In this episode of the All In Recruitment Podcast, we are joined by Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader, Digital HR Strategy at Mercer.
Jason discusses what digital HR really means beyond technology, why employee and candidate experience design is critical, and how recruitment and HR leaders can rethink outdated practices to stay relevant.

The conversation covers digital HR as a mindset, continuous change, and the growing importance of designing human-centered experiences in a real-time world.

A must-listen for recruitment professionals and HR leaders navigating the future of work.

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In EP151, we speak with Diana Mendes, Talent Sourcer & Talent Intelligence at Stellantis, about global talent sourcing, market intelligence, and building a connected worldwide TA community. Diana shares how sourcing can become a strategic business driver, how talent pools are shifting, and how AI and TI enhance modern recruitment.

Listen in to learn how Stellantis scales global hiring and prepares for the future of talent acquisition.

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Jay Olson, Global Director of TA at Medtronic, joins All In Recruitment to discuss why “culture fit” isn’t enough, and how hiring for culture value add drives innovation, diversity, and long-term success.

Perfect for recruiters and TA leaders who want to build more inclusive, future-ready teams.

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What are the biggest challenges facing recruiters today, and how can we solve them? In this episode of All In Recruitment, we sat down with Ranjith Ravula, Founder & CEO of Raks Group, who shares practical insights for recruitment professionals:

👉 Guiding candidates with employment gaps through the hiring process
👉 Managing client relationships when the stakes are high
👉 Why trust and credibility matter more than flashy recruitment tactics
👉 How recruitment AI tools like Role AI can tackle unconscious bias
👉 Key hiring advice for founders and talent leaders

If you’re a recruiter, talent acquisition specialist, or HR professional, this episode gives you strategies to improve outcomes and deliver better hiring results.

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Berta, Partner at Laurel Group, to discuss the future of executive search in the age of AI. Learn how top recruitment firms navigate candidate volume, assess soft skills, and adapt hiring strategies for both startups and enterprise companies. Chris shares actionable advice for recruiters and HR leaders looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving talent landscape.

Key Takeaways:
• How AI is changing candidate sourcing and evaluation
• The growing importance of soft skills over technical skills
• Attracting top talent through innovation and experimentation
• Differences in talent needs between startups and large organizations

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Unlock hidden talent and future-proof your workforce. In this episode, Tom Verboven from Mercer Talent Enterprise reveals how strategic selection, data-driven assessments, and a growth mindset can help recruiters identify high-potential employees and stay ahead in a fast-changing talent market.

If you’re a recruiter, HR leader, or talent strategist, this episode will transform the way you see assessments.

Tom Verboven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-verboven-b85a691/

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Cary Sparrow, founder & CEO of WageScape, joins Lydia to explore how companies are leveraging live labor market data to hire faster, manage costs smarter, and avoid the old pitfalls of relying on gut feel and outdated surveys.

He digs into:
• How a large retailer uses WageScape to adjust pay within days, not months
• Why savvy recruiters stay alert to what AI is (often wrongly) telling job seekers
• The new competitive advantage: local, real-time, nuanced pay intelligence

Plus, Cary shares sharp advice for anyone building a career in this ever-changing talent space.

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Hiring Without Rules: Mark Laothavornwong, CEO of Ojisan Relaxing Station

Mark, CEO and Founder of Ojisan Relaxing Station, reveals why recruiting massage therapists in Bangkok forced him to rethink everything he knew from a decade in HR.

In this episode:
• Hiring without résumés: What works when CVs don’t exist
• Culture over credentials: How to spot coachable talent
• Letting go of toxic high-performers
• Replacing HR process with personal instinct
• Building internal mobility through franchise opportunities

Mark’s story is a fresh take on recruiting in people-centric industries, especially for anyone hiring outside corporate environments.

A must-listen for HR professionals, people ops, and founders.

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