DE Talk | Posting with Purpose: Tapping into the Hidden Job Market with Summer Delaney
Season 7 • Bonus Episode
What do Katie Couric and modern recruitment have in common? According to Summer Delaney, Founder and CEO of CollabWORK, the answer is the power of authentic networks. In this episode of DE Talk, Summer joins Shannon Offord to discuss how her career in media revealed that the best opportunities often come from professional communities rather than job applications.
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Industry Veteran Alicia Wallace Set to Host New Compliance Education Series for DE Members
We are constantly seeking new ways to empower our Members with the knowledge they need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of OFCCP compliance and recruitment. That is why we are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with one of the industry’s most...
DE Talk | TA in Transition: A Year in Retrospect
Season 7 • Episode 5
As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the massive shifts in Talent Acquisition. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of Talent Acquisition with global talent expert Shelia Gray, the newly appointed Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Hyundai. As organizations worldwide face shifting expectations, emerging technologies, and increasing compliance demands, Shelia shares a year-in-review look at TA in Transition–what’s changed, what’s trending, and what talent leaders must prepare for next.
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2025 Holiday Greeting
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DE Talk | Translating Military Skills to Corporate Needs
Season 7 • Episode 4
Despite having a true understanding of their value in the workplace, employers often lack the visibility and engagement needed to successfully reach veteran job seekers. In this episode of the DE Talk Podcast, listen in as Recruit Rooster’s Ruth Toombs and Elliott Obermaier discuss the importance of understanding military skills and how they transition to civilian careers, the misconceptions in hiring veterans, and the need for optimized application processes to go beyond good intentions and build a recruitment strategy that truly works.
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Beyond the Headlines: Conducting Empathetic and Strategic Employee Separations
Employee separation, particularly a reduction in force (RIF), is one of the toughest responsibilities for any HR or business leader. Even though 40% of Americans have been laid off or terminated at some point in their career, many organizations still struggle to...
DE Talk | Strategies for Disability-Driven Innovation & Growth
Season 7 • Episode 3
How can disability inclusion fuel talent acquisition, employee retention, and long-term organizational growth? In this episode, disability strategist Bob Ludke shares actionable insights for HR leaders, talent acquisition professionals, and HR executives seeking to transform workplace culture and build competitive advantage through inclusion. Bob explores how psychological safety and inclusive leadership unlock innovation and strengthen employee engagement. Drawing from case studies featuring market leaders, he illustrates how organizations are embedding disability inclusion into talent pipeline development, reshaping the employee value proposition, and driving measurable ROI in workforce optimization.
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DE Talk | Your Role in a Disability Inclusive Culture, No Matter Your Title
Season 7 • Bonus Episode
Develop skills in furthering disability inclusion in the workplace—irrespective of your title or position on an organizational chart. To be an employer of choice for people with disabilities, you must have a disability-inclusive culture. Tune in to this episode, recorded at DEAMcon25, to explore how to build a foundation or elevate your efforts to influence change and reduce the stigma that many people with disabilities face in their employment journey. Gain an understanding of the disability inclusion journey, from the role of an individual contributor to the enterprise, and learn from case studies that illustrate how to be a change agent in helping companies overcome various internal barriers to becoming disability inclusive.
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