marketing spend a "black hole" of vanity metrics? If you can’t prove outcomes, you aren't investing—you're guessing. In a post-cookie world, the gap between top-of-funnel spend and hires that stick is widening, threatening your budget efficiency and talent quality. Join Chris Cicmanec of Shaker, alongside RogueHire's Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter, for a LIVE TA in the Trenches episode. We’ll move beyond surface-level stats to discuss how a connected data stack transforms recruitment into a precision-guided stability driver. You'll learn:• Use funnel signals to pinpoint bottlenecks and stop spend on saturated pipelines.• Pivot from CPC to CPQ (quality) by tying spend to hires that stick.• Build a "foundation" by modeling programmatic + CRM signals into ATS outcomes.• Leverage wage + competitor data to reach clinical talent before vacancies exist.• Navigate post-cookie measurement using first-party identity resolution for attribution.• Close marketing-to-hire loops by connecting spend to 180-day retention.• Deploy audience intelligence to decide spend and creative allocations.Tune in to hear how deep-funnel data + outcome attribution maximize budget precision.
If your engagement strategy is a disjointed mess of "black hole" applications and one-way outreach, you aren’t just losing candidates -- you’re eroding the trust required to convert them. Join Sense's Anil Dharni, alongside RogueHire's Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter for a LIVE episode on unleashing the power of data.We’re challenging the status quo of "automated spam" to explore how an architect’s mindset transforms fragmented silos into hyper-personalized, omnichannel experiences. This isn’t about more tools; it’s about solving the friction that kills conversion. You'll learn:• Speed + transparency are the new, non-negotiable floor for candidate trust.• Agentic AI is eating entire workflows, moving beyond simple task automation.• Closing compliance windows leaves healthcare TA exposed to data risks.• The point-solution era is over; AI orchestration is your best competitive defense.• The transition to high-touch human recruiters and skilled AI Operators.• Omnichannel dominance via mobile first to plug the "leaky" pipelines.• Activating stagnant databases by auto-resurfacing high-intent "silver medalists."Tune in to hear about architecting AI experiences + evolution of the AI Operator!
Is your relocation strategy a competitive differentiator or a logistical bottleneck? 2026 healthcare candidates expect a digital-first experience—transparent, guided, and real-time—yet "lump sum" payouts often leave new hires navigating life’s biggest transitions alone. Join Jeff Ellman of UrbanBound, alongside RogueHire's Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter, for an educational-first LIVE TA in the Trenches episode. We’re moving beyond the "lump sum" status quo to transform recruitment results through modern candidate transitions and experiences. What we'll explore:• Solving the psychological friction that stops out-of-market talent from signing.• Contrasting the high-stress move against a digital "home base" experience.• Why cash-out models lead to financial "float" and avoidable start delays.• Shifting from a logistical hurdles to seamless journeys that secures day-one focus.• Why real-time transparency and autonomy are critical to building trust.• How to eliminate the personal debt cycles often caused by a career move.• Why the quality of the transition is a primary predictor of long-term clinical tenure.Tune in to hear how technology is redefining the healthcare relocation experience!
Healthcare TA has hit "Signal Collapse": AI writes the resumes, candidates game the keywords, and traditional filters are blind to who will actually stay. When turnover is a revolving door, your tech stack is failing to see the human potential right in front of it. Join Arena's Michael Rosenbaum, alongside RogueHire's Matt Rimer and Ryan Affolter, for a LIVE TA in the Trenches episode. We are moving beyond the "gut feel" guessing game to reveal how predictive talent intelligence bridges the gap between a filled seat and a flourishing workforce. What you'll learn:• Identify raw potential as "Signal Collapse" makes titles and degrees obsolete.• Replace gut-feel with outcome data to predict performance and tenure.• "Filter in" high-probability talent that legacy automation and bias overlooks.• Prioritize predictive potential signals over historical constraints.• Stabilize retention by matching intent to statistically successful environments.• Shift from simple automation to measurable, outcome-based workforce stability.• Use benchmark data to pivot TA from a cost center to a stability driver.Tune in to hear about predictive talent intelligence and predictive, data-driven workforce stability.







