May 29
Brainfood Live On Air - Ep384 - The Hire Standard 2026 Benchmark Report
The hiring environment has fundamentally reset—and most talent acquisition teams are still using benchmarks built for a world that no longer exists. Between 2022 and 2025, everything changed: application volumes surged 385%, recruiter teams were cut by 57%, and AI simultaneously ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2024
AI’s Role in TA Processes with Anne Arnold of Farmers Insurance®
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Anne Arnold, Director of Enterprise Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Marketing at Farmers Insurance®. They discuss her journey into TA, the role of AI in recruitment and her team’s efforts to align TA with business objectives.
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24m 53s
Oct 2024
Building Early Career Programs with Dustin Leszcynski of Burlington Stores Inc.
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Dustin Leszcynski, Director of Talent Acquisition - Early Career at Burlington Stores, Inc. They discuss Dustin’s journey into the TA space, his experience working for various brands and the evolution of Burlington’s early career progr ... Show More
18m 43s
Feb 2021
On Scaling Strategic Recruiting with Technology, with Victor Gaines, SVP Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare
<p>In this episode, Victor Gaines, SVP Talent Acquisition at <a href="https://www.aveanna.com/"><u>Aveanna Healthcare</u></a> sits down with us to share his journey in the talent acquisition space and his perspective on the state of TA today, as well as where it’s headed.</p>
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29m 34s
Jan 2025
Building Candidate Pipelines for Long-Term Growth with Candi Thomas of Mattress Firm
On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Candi Thomas, Director of Talent Acquisition: Field, Corporate and Supply Chain at Mattress Firm. With 22 years of experience, Candi shares her journey from retail management to leading TA teams, unifying processes and building a strong tal ... Show More
18m 12s
Jul 2025
Reconstructing TA To Meet Evolving Business Demands with Chris Ross, Head of TA of North American Packaging at International Paper
A career shaped by competition and strategy is now fueling transformation in talent acquisition. On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Chris Ross, Head of TA of North American Packaging at International Paper. Chris shares insights from nearly 25 years in TA, including age ... Show More
25m 6s
Jul 2025
Enhancing Candidate Experience Through Feedback Loops with Josh Dudzik of Inova Health
Talent acquisition in healthcare demands a unique blend of strategy, adaptability and human-centered leadership. In this episode, host Ryan Dull speaks with Josh Dudzik, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Inova Health, about transforming TA practices to support a g ... Show More
24m 36s
Dec 2023
Ep. 5 Building Dream Teams: recruitment secrets for career advancement
<p>Curious about recruitment at Revolut and leadership tips to motivate a growing team?</p>
<p>Yasin Bostanci, an Operating Partner in the CEO’s office and Head of Recruitment at Revolut, sits down with host Alex Carril. In this episode, they discuss managing a team which is dedi ... Show More
24m 43s
Dec 2024
Strategic TA at the Helm of a Global F&B Giant with Blair Bennett of PepsiCo
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. Blair shares insights into managing over 30,000 requisitions annually, standardizing interview processes, leveraging data and technology, and enhancing Pepsi ... Show More
31m 28s
Reviewing 'Do More With Less' - Recruitment Efficiency in 2024
Recruiters have been under pressure all year - maybe even longer than that - to 'do more with less'. This means either increase effort or increase efficiency. And given that we are already at 100% capacity with reduced TA teams, the latter is the only option!
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<p>On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyjimenez/">Kelly Jimenez</a>, Director Talent Acquisition of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnsf-railway/">BNSF Railway</a>. Kelly shares insights into the transformative ... Show More
