The Talent Transformation Podcast

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The world of work is going through profound change. And we’re here to talk about that and how you can navigate your way through it. In this show, our host, Dimitri Boylan, CEO of Avature, a leading HCM platform for strategic HR, speaks to trailblazers, changemakers and HR pioneers - people who are creating innovative solutions to the biggest talent challenges today. Our guests are reshaping the ways their organizations are acquiring and nurturing talent, and they’re here to share their experiences and insights. So, no matter where you are on your talent transformation journey, we hope this podcast has something for you. This is the movement shaping the future of work. ---- Follow Avature for more insights: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avature 🔹 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AvatureChannel 🔹 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Avature 🔹 X: https://twitter.com/Avature Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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June 10, 202635 min

How Public Service Is Shifting From Credentials to Skills

What does it take to transform talent practices in a system built on decades of tradition?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Louisiana State Civil Service Director Byron Decoteau Jr. and Chief Operating Officer Nicole Tucker about SHIFT (Shaping How We Invest in Future Talent), a statewide initiative to modernize how talent is identified, assessed and developed. From removing degree requirements and rethinking qualifications to driving cultural change across government agencies, this conversation explores what it takes to build a more accessible, skills-based workforce at scale.Topics include:Expanding access to talent by removing unnecessary barriers to employmentShifting from degree-based requirements to skills-based eligibilityUsing competencies as the foundation for hiring, development and mobilityBuilding buy-in for change across hiring managers and government agenciesDesigning talent strategies that are tailored to current and future workforce needs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 202628 min

AI Through a Human Rights Lens: A Conversation with The Council of Europe

What does it mean to modernize hiring when your mandate is human rights, democracy, and the rule of law?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Jean-Etienne Kautzmann, Head of Recruitment and Employment Management at the Council of Europe, about how recruitment can remain agile, ethical and deeply mission-aligned — even within a highly scrutinized, constitutional civil service. From navigating demographic shifts to implementing AI with accountability, this conversation explores how to lead talent transformation in environments where credibility and trust are everything.Topics include:Ethical guardrails for AI in mission-driven hiringWorkforce planning in the face of generational changeHiring for adaptability and learning agilityHow centralized systems support speed and transparencyWhy recruitment is foundational to institutional trustPlease enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202632 min

Following the Data, Fueled by Curiosity: Transcom’s Hiring Transformation

What does it take to modernize talent acquisition across 30+ countries without losing what makes each team work?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Karen Beaman, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition, about how Transcom evolved from a highly decentralized TA model to a global, tech-enabled strategy built for scale and nuance. From rebuilding workflows to rethinking change management, Beaman shares what it really takes to transform at speed while keeping people and purpose at the center.Topics include:Balancing global consistency with local flexibilityWhy automating legacy processes won't drive real changeHow clear success metrics create buy-inThe role of real-time data in continuous improvementMaking change stick through trust, dialogue, and early winsEnjoy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 29, 202633 min

Owning the Top of the Funnel: Talent as a Strategic Supply Chain

What does it take to modernize talent acquisition when the talent you need is scarce, highly specialized, and in constant demand?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Ateesh Roye of MANTECH about reframing recruiting as a strategic supply chain — one that starts long before a requisition is opened and continues well beyond the hire. Drawing on experience across federal contracting, commercial enterprise, and RPO, Ateesh explains how owning employer brand, data, and engagement at the top of the funnel fundamentally reshapes outcomes across the entire talent lifecycle.Topics include:Why TA leaders must translate hiring outcomes into business impactHow brand and community engagement drive results long before applicationsWhy employer brand is a system, not a campaignThe power of data-driven funnel management over averages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 15, 202620 min

Inside Racing with Pierre Gasly

Ahead of the 2026 season, BWT Alpine Formula One Team driver Pierre Gasly joined Dimitri Boylan on The Talent Transformation Podcast to discuss the evolving role of data in Formula One, the balance between instinct and information, and how drivers adapt to increasingly complex environments.In both racing and business, success comes from prioritizing the right inputs rather than just consuming more data. Gasly shares how drivers navigate millions of data points and why the real skill lies in knowing what to act on.Don’t miss this exclusive conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 1, 202630 min

Trust, Identity and the New Front Lines of Talent Acquisition

In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Dimitri Boylan speaks with Tosh Onishi, former Head of Talent Acquisition APJ at Okta, about the growing intersection of talent acquisition and cybersecurity. As AI accelerates both innovation and risk, Tosh shares how hiring processes are being exploited in new ways and why TA teams must rethink how they assess identity, trust and authenticity.Drawing on his experience in cybersecurity and global hiring, Tosh outlines how candidate fraud has evolved from isolated incidents to sophisticated, AI-enabled threats, and what organizations can do to stay ahead without compromising the candidate experience.Topics include:Why candidate fraud is becoming a critical risk in the age of AIHow remote hiring has expanded both access and vulnerabilityThe role of TA in verifying identity—not just assessing talentWhy partnerships between TA and security are now essentialHow recruiters can surface insights that others in the hiring process missEnjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 18, 202637 min

From Pilots to Production: Deloitte’s Perspective on Scaling Agentic AI

What happens when agentic AI moves from experimentation to day-to-day reality in talent acquisition?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sits down with Bhawna Bist, Managing Director, HR Strategy and Technology, at Deloitte, to explore why TA is often the first function to adopt AI — and why that leadership role now comes with new responsibilities. Drawing on Deloitte’s latest talent trends research and real-world work with global employers, the conversation cuts through the hype to examine governance, trust and the human work required when machines begin to act with greater autonomy.Topics include:How agentic AI is reshaping TA operating models and decision-makingWhy change management is the most overlooked factor in AI adoptionHow automation is flipping the TA value pyramid toward strategic workWhy TA is uniquely positioned to lead AI adoption across HRThe growing importance of fraud prevention, authenticity and risk management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 4, 202627 min

Georgetown Professor on What HR Needs to Lose to Win with AI

What happens when the hype fades and AI starts reshaping work behind the scenes?In this episode of The Talent Transformation Podcast, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Georgetown professor Alberto Rossi about the quieter, structural shifts AI is driving across organizations. Together, they explore why true digital transformation isn’t just about technology, it’s about rethinking workflows, redefining skills and reigniting curiosity.🎧 Topics include:Why doubling productivity doesn't mean halving headcountThe high-impact use cases hiding in repetitive, compliance-heavy tasksHow workflow mismatches stall AI adoptionWhat automation is doing to early-career learning pathsWhy curiosity may be the most valuable skill of allEnjoy the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 18, 202635 min

Designing Strategic Talent Acquisition for the AI-Powered Energy Boom

The energy sector is growing fast — and hiring faster.As the industry races to meet the dual demands of renewable transition and AI-driven growth, Siemens Energy has undergone a radical talent transformation.In this episode, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan speaks with Alain Proietti, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, who took on the challenge of revamping a legacy-bound TA function inside a 97,000-person "start-up." From overwhelmed recruiters to predictive workforce planning, hear how his team built a high-performance engine now delivering 2.5x the volume in less than half the time.Tune in for expert insights on:Right-sizing requisition loads to create space for strategic work, quality hiring, and deeper partnership with the business.Skills-based hiring beyond traditional talent pools, unlocking adjacent markets to build resilient pipelines.Continuous workforce planning, using regular, data-backed check-ins instead of static annual cycles.Segmenting TA roles for focus and consistency, separating administration, sourcing, and strategic advisory to improve outcomes.Applying AI to streamline and standardize hiring, boosting quality and consistency while reducing manual effort.Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 4, 202630 min

Reinventing HR at Scale: Inside IBM’s AI-First Productivity Journey

IBM is on a mission to become the most productive company in the world, delivering $3.5 billion in increased efficiency in just two years. With a further billion now eyed for 2026, Avature CEO Dimitri Boylan sat down with IBM’s Jon Lester to discuss his HR team becoming “Client Zero” of the transition to a true enterprise-wide AI-human hybrid working model and what that means in practice for skills and the future of work.Tune in for IBM's Vice President of HR Technology, Data and Artificial Intelligence on:Why productivity transformation starts with outcomes, not toolsThe power of consolidating platforms and processes to move from fragmented HR to a consistent, fast-moving global model.How to use AI-driven services to streamline support, reduce friction and create continuous employee feedback loops.Why enterprise AI requires governance by design and the need to ground generative AI in context, guardrails and human oversight to ensure trust and accountability.How to prepare for a hybrid human–AI workforce by building skills frameworks, operating models and enablement practices where agents handle tasks and humans provide judgment.We hope you enjoy it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.