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Subscribe to this series to learn the benefits of a holistic talent program in helping streamline and improve any organization’s talent acquisition and management processes.
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Subscribe to this series to learn the benefits of a holistic talent program in helping streamline and improve any organization’s talent acquisition and management processes.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Whether a company is big or small, implementing the right workforce solutions program is vital to achieving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. </p><p>On this episode of Talking Talent Solutions, we welcome Ariane Brennan, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at DZConneX, to discuss how to implement workforce solutions programs successfully. Since customization is so critical, cookie-cutter templates that can be applied to every organization simply don’t’ exist.</p><p>Ariane says businesses must work with a provider who can create a program that works for them and with them. She later explains DZConneX’s unique approach, which enables organizations to focus on their daily operations without interrupting their business or slowing them down. This episode also provides best practices for what a business should look for when investing in a workforce solutions program and what the best partner organizations always do to ensure success over the short and long term.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Whether a company is big or small, implementing the right workforce solutions program is vital to achieving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. </p><p>On this episode of Talking Talent Solutions, we welcome Ariane Brennan, Vice President of Enterprise Sales at DZConneX, to discuss how to implement workforce solutions programs successfully. Since customization is so critical, cookie-cutter templates that can be applied to every organization simply don’t’ exist.</p><p>Ariane says businesses must work with a provider who can create a program that works for them and with them. She later explains DZConneX’s unique approach, which enables organizations to focus on their daily operations without interrupting their business or slowing them down. This episode also provides best practices for what a business should look for when investing in a workforce solutions program and what the best partner organizations always do to ensure success over the short and long term.</p>]]>
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      <title>Workforce Planning in 2024 – Building Strategies for Success</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When it comes to workforce planning, each new year presents a whole new set of challenges. The landscape of talent acquisition is changing at a rapid pace. Talent acquisition specialists are being pushed to accomplish more with less, while numerous challenges and opportunities - from talent shortages to diversity-conscious recruiting – remain.</p><p>It’s time for businesses to start thinking about how they can solve some of these challenges, and more than ever, tools such as managed service providers (MSPs) and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) are playing an important role.</p><p>On this episode, we welcome Marcia Hagood, Vice President at DZConneX, to talk about what trends we’re seeing in workforce planning and discuss which approach is best suited for the needs and goals of an organization. To stay ahead, it is essential to remain agile and adaptable in the ever-changing world of talent acquisition.</p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>When it comes to workforce planning, each new year presents a whole new set of challenges. The landscape of talent acquisition is changing at a rapid pace. Talent acquisition specialists are being pushed to accomplish more with less, while numerous challenges and opportunities - from talent shortages to diversity-conscious recruiting – remain.</p><p>It’s time for businesses to start thinking about how they can solve some of these challenges, and more than ever, tools such as managed service providers (MSPs) and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) are playing an important role.</p><p>On this episode, we welcome Marcia Hagood, Vice President at DZConneX, to talk about what trends we’re seeing in workforce planning and discuss which approach is best suited for the needs and goals of an organization. To stay ahead, it is essential to remain agile and adaptable in the ever-changing world of talent acquisition.</p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The days of predictions about projections around the looming impact of artificial intelligence are behind us. AI is here. It’s reshaping how we work, live, and interact. The talent acquisition and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) space are no exception. Organizations are eager to keep up without taking unnecessary risks.</p><p>Featuring a conversation with Mike Dachenhaus, Vice President of Digital Transformation at Yoh, this podcast take a deep dive into how AI is currently being utilized in RPO efforts with a focus on opportunities and risks, along with key takeaways and best practices. </p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The days of predictions about projections around the looming impact of artificial intelligence are behind us. AI is here. It’s reshaping how we work, live, and interact. The talent acquisition and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) space are no exception. Organizations are eager to keep up without taking unnecessary risks.</p><p>Featuring a conversation with Mike Dachenhaus, Vice President of Digital Transformation at Yoh, this podcast take a deep dive into how AI is currently being utilized in RPO efforts with a focus on opportunities and risks, along with key takeaways and best practices. </p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p>]]>
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      <title>Futureproofing Talent Acquisition in an Era of Change</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast.  Each episode of this podcast highlights how a Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p><p>Join Marcia Hagood, Vice President at DZConneX, as she leads a dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders: Jason Bouchard, Vice President of Business Development at DZConneX, Arko Basak, Partner at the Everest Group, and Jeff Mulligan. </p><p>In this episode, the panel delves into the integration of permanent and contingent talent strategies. Explore Best Practices to Operationalize Next Generation Talent Acquisition and gain insights into crucial considerations and implications for refining your Talent Acquisition Strategy. Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable takeaways in this engaging conversation.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast.  Each episode of this podcast highlights how a Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p><p>Join Marcia Hagood, Vice President at DZConneX, as she leads a dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders: Jason Bouchard, Vice President of Business Development at DZConneX, Arko Basak, Partner at the Everest Group, and Jeff Mulligan. </p><p>In this episode, the panel delves into the integration of permanent and contingent talent strategies. Explore Best Practices to Operationalize Next Generation Talent Acquisition and gain insights into crucial considerations and implications for refining your Talent Acquisition Strategy. Tune in for expert perspectives and actionable takeaways in this engaging conversation.</p>]]>
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      <title>Navigating IC Vetting: Lessons from Nike for HR Leaders</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast. In this episode, we explore the hurdles faced by Nike in their efforts to implement IC vetting programs, particularly concerning their treatment of temporary workers. Join us as we gain insights from industry experts, Jason Guggisberg and Robin Dahn, both Vice Presidents of Total Talent Sales at DZConneX. They'll provide invaluable perspectives on the financial implications, risks, and long-term benefits associated with effective IC vetting.</p><p>Each episode of this podcast is dedicated to showcasing how a Total Talent Solutions approach can revolutionize organizations across various sectors, solving intricate talent challenges, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs.</p><p>Today, we unravel the intricacies of IC vetting and how it can shape a fair working environment. Nike's recent exposure in the article titled "Nike Faces Tax Fines and Scrutiny over Treatment of Temporary Workers" in The Guardian serves as our backdrop. The article delves into the repercussions Nike faces for worker misclassification, predicting potential tax fines of over half a billion dollars and the looming threat of class action lawsuits.</p><p>Our esteemed guests, Jason Guggisberg and Robin Dahn, bring their extensive expertise to the forefront. They've been actively collaborating with potential clients, who, post-Nike's turmoil, find themselves concerned about the financial implications of launching IC vetting programs. However, as you'll discover, these concerns can often be alleviated with appropriate strategies and processes in place.</p><p>Join us on this enlightening journey as we equip HR leaders and decision-makers with the knowledge they need to make informed choices in the realm of IC vetting. Together, we'll uncover the strategies, pitfalls, and triumphs that underscore the world of independent contractor vetting in today's corporate landscape.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast. In this episode, we explore the hurdles faced by Nike in their efforts to implement IC vetting programs, particularly concerning their treatment of temporary workers. Join us as we gain insights from industry experts, Jason Guggisberg and Robin Dahn, both Vice Presidents of Total Talent Sales at DZConneX. They'll provide invaluable perspectives on the financial implications, risks, and long-term benefits associated with effective IC vetting.</p><p>Each episode of this podcast is dedicated to showcasing how a Total Talent Solutions approach can revolutionize organizations across various sectors, solving intricate talent challenges, enhancing operational efficiency, and reducing costs.</p><p>Today, we unravel the intricacies of IC vetting and how it can shape a fair working environment. Nike's recent exposure in the article titled "Nike Faces Tax Fines and Scrutiny over Treatment of Temporary Workers" in The Guardian serves as our backdrop. The article delves into the repercussions Nike faces for worker misclassification, predicting potential tax fines of over half a billion dollars and the looming threat of class action lawsuits.</p><p>Our esteemed guests, Jason Guggisberg and Robin Dahn, bring their extensive expertise to the forefront. They've been actively collaborating with potential clients, who, post-Nike's turmoil, find themselves concerned about the financial implications of launching IC vetting programs. However, as you'll discover, these concerns can often be alleviated with appropriate strategies and processes in place.</p><p>Join us on this enlightening journey as we equip HR leaders and decision-makers with the knowledge they need to make informed choices in the realm of IC vetting. Together, we'll uncover the strategies, pitfalls, and triumphs that underscore the world of independent contractor vetting in today's corporate landscape.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The battle for top talent today has never been more competitive. From the emergence of social recruiting to the changing worker-employer power dynamic, the war for talent is at a fever pitch. An RPO program may be the greatest solution for firms searching for a new approach to swiftly and efficiently optimize its talent acquisition process. </p><p>On this episode of Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast, Jason Bouchard joins to explore RPOs.  Jason is the Vice President of Sales East for DZConneX. </p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The battle for top talent today has never been more competitive. From the emergence of social recruiting to the changing worker-employer power dynamic, the war for talent is at a fever pitch. An RPO program may be the greatest solution for firms searching for a new approach to swiftly and efficiently optimize its talent acquisition process. </p><p>On this episode of Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast, Jason Bouchard joins to explore RPOs.  Jason is the Vice President of Sales East for DZConneX. </p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The battle for top talent today has never been more competitive. From the emergence of social recruiting to the changing worker-employer power dynamic, the war for talent is at a fever pitch. An RPO program may be the greatest solution for firms searching for a new approach to swiftly and efficiently optimize its talent acquisition process. </p><p>On this episode of Talking Talent Solutions, a DZConneX Podcast, Jason Bouchard joins to explore RPOs.  Jason is the Vice President of Sales East for DZConneX. </p><p>Each episode of this podcast will highlight how the Total Talent Solutions approach can help organizations across industries solve complex talent needs while helping decrease their costs and improve their business operations. </p>]]>
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      <title>MSP 2.0: Understanding Second Gen MSPs</title>
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