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Steven J. Smith, Chief Hiring Expert at ApplicantPro, discusses the unique recruiting framework from his book “The Hiring Tree.” By focusing on the roots, trunk, and branches of the hiring process, organizations can attract and retain top talent.

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Steve will be the first to tell you that recruiting is marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance at Brigham Young University and started his career in recruiting in Feb 2005.

In 2008, he took a risk during a recession to help start a new company with Ryan Kohler, called ApplicantPro, a full suite HR platform for small to mid-sized businesses. With 11,000 clients and close to 300 employees, ApplicantPro has made the Inc 5000 list 11 years in a row, Top Places to work in Utah 3 years in a row, and Steve was named the Small Business Utah HR Achievement Award winner in May 2024. ApplicantPro was also named an Indeed Platinum Partner in 2023 & 2024.

Steve is SHRM-CP and PHR certified, and currently volunteers on the Utah SHRM State Council as the immediate past State Executive Director. His book, The Hiring Tree: Laws of Applicant Attraction, was released in early 2023, and has helped thousands of organizations across the country rethink the way they approach hiring. If you need help understanding the principles and role of SEO, marketing, and AI when it comes to attracting job seekers, Steve provides a solid framework for hiring effectively.

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Kim Wilkes, Head of Talent Attraction at Zapier, dives into purposeful employee support and remote work strategies that have set the tech company apart since 2011.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Kim Wilkes has spent 10+ years in the talent attraction space, leading full lifecycle teams, sourcing organizations, and employer brand. She currently leads Talent Attraction at Zapier, whose mission is to make automation work for everyone.

She’s an advocate for DIBE (diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity), employee wellness, professional growth, and remote work.

She’s passionate about supporting women and people from underrepresented backgrounds in their career journeys and beyond. She’s an active member of the Elpha community, where she enjoys helping women uncover new opportunities and making new connections.

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If you had to rename your HR Department, what would you name it? Hear 13 creative responses as well as some of the best dad jokes out there!

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GUESTS INTERVIEWED:

Karisa Stahle

Candie Williams

Chris Holloway

Hannah Sterling

Tony Benjamin

Michelle Forstrom

McKell Hird

Emily Chipman

Jill Bailey

Emily Andersen

Marcia Neely-Be’y

Devon Barber

Keren Camou

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Does a title make a manager?Usually. But does a title make a leader? Not always. Hear from Kate Jones, Founder of Neon, the Leadership and Life Coaching consultancy company as she shares her Five C's of Deeply Human® Leadership framework.

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Kate founded Neon in 2013 after ten years in corporate consulting, and ten years in social work and probation for ten years before that. Her purpose is to help people live, lead and work well and she specializes in leadership development and culture change in purpose-led organizations. She is a professionally certified coach, the architect of Deeply Human® leadership and the leader of a global community of people who share a purpose about changing the world of work called The Deeply Human® Culture Club. Based in London, UK, Kate believes that the shift most organizations need to make is the shift 'from hamster to human'. She is passionate about wellbeing, connection and creativity.

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Rob Cummings the Global Employer Brand Specialist at DoiT, shares how they achieved a 4.6-star Glassdoor rating, then used those reviews to shape an authentic employer brand.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Rob Cummings is the Global Employer Brand Specialist at DoiT. Wearing many hats, he collaborates with DoiT’s globally diverse teams to help reach business goals by attracting the best talent possible.

Rob is a huge ice hockey fanatic who enjoys college hockey more than the NHL. He loves traveling and experiencing new foods and cultures and is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, kayaking and more. Rob was also a CrossFit instructor for over 5 years and takes health and wellness seriously.

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James Ellis of Employer Brand Labs answers some of the toughest questions about attracting talent with a purposeful approach. Learn why it’s not about being the best and why it’s about appealing to job seekers that align with what makes you unique.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

James Ellis is an authority on employer branding, focusing on companies who think they have no choice but to post and pray for talent. Over the past decade, he has built the brands for more than a dozen of companies and supported the development and activation of dozens more.

He is the principal of Employer Brand Labs in Chicago, an author, keynote speaker, practitioner, and podcaster with a wealth of experience across multiple industries for almost a decade. James’ achievements include authoring what’s been called the bible of employer branding, managing the number one employer brand newsletter in the world and helping companies globally establish and develop their ability to hire talent.

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What can people leaders in the corporate world learn from an Olympic-level sports psychologist? Dr. Amy Athey, Founder of Athey Performance shares advice for a holistic wellness approach that has helped professional athletes and business leaders maximize their performance.

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TODAY'S GUEST:

Dr. Athey is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist and national leader in performance psychology, leadership, crisis intervention, and developing nontraditional mental health and wellness programs for organizations. For over 20 years, she has consulted with NCAA Champions, Olympians, professional athletes, C-Level executives, and US Special Forces as well as served as a leader in scaling wellness and performance services.

In contributing to the field as a performance psychology subject matter expert, Dr. Athey has delivered over 130 publications and presentations on high performance, strengthening teams, and wellness solutions and was named a Fellow in the Association for Applied Sport Psychology as national leader in high performance and wellness.

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Been ghosted by a new hire? Got blasted on Glassdoor after layoffs? Onboarding and offboarding have big consequences for engagement and your balance sheet. Get it right with expert advice from Amy Davies, Founder of First30 and acclaimed author.

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Before founding First30, Amy worked in leadership roles for top-tier companies in North America and the UK, including Unilever, Mars/Wrigley, Grainger and Rogers. She currently lives in the GTA, is a voracious podcast listener, and the proud pet parent of a Doberman named Riker.

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