60 acast.com How We Hire https://alvalabs.io en Alva Labs AB recruiting,hiring,talent acquisition,HR,human resources,tech,recruitment,HR tech,HR SaaS,SaaS Alva Labs A show about recruitment and HR, with Linnea Bywall The “How We Hire” podcast is a series about navigating the recruitment landscape. Every other week, we’ll interview HR and Talent Acquisition leaders from some of Europe’s leading startups and scale-ups. Alva Labs’ Head of People Linnea Bywall bring you concrete, tactical and actionable advice to fuel your recruitment strategy. 


This podcast is essential for Talent Acquisition professionals and fast-scaling company leaders who want to perfect their hiring processes, create a best-in-class candidate experience, and develop their employer branding.

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]]> The “How We Hire” podcast is a series about navigating the recruitment landscape. Every other week, we’ll interview HR and Talent Acquisition leaders from some of Europe’s leading startups and scale-ups. Alva Labs’ Head of People Linnea Bywall bring you concrete, tactical and actionable advice to fuel your recruitment strategy. 


This podcast is essential for Talent Acquisition professionals and fast-scaling company leaders who want to perfect their hiring processes, create a best-in-class candidate experience, and develop their employer branding.

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]]> false Gustav Wallberg info+62a1f9874182ab001315281d@mg-eu.acast.com 62a1f9874182ab001315281d how-we-hire episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62a1f9874182ab001315281d/1655365241795-95b13d6801d4ec98bfac4b2cc8dfbe3f.jpeg https://alvalabs.io How We Hire Emelie Aronsson on: How to create value through a top-class candidate experience Emelie Aronsson on: How to create value through a top-class candidate experience Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:46 GMT 41:03 660d20d1adcbb80016df54d1 false https://www.alvalabs.io/podcasts/create-value-through-a-top-class-candidate-experience 660d20d1adcbb80016df54d1 62a1f9874182ab001315281d emelie-aronnsson-on-how-to-create-value-through-a-top-class- full 35 The candidate experience is so much more than a candidate filling out a job application and going through the hiring steps. It's a psychological contract between the recruiter and the applicant, an exchange, a human interaction. But as employers, we too often forget this when we have our own checklists and evaluation criteria to run. How can you strike the balance between personalisation and structure? 


In this episode of How We Hire, our guest, Emelie Aronsson, an experienced recruiter in the financial services space, shares her journey and insights on the importance of mindset, authenticity, and communication in achieving success in recruiting and connecting with candidates. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why cultural fit doesn't necessarily mean the right fit
  • How to make candidates feel at ease during the interview process
  • Why transparent communication is everything
  • How to strike the balance between having structure in your hiring process and adapting to individual needs 

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]]> The candidate experience is so much more than a candidate filling out a job application and going through the hiring steps. It's a psychological contract between the recruiter and the applicant, an exchange, a human interaction. But as employers, we too often forget this when we have our own checklists and evaluation criteria to run. How can you strike the balance between personalisation and structure? 


In this episode of How We Hire, our guest, Emelie Aronsson, an experienced recruiter in the financial services space, shares her journey and insights on the importance of mindset, authenticity, and communication in achieving success in recruiting and connecting with candidates. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why cultural fit doesn't necessarily mean the right fit
  • How to make candidates feel at ease during the interview process
  • Why transparent communication is everything
  • How to strike the balance between having structure in your hiring process and adapting to individual needs 

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]]> Natália van Herk on: A global corporation’s approach to hiring internationally Natália van Herk on: A global corporation’s approach to hiring internationally Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:43:56 GMT 44:55 65f4347ce767450016229360 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/natalia-van-herk-on-a-global-corporations-approach-to-hiring 65f4347ce767450016229360 62a1f9874182ab001315281d natalia-van-herk-on-a-global-corporations-approach-to-hiring full 34 If you're looking to recruit global talent for your organisation but don’t know where to start, look no further.


On this episode of How We hire, we speak to Natália van Herk. She is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Omron, a global leader in the field of automaton. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Natalia has a few tricks up her sleeve on how to engage, recruit, and retain top international talent, and shares her secret sauce to nailing your international hiring game. 


Key takeaways:

  • Effective strategies for identifying and attracting highly skilled professionals from abroad
  • The right way to onboard global talent
  • Tips and tricks on making relocation smooth sailing
  • Why cultural awareness is crucial to empower the global talent you have today and in the future

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]]> If you're looking to recruit global talent for your organisation but don’t know where to start, look no further.


On this episode of How We hire, we speak to Natália van Herk. She is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Omron, a global leader in the field of automaton. With over 30,000 employees worldwide, Natalia has a few tricks up her sleeve on how to engage, recruit, and retain top international talent, and shares her secret sauce to nailing your international hiring game. 


Key takeaways:

  • Effective strategies for identifying and attracting highly skilled professionals from abroad
  • The right way to onboard global talent
  • Tips and tricks on making relocation smooth sailing
  • Why cultural awareness is crucial to empower the global talent you have today and in the future

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]]> Karin Bergström on: How to adapt your recruitment strategy to your company’s growth level Karin Bergström on: How to adapt your recruitment strategy to your company’s growth level Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:25:19 GMT 48:47 65d5f9aa42e0100016c2a099 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/karin-bergstrom-on-how-to-adapt-your-recruitment-strategy-to 65d5f9aa42e0100016c2a099 62a1f9874182ab001315281d karin-bergstrom-on-how-to-adapt-your-recruitment-strategy-to full 34 When companies grow, the recruitment function also grows. In the middle of this growth, steps may get missed; processes can‌ turn chaotic and unstructured. Throughout this change, how can you ensure your recruitment process stays consistent and scaleable, no matter your company’s growth level?


On this episode of How We Hire, Karin Bergström, Jobylon’s VP People & Culture, talks about her experience of scaling Jobylon’s people function from a 20-person team to over 50 employees. Karin is well-versed in scaling a company and building ‌a lasting people culture. She shares her take on the importance of fairness, transparency, flexibility, and behaviour when getting clear about your recruiting efforts. 

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]]> When companies grow, the recruitment function also grows. In the middle of this growth, steps may get missed; processes can‌ turn chaotic and unstructured. Throughout this change, how can you ensure your recruitment process stays consistent and scaleable, no matter your company’s growth level?


On this episode of How We Hire, Karin Bergström, Jobylon’s VP People & Culture, talks about her experience of scaling Jobylon’s people function from a 20-person team to over 50 employees. Karin is well-versed in scaling a company and building ‌a lasting people culture. She shares her take on the importance of fairness, transparency, flexibility, and behaviour when getting clear about your recruiting efforts. 

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]]> Carl-Johan Holmberg on: How structuring your reference checks increases your hiring accuracy Carl-Johan Holmberg on: How structuring your reference checks increases your hiring accuracy Fri, 26 Jan 2024 16:08:29 GMT 46:01 65b3d8fec88e8800167018ad false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/carl-johan-holmberg-on-how-structuring-your-reference-checks 65b3d8fec88e8800167018ad 62a1f9874182ab001315281d carl-johan-holmberg-on-how-structuring-your-reference-checks full 33 How reliable are reference checks? That depends on how you conduct them. On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Carl-Johan Holmberg, a researcher for Refapp, a digital reference-checking platform. Carl plays a vital role in improving reference checking and applying digital tools and science to make this often overlooked process more efficient and fair. In this episode, Carl shares his knowledge and insights on how to make reference checking a reliable, useful process for employers wishing to improve their hiring accuracy. 


Key takeaways:

  • Should candidates nominate their referees? 
  • Gender biases in reference checking and how to minimise this risk
  • How to achieve structure with reference checking
  • What questions to ask and which to avoid- when running a check

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]]> How reliable are reference checks? That depends on how you conduct them. On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Carl-Johan Holmberg, a researcher for Refapp, a digital reference-checking platform. Carl plays a vital role in improving reference checking and applying digital tools and science to make this often overlooked process more efficient and fair. In this episode, Carl shares his knowledge and insights on how to make reference checking a reliable, useful process for employers wishing to improve their hiring accuracy. 


Key takeaways:

  • Should candidates nominate their referees? 
  • Gender biases in reference checking and how to minimise this risk
  • How to achieve structure with reference checking
  • What questions to ask and which to avoid- when running a check

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]]> Purnima Sen on: How to walk the talk on your DEI goals Purnima Sen on: How to walk the talk on your DEI goals Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:15:57 GMT 39:21 6579c6c4483dd700163359f5 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/purnima-sen-on-how-to-walk-the-talk-on-your-dei-goals 6579c6c4483dd700163359f5 62a1f9874182ab001315281d purnima-sen-on-how-to-walk-the-talk-on-your-dei-goals full 32 Everyone can agree on a conceptual level that diversity and inclusion is important, but finding the why for your organisation is key if you’re going to enact lasting change.


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Purnima Sen ,Sparta’s Globe Chief People and Compliance Officer. Purnima shares her learnings on what it takes to truly commit to your DEI goals, and hire people for today’s contemporary times. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why focusing only on culture fit might not be the best approach
  • How to strike the balance between culture add-on and culture fit
  • What inclusion with a purpose means in modern recruitment
  • Tips and tricks on identifying gaps in your hiring process and closing it


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]]> Everyone can agree on a conceptual level that diversity and inclusion is important, but finding the why for your organisation is key if you’re going to enact lasting change.


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Purnima Sen ,Sparta’s Globe Chief People and Compliance Officer. Purnima shares her learnings on what it takes to truly commit to your DEI goals, and hire people for today’s contemporary times. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why focusing only on culture fit might not be the best approach
  • How to strike the balance between culture add-on and culture fit
  • What inclusion with a purpose means in modern recruitment
  • Tips and tricks on identifying gaps in your hiring process and closing it


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]]> <![CDATA[Leo Sjökvist on: Why leveraging international talent is crucial for your company's success ]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:30:01 GMT 40:35 6566239a46897a0013e729d3 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/leo-sjokvist-why-leveraging-international-talent-is-crucial 6566239a46897a0013e729d3 62a1f9874182ab001315281d leo-sjokvist-why-leveraging-international-talent-is-crucial full 31 International talent can be a game-changer for your company, bringing in fresh perspectives, diverse skills, and a global outlook.


But tapping into this rich pool of potential isn't just about filling current vacancies.


It's about understanding the broader impact of hiring globally and the nuances of integrating international talent into your workforce. This is especially true when traditional hiring processes and cultural barriers can often overlook the unique strengths these individuals bring to the table.


In this episode of How We Hire, we're joined by Leo, the Commercial Excellence Manager at Just Arrived, a Swedish company dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for foreign-born talent. With a background in brand management and executive recruitment, Leo brings a wealth of knowledge in competence-based hiring.


Just Arrived not only assists in recruitment but also provides work permit assistance, tapping into the untapped potential of international talent. Leo's work is pivotal in enriching the workforce and building a more inclusive society.


If you've ever wondered how to leverage international talent to create a more dynamic and effective workplace, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as Leo shares his experiences and best practises in hiring international talent, the challenges faced, and the profound impact of these hires on organisations and society at large. 

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]]> International talent can be a game-changer for your company, bringing in fresh perspectives, diverse skills, and a global outlook.


But tapping into this rich pool of potential isn't just about filling current vacancies.


It's about understanding the broader impact of hiring globally and the nuances of integrating international talent into your workforce. This is especially true when traditional hiring processes and cultural barriers can often overlook the unique strengths these individuals bring to the table.


In this episode of How We Hire, we're joined by Leo, the Commercial Excellence Manager at Just Arrived, a Swedish company dedicated to promoting equal employment opportunities for foreign-born talent. With a background in brand management and executive recruitment, Leo brings a wealth of knowledge in competence-based hiring.


Just Arrived not only assists in recruitment but also provides work permit assistance, tapping into the untapped potential of international talent. Leo's work is pivotal in enriching the workforce and building a more inclusive society.


If you've ever wondered how to leverage international talent to create a more dynamic and effective workplace, this episode is a must-listen.

Join us as Leo shares his experiences and best practises in hiring international talent, the challenges faced, and the profound impact of these hires on organisations and society at large. 

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]]> Samora Jurna on: why hiring the right executive assistant for your business is mission critical Samora Jurna on: why hiring the right executive assistant for your business is mission critical Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:43:00 GMT 41:03 65313264a7d8f5001179c9e8 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/samora-jurna-on-why-hiring-the-right-executive-assistant-for 65313264a7d8f5001179c9e8 62a1f9874182ab001315281d samora-jurna-on-why-hiring-the-right-executive-assistant-for full 30

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]]> Elise Remy on: From 20 to 200 employees-how to roll out a sustainable hiring strategy that’s loved by stakeholders Elise Remy on: From 20 to 200 employees-how to roll out a sustainable hiring strategy that’s loved by stakeholders Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:08:43 GMT 44:18 650ad2bcc7a09c00119800af false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/elise-remy-on-from-20-to-200-employees 650ad2bcc7a09c00119800af 62a1f9874182ab001315281d elise-remy-on-from-20-to-200-employees full 29 Nailing your hiring strategy should be a company-wide commitment. But too often, there’s internal misalignment when it comes to who to hire and how to hire, which can spell trouble for a company’s talent acquisition goals. At worse, it can result in making poor hiring decisions, costing businesses thousands of dollars. 


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Volvo Car Mobility’s  Head of Talent Acquisition, Elise Remy. When Elise joined Volvo in 2018, she had to start from scratch and build a talent acquisition function. Fast forward to today, and Elise has helped acquire over 200 employees for Volvo. 


Elise shares her wealth of knowledge and experience of planning and executing a hiring strategy. From collaborating with stakeholders, to ensuring cross-organisational alignment, this episode is a must for anyone looking to pull off a stellar hiring strategy- one that’s loved by stakeholders and company strategic players alike..


Key takeaways:

  • How to build a sustainable hiring strategy
  • Tips on getting stakeholders onboard with your hiring plan
  • How to continuously attract, develop and retain your talent for today and tomorrow
  • Strategies for scaling your organisation during high-growth stage and beyond


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]]> Nailing your hiring strategy should be a company-wide commitment. But too often, there’s internal misalignment when it comes to who to hire and how to hire, which can spell trouble for a company’s talent acquisition goals. At worse, it can result in making poor hiring decisions, costing businesses thousands of dollars. 


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to Volvo Car Mobility’s  Head of Talent Acquisition, Elise Remy. When Elise joined Volvo in 2018, she had to start from scratch and build a talent acquisition function. Fast forward to today, and Elise has helped acquire over 200 employees for Volvo. 


Elise shares her wealth of knowledge and experience of planning and executing a hiring strategy. From collaborating with stakeholders, to ensuring cross-organisational alignment, this episode is a must for anyone looking to pull off a stellar hiring strategy- one that’s loved by stakeholders and company strategic players alike..


Key takeaways:

  • How to build a sustainable hiring strategy
  • Tips on getting stakeholders onboard with your hiring plan
  • How to continuously attract, develop and retain your talent for today and tomorrow
  • Strategies for scaling your organisation during high-growth stage and beyond


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]]> Amanda Held on: Unleashing High-Performance Teams: Mastering Hiring Accuracy. Amanda Held on: Unleashing High-Performance Teams: Mastering Hiring Accuracy. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:55:04 GMT 49:40 64f9c829178f31001180af8f false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/amanda-held-on-unleashing-high-performance-teams-mastering-h 64f9c829178f31001180af8f 62a1f9874182ab001315281d amanda-held-on-unleashing-high-performance-teams-mastering-h full 28 How do you know you've hired the right person? Naturally, you evaluate the person's performance. But performance is hard to measure. The feedback loop is long and often fragmented. Not to mention, performance is traditionally measured against key results—but what about the role of human behaviour? By tracking an employee's behavioral patterns and core characteristics, can you predict how well they'll perform on the job now and in the future?


On this episode of How We Hire, work performance expert and Licensed Psychologist Amanda Held, shares her insights on effectively measuring job performance. As StoryKit's People and Performance Manager, Amanda's strategic tips will give you a clear framework for successfully assessing your employees and reaching maximum hiring accuracy.


Key takeaways

  • Why performance is so much more than measuring results
  • Understanding human behaviour and how it drives job performance
  • Tips on drawing conclusions from high-performers mentality
  • Top strategies for ensuring a high level of hiring accuracy


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]]> How do you know you've hired the right person? Naturally, you evaluate the person's performance. But performance is hard to measure. The feedback loop is long and often fragmented. Not to mention, performance is traditionally measured against key results—but what about the role of human behaviour? By tracking an employee's behavioral patterns and core characteristics, can you predict how well they'll perform on the job now and in the future?


On this episode of How We Hire, work performance expert and Licensed Psychologist Amanda Held, shares her insights on effectively measuring job performance. As StoryKit's People and Performance Manager, Amanda's strategic tips will give you a clear framework for successfully assessing your employees and reaching maximum hiring accuracy.


Key takeaways

  • Why performance is so much more than measuring results
  • Understanding human behaviour and how it drives job performance
  • Tips on drawing conclusions from high-performers mentality
  • Top strategies for ensuring a high level of hiring accuracy


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]]> May Habib on: How not to get left behind by AI: recruit for soft skills, leverage human intelligence May Habib on: How not to get left behind by AI: recruit for soft skills, leverage human intelligence Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:05:48 GMT 33:34 64e5f61cd81df5001116b9c9 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/may-habib-on-how-not-to-get-left-behind-by-ai 64e5f61cd81df5001116b9c9 62a1f9874182ab001315281d may-habib-on-how-not-to-get-left-behind-by-ai full 27 Hiring is really strange right now. Layoffs, the rise of generative AI, and internal instability at many companies have made many of us in the talent acquisition field feel insecure about where we’re heading. What can you do to navigate these changing times in recruitment?


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer, an AI generative platform. May takes us on a journey of everything she’s learned and experienced about how AI impacts people & culture, the talent acquisition process, and DE&I, offering hope and inspiration for companies looking to upskill their workforce to meet the future of work now. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why AI will never replace human insight or intelligent 
  • How AI will reshape recruitment strategies
  • Why AI is being more carefully monitored than social media
  • AI and diversity hiring- the current landscape
  • Tips for upskilling your workforce to meet the future of work head-on


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]]> Hiring is really strange right now. Layoffs, the rise of generative AI, and internal instability at many companies have made many of us in the talent acquisition field feel insecure about where we’re heading. What can you do to navigate these changing times in recruitment?


On this episode of How We Hire, we speak to May Habib, co-founder and CEO of Writer, an AI generative platform. May takes us on a journey of everything she’s learned and experienced about how AI impacts people & culture, the talent acquisition process, and DE&I, offering hope and inspiration for companies looking to upskill their workforce to meet the future of work now. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why AI will never replace human insight or intelligent 
  • How AI will reshape recruitment strategies
  • Why AI is being more carefully monitored than social media
  • AI and diversity hiring- the current landscape
  • Tips for upskilling your workforce to meet the future of work head-on


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]]> <![CDATA[Katya Kashi on: A senior tech recruiter’s guide to sourcing global talent & building remote teams]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:58:24 GMT 46:39 6492d7d0895f9d001178ca55 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/katya-kashi-on-a-senior-tech-recruiters-guide-to-sourcing 6492d7d0895f9d001178ca55 62a1f9874182ab001315281d katya-kashi-on-a-senior-tech-recruiters-guide-to-sourcing full 26 Whether you’re looking to hire contractors globally or open remote sites, having a hiring battle plan is a must. 


On this episode of How We Hire, senior tech recruiter Katya Kashai, shares her story of hiring remote talent from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Based on her experiences and lessons, she offers practical insights for any company looking to expand, go remote, or simply hire handful of remote talent. Her biggest tip? Always start with deep market research.. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why sourcing global talent is key in today’s interconnected world
  • Pros and cons of hiring a remote contractor versus opening a physical site
  • How to accommodate your hiring process to candidates from diverse backgrounds
  • Best practice tips for kicking off a global recruitment strategy


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]]> Whether you’re looking to hire contractors globally or open remote sites, having a hiring battle plan is a must. 


On this episode of How We Hire, senior tech recruiter Katya Kashai, shares her story of hiring remote talent from Asia to Europe and the Middle East. Based on her experiences and lessons, she offers practical insights for any company looking to expand, go remote, or simply hire handful of remote talent. Her biggest tip? Always start with deep market research.. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why sourcing global talent is key in today’s interconnected world
  • Pros and cons of hiring a remote contractor versus opening a physical site
  • How to accommodate your hiring process to candidates from diverse backgrounds
  • Best practice tips for kicking off a global recruitment strategy


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]]> Sam Joukhadar on: How SEB scaled their talent internally and increased their fill rate by 8% Sam Joukhadar on: How SEB scaled their talent internally and increased their fill rate by 8% Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:33:54 GMT 47:09 64808742ac455b0011430cbe false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/sam-joukhadar-on-how-seb-scaled-their-talent-internally 64808742ac455b0011430cbe 62a1f9874182ab001315281d sam-joukhadar-on-how-seb-scaled-their-talent-internally full 25 In the context of a talent shortage, an AI revolution, and tight hiring budgets, talent acquisition leaders face a new challenge: How to prove the value of talent to their businesses.


One area that’s gaining attention is internal mobility, where talent acquisition and talent management are no longer seen as separate functions. As companies approach talent more holistically, is it time to redefine how we view talent?


On this episode of How We Hire, we spoke to Sam Joukhadar, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SEB. Sam recently spearheaded a highly successful internal mobility initiative that saw SEB’s fill rate jump from 20% to 28%. Sam shares his strategy for coping with the significant challenges around internal mobility and offers advice on how TA leaders can prove the value of their teams and win.



Key takeaways:

  • Why internal mobility matters and how to include it in your talent strategy
  • How to get buy-in from stakeholders and managers and turn internal mobility into an accepted process
  • Step-by-step formula to shape your own internal recruitment process


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]]> In the context of a talent shortage, an AI revolution, and tight hiring budgets, talent acquisition leaders face a new challenge: How to prove the value of talent to their businesses.


One area that’s gaining attention is internal mobility, where talent acquisition and talent management are no longer seen as separate functions. As companies approach talent more holistically, is it time to redefine how we view talent?


On this episode of How We Hire, we spoke to Sam Joukhadar, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at SEB. Sam recently spearheaded a highly successful internal mobility initiative that saw SEB’s fill rate jump from 20% to 28%. Sam shares his strategy for coping with the significant challenges around internal mobility and offers advice on how TA leaders can prove the value of their teams and win.



Key takeaways:

  • Why internal mobility matters and how to include it in your talent strategy
  • How to get buy-in from stakeholders and managers and turn internal mobility into an accepted process
  • Step-by-step formula to shape your own internal recruitment process


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]]> Per Tjernberg on: Talent sourcing is broken. Here’s how to fix it. Per Tjernberg on: Talent sourcing is broken. Here’s how to fix it. Wed, 24 May 2023 13:22:33 GMT 39:59 646e0f99bcb3130011e40b55 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/per-tjernberg-on-talent-sourcing-is-broken 646e0f99bcb3130011e40b55 62a1f9874182ab001315281d per-tjernberg-on-talent-sourcing-is-broken full 24 Candidate sourcing has become robotic. Mundane. Generic. But it doesn't have to be.


How can you reinvent the talent acquisition wheel and become a sourcing genius? 


In this episode of How We Hire, we talk to Per Tjernberg from PipeLabs.io, a talent acquisition engine helping companies acquire top talent. Per is passionate about talent sourcing and building a new standard for talent acquisition. We discuss why the HR cycle is broken, where the talent acquisition function needs to go, and how to reinvent talent sourcing. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why the HR cycle is broken and how to fix it
  • Common sourcing mistakes to avoid
  • Tips to increase your candidate engagement rates
  • How to leverage market research and tap into your empathy when sourcing talent
  • How to build a creative talent acquisition strategy


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]]> Candidate sourcing has become robotic. Mundane. Generic. But it doesn't have to be.


How can you reinvent the talent acquisition wheel and become a sourcing genius? 


In this episode of How We Hire, we talk to Per Tjernberg from PipeLabs.io, a talent acquisition engine helping companies acquire top talent. Per is passionate about talent sourcing and building a new standard for talent acquisition. We discuss why the HR cycle is broken, where the talent acquisition function needs to go, and how to reinvent talent sourcing. 


Key takeaways:

  • Why the HR cycle is broken and how to fix it
  • Common sourcing mistakes to avoid
  • Tips to increase your candidate engagement rates
  • How to leverage market research and tap into your empathy when sourcing talent
  • How to build a creative talent acquisition strategy


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]]> Aref Abedi on: the secret to building purpose-driven teams: bet on potential Aref Abedi on: the secret to building purpose-driven teams: bet on potential Wed, 10 May 2023 09:59:26 GMT 48:29 645b6ad9a4d4a300113e4e03 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/aref-abedi-on-the-secret-to-building-purpose-driven-teams 645b6ad9a4d4a300113e4e03 62a1f9874182ab001315281d aref-abedi-on-the-secret-to-building-purpose-driven-teams full 23 For decades, employers have used university degrees and years of experience as major requirements for hiring. But for many jobs, success depends more on skills, grit, and the ability to learn and take on new challenges rather than paper credentials. It comes down to potential.


On this episode of How We Hire, Jobylon’s CEO and co-founder, Ared Abedi, talks about how he realised the power of skills-based hiring early on, how the candidate experience relates to people and culture, and how he helped build a leading talent acquisition platform over twelve years. Tune in to hear about a HR tech founder’s personal insights into hiring talent for a purpose-driven brand journey.


Key takeaways:

  • How to build a company foundation based on your people and culture
  • Why the candidate experience is tied to your culture journey
  • Tips on standing out as an employer and attracting great talent
  • What recruitment KPIs to focus on-and how to enable your hiring managers


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]]> For decades, employers have used university degrees and years of experience as major requirements for hiring. But for many jobs, success depends more on skills, grit, and the ability to learn and take on new challenges rather than paper credentials. It comes down to potential.


On this episode of How We Hire, Jobylon’s CEO and co-founder, Ared Abedi, talks about how he realised the power of skills-based hiring early on, how the candidate experience relates to people and culture, and how he helped build a leading talent acquisition platform over twelve years. Tune in to hear about a HR tech founder’s personal insights into hiring talent for a purpose-driven brand journey.


Key takeaways:

  • How to build a company foundation based on your people and culture
  • Why the candidate experience is tied to your culture journey
  • Tips on standing out as an employer and attracting great talent
  • What recruitment KPIs to focus on-and how to enable your hiring managers


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]]> Christopher Warren-Gash on: Scaling your customer success team and creating a rich customer experience in your organisation Christopher Warren-Gash on: Scaling your customer success team and creating a rich customer experience in your organisation Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:22:44 GMT 46:15 6449176290fa5f0011584c2b false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/christopher-warren-gash-on-scaling-customer-success-teams 6449176290fa5f0011584c2b 62a1f9874182ab001315281d christopher-warren-gash-on-scaling-customer-success-teams full 22 Customer-first. That’s no longer an expectation but a norm that businesses are vying to build. Because without customer excellence, consumers can and will go elsewhere.


So how can you build a thriving customer success culture? It all boils down to developing a best-in-class CS team.


In this episode of How We Hire, Alva’s Head of Customer Success & Customer Support, Christopher Warren-Gash, shares his insights on the importance of emotional intelligence in Customer Success, why culture fit matters, and how to scale your CS team with evidence-based recruitment methods successfully. With practical tips and a step-by-step guide to hiring a stellar CS Manager, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their CS team to the next level.


Key takeaways:

  • How to spot the CS quarterbacks for your team
  • Your need-to-have-list when evaluating CS candidates
  • How to tailor your recruitment process to the job description
  • Setting the right goals and measuring impact in Customer Success
  • Biggest learnings when it comes to hiring exceptional Customer Success Managers


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]]> Customer-first. That’s no longer an expectation but a norm that businesses are vying to build. Because without customer excellence, consumers can and will go elsewhere.


So how can you build a thriving customer success culture? It all boils down to developing a best-in-class CS team.


In this episode of How We Hire, Alva’s Head of Customer Success & Customer Support, Christopher Warren-Gash, shares his insights on the importance of emotional intelligence in Customer Success, why culture fit matters, and how to scale your CS team with evidence-based recruitment methods successfully. With practical tips and a step-by-step guide to hiring a stellar CS Manager, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their CS team to the next level.


Key takeaways:

  • How to spot the CS quarterbacks for your team
  • Your need-to-have-list when evaluating CS candidates
  • How to tailor your recruitment process to the job description
  • Setting the right goals and measuring impact in Customer Success
  • Biggest learnings when it comes to hiring exceptional Customer Success Managers


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]]> Helene Hasselskog on: Transforming the workforce for a greener future Helene Hasselskog on: Transforming the workforce for a greener future Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:23:55 GMT 37:33 6436a2db062c660011bd8ebe false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/helene-hasselskog-on-transforming-the-workforce 6436a2db062c660011bd8ebe 62a1f9874182ab001315281d helene-hasselskog-on-transforming-the-workforce full 21 Demand for green skills is growing—but not enough people are taking care of green transformation. This has led to an overall skills shortage, whereby there’s a mismatch between business growth and available workforce.


How can employers hire for competencies in the green sector and shape a new labour market dynamic? 


On this episode of How We Hire, we invited Helene Hasselskog to talk about her expertise in hiring and retaining green talent across borders. Helene is Sweco’s Chief Human Resources Officer- a company focused on providing architecture and engineering consultancy services internationally, with a particular emphasis on green transformation. Tune in to pick up Helene’s best tips on addressing the green talent shortage.


Key takeaways:

  • Breaking past the traditional recruitment model to hire for green transformation
  • Why you should treat talent acquisition as an ecosystem
  • How to account for DE&I when you’re in a rush to hire in a talent shortage
  • Step-by-step approach to identifying core behaviours in candidates with specific skillsets


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]]> Demand for green skills is growing—but not enough people are taking care of green transformation. This has led to an overall skills shortage, whereby there’s a mismatch between business growth and available workforce.


How can employers hire for competencies in the green sector and shape a new labour market dynamic? 


On this episode of How We Hire, we invited Helene Hasselskog to talk about her expertise in hiring and retaining green talent across borders. Helene is Sweco’s Chief Human Resources Officer- a company focused on providing architecture and engineering consultancy services internationally, with a particular emphasis on green transformation. Tune in to pick up Helene’s best tips on addressing the green talent shortage.


Key takeaways:

  • Breaking past the traditional recruitment model to hire for green transformation
  • Why you should treat talent acquisition as an ecosystem
  • How to account for DE&I when you’re in a rush to hire in a talent shortage
  • Step-by-step approach to identifying core behaviours in candidates with specific skillsets


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]]> Gabriella Huss on: How to hire for skills and transform your business Gabriella Huss on: How to hire for skills and transform your business Wed, 29 Mar 2023 07:28:28 GMT 39:40 6423e89da18a380011f143f0 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/gabriella-huss-on-how-to-hire-for-skills-and-transform-your- 6423e89da18a380011f143f0 62a1f9874182ab001315281d gabriella-huss-on-how-to-hire-for-skills-and-transform-your- full 20 In a rapidly changing world, it’s becoming harder for employers to guess how the roles in their business will evolve. Could hiring for skills over experience be the answer?


On this episode of How We Hire, Home of Recruitment’s recruiting expert and leader, Gabriella Huss, breaks down what competency-based hiring means, and how hiring for skills helps you develop talent long-term.


Key takeaways

  • What competency-based recruitment is and why it’s the future
  • How assessing personality traits and soft skills is critical to hiring success
  • Tips on assessing candidates fairly and accurately
  • How to create an effective competency framework

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]]> In a rapidly changing world, it’s becoming harder for employers to guess how the roles in their business will evolve. Could hiring for skills over experience be the answer?


On this episode of How We Hire, Home of Recruitment’s recruiting expert and leader, Gabriella Huss, breaks down what competency-based hiring means, and how hiring for skills helps you develop talent long-term.


Key takeaways

  • What competency-based recruitment is and why it’s the future
  • How assessing personality traits and soft skills is critical to hiring success
  • Tips on assessing candidates fairly and accurately
  • How to create an effective competency framework

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]]> <![CDATA[Steve Jacobs on: Creating a winning talent strategy & why obsessing over hard skills is costing you talent]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:37:55 GMT 31:37 6411bc2340b0590011f16bb9 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/steve-jacobs-on-creating-a-winning-talent-strategy 6411bc2340b0590011f16bb9 62a1f9874182ab001315281d steve-jacobs-on-creating-a-winning-talent-strategy full 19 One of the biggest mistakes TA teams make is neglecting the data when hiring people and over-focusing on hard skills when assessing talent. What can talent acquisition do to enable business and keep talent long-term?


On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition expert, Steve Jacobs, shares his best tactics for creating a flexible and agile talent acquisition strategy.


Key takeaways:

  • How to make risk assessments to ensure you're hiring the right people
  • Common mistakes talent acquisition make—and how to avoid them
  • How skills-based hiring helps with talent retention and business growth
  • Why the candidate experience holds all the answers

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]]> One of the biggest mistakes TA teams make is neglecting the data when hiring people and over-focusing on hard skills when assessing talent. What can talent acquisition do to enable business and keep talent long-term?


On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition expert, Steve Jacobs, shares his best tactics for creating a flexible and agile talent acquisition strategy.


Key takeaways:

  • How to make risk assessments to ensure you're hiring the right people
  • Common mistakes talent acquisition make—and how to avoid them
  • How skills-based hiring helps with talent retention and business growth
  • Why the candidate experience holds all the answers

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]]> Alex Tidgård on: The psychology behind asking great interview questions Alex Tidgård on: The psychology behind asking great interview questions Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:40:21 GMT 39:48 63ff39a525d70e0012f20374 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/alex-tidgard-on-the-psychology-behind-asking-great-interview 63ff39a525d70e0012f20374 62a1f9874182ab001315281d alex-tidgard-on-the-psychology-behind-asking-great-interview full 18 Your interview process is the face of your business. It’s the first time candidates get a sense of who you are. Mess it up, and you risk candidates walking out of the recruitment process or ghosting you. How can you create a personalised interview process and win over candidates?



On this episode of How We Hire, Licensed Psychologist Alex Tidgård, talks about how to ask great interview questions and extract the responses you want from candidates. As Chief Product Officer and Founder of Asker Technologies, an AI-driven interview tool, Alex shares his best tips and strategies for running a candidate-centric interview process.


Key takeaways:

  • Why interviews are so important to get right
  • How to take care of candidates throughout the whole interview cycle
  • Common interview pitfalls to avoid
  • Easy hacks to ace interviews
  • How to ask the right interview questions and evaluate responses

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]]> Your interview process is the face of your business. It’s the first time candidates get a sense of who you are. Mess it up, and you risk candidates walking out of the recruitment process or ghosting you. How can you create a personalised interview process and win over candidates?



On this episode of How We Hire, Licensed Psychologist Alex Tidgård, talks about how to ask great interview questions and extract the responses you want from candidates. As Chief Product Officer and Founder of Asker Technologies, an AI-driven interview tool, Alex shares his best tips and strategies for running a candidate-centric interview process.


Key takeaways:

  • Why interviews are so important to get right
  • How to take care of candidates throughout the whole interview cycle
  • Common interview pitfalls to avoid
  • Easy hacks to ace interviews
  • How to ask the right interview questions and evaluate responses

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]]> Elisabeth Wehlin on: How to become a successful Tech Recruiter and keep Tech Talent engaged Elisabeth Wehlin on: How to become a successful Tech Recruiter and keep Tech Talent engaged Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:50:54 GMT 42:26 63ece33ea7a3b60012be05b7 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/how-to-become-a-successful-tech-recruiter-and-keep-tech-tale 63ece33ea7a3b60012be05b7 62a1f9874182ab001315281d how-to-become-a-successful-tech-recruiter-and-keep-tech-tale full 17 One of the biggest challenges facing recruiters today is recruiting and retaining qualified tech talent. With the competition for tech talent so fierce, how can recruiters reel candidates in?


On this episode of How We Hire, we talk about the optimal process for hiring tech talent with Ants Tech Recruiter’s Talent Acquisition Manager and Competence Lead, Elisabeth Wehlin. Elisabeth has accumulated vast experience hiring tech talent and is actively involved in training teams to make better tech recruitment decisions. From sourcing hacks to the biggest do’s and dont’s in tech recruitment, learn Elisabeth’s secret recipe for hiring exceptional tech talent.


Key takeaways:


  • Understanding current tech talent trends
  • Why organisations should adapt their tech recruitment process to the candidate
  • How to improve your candidate response rate
  • Tips and tricks for hiring software engineers
  • Sourcing hacks for finding tech superstars





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]]> One of the biggest challenges facing recruiters today is recruiting and retaining qualified tech talent. With the competition for tech talent so fierce, how can recruiters reel candidates in?


On this episode of How We Hire, we talk about the optimal process for hiring tech talent with Ants Tech Recruiter’s Talent Acquisition Manager and Competence Lead, Elisabeth Wehlin. Elisabeth has accumulated vast experience hiring tech talent and is actively involved in training teams to make better tech recruitment decisions. From sourcing hacks to the biggest do’s and dont’s in tech recruitment, learn Elisabeth’s secret recipe for hiring exceptional tech talent.


Key takeaways:


  • Understanding current tech talent trends
  • Why organisations should adapt their tech recruitment process to the candidate
  • How to improve your candidate response rate
  • Tips and tricks for hiring software engineers
  • Sourcing hacks for finding tech superstars





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]]> Sofia Palmelius Kolga on: Building a sales dream team from scratch Sofia Palmelius Kolga on: Building a sales dream team from scratch Wed, 01 Feb 2023 12:36:04 GMT 41:34 63da5cb4ad3be60010f252f4 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/sofia-palmelius-kolga-on-building-a-sales-dream-team 63da5cb4ad3be60010f252f4 62a1f9874182ab001315281d sofia-palmelius-kolga-on-building-a-sales-dream-team full 16 How can startups grow and thrive with their sales team?

It all starts with hiring the right salespeople to lead you on a path of success.

On this episode of How We Hire, Alva’s Head of Sales and Licensed Psychologist, Sofia Palmelius Kolga, talks very candidly about the ins and outs of hiring sales superstars, sharing her insights on how she started as a sales rep and built a twenty-strong team of superstars at Alva.

From sourcing tips and core competencies to watch out for in sales candidates to holding great interviews, Sofia unpacks her best tips and tricks for hiring high-performing salespeople.


Key takeaways:


  • What sets sales superstars apart from the crowd
  • Why sales experience is essential but not everything when hiring sales reps
  • Tips and tricks on attracting sales talent
  • How to build a concrete sales recruiting machine

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]]> How can startups grow and thrive with their sales team?

It all starts with hiring the right salespeople to lead you on a path of success.

On this episode of How We Hire, Alva’s Head of Sales and Licensed Psychologist, Sofia Palmelius Kolga, talks very candidly about the ins and outs of hiring sales superstars, sharing her insights on how she started as a sales rep and built a twenty-strong team of superstars at Alva.

From sourcing tips and core competencies to watch out for in sales candidates to holding great interviews, Sofia unpacks her best tips and tricks for hiring high-performing salespeople.


Key takeaways:


  • What sets sales superstars apart from the crowd
  • Why sales experience is essential but not everything when hiring sales reps
  • Tips and tricks on attracting sales talent
  • How to build a concrete sales recruiting machine

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]]> How Oneflow reduced their time to hire and grew from 15 to 180 employees How Oneflow reduced their time to hire and grew from 15 to 180 employees Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:05:36 GMT 33:16 63c7ed4b62c0100011d13dd5 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/how-oneflow-reduced-their-time-to-hire-and-grew-from-15-to-1 63c7ed4b62c0100011d13dd5 62a1f9874182ab001315281d how-oneflow-reduced-their-time-to-hire-and-grew-from-15-to-1 full 15 You want to breathe new life into your hiring processes, but how do you get everybody onboard with the idea? On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition Lead at Oneflow, Grace Woods, goes deep into why it was time to change Oneflow’s hiring processes and how to effectively develop a recruitment funnel that everybody is aligned with.



Key takeaways:


  • How to make the most of a recruitment playbook and treat it as your hiring map
  • Why you should reconsider your recruitment funnel and how to measure change effectively
  • Step-by-step guide to getting stakeholders onboard with hiring changes
  • Why you should remove references from your hiring process



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]]> You want to breathe new life into your hiring processes, but how do you get everybody onboard with the idea? On this episode of How We Hire, Talent Acquisition Lead at Oneflow, Grace Woods, goes deep into why it was time to change Oneflow’s hiring processes and how to effectively develop a recruitment funnel that everybody is aligned with.



Key takeaways:


  • How to make the most of a recruitment playbook and treat it as your hiring map
  • Why you should reconsider your recruitment funnel and how to measure change effectively
  • Step-by-step guide to getting stakeholders onboard with hiring changes
  • Why you should remove references from your hiring process



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]]> Alicia Riley on: Hiring for diversity Alicia Riley on: Hiring for diversity Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:47:47 GMT 40:27 63b53b770fb1d40011010ef8 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/alicia-riley-on-hiring-for-diversity 63b53b770fb1d40011010ef8 62a1f9874182ab001315281d alicia-riley-on-hiring-for-diversity full 14 How can organisations become a better workplace and embrace diversity hiring in practice? In this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent Lead at Ben, Alicia Riley, unpacks her tips and actions for cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. From why diversity matters and the value of anonymising applications to measuring your DEI efforts, learn how to build a diverse workforce from the ground up.


Key takeaways

  • The value of anonymising applications and how to screen applications fairly
  • Step-by-step to making your hiring process more inclusive
  • Common mistakes to avoid when hiring diverse candidates
  • Tips and tricks on diversity and sourcing


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]]> How can organisations become a better workplace and embrace diversity hiring in practice? In this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent Lead at Ben, Alicia Riley, unpacks her tips and actions for cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. From why diversity matters and the value of anonymising applications to measuring your DEI efforts, learn how to build a diverse workforce from the ground up.


Key takeaways

  • The value of anonymising applications and how to screen applications fairly
  • Step-by-step to making your hiring process more inclusive
  • Common mistakes to avoid when hiring diverse candidates
  • Tips and tricks on diversity and sourcing


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]]> Anne Margrethe Mannerfelt on: How to create a memorable employer brand Anne Margrethe Mannerfelt on: How to create a memorable employer brand Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:41:41 GMT 40:05 63a2d418a6eaf30011637334 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/anne-margrethe-mannerfelt-on-how-to-create-a-memorable-emplo 63a2d418a6eaf30011637334 62a1f9874182ab001315281d anne-margrethe-mannerfelt-on-how-to-create-a-memorable-emplo full 13 How can you build strong talent pipelines through storytelling? In this episode of How We Hire, Head of Strategic Employer Branding at KSMG, Anne Margrethe Mannerfelt, shares her favourite tactics and strategies for building an engaging and authentic employer brand. Learn how to impact, influence and convert candidates into your talent funnel using your employees’ stories effectively. 


Key takeaways

  • Why you need your own definition of employer branding
  • How employer branding is all about amplifying your employees’ voices
  • Step-by-step guide to developing a persuasive employee value proposition
  • Hacks on getting employer branding right


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]]> How can you build strong talent pipelines through storytelling? In this episode of How We Hire, Head of Strategic Employer Branding at KSMG, Anne Margrethe Mannerfelt, shares her favourite tactics and strategies for building an engaging and authentic employer brand. Learn how to impact, influence and convert candidates into your talent funnel using your employees’ stories effectively. 


Key takeaways

  • Why you need your own definition of employer branding
  • How employer branding is all about amplifying your employees’ voices
  • Step-by-step guide to developing a persuasive employee value proposition
  • Hacks on getting employer branding right


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]]> Hung Lee on: the future of recruitment Hung Lee on: the future of recruitment Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:51:20 GMT 41:39 637dd1ab74e2da00129ffda2 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/hung-lee-on-the-future-of-recruitment 637dd1ab74e2da00129ffda2 62a1f9874182ab001315281d hung-lee-on-the-future-of-recruitment full 12 Are the way companies hiring today at stake? In this episode of How We Hire, the pioneer and community curator behind the newsletter Recruiting Brainfood, Hung Lee, discusses the ever-shifting recruitment industry, how talent acquisition teams can adapt, and why he thinks the concept of full-time employment will become less relevant in the future.


Key takeaways

  • Why recruiters should have a more prominent seat at the table
  • The pitfalls of a universal hiring system
  • How the culture around hiring is slowly shifting- and how organisations can adapt
  • Why AI in recruitment is the future


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]]> Are the way companies hiring today at stake? In this episode of How We Hire, the pioneer and community curator behind the newsletter Recruiting Brainfood, Hung Lee, discusses the ever-shifting recruitment industry, how talent acquisition teams can adapt, and why he thinks the concept of full-time employment will become less relevant in the future.


Key takeaways

  • Why recruiters should have a more prominent seat at the table
  • The pitfalls of a universal hiring system
  • How the culture around hiring is slowly shifting- and how organisations can adapt
  • Why AI in recruitment is the future


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]]> Milena Karlsson on: Building a data-driven recruitment process Milena Karlsson on: Building a data-driven recruitment process Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:53:26 GMT 38:27 637dd17628dbaf00101c9521 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/milena-karlsson-on-building-a-data-driven-recruitment-proces 637dd17628dbaf00101c9521 62a1f9874182ab001315281d milena-karlsson-on-building-a-data-driven-recruitment-proces full 11 How do you measure the success of your recruiting efforts and use data to help you hire better? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People at Proposales, Milena Karlsson, talks about building and measuring a data-driven recruitment process. 


From going back to basics and looking at your entire recruitment strategy holistically to focusing on the hiring metrics that matter like quality of hire, learn the techniques to leveraging data to improve your hiring.


Key takeaways

  • Why you should always use data to iterate upon your hiring processes 
  • Step-by-step to rolling out a data-led recruitment process
  • Why quality of hire and cost per hire are game-changing KPIs and how to build your hiring strategy around this data
  • How to know if your data-led recruitment process is working or not

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]]> How do you measure the success of your recruiting efforts and use data to help you hire better? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People at Proposales, Milena Karlsson, talks about building and measuring a data-driven recruitment process. 


From going back to basics and looking at your entire recruitment strategy holistically to focusing on the hiring metrics that matter like quality of hire, learn the techniques to leveraging data to improve your hiring.


Key takeaways

  • Why you should always use data to iterate upon your hiring processes 
  • Step-by-step to rolling out a data-led recruitment process
  • Why quality of hire and cost per hire are game-changing KPIs and how to build your hiring strategy around this data
  • How to know if your data-led recruitment process is working or not

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]]> Eilin Gillesen on: Revamping the recruitment process for better results Eilin Gillesen on: Revamping the recruitment process for better results Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:01:28 GMT 39:26 6358cd38d9059b0011a85c9a false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/eilin-gillesen-on-revamping-the-recruitment-process-for-bett 6358cd38d9059b0011a85c9a 62a1f9874182ab001315281d eilin-gillesen-on-revamping-the-recruitment-process-for-bett full 10 What does a great recruitment process look like and how do you get there? On this episode of How We Hire, Chief People and Culture Officer at Simployer, Eilin Gillesen, shares the exact steps to building an end-to-end hiring strategy. From getting buy-in from stakeholders and why templatising your hiring steps pays off to building a solid employer branding, learn how to elevate your recruiting efforts to attract the right talent.  


Key takeaways

  • Why change starts with your internal stakeholders and leadership team
  • How to shake up your recruitment process and optimise for the candidate experience
  • The importance of running a calibration check before hiring for a new role
  • Actionable tips on telling your employees' story effectively 

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]]> What does a great recruitment process look like and how do you get there? On this episode of How We Hire, Chief People and Culture Officer at Simployer, Eilin Gillesen, shares the exact steps to building an end-to-end hiring strategy. From getting buy-in from stakeholders and why templatising your hiring steps pays off to building a solid employer branding, learn how to elevate your recruiting efforts to attract the right talent.  


Key takeaways

  • Why change starts with your internal stakeholders and leadership team
  • How to shake up your recruitment process and optimise for the candidate experience
  • The importance of running a calibration check before hiring for a new role
  • Actionable tips on telling your employees' story effectively 

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]]> Silje Bogen on: The startup method to hiring a high-performing team Silje Bogen on: The startup method to hiring a high-performing team Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:41:03 GMT 34:46 63466f8f220b6e0011832f8a false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/silje-bogen-on-the-startup-method-to-hiring-a-high-performin 63466f8f220b6e0011832f8a 62a1f9874182ab001315281d silje-bogen-on-the-startup-method-to-hiring-a-high-performin full 9 What do you look for in your first hires? On this episode of How We Hire, Partner & Chief People and Communications Officer at New Normal Group, Silje Berntsen Bogen, shares her insights and tips on how to hire for startups. From why you need to define your business model early on to building ahead with the right people and tools to support your startup growth, learn how to turn your people into your greatest assets.


Key takeaways

  • How to get your people function up and running in no time
  • Why soft skills triumph over hard skills for early-stage hires
  • Rulebook on using case studies to evaluate candidates
  • How to hire the right candidates from the start—no matter what company stage you're in

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]]> What do you look for in your first hires? On this episode of How We Hire, Partner & Chief People and Communications Officer at New Normal Group, Silje Berntsen Bogen, shares her insights and tips on how to hire for startups. From why you need to define your business model early on to building ahead with the right people and tools to support your startup growth, learn how to turn your people into your greatest assets.


Key takeaways

  • How to get your people function up and running in no time
  • Why soft skills triumph over hard skills for early-stage hires
  • Rulebook on using case studies to evaluate candidates
  • How to hire the right candidates from the start—no matter what company stage you're in

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]]> Kajsa Asplund on: Building a game-changing talent management program Kajsa Asplund on: Building a game-changing talent management program Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:35:00 GMT 36:44 633362d2e42f280013b724a3 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/kajsa-asplund-on-building-a-game-changing-talent-management- 633362d2e42f280013b724a3 62a1f9874182ab001315281d kajsa-asplund-on-building-a-game-changing-talent-management- full 8 How can you transform your talent landscape and keep employees motivated and engaged? On this episode of How We Hire, PhD in Talent Management, Kajsa Asplund, breaks down the critical ingredients behind a successful talent philosophy and strategy, why you should take the time to define talent, and how to effectively manage your talent development process from start to finish. 


Key takeaways

  • Why defining talent matters
  • The bread and butter of successful talent management
  • How to build a fair and inclusive selection process 
  • Step-by-step guide to developing an impactful talent management program


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]]> How can you transform your talent landscape and keep employees motivated and engaged? On this episode of How We Hire, PhD in Talent Management, Kajsa Asplund, breaks down the critical ingredients behind a successful talent philosophy and strategy, why you should take the time to define talent, and how to effectively manage your talent development process from start to finish. 


Key takeaways

  • Why defining talent matters
  • The bread and butter of successful talent management
  • How to build a fair and inclusive selection process 
  • Step-by-step guide to developing an impactful talent management program


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]]> Leonam Espindola on: Preventing ageism in the workplace Leonam Espindola on: Preventing ageism in the workplace Wed, 14 Sep 2022 07:46:42 GMT 37:39 6315dd423c385a0011042d7f false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/leonam-espindola-on-preventing-ageism-in-the-workplace 6315dd423c385a0011042d7f 62a1f9874182ab001315281d leonam-espindola-on-preventing-ageism-in-the-workplace full 7 How can you fight age discrimination when hiring candidates and onboarding new employees? On this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent leader Leonam Espindola, talks about the sad reality both young and senior candidates face when getting hired, and the rise of ageism in the workplace. 


From leveraging HR technology to fight discrimination, to unpacking why we often reject great candidates because they’re too senior or young for the role, Leonam provides a fascinating take on how companies can push back and take action.


Key takeaways

  • The power of hiring diverse age groups and challenging the “you’re too young” mindset
  • How to build a safe workspace that encourages employees to be their authentic selves, regardless of age
  • How to use HR technology to prevent ageism and common pitfalls to avoid


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]]> How can you fight age discrimination when hiring candidates and onboarding new employees? On this episode of How We Hire, People and Talent leader Leonam Espindola, talks about the sad reality both young and senior candidates face when getting hired, and the rise of ageism in the workplace. 


From leveraging HR technology to fight discrimination, to unpacking why we often reject great candidates because they’re too senior or young for the role, Leonam provides a fascinating take on how companies can push back and take action.


Key takeaways

  • The power of hiring diverse age groups and challenging the “you’re too young” mindset
  • How to build a safe workspace that encourages employees to be their authentic selves, regardless of age
  • How to use HR technology to prevent ageism and common pitfalls to avoid


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]]> Fabian Åhlin: Employer branding in the face of a crisis Fabian Åhlin: Employer branding in the face of a crisis Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:03:10 GMT 39:10 630f5ba9071169001277f455 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/fabian-ahlin-employer-branding-in-the-face-of-a-crisis 630f5ba9071169001277f455 62a1f9874182ab001315281d fabian-ahlin-employer-branding-in-the-face-of-a-crisis full 6 How does strong employer branding help in hiring top talent? On this episode of How We Hire, HR Manager at Vaimo, Fabian Åhlin shares his thoughts on the importance of employee referrals, bringing organisational values to life, and the importance of having a HR crisis plan during trying times.


Key takeaways

  • Leading a people-first team through unprecedented times and how Vaimo supports its Ukrainian employees throughout the war in Ukraine
  • How to diversify your onboarding strategy when hiring internationally
  • How to successfully run an employee referral program
  • Why branding should be treated as part of your recruitment processes

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]]> How does strong employer branding help in hiring top talent? On this episode of How We Hire, HR Manager at Vaimo, Fabian Åhlin shares his thoughts on the importance of employee referrals, bringing organisational values to life, and the importance of having a HR crisis plan during trying times.


Key takeaways

  • Leading a people-first team through unprecedented times and how Vaimo supports its Ukrainian employees throughout the war in Ukraine
  • How to diversify your onboarding strategy when hiring internationally
  • How to successfully run an employee referral program
  • Why branding should be treated as part of your recruitment processes

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]]> Per Thunberg on: creating a diverse workplace and fighting hiring bias Per Thunberg on: creating a diverse workplace and fighting hiring bias Wed, 17 Aug 2022 07:12:56 GMT 29:49 62fb641f04db220011da5a07 false https://www.alvalabs.io/podcasts 62fb641f04db220011da5a07 62a1f9874182ab001315281d per-thunberg-on-creating-a-diverse-workplace-and-fighting-hi full 5 How can you hire more fairly and move toward a truly inclusive workforce? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of Talent Acquisition at Zound Industries, Per Thunberg, shares his insights on how to challenge outdated hiring perceptions, build an inclusive employer branding, and leverage data to improve the employee experience.


Key takeaways

  • The power of brand storytelling and candidate engagement
  • Why inclusive communication wins
  • How to adapt your hiring approach to different markets
  • The strategy behind creating inclusive ads—and why it's important to get it right

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]]> How can you hire more fairly and move toward a truly inclusive workforce? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of Talent Acquisition at Zound Industries, Per Thunberg, shares his insights on how to challenge outdated hiring perceptions, build an inclusive employer branding, and leverage data to improve the employee experience.


Key takeaways

  • The power of brand storytelling and candidate engagement
  • Why inclusive communication wins
  • How to adapt your hiring approach to different markets
  • The strategy behind creating inclusive ads—and why it's important to get it right

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]]> Stephanie Darvill on: The power of hiring for potential Stephanie Darvill on: The power of hiring for potential Wed, 03 Aug 2022 09:22:16 GMT 36:53 62c2a6487d37450014c5e34f false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/stephanie-darvill-on 62c2a6487d37450014c5e34f 62a1f9874182ab001315281d stephanie-darvill-on full 4 How can you access candidates with the right skills as an early-stage startup? On this episode of How We Hire, co-founder and COO at Aline-Learn Better, Stepahnie Darvill, shares her insights on running a learning management platform—from hiring for potential, to growing with interns, and protecting your brand.

Stephanie is featured as one of the 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022 by Success Pitchers.Key takeaways

  • How a candidate's transferable skills are key to a successful hire
  • Challenges and rewards of working with interns as a startup
  • How to succeed at onboarding
  • What the future of work looks like

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]]> How can you access candidates with the right skills as an early-stage startup? On this episode of How We Hire, co-founder and COO at Aline-Learn Better, Stepahnie Darvill, shares her insights on running a learning management platform—from hiring for potential, to growing with interns, and protecting your brand.

Stephanie is featured as one of the 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders to Follow in 2022 by Success Pitchers.Key takeaways

  • How a candidate's transferable skills are key to a successful hire
  • Challenges and rewards of working with interns as a startup
  • How to succeed at onboarding
  • What the future of work looks like

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]]> Anna Holmqvist on: Hiring at scale in a fast-growth company Anna Holmqvist on: Hiring at scale in a fast-growth company Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:12:38 GMT 37:01 62c2a5dc723f5300143c8e63 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/anna-holmqvist-on-hiring-at-scale-in-a-fast-growth-company 62c2a5dc723f5300143c8e63 62a1f9874182ab001315281d anna-holmqvist-on-hiring-at-scale-in-a-fast-growth-company full 3

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]]> Max Moen on: leading a recruitment team Max Moen on: leading a recruitment team Wed, 06 Jul 2022 03:45:13 GMT 32:32 62c2a3777d37450014c5d999 false https://shows.acast.com/how-we-hire/episodes/max-moen-on-leading-a-recruitment-team 62c2a3777d37450014c5d999 62a1f9874182ab001315281d max-moen-on-leading-a-recruitment-team full 2 How can you succeed as a People Leader? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People and Culture at Haypp Group, Max Moen, offers the ins and outs of running a recruitment team. 


From handling imposter syndrome and managing the relationship between stakeholders and hiring managers, to the secret ingredients of candidate engagement, Max provides a complete breakdown of what effective HR leadership looks like.

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]]> How can you succeed as a People Leader? On this episode of How We Hire, Head of People and Culture at Haypp Group, Max Moen, offers the ins and outs of running a recruitment team. 


From handling imposter syndrome and managing the relationship between stakeholders and hiring managers, to the secret ingredients of candidate engagement, Max provides a complete breakdown of what effective HR leadership looks like.

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]]> Linnea Bywall on: thinking outside the box when hiring Linnea Bywall on: thinking outside the box when hiring Wed, 22 Jun 2022 06:36:58 GMT 25:26 62b2b88a27224d0012763270 false https://www.alvalabs.io/podcasts/thinking-outside-the-box-when-hiring 62b2b88a27224d0012763270 62a1f9874182ab001315281d linnea-bywall-on-thinking-outside-the-box-when-hiring full 1 Is it possible to hire great people without a resume? On this episode of How We Hire, co-host and Alva's own Head of People Linnea Bywall, talks about the challenges facing the recruitment industry today and what talent teams can do to adapt and thrive. 


Key takeaways

  • How psychology ties into recruitment
  • Embracing diversity in the workplace and creating an inclusive culture
  • Actionable steps to becoming a better recruiter
  • The death of traditional sourcing

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]]> Is it possible to hire great people without a resume? On this episode of How We Hire, co-host and Alva's own Head of People Linnea Bywall, talks about the challenges facing the recruitment industry today and what talent teams can do to adapt and thrive. 


Key takeaways

  • How psychology ties into recruitment
  • Embracing diversity in the workplace and creating an inclusive culture
  • Actionable steps to becoming a better recruiter
  • The death of traditional sourcing

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