Offer Accepted
Welcome to Offer Accepted, the podcast that elevates your recruiting game. Your host, Shannon Ogborn, interviews top Talent Acquisition Leaders, uncovering their secrets to building and leading successful recruiting teams. Gain valuable insights and actionable advice, from analyzing cutting-edge metrics to claiming your seat at the table.
Episodes
56 episodes
[Reshare] Taking Recruiting Functions From Service Providers to Trusted Advisors with Adam Ward
What shifts when recruiting leaders show up as business leaders first?Adam Ward, Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent, joins Shannon to ...
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29:49
[Reshare] The Art, Science, and Importance of Structured Interviewing with Heather Doshay
Hiring the right people can feel like a guessing game if your process isn’t structured.Heather Doshay, Partner & Head of Talent at SignalFire...
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40:33
Announcing Ashby's Series D with Benji Encz, CEO @ Ashby
Ashby’s $50M Series D marks a shift in how the company is thinking about product, customers, and the future of recruiting.In this episode, CEO Benji Encz returns to share what led t...
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29:31
[Reshare] Building Internal Mobility to Improve Hiring and Retention with Dr. Kalifa Oliver @ Ford
How does internal mobility impact employee experience?Dr. Kalifa Oliver, Global Director in Employee Experience (EX) Analytics Strategy at Ford, ...
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40:15
[Reshare] Fixing Inbound Recruiting through Titles, Targeting, and Testing with Jim Miller @ Ashby
The belief that great candidates don’t apply online still runs deep, but it’s outdated.Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby and former recruiting leader at Google a...
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40:07
[Reshare] Building Trust with Hiring Managers with Sr. Technical Recruiter, Ex-Twilio, Maria Fernanda
The reason your best candidates aren’t getting hired is because your team isn’t aligned.Maria Fernanda, Senior Technical Recruiter, with past experience at Twilio and Bru...
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36:15
Building Stronger Talent Strategy Through Co-Design with Blair Bennett, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo
Building talent programs that actually work requires co-creating with the business.Blair Bennett, SVP of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo...
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32:30
Future-Proofing Talent Teams for the Age of AI and Automation with Mike Joyner, Founding Partner at GBD Talent
What if your hiring process worked better because it trusted people more?Mike Joyner, Founding Partner at Growth by Design Talent, sits down wit...
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31:35
Simplifying Recruiting Metrics to Improve Team Performance with Bryan Power, CPO at Nextdoor
What if your recruiting framework actually helped you close more offers?Bryan Power, Chief People Officer at Nextdoor, joins Shannon ...
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30:41
Securing Talent's Voice in Headcount Strategy with Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent and Operations at SignalFire
Can talent leaders establish themselves as essential players in headcount planning? Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent Operations at SignalFire, shares his insights with Shannon Ogborn on how talent acquisition can secure a seat...
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35:19
Redesigning Hiring Assessments to Improve Selection Accuracy with Hebba Youssef, CPO at Workweek
What if hiring projects could actually improve the candidate experience?Hebba Youssef, CPO at Workweek and Creator of
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36:32
Building Lasting Trust in Your First 100 Days as a TA Leader
What should a newly-hired talent leader focus on in their first 100 days?Jeff Winter, VP of Talent Acquisition at Grammarly, has spent d...
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28:24
Cohort Hiring to Reduce Time to Fill with Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby
What if you could hire faster and make better hiring decisions?Anna Hall, Lead GTM Recruiter at Ashby, has spent over a decade in talent ...
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27:08
Upskilling with AI in TA with Jan Tegze, Director of TA and Author
How is AI reshaping recruiting, and where does the human element fit in?Jan Tegze, Director of Talent Acquisition and a multi-time published author, shares his...
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34:54
Crafting an Authentic EVP That Attracts and Retains, Cara Brennan Allamano, Co-founder @ PeopleTech Partners
A strong EVP is the cornerstone of hiring success and retention.In this episode, Cara Brennan Allamano, Co-founder of PeopleTech Partner...
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35:09
Reframing Thoughtful Rejections with Selcan Sengul, Senior Director of Talent and People Operations @ Taxfix
Every touchpoint with a candidate, even a rejection, is an opportunity to foster engagement and connection.In this conversation with Shannon, Selcan Sengul, Senior Director of T...
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32:17
Balancing Data and Humanity in Hiring with José Benitez Cong, CPO at Humane
How do you balance data-driven recruiting with a deeply human approach to hiring?José Benitez Cong, CPO at Humane, shares his perspective on balancing ...
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38:03
Increasing Internal Transparency/Accountability Leads to Recruiting Team Success with Leah Knobler, VP of People @ Help Scout [Reshare]
How can transparency in hiring transform your talent acquisition strategy and build trust across your organization?Leah Knobler, VP of People at ...
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30:53
Safeguarding Interviews from ChatGPT Misuse with Aline Lerner @ interviewing.io and Michael Mroczka [Reshare]
How can recruiters keep up in an AI-driven hiring world where technical interviews face challenges like cheating using ChatGPT?Aline Lerner, Founder & CEO of
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44:28
Rehumanizing Recruiting with Mike Peditto, Director of Talent @ Teal
How can recruiters make hiring feel seamless and human—especially when resources are stretched thin?Mike Peditto, Director of Talent at Teal, discu...
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33:22
Screen In vs Screen Out Recruiting with Nate Wylie, Recruitment Leader, Formerly @ Lyft
How do you align hiring expectations in a competitive market? Nate Wylie, Recruitment Leader formerly at Lyft, shares his insights on how t...
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37:28
How Proactive Talent Pools Keep Hiring on Track with Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition & Mobility @ HubSpot
How can you maintain hiring momentum when demand fluctuates?Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition and Mobility at HubSpot, shares her a...
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34:46
Hiring with Intention with Henry Ward, CEO and Co-founder of Carta
Craft a hiring strategy that prioritizes fit over sheer talent.Henry Ward, CEO and Co-Founder of Carta, shares his unconventional approach to...
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