Talent Talks Podcast
The Talent Talks Podcast provides regular insights and guidance to procurement and supply chain professionals. Host, Martin Smith interviews CPO's within large corporations and brands in the UK such as John Lewis, Mars, Babcock International, Managing Directors of procurement specialist companies including as Procurement Excellence and Embedded IT as well as thought-leaders and authors from the sector. Martin Smith, founder of Talent Drive is a specialist procurement and supply chain recruiter. He uses his network and expertise to provide insightful, thought provoking discussions, as well as providing tips on building your own career in the industry. The podcast is just one area of #projectprocurement; Martin's network of like-minded procurement professionals including webinars, content and events. Register your email to find out about our next meet-up and get involved: https://bit.ly/talenttalksmailinglist We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, and do please reach out if you'd like to be a guest; martin@talentdrive.co.uk. All links and references at https://talentdrive.co.uk/
Talent Talks Podcast
Technology and ESG: Embracing Change with Emir Allen #98
In this episode Martin Smith interviews Emir Allen, the Managing Director of Talent Finance.
They discuss Emir's background in the accountancy and finance world, the challenges and opportunities in the profession and the current landscape of the market.
They also touch on the importance of embracing technology and focusing on value-add, as well as the role of ESG in business.
Emir provides advice for hiring managers and shares the plans for Talent Finance in 2024.
Takeaways
● The accountancy and finance profession offers both challenges and opportunities in the current market.
● Embracing technology, such as automation and AI, can improve efficiency and effectiveness in the industry.
● ESG should be a vital part of businesses, attracting investors and employees.
● Hiring managers should prioritize the hiring process, assess gaps in their teams and prioritise attitude over technical ability.
● Talent Finance plans to partner with clients in the finance landscape to support their needs and add value.
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