The Power of People Building

In this weekly podcast series, hosted by hackajob's VP of Talent Solutions, Sam Berthoud, we aim to break the status quo and encourage conversation on all things people and culture.On this podcast, we celebrate the individuals who are building the future. Providing a peek behind the curtain of some of the best-in-class TA teams that are creating high-performing tech organizations, this podcast explores the mindset, habits, and strategies of individuals who consistently strive to break technical boundaries and build the teams that do so!

The Power of People Building is a technology podcast hosted by hackajob, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

hackajob hosts The Power of People Building, a technology show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Employer brand that works: How to measure real business value

  Dec 19, 202528 minS2

  <p>What does employer brand impact actually look like in 2025?In this episode, Sam Berthoud is joined by Riley Stefano (Head of Global Employer Brand & Talent Marketing at Celonis) and Nicole Brancheau (Global Employer Brand Manager for Engagement & Reputation at Qualtrics) to break down how leading teams are measuring employer brand beyond vanity metrics.They cover:</p>Why impressions and click-through rates no longer tell the full storyHow brand influence shows up in time to hire, offer acceptance, and retentionWhat metrics actually resonate with the C-suiteWhy employer brand is becoming a measurable growth lever, not a side project<p>Two...

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  Episode #40

  The metrics that actually matter: Redefining TA’s value in 2026

  Nov 27, 202531 minS2

  <p>Talent Acquisition has spent years reporting the same familiar metrics: time to fill, cost per hire, application volume. They’re easy to track, easy to present, and often… completely disconnected from business impact.In this live session, Melissa Thompson (Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Ford), Dan Caines (Head of Talent Acquisition, Babcock International Group) and Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions, hackajob) break down what actually matters in 2026.This conversation digs into how TA teams can move from vanity metrics to value metrics, build stronger partnerships with the business, and prove their real contribution to revenue, productivity and long-term succ...

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  Episode #39

  The illusion of thinking: How AI in recruitment risks flattening what makes hiring human

  Nov 21, 202538 minS2

  <p>Sam Berthoud sits down with Matt Buckland and Hung Lee to get honest about what AI is actually changing in recruitment and where the real risks and opportunities sit today.</p><p>They explore:</p>Why automating a broken process doesn’t make it betterHow AI pushes hiring toward the “average” and why that’s dangerousThe rise of a two-tier candidate experienceWhat AI should support (and what it shouldn’t)Why TA teams must keep the value of the efficiency they create<p>If you’re in TA, People, or building teams, this is the AI conversation worth having.</p><p>Are you...

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  Episode #38

  Quality over quantity: Attract the right candidates in the age of AI

  Nov 18, 202538 minS2

  <p>Quality over quantity. It’s the challenge almost every hiring team is facing in 2025. Application numbers have exploded, AI makes it easier than ever to apply to everything, and regulated industries face tighter restrictions than most. So how do you attract the right candidates, without drowning in noise?In this episode, Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions, hackajob) sits down with:• Celinda Appleby, Director, Visa• Zak Ahmed, Talent Attraction Manager, LeonardoTogether, they break down the realities of hiring in regulated industries, what strong employer brand messaging actually looks like, and how teams can show up where talent actually spends their...

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  Episode #37

  From noise to signal: How conversational AI is transforming hiring

  Nov 11, 202532 minS2

  <p>Recruitment always comes down to two moments: getting the brief right and selling the role effectively.<br>In this conversation, we explore how conversational AI and voice technology are transforming both.</p><p>Becky Lee-Roche (ElevenLabs), Victoria Davies, and Sam Berthoud (hackajob) discuss how AI agents are reshaping hiring — from reducing time-to-align with hiring managers to improving candidate prep and connection.</p><p>Topics covered:<br>• How voice reduces noise at the top of the funnel• Improving candidate trust and recruiter efficiency• Adoption across tech and non-tech roles• What’s next for AI-enabled hiring</p><p>Are you looking to hire the...

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