Jessica Franco

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨’𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✔️In today’s competitive hiring landscape, candidate experience in hiring is no longer a secondary consideration—it is often the deciding factor in whether top candidates accept an offer or disengage entirely. Across Sacramento, organizations are investing heavily in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and talent acquisition strategies to attract talent. These efforts help create awareness and increase applicant flow. However, attracting talent and securing top talent are not the same. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ggSWyC32 #sacramento #hiring #itswhoyouknow

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TA is evolving. But are we measuring what actually matters? The talent market is full of contradictions. Hiring is happening, but it’s cautious. Candidates want more clarity. Employers are taking longer to make decisions. AI is everywhere in the conversation, but still nowhere near full adoption. Through it all, TA is changing. The best teams are thinking about skills, internal mobility, and workforce planning, not just filling roles. However, many are still reporting on time to hire and cost per hire, metrics that track activity rather than impact. So how should TA functions prove their value? What should be measured if the goal is real business influence? My guest on Episode 766 of Recruiting Future is Bharat Siyani, VP of People and Culture at Elmo Software. In our conversation, Bharat outlines what impact really looks like, which metrics actually matter, and how TA can position itself as a strategic partner in the business. We discuss: • The contradictions in today’s talent market • Finding the signal in the noise • Understanding nuance in recruiting decisions • What AI should do versus what humans must own • Moving beyond efficiency metrics • Measuring value, outcomes, and long-term fit • Tech hiring in a volatile landscape • Skills, context, and redefining roles • TA’s role in shaping the workforce • What the TA team of the future might look like 🎧 Listen by searching Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts #JoinTheConversation

The Right Recruiting Partner Doesn’t Just Fill Roles. They Build Trust. Strong #recruiting partnerships aren’t transactional. They’re built through consistency, transparency, and follow-through. When expectations are clear, communication is honest, and quality is prioritized over volume, hiring becomes more efficient, and outcomes improve. The goal isn’t just to hire quickly, but to hire well, with confidence on both sides. That’s the standard I bring to every search. #RecruitingPartner #TalentStrategy #DirectHire #BelleLynnSourcingLLC

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Strong recruiting partnerships don’t replace internal teams. They strengthen them. At Bumble, TALNT Team supported multiple Talent Acquisition roles while operating as a true extension of the in-house function. The focus wasn’t just speed, it was delivery, context, and long-term impact. When recruiting partners understand the realities of internal TA, execution improves, ramp time shortens, and hiring becomes a stabilizing force instead of a reactive one. We’re grateful for the trust and partnership. #TalentAcquisitionLeadership #HiringStrategy #RecruitingPartnership #WorkforceExecution #ExecutiveHiring"

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