In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes welcomes back expert labor economist, Andrew Flowers from APPCAST. The discussion circles around critical trends shaping the world of recruitment and labor markets for the upcoming year, 2024. The pair embarked on the conversation by touching on the imminent hiring slowdown in 2024, with a special...

In this enlightening podcast episode, Marcus Edwardes engages in an exploration of the role of a recruiter in the era of AI and chat GPT with Ben Otero, the Head of Global Talent at Doorloop. With their combined industry knowledge and distinct insights, they delve into major aspects of recruitment, detailing how these processes are...

Welcome to the Recruiting Trailblazers podcast! In this episode, Marcus Edwardes interviews Logan Marsh, a global talent acquisition leader and startup advisor. They discuss various topics related to talent acquisition and leadership. Let’s dive into the key points covered in this episode: – Marcus introduces Logan Marsh, a global talent acquisition leader and startup advisor....

– Julie and Marcus discuss their top five holiday movies: – Julie’s number one pick is “Love Actually”. – Marcus’ number one pick is “Elf”. – Julie’s number two pick is “Home Alone”. – Marcus’ number two pick is “The Family Man”. – Julie’s number three pick is “The Holiday”. – Marcus’ number three pick...

In this episode of ‘Recruiting Trailblazers’, host Marcus Edwardes sits down with Joe Kotch, a 30 year veteran of the recruitment industry with extensive experience across various sectors. Their engaging and insightful conversation traverses the landscape of the recruitment business; covering internal and external recruitment dynamics, relationship building, the impact of technology, and the essential...

This podcast  is a fascinating conversation between the host, Marcus Edwardes, and his guest, Marta Riggins. The dialogue sheds much-needed light on employer branding’s significant role in the recruitment process, employee engagement, and overall business success. Marta, a strategic consultant specializing in employer branding, breaks down the concept of employer branding and explains how it...

Embracing the Journey of AI: An Interview with Amanda Halle In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes interviews Amanda Halle, founder and CEO of Mindful Growth Partners, who specializes in preparing businesses and individuals for a technology-driven future. Halle shares her journey from currency trading to HR, discussing the role of data and...

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes converses with the distinguished talent acquisition professional, Melissa Grabiner. Melissa, with her impressive 25 years of experience in HR services and a considerable following on LinkedIn, shares her insights on the current trends and challenges in recruitment, especially during the economic downturn. The duo discusses the...

Holden Lager is a Talent Acquisition Leader with 8+ years of experience in the Staffing & Recruiting Industry. The first five years were spent on the agency side, leading a variety of professional recruitment teams. Three years ago, he transitioned to head Internal TA at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, a 100% Employee-Owned staffing firm based out...

In this episode of Recruiting Trailblazers, host Marcus Edwardes discusses with guest Krista Tan, her journey from Premier Talent Partners to a tech startup, Field Guide, and her new venture, Talent Collective. They discuss the challenges of retaining personnel in recruitment agencies and how hard economic times can affect job roles in recruitment. They also...

Reno Perry is the Founder @ Wiseful – who connect companies to top talent from untapped, online communities leveraging the influiencer model.| Reached $1mm in ARR within 4 months of launching. He writes daily to help people land a job they’ll love |  and has amassed over 200,000 followers on LinkedIn Has developed a Layoff...

Welcome to Recruiting Trailblazers – a podcast where we delve into the world of talent acquisition with industry experts from across the globe. In this episode, we host Adam Smith, who is renowned for his experience in recruiting and leading talent acquisition in fast-paced technology companies like Applovin and Machine Zone. Like many great internal...