Discovery Stage – Featured Speaker
Are you fit for the future?
How can you transform your talent acquisition function from reactive and tactical to strategic, influential, and future-focused?
How can you transform your talent acquisition function from reactive and tactical to strategic, influential, and future-focused?
There has never been a more disruptive time for talent acquisition or a more disruptive force than AI. TA is just at the start of a radical transformation, and leaders must have the right skills, tools, and mindset for reinvention.
Over the last 10 years, Matt Alder has interviewed 100s of TA Leaders for his podcast Recruiting Future. In this session he will share a blueprint for the future of TA based on the proven strategies of the world’s most successful TA functions.
✅ Why and how to build a vision for the future
To lead TA into a future shaped by disruption and AI, leaders must proactively define what success looks like. A clear, aspirational vision enables teams to move from transactional to strategic, acting as a north star for decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and tech adoption. Great visions are bold, business-aligned, and continuously evolving.
✅ How the most successful TA Leaders build influence with senior stakeholders
Top TA Leaders earn influence by deeply understanding business priorities and translating talent strategies into measurable outcomes. They don’t wait to be consulted—they lead conversations about growth, risk, and capability. Influence comes from showing how TA impacts the bottom line and being seen as a strategic advisor, not a service function.
✅ The importance of taking a strategic approach to AI
AI is not a magic fix—it’s a force multiplier when applied with purpose. Strategic TA leaders assess where AI can create real value, from enhancing candidate experience to improving forecasting and diversity. They ask hard questions about ethics, bias, and ROI, ensuring AI is integrated thoughtfully and with human oversight.
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