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Welcome to "Time to Hire," a dynamic and insightful podcast created by the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA) specifically for talent acquisition professionals to keep them well-informed about the latest industry trends and best practices.
In each episode, RPOA Executive Director, Lamees Abourahma, hosts prodigious talent leaders to share talent market intelligence and innovative recruitment approaches. Tune in to the podcast to help you enhance your hiring processes, strengthen your employer brand, and innovate your talent strategy.
Whether you're a seasoned talent acquisition professional or just starting in the field, "Time to Hire" provides an invaluable platform to expand your knowledge, learn from industry leaders, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing world of recruitment.
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One in Four Applicants Could Be Fake: Identity Fraud in Hiring with Matt Moynahan
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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How a VP of Talent Acquisition Built High-Impact RPO Partnerships for Healthcare Hiring
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Keep Hiring Human: Nick Livingston on AI-Assisted Interviewing and the Future of Recruiter Intelligence
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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From Hype to Hiring Outcomes: Jan Grohoske on AI Strategy, Applicant Fraud, and What RPO Partners Must Deliver in 2026
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May 22, 2026 |
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From Tool Users to Trusted Advisors: John Fitzgerald on AI Strategy, Organizational Readiness, and What RPO Partners Must Deliver Now
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May 08, 2026 |
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Skills Over Jobs: Stefan Lint on Navigating Talent Scarcity, AI, and the Future of RPO
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Navigating Skills Gaps, Passive Talent, and Embedded Recruiting Strategy with Lori Prehar
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Closing the Skills Gap: Jim Sheehan on the Silver Wave, Skills-First Hiring, and AI-Driven Talent Strategy in Advanced Manufacturing
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Fede Calvino on Skills-First Hiring, AI Recalibration, and Global Talent Strategy in a Restructured Labor Market
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Winning the AI Talent Race: Grant Jessup on Specialized Hiring, Passive Talent Strategy, and the Future of RPO
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Applicant Fraud and How to Detect Fake Candidates
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Ep 50 Skills-First Hiring in 2026: How AI, Emerging Skills, and RPO Are Redefining Talent Acquisition with Chip Holmes
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Ep 49 Skills-First Revolution: Kyle MK on Redefining Talent Acquisition
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Transformation: The New Role of Recruitment Process Outsourcing with Alex Ridder
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Ep 47 The End of Recruitment as We Know It with Scotty AI Co-Founder
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Ep 46 Thriving Through Turbulence: RPO Leadership Resilliance with Terry Terhark
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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Ep 45 AI Governance & Trust in Recruitment: Insights from FairNow's CEO
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Ep 44 AI-Native Talent Strategies: Future-Proofing RPO with Jordan Morrow
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Ep 43 Ted Pierni of Robertson Explains How Organizations Can Transform Their Talent Acquisition Function
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Ep 42 Why Joe Cote Champions RPO As A Stabilizing Force In A Volatile Tech Market
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Ep 41 Heather Taylor of MAU: How to Build a Resilient Talent Pipeline Without Over-Hiring in a Downturn
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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Ep 40 Why RPO partnerships fail (and what ZRG and Symbotic did differently)
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Ep 39 Diana Doro of Orion Talent: Why Employer Brand Matters More Than Ever (And What to Do About It)
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Ep 38 Elaine Nicol of AgileOne on How to Build a Magnetic Employer Brand Without a Massive Budget
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Ep 37 Hillary Jarman of Hueman People Solutions: How to Build Strong Healthcare Employer Branding Without Slowing Down Hiring
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Ep 36 Emily Gordon & Zack Flippo of Randall Reilly on Brand Marketing for Transportation Companies
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Ep 35: Michelle Krier of Advanced RPO: How to Fill Food and Beverage Jobs Without Losing Day-One Hires
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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EP 34 Jamie Minier of NXTThing RPO: For Talent Leaders Tired of Losing Candidates to Slow Hiring
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Ep 33 The Future of Workforce Intelligence: Raleen Gagnon on Building Predictive Hiring Strategies
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Ep 32 Heather Siler on Why Smart Healthcare Leaders Prefer Flexible Recruitment Solutions
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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EP 31 Leigh Cuevas on Using Direct Sourcing to Build Proactive Talent Communities
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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EP 30 Matt Corbett on Navigating AI's Massive Recruiting Transformation Without Getting Lost in Complexity
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Ep 29 Jenna Hinrichsen on Data Analytics: Strategic Effect on Talent Acquisition
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May 23, 2025 |
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Ep 28 Chip Holmes on Hiring Efficiency: How Project-Based RPO Eases Recruitment Surges
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May 09, 2025 |
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EP 27 Talent Acquisition Tech Strategists on AI and Automation Transforming Recruitment Processes
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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EP 26 Mindset Transformation: Kristen Fox on Conquering Leadership Challenges with Mental Fitness
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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EP 25: Talent and Procurement Leaders on RPO's Evolving Role in Talent and Procurement
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Ep 24: Paul Sharpe and Miles Lloyd on Contingent to RPO: Creating Predictable Agency Revenue
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Ep 23: HR Economics Pioneer Maria Scarangella Unlocks Value in Talent Data
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Ep 22: Terry Terhark on the Evolution of RPO
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Ep 21: Seasoned TA and RPO Leaders Share Insights From the New RPO Trends Study
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Ep 20: Renowned Talent Analyst Ben Eubanks Spotlights Opportunities to Elevate RPO
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Ep 19: What Owners Need to Know About Buying and Selling RPO Business
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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Ep 18: Kevin Wheeler on the Positive Effect of AI on Recruitment Process Outsourcing
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Ep 17: FairNow CEO Discusses AI Governance In Recruiting
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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EP 16 Indeed Economist Provides Comprehensive Analysis of The US Labor Market
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Ep 15 Neurodiversity: Identify and Recruit Neurodiverse Talent Effectively
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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Ep 14 Best Practices for Successful External Recruitment Partnership
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May 10, 2024 |
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Ep 13: The 7 Traits of High Performance Recruiting
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Ep 12: Recruitment Scorecard
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Ep 11: Marketing and Selling RPO in a Down Market
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Ep 10: RPO Buyer Study: Key Takeaways and Insights from the 2023 RPO Trends Report
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Ep 9: PR and Recruiting
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Ep 8: Recruiting Using Candidate Persona
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Ep 7: Economic Uncertainty and Its Effect on Hiring
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Jan 05, 2024 |
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Ep 6: Planning and Prioritizing Your Marketing Efforts For The New Year
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Ep 5: Decoding AI for Recruiting
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Ep 4: An Insider’s Look Into Recruiting Trends
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Ep 3: Talent Technology Driving RPO Success & Candidate Experience
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Ep 2: What the Future Holds for Direct Sourcing and Contingent Labor
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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Recruiting in Times of Layoffs
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Jun 16, 2023 |