SocialTalent Newsletter: From Hiring Chaos to TA Mastery

Welcome to this edition of the SocialTalent LinkedIn Newsletter, where we explore the insights, tools, and trends shaping the future of hiring.

Too many TA teams are stuck in firefighting mode – reactive hiring, scattered processes, and frustrated stakeholders. But the best teams are evolving, using data, technology, and strategic alignment to drive real business impact. In this edition, we explore the Hiring Excellence Maturity Model, how TA leaders can prove their value, and why recruitment must shift from an operational function to a true business driver.

Let's dig in.

Are Your Hiring Practices Holding You Back? ??

Some hiring teams are constantly firefighting – chasing roles, frustrating stakeholders, and leaving candidates in limbo. Others are redefining hiring excellence, using data, technology, and strategy to drive real business impact. So what makes the difference?

Enter the Hiring Excellence Maturity Model – a new framework designed to help organizations assess where they stand, identify gaps, and build a roadmap for hiring success.

In Johnny Campbell's recent article, he breaks down the five levels of hiring maturity, explores what top-performing teams do differently, and explain why 2025 is a turning point for talent acquisition.

Where does your team stand? Read the full piece HERE to find out.

SocialTalent Live: TA Maturity Models ??

Talent acquisition is at a crossroads – AI, automation, and shifting business priorities are redefining what great hiring looks like. Is your TA team adapting, or just keeping up?

Join us for SocialTalent Live: TA Maturity Models on March 13th, where leading experts will unpack the journey from tactical recruiting to strategic hiring excellence. Gain insights on assessing your team's maturity, optimizing processes, scaling effectively, and future-proofing your approach.

Sign-up HERE

Reimagining Talent Acquisition, with Kevin Blair ??

In this episode of the Hiring Excellence podcast, Kevin Blair, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Ericsson, joins Johnny Campbell to unpack the evolving role of TA in today’s business landscape. From shifting metrics to strategic alignment, Kevin shares how TA leaders can move beyond filling roles to driving real business impact.

Discover how to optimize recruitment operations, leverage technology, and adopt a commercial mindset to build a high-value TA function.

Listen NOW to get the insights you need to future-proof your TA strategy.

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