HRO Today Educational Podcast Series

Hosted by HRO Today

Business ManagementInterviews guests

Website RSS feed LinkedIn

Episodes

126

Latest episode

Feb 2026

Language

About the show

Welcome to the HRO Today podcast series. Through all of our content, HRO Today maintains its status as a top media outlet in the human resources space, highlighting pressing issues and sharing best practices with top HR executives around the world. And now, we’re bringing that content to you in podcast format. Join HRO Today executives as they bring HR’s biggest discussions to life with the most impressive thought leaders in the industry and share tips and tricks you can take back to your own organization. For more information, please visit hrotoday.com.

Listen to episodes

60 recent

February 10, 202617 min

Everywhere RPO: What Clients Should Expect from a Global Workforce Solution

Gone are the days when recruitment success was defined by having a local office in every market. Today’s workforce is global, remote, and increasingly complex, requiring talent solutions that can deliver results anywhere, regardless of location. As organizations look to hire critical talent across borders and time zones, expectations for RPO and workforce services providers have shifted toward speed, agility, and globally connected delivery models. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark is joined by Amy Bush, President of RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, to explore the rise of “Everywhere RPO” and what it means for today’s talent acquisition leaders. Listen in as Bush discusses how unified technology, standardized training, and integrated global systems enable organizations to recruit effectively at scale, and how HR leaders can evaluate RPO partners based on their ability to deliver consistent, data-driven outcomes in an increasingly borderless talent market.

January 27, 202616 min

Cashing In on Staffing: Navigating the Nuances of Financing in the Labor Market

The supply chain of contingent labor requires that staffing providers have the financial ability to meet the needs of their clients and organizations. Like any business, recruitment and staffing companies must meet their operational requirements even before the revenue starts rolling in. Providers need a financing partner that can stand by them through the ups and downs of the labor market.Raul Esqueda, President of 1st Commercial Credit, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast Series to discuss receivable financing in the provider space. Together with host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, they discuss the nuances and challenges of financial backing for B2B clients and share how financing companies, such as 1st Commercial Credit, support providers looking to grow their businesses.Listen in as Raul and Elliot explore the financial pressures that staffing providers face and define what a good financial partner looks like.For more podcasts and award-winning HR reporting, visit hrotoday.com

January 20, 202618 min

Next-Gen Mobility in 2026: Using AI to Deliver More with Less

As global workforces become more mobile, HR and relocation teams are under increasing pressure to deliver efficient and cost-effective relocation experiences. With nearly half of organizations already using AI in their global mobility programs – and more planning to adopt it – HR leaders must determine where AI can deliver real value without sacrificing compliance, data security, or the human touch. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla speaks with Angela Tan, CapRelo’s SVP of Global Client Services, and Kelly Cannon, CapRelo’s Director of Operations, about how AI is reshaping global mobility. The conversation explores practical applications of AI—from automating administrative tasks and improving reporting transparency to enhancing transferee experiences and enabling predictive, data-driven decision-making. Listen in to learn how thoughtful AI adoption can help mobility programs shift from reactive service delivery to proactive workforce strategy.

January 13, 202615 min

The Road to Recognition - Improving Employee Engagement with an AI Partner

Employee recognition is the center of workforce morale and productivity. But with the rise of new workforce technologies, the recognition industry has shifted from an occasional award to an ongoing social acknowledgement program. Top recognition leaders need to know how to incorporate this new technology so that they can see HOW their workers are doing, not just WHAT their workers are doing.Akiko Valverde, Vice President, Product & Sales Engineering at Madison Performance Group, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to talk about technology in the employee recognition space. Together with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark, they examine how leaders can utilize new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, to enhance their recognition programs.Listen in as Akiko and Elliot explore how recognition technology has enabled employers to connect with employees in meaningful ways.

December 9, 202518 min

Agentic AI in HR - From "iRobot" to "My Robot"

Artificial Intelligence is unavoidable in the new employment landscape, and according to the 2026 Korn Ferry Talent Trends Report, more TA leaders will be looking to incorporate autonomous Agentic AI into their tech stack. Agentic AI can make decisions and operate independently as another member of the team without constant human input. But is agentic AI a passing fad or will it grow to replace traditional TA functions? Claire Grant, Senior Director – Client Services, RPO at Korn Ferry, stops by the HRO Today Educational Podcast to demystify agentic AI and explain how TA leaders should be thinking about this new technology. Together with HRO Today CEO Elliot Clark, Claire explores how TA leaders can and have used agentic AI to improve efficiency in TA teams and candidate experience in the hiring market. Listen in as Claire and Elliot discuss the value and risks of Agentic AI and the importance of maintaining the human touch.

November 18, 202514 min

The Borderless Workforce

How Global Workforce Strategies Are Redefining Talent Acquisition The modern workforce is no longer defined by geography. Astechnology continues to dissolve physical boundaries and offer new options for getting work done, organizations are increasingly exploring offshore and nearshore hiring models to expand their access to global talent. By leveraging these strategies, companies can achieve greater scalability, cost efficiency, and flexibility while maintaining high-quality standards across regions.   On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Daniel Cornett, Senior Director of RPO for APAC at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, joins host Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today, to discuss how talent leaders can successfully navigate the shift toward borderless workforces.   Listen in as Cornett discusses how forward-thinking companies are redefining talent acquisition to create cohesive, collaborative teams across the globe.

October 21, 202519 min

Leaders of Distinction Podcast Ep. 2 – Jason Munoz

Talent acquisition leaders have the complicated role of fulfilling the workforce needs of their companies while meeting the operational needs of their workforce. A constantly evolving landscape requires leaders who think on their feet and adapt to the changing landscape.In Episode 2 of the HRO Today Leaders of Distinction Podcast, Amanda Cupido speaks with Leader of Distinction and TA Leader of the Year Award winner Jason Munoz, Director of Talent Acquisition at Entergy.In this podcast series, host Amanda Cupido brings conversations that will shape the future of HR and explain how you can help lead the way. This is the podcast both you and your team will not want to miss. Be sure to hit that follow button now so you catch every episode!

September 23, 202510 min

Understanding Job Hugging - Navigating Uncertainty with Recognition

Gone are the days of widespread resignations and job changes. Now, with voluntary quit rates at historically low levels, many organizations are experiencing a new workforce challenge called “job hugging.” Employees are staying in their roles due to a number of factors, including economic uncertainty, a tight job market, and concerns over change. As a result, HR leaders must keep an eye on the workforce, ensuring productivity and engagement levels remain high. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Paul Gordon, Senior Vice President of Sales at Rymax, shares how employee recognition can act as a powerful tool to boost engagement and productivity among workers. Listen in as Gordon speaks with HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla about the best approaches to recognition in today’s market, and how HR leaders can navigate the challenges associated with “job hugging” employees.

August 12, 202516 min

Tech-Driven Global Mobility - Smart and Efficient Relocation Through Automation

Technology is making its mark on the relocation industry. Today's relocation platforms are automating administrative tasks, providing flexible, comprehensive support for transferees throughout the relocation journey, and leveraging tech solutions to standardize and scale mobility experiences across the globe. On the latest episode of the HRO Today Educational Podcast, Angela Tan, SVP of Global Client Services at CapRelo, and Wesam Sarsour, VP of Information Technology at CapRelo, share their insights on how HR leaders can get the most out of scalable technologies for relocation. Listen in as Angela and Wesam speak with HRO Today SVP and Editorial Director Debbie Bolla about ways technology has become a changemaker for relocation and the role that automation is playing in reshaping the global mobility landscape, keeping processes streamlined, consistent, and flexible.

August 5, 202521 min

Leaders of Distinction Podcast Ep. 1 - Terilyn Juarez Monroe & Dan Chappell

How do you attract the best talent? What are new ways to improve employee engagement? And how will AI impact HR best practices?Introducing HRO Today's Leaders of Distinction, a podcast that gets inside the minds of HR's game changers. In this podcast series, host Amanda Cupido brings conversations that will shape the future of HR and explain how you can help lead the way. This is the podcast both you and your team will not want to miss. Be sure to hit that follow button now so you catch every episode!Episode 1: Amanda speaks with Leaders of Distinction Terilyn Juarez Monroe, Chief People Officer of Guardiant Health and Dan Chappell, CHRO at Seacoast Bank.