The Open Talent Report
Listen to Connor Heaney discuss all things open talent with industry experts. In each episode Connor speaks with legal, talent and leadership experts. Connor is the managing director of CXC EMEA a contingent workforce management company. Connor has a particular interest in the future of work in the open talent sector.
Episodes
117 episodes
Ep. #119 | From Procurement to People: Rethinking Workforce Strategies With Milena Cerdas
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Milena Cerdas, Global Head of Contingent Workforce at Philip Morris International, shares her unique journey from Costa Rica to London and Madrid, highlighting the importance of ada...
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Episode 119
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Ep. #118 | Total Workforce Strategy: The Future of Talent with Martin Thomas
In this conversation, Connor and Martin Thomas delve into the concept of total talent and workforce strategy, exploring Martin's extensive background in talent acquisition and the importance of military veterans in the workforce. They discuss t...
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Episode 118
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Ep. #117 | From Local to Global: Unlocking Talent Without Limits With Kyle Smith
In this conversation, Connor interviews Kyle Smith, the product leader at Out of Office, discussing his journey from journalism to recruitment and product management. They explore the challenges and opportunities in remote work, the importance ...
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Episode 117
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Ep. #116 | Beyond Borders: The Evolution of Global Workforce Strategies With Scott A. Aicher
In this engaging conversation, Connor and Scott A. Aicher delve into Scott's extensive experience in the human capital and staffing sector. They explore the evolution of leadership, the challenges facing the labor market, and the importance of ...
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Episode 116
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Ep. #115 | Workforce Revolution: Talent, Tech, and the Future with Tim Jacob
SummaryIn this conversation, Tim Jacob shares his extensive experience in the recruitment and staffing industry, discussing his journey from working in various organizations to founding his consultancy, Squadrato. He emphasizes th...
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Episode 115
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Ep. #114 | What's New In Direct Sourcing With Saleem Khaja
In this webinar, Connor Heaney and Saleem Khaja discuss the evolving landscape of direct sourcing, focusing on the role of technology, global trends, and the importance of building talent communities. They explore the challenges and opportuniti...
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Episode 114
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Ep. #113 | Navigating the Gig Economy: Compliance and Challenges With Kristian Rayner
In this engaging conversation, Kristian Rayner, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions at MBO Partners, shares his unique journey from a background in physical therapy to the world of contingent staffing. He discusses the challenges faced by in...
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Episode 113
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Ep. #112 | Building a Business Case for Direct Sourcing With Derek Sanders & Michael Leacy (Webinar)
In this engaging podcast episode, our panel of experts (Connor, Derek Sanders * Michael Leacy) dive into the complex and evolving world of global talent management. As companies increasingly seek the flexibility and scalability offered by conti...
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Episode 112
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Ep. #111 | Leading with Purpose: Redefining Work, Culture, and the Future of Staffing with Tim Masson
In this conversation, Connor interviews Tim Masson, CEO of Raise, who shares his unique journey from software developer to leading a staffing company with a rich family legacy. Tim discusses the transformation of Raise through digital innovatio...
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Episode 111
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Ep. #110 | Talent as a Competitive Advantage: Direct Sourcing Insights from WorkLlama’s Saleem Khaja
In this conversation, Connor and Saleem Khaja discuss the evolution of WorkLama and the concept of direct sourcing in the talent acquisition space. Saleem shares insights into the five key components of direct sourcing, the role of technology i...
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Episode 110
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Ep. #109 | Building from Scratch: Ivana Cvejic on Disrupting Workforce Management, Startup Challenges, and the Future of Work
SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Connor and Ivana Cvejic, co-founder of Renhead, discuss her journey from a recruiter to leading a workforce solutions platform. They explore the challenges of being an underdog in a market do...
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Episode 109
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Ep. #108 | The Future of Work: AI, Talent Marketplaces, and Global Trends with Ron Bosma
Ron Bosma, co-founder of Talentin, shares his journey in the human capital and staffing sector, including his time at Ronstadt group of companies. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the labor market, such as talent scarcity and th...
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Episode 108
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Ep. #107 | Unlocking Talent and Technology: An Open Conversation with Derek Sanders
In this conversation, Connor and Derek discuss their long-standing professional relationship and the journey that led Derek to become the Chief Revenue Officer at Opptly. They also explore the challenges and opportunities in the talent and tech...
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Episode 107
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58:35
Ep. #106 | Empowering Female Founders: Lean Startup Insights with Melissa Heffner
In this episode, I sat down with Melissa Heffner, Program Director at Georgia Tech's CREATE-X Female Founders initiative. Melissa shares her fascinating journey from teaching English literature to coaching entrepreneurs at one of the world’s le...
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Episode 106
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Ep. #105 | Adapting to the Evolving Future of Work With David Hain
David Hain, CEO and founder of Gotham Group, shares his journey in the human capital sector and the challenges of being a CEO. He emphasizes the importance of having a support network and mentors to lean on in the lonely role of a CEO. The conv...
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Episode 105
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Ep. #104 | Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig on Building Success, Just-in-Time Learning, and the Future of Work
Robert Mac Giolla Phadraig, founder and CEO at Skillstack, shares his journey in the recruitment and staffing industry and his recent exit from Sigmar Recruitment. He emphasizes the importance of the underdog mentality and the value of shared v...
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Episode 104
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Ep. #103 | Navigating the AI Revolution: Ethics, Job Transformation, and the Future of Work With David Swanz
In this conversation, Connor and David Swanz discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs and the ethical considerations surrounding AI. They explore the potential job displacements caused by AI and the need for upskilling and res...
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Episode 103
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Ep. #102 | How Andreea Wade & iCIMS Are Revolutionising AI in Talent Acquisition
SummaryAndreea Wade, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence at icims, shares her journey from co-founder to VP and discusses the role of AI in the future of work. icims is a talent acquisition platform that helps organizations...
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Episode 102
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Ep. #101 | What I've Learned From Recording 100 Podcast Episodes
In this special episode, Connor reflects on 100 episodes of the podcast and shares his takeaways from interviewing business leaders in the human capital sector. The main themes include humility, the importance of not knowing all the answers, th...
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Episode 101
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Ep. #100 | The Importance of Ethics and Morals in Business with Ryan Baker
In this episode, Connor interviews Ryan Baker, the president of Monument Consulting. They discuss Ryan's journey in the staffing and recruitment industry and the importance of ethics and morals in business. Ryan shares his insights on leadershi...
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Episode 100
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Ep. #99 | The Role Of Technology In Recruitment With Paul McArdle
SummaryPaul McArdle, joint managing partner at the panel, discusses the evolution of the recruitment sector and the challenges it faces. He highlights the importance of effective communication and being candidate-centric in recrui...
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Episode 99
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Ep. #98 | Navigating the Evolution of the MSP Market with Kelly Webster
SummaryIn this conversation, Kelly Webster, Global Delivery and Engagement Director at Tapfin, discusses her career journey, the evolution of the MSP market, challenges of global MSP rollout, and practical advice for the buying co...
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Episode 98
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Ep. #97 | Addressing the Labor market paradox with William Ulmer
SummaryIn this conversation, Connor and Will discuss various topics related to the contingent workforce sector. They talk about the evolution of the industry, the challenges faced by buyers, the role of MSPs and VMSs, and the futu...
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Episode 97
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Ep. #96 | The Importance of Diversity in Talent and Skills With Åsa Landqvist (CXC Global)
Summary Åsa Landqvist, VP for the Nordics at CXC Global, shares insights on her career journey, the challenges CXC solves, the talent market in the Nordics, regulatory environments, and the impact of AI on jobs. She emphasize...
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Episode 96
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Ep. #93 | Unlocking Success: Direct Sourcing Best Practices, Lessons Learned, and Proven Strategies - Saleem Khaja (WorkLlama), Mark Jones (AMS)
Ready to take your direct sourcing game to the next level? Gain invaluable insights and strategies that will propel your sourcing efforts forward by listening to our webinar.Experts include: Mark Jones, Executive Vice Presi...
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Episode 93
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