Talent Acquisition Episodes

Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation on The Inclusive AF Podcast! In this episode, hosts Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn sit down with Tina Shah Paikeday , Senior Advisor for Responsible AI at Findem, to dig into how AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Discover: - How can AI help reduce bias in hiring—and what pitfalls you should watch out for? - What should HR leaders and recruiters know about evolving regulations su...

Ready to transform your job search and ace your next interview? In this powerful episode of the Inclusive AF Podcast, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton sit down with expert interview coach Ramon Santillian to unpack the secrets to landing your dream role—especially for those who are neurodiverse or introverted.Ramon Santillian shares inspiring stories of helping clients on the autism spectrum get hired at top companies like Facebook, Google, NASA, and Amazon. You'll learn why it’s not about havi...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast! Hosts Katee Van Horn and Robin Schooling sit down with special guest Michael Wenning, HR tech innovator, to dive deep into the realities of modern job searching, hiring bias, and how technology is reshaping the candidate experience. Discover why Michael Wenning believes the current job application process is broken, how his new app "Passive" aims to put candidates back in the driver’s seat, and what companies can do to truly find...

Ready to transform your HR strategy for the future of work? In this episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast, host Katee Van Horn sits down with Sophia Whelan and Sarah Smart, co-founders of Horizon Human, for an honest, insightful discussion about the evolving landscape of HR and Talent Acquisition in the age of AI. Sophia and Sarah bring their expertise from top global organizations to break down how HR can drive trust, equity, and innovation—without falling for every "shiny" tech object. Discover...

🎸 How can we make EVERYONE feel seen at work—while actually driving retention and business results? On this episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast, Katee Van Horn sits down with the dynamic Curtis Forbes (he/him)—former jazz musician, serial entrepreneur, and founder of Mustard Hub—to jam about transforming workplace culture, recognition, and DEI through tech. Curtis shares his unique journey from the jazz stage to launching an AI-powered employee engagement platform and dives into: - What it mean...

🎙️ Welcome to The Inclusive AF Podcast! In this must-listen episode, hosts Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn dive into one of the hottest and most pressing topics in HR: AI Bias in Recruiting—especially focusing on the landmark Mobley vs. Workday lawsuit. With over 1.1 BILLION applications potentially impacted, what does this mean for your organization and your hiring practices? We break down: - The real risks of bias in AI-powered ATS systems like Workday🧐 - What the Workday lawsuit means for ...

🌟 Welcome to another episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast! This week, hosts Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton are joined by special guests Amberly Dressler and Jaylene Owen to dive into the unique world of HR in remote Alaska. 🌟 🛖 Amberly Dressler, corporate marketing lead at isolved, and Jaylene Owen, the HR Director at Hames Corporation in Sitka, Alaska, share incredible insights on handling HR challenges in rural areas. From the fascinating environment of Mount Edgecumbe Boarding School to th...

Join us as we get inclusive AF with Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker, managing partner of Better Together group! 🌍✨ In this compelling episode, Hannah dives deep into the mission behind her company’s staffing and consulting divisions, shares strategies for finding top talent in challenging industries, and offers invaluable advice on overcoming imposter syndrome. Discover the story behind her book, "Well Shit Time to Grow Up," as well as her journey of personal and professional growth during the pande...

Welcome to the Inclusive AF Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the power of skills-based hiring and the value of non-traditional pathways. Our guests, Natalia Lara, Crystal Zilliox, and Danielle Guadeloupe-Rojas, share their inspiring journeys and advocate for dismantling traditional hiring barriers. From overcoming imposter syndrome to emphasizing transferable skills, they remind us to embrace diversity of thought and experience. Join us as we champion confidence, lifelong learning, and the...

In this episode Jackye and Katee talk to Enrique Rubiio. Enrique is an HR, Tech and Future of Work expert, keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousands of members of all over the world. Enrique is one of the top 100 HR global influencers. He was the founder and CEO at Management Consultants, a firm specializing in Human Resources in Venezuela. Before Management Consultants, Enr...

In this episode, Katee and Jackye chat with Leah Daniels. Leah’s experience in the Talent Acquisition space spans the recruiting funnel from top to bottom. Before JobSync, Leah was an executive with the programmatic job ad platform Appcast, where she originally began as the VP of Business Development and Alliances and ultimately became the GM of SaaS operations where she oversaw strategy and key software growth. Prior to joining Appcast, Leah was the Director of Product Strategy at Monster in t...

In this episode, Katee and Jackye check in with T. Tara Turk-Haynes, the VP of DEI and Talent Management at Leaf Group where she oversees Leaf Group’s diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as hiring efforts. They discuss engagement surveys and other people processes- give it a listen. T. Tara Turk- Haynes joined Leaf Group in 2016 as Director, People, where she led the company’s employee engagement, talent acquisition and learning and development programs. T. Tara has worked in Editorial at ...

In this episode, Jackye and Katee chat with Joseph Ifiegbu about futbol, dream jobs and the tool he co-founded that can help HR teams by analyzing their data, eqtble.

In this episode, Jackye and Katee celebrate the recent court decisions favoring HBCUs that have historically not received state funding, the large donations coming into HBCUs and why we need to start calling them, Historically Black Institutions. And of ...