From Product to People: A New Blueprint for Talent Acquisition with Jamie Edwards of Deliveroo
Description
In this episode, Jamie Edwards—VP Talent & Org Development at Deliveroo and former tech founder—shares how applying product principles to Talent Acquisition can transform hiring.Hosted by Kathryne Friend, we explore Jamie’s journey from engineer and founder to TA leader, and unpack a practical roadmap for building a user-centric hiring function: one that designs with candidates in mind, redefines success beyond offers, and applies AI only after rethinking the process itself.What you’ll learn:- How product thinking can reshape recruiting-- Why hiring should start with candidate research- Key product maxims for TA (nail it then scale it, don’t automate until it hurts)- Shifting culture: from “candidates should feel lucky” to “we’re selling them”- Actionable advice for TA leaders to start small and scale impactIf you’re in Talent Acquisition, HR, or People Ops and want a fresh blueprint for the future of hiring, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into practice today.
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