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Hosted by hackajob · technology · EN-GB · 46 episodes
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!
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn 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.
Recent episodes include "Employer brand that works: How to measure real business value" (19 December 2025, 28 minutes), "The metrics that actually matter: Redefining TA’s value in 2026" (27 November 2025, 31 minutes), and "The illusion of thinking: How AI in recruitment risks flattening what makes hiring human" (21 November 2025, 38 minutes).
The Power of People Building publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 46 episodes.
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The Power of People Building is a technology show with 46 episodes published.
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Episode #41
<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...
Episode #40
<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...
Episode #39
<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...
Episode #38
<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...
Episode #37
<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...
Episode #36
<p>Recruiters are dealing with more applications, smaller teams, and less time to focus on people. Traditional tools can’t keep up — so what’s next?Enter agentic AI.In this episode, we break down what agentic AI really...
Episode #35
<p>Recruiters today aren’t just screening candidates — they’re screening AI.</p><p>From ChatGPT-written CVs to voice-modded interviews, AI-generated applications are changing the hiring landscape. And in remote or...
Episode #34
<p>Traditional job descriptions aren’t working. So how do you hire better, faster, and smarter in 2025?</p><p>In this session, Sam Berthoud is joined by Lou Adler—author of Performance-Based Hiring—to break down what...
Episode #33
<p>We’re entering a new sourcing era — one where you don’t need perfect prompts, boolean logic or endless filtering.</p><p><br></p><p>🎤 Just speak naturally, and let hackajob intelligence do the rest. That’s...
Episode #32
<p>🧠 "Jobs will change. Roles will change. The way we get work done is changing." – Martin ThomasIn this session, we dive into the practical evolution from Talent Acquisition to Total Workforce Strategy.Here’s what we...
Episode #31
<p>Recruitment’s evolving—fast. How do you stay ahead without losing the human side?Join:Matt Lavery, Global Director of Sourcing, Recruiting & Onboarding at UPSDave Owen, Workforce Transformation Consultant at Dawn...
Episode #30
<p>This one’s all about actionable AI takeaways for internal talent acquisition teams. No fluff. Just real tools, real workflows, and real results.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re diving into:</p><p>👉Hiring manager...
Episode #29
<p>The world of recruitment is shifting fast. In this session, Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions at hackajob) sits down with Bryan Adams (CEO, HappyDance), Tom Chesterton (CEO, Tonic), and Meghan Cantrell (Senior...
Episode #28
<p>🎙️ AI hiring, decoded.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode, we break down the 2025 AI Hiring Benchmark Report: real data, real challenges, and how to actually hire top AI talent in today’s...
Episode #27
<p>Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions), and special guests Claire de Souza, (Co-founder of The EB Space), Charu M., (Global Employer Branding and External Communications leader), Alex Ayin, (Director of Growth...
The Power of People Building
<p>🎙️ The Future of Tech Hiring in an AI-Driven WorldIn this session, Mark Chaffey (CEO), Sam Berthoud (VP of Talent Solutions), and Hung Lee (Founder, Recruiting Brainfood) dive into the biggest challenges and trends...
Episode #25
<p>🌈 Diversity in Tech: Breaking the Echo Chamber with Sam & Bel 🤖💡 ✨ Join Sam and Bel as they dive into the often-misunderstood world of diversity in tech 🌐. This thought-provoking conversation unpacks the...
Episode #24
<p> 🚀 From Glastonbury to Recruitment: Glenn Martin's Inspiring Journey! 🎤🤖</p> <p><br /></p> <p>🌟 In this captivating conversation, Glenn Martin, founder of Never Mind The Job Spec takes us on his incredible...
Episode #23
<p> In this thought-provoking conversation, Sam sits down with the dynamic Torin Ellis to dive deep into the heart of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D&I). Together, they explore the real meaning of being human in a...
Episode #22
<p> In this insightful conversation, Rob Peacock, Global Head of Learning and Leadership at Merlin Entertainments, shares his remarkable career journey—from retail banking to a global leadership role at one of the...
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