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Episode Synopsis
Unlocking HR Excellence: Vineet's Journey and the Seven Deadly Sins of RecruitingIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave welcomes Vineet, an HR executive with 25 years of industry experience. Vineet shares his unique career journey from an electrical engineer to an HR executive and delves into critical HR insights. They discuss the 'seven deadly sins of recruiting,' which include candidate ghosting, failing to close the loop, unconscious biases, and hiring for today's needs instead of tomorrow's. Vineet emphasizes the importance of empathetic recruiting, focusing on candidate stories, resilience, and behavior rather than just resumes. They also explore generational differences in recruiting expectations and the need for HR professionals to adapt. Vineet concludes with advice for treating recruiting as a brand-building exercise and the importance of candidate experience.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:38 Meet Vineet: From Engineer to HR Executive02:20 The Seven Deadly Sins of Recruiting10:53 Transforming Traditional Recruiting Practices13:13 Empathy and Efficiency in Recruiting15:45 Generational Differences in Recruiting19:27 Parting Advice for HR Professionals22:14 Conclusion and Farewell
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