Attracting New Talent w/ Brad Voorhees (Episode 97)

It’s About Payroll

In the latest episode of 'It's about Payroll,' hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III dive into understanding the nuances of the payroll profession. Joined by their special guest, Brad Voorhees, an experienced HR professional and the founder of ScaleTx, they discuss effective strategies for attracting new talent, the challenges experienced in maintaining top talent, and the evolution of HR practices over the years. Brad shares his insights on the impact of talent acquisition methods, fostering employee engagement, and employee retention strategies. They also speak about staying well-informed in the HR industry. The podcast wraps up with a fun game of 'this or that' with Brad.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:21 Podcast Format Changes and Updates
03:32 Discussion on Payroll News and Updates
09:03 Challenges in Attracting and Retaining Top Talent
15:15 Sponsored Segment: Time TrakGO
16:30 Guest Introduction: Brad Voorhees
20:22 Brad's Journey into HR and Talent Acquisition
29:45 Challenges in HR and Talent Acquisition
38:50 Transition to Entrepreneurship and Scale TX
44:24 Understanding Talent Strategy
44:43 The Importance of Employer Branding
45:21 The Hiring Process and Talent Acquisition
46:43 The Role of HR Departments and VPs
49:47 The Impact of Personal Branding on Talent Attraction
50:59 The Role of Employee Value Proposition in Talent Attraction
51:27 The Importance of Good People Managers
52:22 The Role of Employer Reputation in Talent Attraction
53:28 The Role of Employee Referrals in Talent Attraction
54:42 Staying Up-to-Date in HR
58:13 The Role of AI in HR
01:09:45 The Challenges of Hiring Friends of Friends