Best Talent Magnet Podcasts (2024)

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E41: Cultivating Inclusion: Empowering Neurodiverse Talent 21:47

20d ago21:47

21:47

In this episode of Talent Magnet, we Michelle Whitlow, Executive Director of the Lewis County Autism Coalition. Michelle discusses the organization's mission to enhance resources and opportunities for individuals with autism and other disabilities in Lewis County and surrounding areas. She also shares insights on the challenges faced by neurodivers…

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Economic Outlook and Recessionary Fears in the Service Industry 35:05

1h ago35:05

35:05

Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Shawn Black and Jim Robinson dive deep into the service industry's current economic challenges, offering a wealth of advice for business leaders navigating recessionary fears. The conversation spans several critical topics, including customer retention, revenue diversification, and cost management, stre…

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Navigating Tough Times: Managing Team Dynamics When the Going Gets Tough 31:08

25d ago31:08

31:08

Summary Join us for this episode of Service Evolution as hosts Shawn Black and Jim Robinson discuss team dynamics and managing the team during tough times. They explore the signs of underperforming or distrustful employees and the importance of addressing these issues. Furthermore, they analyze the need for continuous growth and the challenges of m…

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Together We Thrive: Balancing Team Performance in the Workplace 37:24

1M ago37:24

37:24

Summary Join us for this episode of Service Evolution as hosts Shawn Black and Jim Robinson delve into the intricate world of team dynamics and effective leadership. Jim starts off by describing the dire consequences of a weak link in a chain, emphasizing the necessity of identifying and addressing weaknesses within a team to prevent potential fail…

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E40: Revolutionizing HR: Small Business Solutions with Insperity 23:02

1M ago23:02

23:02

This episode of Talent Magnet features a conversation with Jessica Dunson, Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Jessica discusses employee benefits and HR challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. She also explains how Insperity, as a Professional Employer Organization, helps businesses compete for talent with benefits packages, HR su…

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E39: Flexibility as a Talent Magnet: Lessons from Three Girls Media's CEO 16:28

1M ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, we are joined by Erika Taylor Montgomery, CEO and President of Three Girls Media, Inc. Erika discusses the crucial topic of work-life balance and how she has made it a cornerstone of her company's culture. She also shares her journey of founding Three Girls Media nearly 19 years ago to achieve better work-life balance, and discusse…

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#185 Discussing Employer Branding Career Path Triumphs and Challenges with Guest Maiju Karppinen 47:38

3M ago47:38

47:38

If you are growing an appetite for an employer branding career path, this episode will continue to tickle your fancy, like the previous two episodes on our Nora's employer branding career journey. In this week’s Building a Modern Employer Branding podcast episode, Nora and I speak with Maiju Karppinen about her employer branding career path, what i…

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#184 Growing into an Employer Branding Professional of the Year with Guest Nora Nykänen - part 2 31:39

3M ago31:39

31:39

This part 2 episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast concludes my conversation with my employee and colleague, Nora Nykänen, on her growth journey to an award-winning employer branding professional. We talk about the three tips she shares as advice to someone wanting to build an employer branding career like hers. In this episode, No…

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Mastering Management: Leading Across Performance Levels in the Service Industry 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

Summary Join host Shawn Black on Service Evolution as he engages in a dynamic conversation with business strategist and service industry veteran, Jim Robinson. Shawn and Jim delve into the nuances of team performance across various levels—high, middle, and low—within the service industry. Additionally, they explore what distinguishes these performa…

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#183 Growing into an Employer Branding Professional of the Year with Guest Nora Nykänen - part 1 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

What if you were awarded as the Employer Branding Professional of the Year? Wouldn't that be pretty amazing for you, your career, and your life? Today, I'm going to introduce you to our own star, Nora Nykänen, who works with me and my husband here at Employer Branding Agency Emine in Helsinki, Finland. She was recently awarded as the Employer Brand…

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#182 Behind the Scenes - I'm writing a Game-Changing Book about Employer Branding 31:06

4M ago31:06

31:06

This week’s episode on the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast is a little bit different to what you and I are used to. I’m going behind the scenes on writing a book about employer branding, on the Magnetic Employer Branding Method™️. I share my backstory, how I feel about employer branding, which will be reflected in this book, and my mind ma…

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#181 How building your Magnetic Employer Brand is like dating – part 2 51:14

4M ago51:14

51:14

Building the Magnetic Employer Brand equals the dating game going strong! If you just went.. "what the heck?", great! I wanted you to! I wanted to win your attention, and with this part 2 episode my intention is to sustain it. This week, in this part 2 Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast episode, we will finish with this crazy-sounding idea an…

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Mastering Social & Emotional Intelligence in the Service Industry 37:11

4M ago37:11

37:11

Summary Join hosts Shawn Black and Jim Robinson for an enlightening discussion on the critical role of social and emotional intelligence in the service industry. In this episode, they dive deep into the interplay of these vital skills and how they shape interactions and leadership within service-oriented businesses. Shawn, with his dynamic backgrou…

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#180 How building your Magnetic Employer Brand is like dating - part 1 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

Employer Brand, as a consistent communication process such as building the Magnetic Employer Brand, is like dating in the pursuit of finding The One. In this episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast, I compare dating to employer branding. Because I’m exploring a more difficult topic in depth, I decided to split this into two episodes…

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#179 Unlock Your Potential: The Power Of Self-awareness For Career Growth 35:39

4M ago35:39

35:39

Are you aware of the power of self-awareness for career growth, but also in personal and professional relationships? In this episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast, we talk about self-awareness and how to unlock your potential by becoming more self-aware. In this episode: 💫 What is Self-Awareness? 💫 Self-Awareness Outside Career Se…

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#178 Building a Stellar Career Path in Employer Branding 40:51

5M ago40:51

40:51

It is becoming increasingly difficult to build products that are genuinely better than those of competitors. That’s why talent acquisition and retention have become paramount to business success. All businesses that want to succeed, grow and sustain a loyal customer audience need the talent capable of giving those businesses the competitive edge in…

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#177 Targeting in Marketing for Active and Passive Job Seekers 41:10

5M ago41:10

41:10

In this Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast episode, we’ll tap into target audiences in talent marketing, and more specifically in the different target audiences when it comes to employer branding and recruiting. This is a super important episode for everyone working in talent marketing today as the success of your short-term and long-term tal…

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#176 New insights on LinkedIn Algorithm 2024 that you probably didn’t know 28:22

5M ago28:22

28:22

Did you know that since LinkedIn changed the feed algorithm in November 2023, reach has dropped more than 50% for most LinkedIn creators? Furthermore, follower growth has also slowed down to 40% for some compared to just a year ago! In this episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast, I discuss the significant LinkedIn algorithm 2024 up…

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Mastering Talent Magnetism with Clifton Savage 57:05

5M ago57:05

57:05

Summary In this engaging and informative episode of the Service Evolution Podcast, Shawn Black co-hosts a dynamic discussion on the art of attracting top talent and mastering talent magnetism with Jim Robinson and special guest Clifton Savage. Clifton, founder and CEO of Service Leaders Society, has fifteen years of experience and a deep understand…

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#175 Crafting an Irresistible Employer Brand: The Modern EB Leader's Playbook 17:29

5M ago17:29

17:29

A solid employer branding strategy is vital in today's rapidly changing work environment. People managers, HR professionals, employer branding specialists and talent acquisition leaders face an increasingly complex challenge of attracting and retaining talent. The global shift towards remote work and a workforce that demands more empathy, freedom o…

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#174 The Evolution of Employer Branding From Zero to AI - with Guest Jason "Jay" Kipps 48:46

6M ago48:46

48:46

In this episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jason "Jay" Kipps from The Martec. The evolution of employer branding has been like a whirlwind over the past decade. At first, after 1996 when the term was coined, for a long time there was nothing. Then, recruitment marketing campaigns took off w…

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#173 Kickstart your employer branding strategy for the new calendar year - A guide for professionals 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

Are you ready to kickstart your employer brand strategy for this new calendar year? This episode of the Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast is designed to help you, the dedicated employer branding professional, get organised and ready for a successful year in employer branding. As the new year unfolds, it’s pivotal for employer branding profes…

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#172 Is This One of the Best Social Media Recruitment Campaign Ideas? 25:18

6M ago25:18

25:18

Time to hire, and you are short on social media recruitment campaign ideas? In this Building a Modern Employer Brand podcast episode, I’ll share one of the most simple yet effective social media campaign ideas for you that I believe will help you to get rid of the stress about recruitment campaigns. In this episode: 💡 An overview of what might just…

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The Customer Service Revolution: Why It's Trending in the Service Industry 43:05

6M ago43:05

43:05

Summary In this conversation, Shawn Black and Jim Robinson discuss the latest customer service trends in the service industry. They emphasize the importance of customer service and the shift from a nice-to-have personal touch to a must-have while exploring the blurring line between a company's brand and its customer service. Additionally, they delv…

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#171 How appearances influence your career in employer branding 24:52

6M ago24:52

24:52

What an odd topic for an episode about what (employer) branding really is, isn’t it? If I got your attention with it, you are in for a treat. This episode is not about ‘fashion’. It’s about understanding what branding really, beyond logos, taglines and visual identities. While appearance, as in the visual identity, does have a big role in branding,…

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#170 Storytelling in Recruitment Marketing - Inspiring tips 22:26

7M ago22:26

22:26

Have you heard of storytelling in recruitment marketing? I'm not talking about the tales you read to your kids but applying the science of story in your employer's brand marketing messages and the content you create on your career site and social media. In this episode, I talk about storytelling in HR marketing and share a couple of tips for you to…

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Navigating 2024's Customer Service and Leadership Trends 40:43

7M ago40:43

40:43

Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Shawn Black and Jim Robinson explore the transformative landscape of customer service and leadership in 2024. They discuss the nuanced challenges of maintaining company culture in a remote work environment and the necessity of clarity in communication and face-to-face interactions. Additionally, they ex…

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#169 How to successfully develop DEI - Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, with guest Heidi Pech 1:10:52

7M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

🎧 Tune in to our latest episode with Heidi Pech, a DEI expert, and consultant, as we explore into the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Heidi shares her experiences and advice on the ever-evolving field of DEI, the challenges specifically in Nordic countries, and the vital role of inclusion and belonging. Learn about…

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#168 Introverts in Marketing: My 5 Top Tips and Discoveries Thriving in an Extroverted World 34:39

7M ago34:39

34:39

Ready to embrace your introverted side in marketing? In this episode, I invite all introverts in marketing to join me in breaking the stereotypes of introverts and discover how us introverts excel in deep thinking, storytelling, and meaningful connections. Tune in and pick up my tips, personal discoveries and thoughts on how I’ve learned to thrive …

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#167 Important Social Media Marketing Trends 2024 25:06

7M ago25:06

25:06

In this new episode 167, we're dissecting the @‌Hootsuite study on the hottest trends for 2024. Here are some recaps from this episode: 🤖 AI is here, changing employer branding and content creation. 📱 Social media platforms continue evolving, and choosing the right ones is vital for success. What's your social media marketing game plan for 2024? 📈 …

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E38: Making Your Business More Neurodiverse: Practical Tips for Attraction and Retention 24:25

7M ago24:25

24:25

In this episode of Talent Magnet, host Doug Foresta interviews Katie McMurray, founder and CEO of Sensory Tool House LLC, about the importance of embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. They discuss practical tips for attracting and retaining neurodivergent talent, like crafting inclusive job postings, allowing interview accommodations, using di…

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Creating Unforgettable Customer Experiences with Jim Knight 46:31

8M ago46:31

46:31

Summary Get ready for a high-energy episode of Service Evolution as hosts Shawn Black and Jim Robinson sit down with world-renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and podcast host, Jim Knight. As a training and development expert, Jim teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own “rock star” status. Jim utilized his experiences …

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#166 Design thinking in employer branding with guest 'Kat on Coffee' 30:08

8M ago30:08

30:08

Join me and my guest 'Kat on Coffee' as we blend design thinking with the Magnetic Employer Branding Method™ in our latest podcast episode. This episode is packed with insights and actionable advice, especially valuable for companies navigating through periods of change. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, there's something …

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8 steps to upgrade your employer brand marketing plan for 2024 24:20

8M ago24:20

24:20

Are you ready to revolutionise your employer brand marketing plan for 2024? This first episode of 2024 is tailored for employer brand managers and practitioners who aspire to lead with innovation and creativity. We give you eight steps to reassess and reflect on your employer branding in 2023 to update your employer brand marketing plan for 2024. G…

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#164 Empower HR Marketing Data with These 7 Concrete Value-Adds 34:21

8M ago34:21

34:21

HR marketing data plays a crucial role in employer branding and recruitment marketing. It provides invaluable insights into the job market and candidate preferences and helps you identifying trends and patterns in talent behaviour allowing you to tailor your employer branding strategy and recruitment marketing campaigns effectively. In this episode…

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The Fine Line Between Micromanaging and Mentoring 38:55

8M ago38:55

38:55

Summary On this episode of Service Evolution, host Shawn Black is joined by Jim Robinson, the CEO of CGP Maintenance and Construction Services, as well as an author, speaker, certified business coach, and chairman of a nonprofit organization. In this insightful episode, Shawn and Jim unravel the complexities of leadership and explore the potential …

10M ago28:06

28:06

Are you tired of seeing your carefully crafted employer branding efforts vanish into thin air? 🌪️ Do roadblocks seem to appear out of nowhere, derailing your strategic initiatives? Stakeholders’ buy-in is probably one of the key drivers of employer branding success. Without it, employer branding leads tend to pump heads with roadblocks on the way. …

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