Talent Talk powered by Ready to Hire Mon, 18 May 2026 04:47:35 -0400 en-us © 2026 Talent Talk powered by Ready to Hire yes 17d742bc-a05f-5ce0-b7a4-7555db8d7ae7 RTH episodic false Talent Talk brings you quick, candid conversations with HR and TA leaders who are finding creative ways to build, train, and keep their teams. Real stories. Real solutions. Brought to you by Ready to Hire.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) RTH Beating Burnout & Boosting Retention in Healthcare | Talent Talk Beating Burnout & Boosting Retention in Healthcare | Talent Talk Why is healthcare turnover so high, and how can leaders fix it?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Rick Martin sits down with Liandra Chapman to tackle healthcare staffing in today's tough market. They explore the critical first 90 days of onboarding, the importance of total transparency during interviews, and how clear upskilling pathways can solve entry-level talent shortages and combat frontline burnout.

What we will learn:

  • Speed & Transparency: Why fast response times and honest interviews win top talent.
  • The First 90 Days: Crucial onboarding strategies to reduce early turnover.
  • Combating Burnout: How visible, hands-on leadership keeps frontline staff engaged.
  • Upskilling Pathways: Retaining entry-level talent through clear career progression.


Speakers:
Liandra Chapman – Director of Recruiting, Symmetry Financial Group
Rick Martin – Sr Business Development Director, Cengage Group

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#talenttalk #healthcarerecruiting #employeeretention #hrleadership #burnoutprevention #readytohire #workforcedevelopment #nursing

]]> Why is healthcare turnover so high, and how can leaders fix it?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Rick Martin sits down with Liandra Chapman to tackle healthcare staffing in today's tough market. They explore the critical first 90 days of onboarding, the importance of total transparency during interviews, and how clear upskilling pathways can solve entry-level talent shortages and combat frontline burnout.

What we will learn:

  • Speed & Transparency: Why fast response times and honest interviews win top talent.
  • The First 90 Days: Crucial onboarding strategies to reduce early turnover.
  • Combating Burnout: How visible, hands-on leadership keeps frontline staff engaged.
  • Upskilling Pathways: Retaining entry-level talent through clear career progression.


Speakers:
Liandra Chapman – Director of Recruiting, Symmetry Financial Group
Rick Martin – Sr Business Development Director, Cengage Group

Follow  @ReadytoHire   for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders shape the future of work.

#talenttalk #healthcarerecruiting #employeeretention #hrleadership #burnoutprevention #readytohire #workforcedevelopment #nursing

]]> RTH Buzzsprout-19163178 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1771 1 18 full true Upskilling & Dynamic Resourcing in Manufacturing | Talent Talk Upskilling & Dynamic Resourcing in Manufacturing | Talent Talk Why are manufacturing operators really leaving?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Greg Janicik (Managing Partner at DHR Global) to explore how continuous upskilling and skills-first hiring transform employee retention. Greg shares his "dynamic resourcing" playbook, from giving frontline workers 40 hours of dedicated development time to prioritizing soft skills for the AI-driven shop floor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Retention Beyond Pay: Why investing 40 hours/year in operator development drives engagement.
  • Dynamic Resourcing: Using proactive cross-training to prevent layoffs and boost operational agility.
  • Skills-First Hiring: Shifting leadership mindsets to value capabilities over traditional experience.
  • The AI Era: Why soft skills (communication & coordination) matter most when integrating automation.

Speakers:

  • Greg Janicik – Managing Partner, DHR Global
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders shape the future of work.

#talenttalk #manufacturing #upskilling #dynamicresourcing #employeeretention #skillsfirst #hr #futureofwork #readytohire

]]> Why are manufacturing operators really leaving?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Greg Janicik (Managing Partner at DHR Global) to explore how continuous upskilling and skills-first hiring transform employee retention. Greg shares his "dynamic resourcing" playbook, from giving frontline workers 40 hours of dedicated development time to prioritizing soft skills for the AI-driven shop floor.

Key Takeaways:

  • Retention Beyond Pay: Why investing 40 hours/year in operator development drives engagement.
  • Dynamic Resourcing: Using proactive cross-training to prevent layoffs and boost operational agility.
  • Skills-First Hiring: Shifting leadership mindsets to value capabilities over traditional experience.
  • The AI Era: Why soft skills (communication & coordination) matter most when integrating automation.

Speakers:

  • Greg Janicik – Managing Partner, DHR Global
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders shape the future of work.

#talenttalk #manufacturing #upskilling #dynamicresourcing #employeeretention #skillsfirst #hr #futureofwork #readytohire

]]> RTH Buzzsprout-19081460 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1221 1 17 full true Scaling Talent Acquisition & Neurodiverse Hiring | Talent Talk Scaling Talent Acquisition & Neurodiverse Hiring | Talent Talk How do you scale high-volume hiring without burning out your recruiting team?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Global TA Leader Israel Preston to explore his innovative "Scaled Hiring" framework—a team-based recruitment model that boosts efficiency. Israel also shares a powerful story of launching an autism hiring pilot that doubled production output and transformed the company's culture by redefining traditional talent pools.

What we will learn:

  • Scaled Hiring: Redesigning high-volume recruitment to build capacity without adding headcount.
  • Executive Buy-In: Using "proximity" to get leadership approval for disruptive HR strategies.
  • Neurodiversity in Manufacturing: How an inclusive hiring pilot doubled output.
  • Shop-Floor Success: Why targeted training and orientation are critical for non-traditional hires.

Speakers:

  • Israel Preston – Global Talent Acquisition Leader
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders build stronger teams and shape the future of work.

#talenttalk #talentacquisition #neurodiversity #inclusivehiring #manufacturing #hrleadership #readytohire #recruitmentstrategy

]]> How do you scale high-volume hiring without burning out your recruiting team?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Global TA Leader Israel Preston to explore his innovative "Scaled Hiring" framework—a team-based recruitment model that boosts efficiency. Israel also shares a powerful story of launching an autism hiring pilot that doubled production output and transformed the company's culture by redefining traditional talent pools.

What we will learn:

  • Scaled Hiring: Redesigning high-volume recruitment to build capacity without adding headcount.
  • Executive Buy-In: Using "proximity" to get leadership approval for disruptive HR strategies.
  • Neurodiversity in Manufacturing: How an inclusive hiring pilot doubled output.
  • Shop-Floor Success: Why targeted training and orientation are critical for non-traditional hires.

Speakers:

  • Israel Preston – Global Talent Acquisition Leader
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director, Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders build stronger teams and shape the future of work.

#talenttalk #talentacquisition #neurodiversity #inclusivehiring #manufacturing #hrleadership #readytohire #recruitmentstrategy

]]> RTH Buzzsprout-19044889 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 1608 1 16 full true Retaining Women & Caregivers in Manufacturing | Redesigning HR Policies | Talent Talk | EP 15 Retaining Women & Caregivers in Manufacturing | Redesigning HR Policies | Talent Talk | EP 15 Why do 30% of women leave the workforce after maternity leave?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Kayla Homar, Sr. HR Business Partner at West Pharmaceutical Services, to discuss how the manufacturing industry can better support working mothers and caregivers. They explore the impact of rigid schedules, the importance of inclusive spaces like dedicated nursing rooms , and how to translate skills from non-traditional backgrounds—like retail management and military spouses—into successful manufacturing careers.

Key Takeaways:

Policy Redesign: Why 30% of women leave post-maternity and how supportive policies retain them.

Schedule Flexibility: Rethinking mandatory overtime to better support caregivers.

Transferable Skills: Decoding non-traditional experience (like retail management) for operations roles.

Hidden Talent Pools: Leveraging programs like MOVE and SkillBridge to recruit resilient military spouses.

Speakers:

  • Kayla Homar – Sr. HR Business Partner at West Pharmaceutical Services
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director at Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders build stronger teams, improve patient care, and shape the future of work.

#talenttalks #womeninmanufacturing #workingmoms #hr #inclusiveworkplace #futureofwork #readytohire #talentacquisition #maternityleave #skillbridge #workforcedevelopment #caregivers

]]> Why do 30% of women leave the workforce after maternity leave?

In this episode of Talent Talk, Becca O'Toole sits down with Kayla Homar, Sr. HR Business Partner at West Pharmaceutical Services, to discuss how the manufacturing industry can better support working mothers and caregivers. They explore the impact of rigid schedules, the importance of inclusive spaces like dedicated nursing rooms , and how to translate skills from non-traditional backgrounds—like retail management and military spouses—into successful manufacturing careers.

Key Takeaways:

Policy Redesign: Why 30% of women leave post-maternity and how supportive policies retain them.

Schedule Flexibility: Rethinking mandatory overtime to better support caregivers.

Transferable Skills: Decoding non-traditional experience (like retail management) for operations roles.

Hidden Talent Pools: Leveraging programs like MOVE and SkillBridge to recruit resilient military spouses.

Speakers:

  • Kayla Homar – Sr. HR Business Partner at West Pharmaceutical Services
  • Becca O'Toole – Sr. Partnership Development Director at Cengage Group

Follow @ReadytoHire for more Talent Talk episodes helping leaders build stronger teams, improve patient care, and shape the future of work.

#talenttalks #womeninmanufacturing #workingmoms #hr #inclusiveworkplace #futureofwork #readytohire #talentacquisition #maternityleave #skillbridge #workforcedevelopment #caregivers

]]> RTH Buzzsprout-18828012 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1551 1 15 full true