Talent Insights

Hosted by James Hornick, Hirewell

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You don't know what you don't know. But you do know that building a successful team for your organization and excelling in your own career don't happen by accident. They happen by gaining actionable insights from those who have done it before. Luckily, you have the Talent Insights podcast, hosted by Hirewell Partner and Careerwell Cofounder, James Hornick. We'll help you learn the ins and outs of the talent game so both you and your organization will win.

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August 27, 2026Episode 24814 min

How PE Firms Can Standardize Portfolio Company Hiring Without Slowing Growth - Stacked Tech Hiring Insights [Ep 4]

In this episode of Stacked, Mark sits down with Phil Muldoon to talk about how Hirewell is helping private equity firms and their portfolio companies build more flexible, scalable hiring models. They dig into why traditional one-off searches are not enough for PE-backed growth, how recruiting as a service creates consistency across portcos, and why specialized recruiting teams can improve both the hiring process and the candidate experience. From standardized scorecards and ATS workflows to cost structure, delivery models, and long-term talent strategy, this episode breaks down what PE firms need from a modern recruiting partner.

July 23, 2026Episode 24729 min

What Employers Miss About New Parents Returning to Work - Balancing Act ep 11

This week, Sarah Sheridan talks with Lewis Krell from Happiest Baby, the company behind SNOO, to talk about sleep deprivation, employee benefits, paternity leave, and why the newborn stage is not just a home issue. It is a workplace issue too. Because when parents come back exhausted, that shows up everywhere. In retention. In burnout. In performance. In whether they feel supported enough to stay.

July 15, 2026Episode 24644 min

From Skilled Trades To Corporate Roles: Solving The Full Industrial Hiring Puzzle

Industrial hiring is a different animal. In this episode, Charlie Safro, Jeff Smith, and Shannon DiBenedetto dig into what companies get wrong when hiring for frontline, skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain roles. They cover why internal teams get overwhelmed, why job postings alone are not enough, how hiring events can either crush or completely miss, and why temp labor can quietly become a very expensive Band-Aid. They also talk through what the CS Recruiting and Hirewell partnership now makes possible: deeper industrial expertise, broader recruiting support, and a more flexible way to solve workforce problems across the business.

June 3, 2026Episode 24340 min

The CFO's Hiring Playbook with Pat Sullivan - Beyond The Offer Ep 20

Most hiring conversations focus on filling open roles. This episode focuses on what happens after the hire is made. Bill Gates and Rosanna Snediker sit down with Pat Sullivan , CFO of A-Rent Test Equipment , to talk about hiring inside growth-stage companies and why so many scaling problems actually trace back to people decisions. The conversation gets into: hiring for adaptability instead of perfect experience the operational drag caused by bad hires why "my team feels busy" is not a hiring strategy how finance and HR should think about headcount together what scalable teams actually look like behind the scenes A really solid conversation for leaders trying to grow without creating chaos in the process. Watch it here: https://talentinsights.hirewell.com/topics/beyond-the-offer #BeyondTheOffer #HiringStrategy #Leadership #TalentStrategy

April 9, 2026Episode 24315 min

The Problem with "Better" Recruiting Tech - Stacked Tech Hiring Insights [Ep 2]

Hiring demand is back. But the playbook changed. Companies still need talent. They just don't want to overhire, lay people off, and do it all over again. So what are they doing instead? In this episode of Stacked, we break down: The real reason RPO demand is gaining serious momentum again When to build internal TA vs bring in outside help Why AI is flooding pipelines with more noise, not better candidates How to actually build a hiring strategy that flexes with your business If your hiring plans for 2026 feel uncertain, start here.

March 12, 2026Episode 24227 min

From Reqs to Revenue with Penny Vamvakaris- Beyond The Offer Ep 19

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:612e8e60-da21-410c-a739-e06bdb4f61f9-17" data-testid= "conversation-turn-36" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode of Beyond the Offer, Penny Vamvakaris, Head of Talent Acquisition, North America at Weber Shandwick, breaks down what it really takes to build recruiting inside a performance-driven agency. From aligning hiring to revenue and future capability to using AI without losing judgment, Penny shares hard-earned lessons from 25+ years in consulting, startups, and global agencies. If you want recruiting to operate as a true business function, this conversation delivers.

February 26, 2026Episode 24111 min

From AI Hype to Hiring Reality - Stacked Tech Hiring Insights [Ep 1]

AI isn't just changing how companies build. It's changing who gets hired. We're seeing a spike in fake candidates, AI-polished résumés, and hiring teams buried in noise. At the same time, demand for embedded RPO support is climbing fast. In this episode, Matt Massucci and Mark Slocum talk about: Why community is a competitive edge again How curated founder and CIO events are driving real conversations What companies must do to separate signal from chaos If you're hiring in tech right now, this one's for you.

January 21, 2026Episode 24127 min

Introducing CS Recruiting - The Hirewell Update Ep 35

In this episode of The Hirewell Update , Ryan Ross is joined by Charlie Saffro, founder and CEO of CS Recruiting, to announce and unpack a major move, CS Recruiting is now part of Hirewell. They dive into how CS Recruiting began, what's made the firm a standout in supply chain and logistics recruiting, and why this partnership just makes sense. From shared values and client experience to expanded service offerings and deeper industry expertise, this isn't a rebrand, it's a strategic evolution.Whether you're a long-time client, a candidate, or just curious about what this means for the future of hiring, this episode lays it all out. Listen in as we kick off 2026 with big news and even bigger potential. https://talentinsights.hirewell.com/topics/the-hirewell-update

January 15, 2026Episode 24035 min

How CHOOZ Founder Ashley McCray Ford Designs a Life of Joy - Balancing Act ep 10

In this episode of The Balancing Act , Ashley McCray-Ford gets real about: The identity shift that hit hard after maternity leave Why grieving her "old self" helped her thrive as a mom and a leader What it was like to pause Harvard Business School to care for her dying father and why she'd do it again The surprising power of therapy, choice, and giving yourself grace How she's helping others reclaim joy and direction through her company, CHOOZ Ashley's story is raw, grounded, and refreshingly practical. If you've ever felt like the version of success you were chasing no longer fits, this one's for you. Tune in to learn more.

December 16, 2025Episode 23921 min

Parenthood, Pressure, and Permission to be Real Rosanna's IVF Story - The Balancing Act

She froze her eggs at 31. She met her husband three months later. She didn't tiptoe around IVF—she owned it, even at work. In this episode of The Balancing Act, Rosanna gets real about: What egg freezing and IVF actually look like (physically and emotionally) Why she kept her appointments visible on her calendar—and how it changed her team culture What companies can do beyond maternity leave to actually support women How becoming a mom made her a more empathetic, grounded leader This one's not just for women considering IVF. It's for every leader who wants to build a workplace that supports real life. Tune in to learn more.