In this episode of Offer Accepted, Bryan Power, Chief People Officer at Nextdoor, shares how recruiting teams can simplify their process using the AAA framework: Attraction, Assessment, and Acquisition. Shannon and Bryan discuss how breaking the funnel into distinct stages helps teams identify where things are going wrong and take action with more clarity. Whether you're leading a small team or scaling operations, this episode offers practical ways to use data, structure, and empathy to improve hiring outcomes.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Mario Espindola, Senior Director of Talent and Operations at SignalFire, shares how talent acquisition leaders can secure a seat at the headcount planning table and use it to drive real business outcomes. Shannon and Mario discuss how to bring credibility with data, clarify ownership using RACI frameworks, and connect hiring plans to revenue and growth metrics. Whether you’re leading your first planning cycle or looking to step into a more strategic role, this episode offers tactical advice to shift from execution to influence.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and creator of I Hate It Here, shares how realistic, role-relevant hiring projects can lead to more confident and accurate hiring decisions. Shannon and Hebba explore why assessments should test for day-one skills (not teachable ones), how rubrics drive fairness, and why introducing projects early in the process saves time and prevents bias. Whether you're rethinking your assessment strategy or just starting to use projects in your hiring process, this conversation offers tactical guidance and a refreshing dose of clarity.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Jeff Winter, VP of Talent Acquisition at Grammarly, shares how new TA leaders can approach their first 100 days with clarity and purpose. Drawing from decades of experience scaling teams, Jeff emphasizes the value of listening before acting, partnering early with key stakeholders, and making informed decisions about what truly needs to change. This conversation is a must-listen for any leader stepping into a new role and looking to build trust while driving meaningful impact.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Anna Hall, GTM Recruiter at Ashby, shares how cohort hiring streamlines recruiting efforts, creates a more equitable hiring process, and improves efficiency for both recruiters and hiring managers. She breaks down the inputs needed for a successful cohort model, common misconceptions, and how to use data to optimize hiring outcomes. Anna also dives into the measurable impact of this approach, including a major reduction in time-to-fill and increased hiring efficiency.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Jan Tegze, Director of Talent Acquisition and a multi-time published author, shares how AI is reshaping the recruiting landscape. He explains how AI tools enable efficiency by automating repetitive tasks while highlighting the critical role of human elements like trust and empathy. Jan shares why upskilling in AI is now a core competency for recruiters and how strategic experimentation with these tools can lead to long-term success.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Cara Brennan Allamano discusses the critical role of an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) in talent acquisition. She breaks down what an EVP is, who should own it, and how to create one that aligns with both organizational goals and employee expectations. Cara emphasizes the importance of authenticity, stakeholder alignment, and regular reevaluation of the EVP to ensure it remains relevant. She also highlights the tangible results of a well-executed EVP, such as improved hiring metrics, stronger retention, and reduced time-to-hire.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Selcan Sengul shares how her team at Taxfix redefined candidate communication with human-centered recruiting. From personalized rejection templates to DEI alignment, Selcan offers actionable strategies for creating a candidate experience that reflects company values and builds trust.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, José Benitez Cong, Chief People Officer at Humane, shares his framework for balancing data-driven recruiting with a deeply human approach. He explains how focusing on long-term impact, fostering trust, and leveraging re-recruitment strategies can turn hiring into a strategic advantage that benefits both candidates and companies.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Mike Peditto, Director of Talent at Teal, shares his insights on creating a seamless and human hiring process, even when resources are limited. He highlights the importance of transparency, empathy, and collaboration to build trust and elevate the candidate experience.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Nate Wylie, a Talent Acquisition consultant with experience in start-ups and Big Tech, shares his expertise on scaling teams through strategic recruiting processes. He highlights the importance of trust, collaboration, and aligning expectations to streamline hiring in today’s competitive talent market.

In this episode, Becky McCullough, VP of Talent Acquisition and Mobility at HubSpot, shares how aligning recruitment programs with core business goals has propelled HubSpot’s talent strategy from reactive to proactive. We discuss building proactive talent pools, defining the 'why' behind recruitment initiatives, and fostering transparency to strengthen team alignment and candidate experiences.

Henry Ward shares how Carta has built a scalable hiring strategy by focusing on alignment and clarity. Discover how clear principles, team collaboration, and strategic hiring decisions can help any company grow while maintaining a strong, cohesive culture.

Stephanie Baysinger shares how recruiting teams can boost efficiency without losing the personal touch. Learn how cross-functional collaboration, sales strategies, and true enablement helps teams thrive in today’s fast-paced talent landscape.

In this episode, Abhik Pramanik shares how Ashby scaled its engineering team and overcame hiring obstacles by redefining recruitment. We discuss how transparent job descriptions and creative hiring strategies have allowed Ashby to thrive in a competitive talent market.

In this episode, JT Haskell, with 15+ years of TA experience at companies like Reddit and Zapier, shares how strategic capacity planning helps TA teams exceed hiring goals, avoid burnout, and streamline recruiting. We discuss forecasting, project integration, and exec buy-in.

In this episode, we talk with 1Password’s TA Director, Lyndsey French, a 15-year recruiting veteran. We explore 1Password’s growth, driven by interview excellence and a focus on training, diversity, and fair evaluation processes. Lyndsey shares insights on boosting recruiting outcomes and enhancing candidate experience through structured training and executive buy-in. Tune in for practical tips on improving your hiring strategy and creating a positive candidate experience.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Nakeisha Martinez, a nearly two-decade veteran in the talent space. They discuss the importance of professional development for recruiting teams, structuring 1:1s for development, and the concept of teach-backs to enhance skillsets amongst the recruiting team.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn talks with Melissa Grabiner, an HR and Talent Acquisition expert. They discuss PTO planning and management strategies to reduce burnout. Melissa highlights the importance of work-life balance, encouraging mental health days, implementing backup systems, and treating employees as equals to foster a supportive and productive work environment.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Aline Lerner and Michael Mroczka tackle the challenges posed by AI tools like ChatGPT in technical hiring. They discuss actionable strategies to evolve interview processes, prioritize fairness, and safeguard hiring integrity.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Kristi Kennebrew, Talent Attraction at Get Me Hired Kristi. The conversation focuses on how to leverage conferences, and other IRL events in your sourcing strategy.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Jeremy Lyons, Co-founder at RecOps Collective. The conversation focuses on how to leverage international influences to build an inclusive and effective hiring process.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Maria Fernanda, Recruitment Manager at Brunel. The conversation focuses on how to build trust with seasoned hiring managers and new hiring managers alike.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Ashley King, Founder + Chief Instructor @ DEI Labs. The conversation focuses on how to manage objections to your DEI initiatives and TA's role in creating systemic change.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Anthony Holloway, Senior Manager of TA at Woebot Health. The conversation focuses on how to increase productivity amongst your recruiting team while reducing burnout.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Deb Caulet, Founder of Aligned Collective. The conversation focuses on the RecOps model of Decentralized Autonomous Hiring (DAH) that Deb pioneered while at Blinkist.

In this episode, we chat with Liz Smith, Talent @ Ashby about evolving your sourcing teams into a research function via concepts such as market mapping.

In this episode, we chat with Natalie Stones, Founder & Chief Talent Leader @ Talent Refinery about the benefits fractional recruiting it has on business and recruiting strategy and the best ways to lean in to this new era of recruiting.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Dr. Kalifa Oliver, Ford's Director of People Analytics, sits down with host Shannon Ogborn to discuss the role a strong internal mobility program can play in employee experience.

In this episode, we chat with Virgile Raingeard, CEO at Figures to discuss how compensation strategy and communication plays a crucial role in your team's success.

In this episode, we chat with Reggie Williams, Head of Tech Talent at Bain Capital Ventures to discuss how active listening strategies can boost your offer acceptance rates.

In this episode, we chat with Luke Eaton, Head of Talent Ops @ Welltech to discuss how to maximize your recruiting process with marginal gains.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Willem Wijnans, Ashby’s EMEA Sales Lead. Willem, a veteran in scaling companies and recruiting functions, shares his journey and insights into the world of talent acquisition, particularly around candidate experience.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, host Shannon sits down with Marty Hauck, Founder of The People People Group. They start with the nitty-gritty of recruiting, discussing the importance of choosing the right tools and systems for your team. Marty emphasizes the need for autonomy and creativity in the process, advocating for a balance between individualized workflows and centralized tools.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Natan Fisher, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SingleSprout, shares his unique perspective on the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of understanding what a job is not, and what failure looks like in a role. He believes that mismanaged expectations often lead to employee turnover, and that success should be clearly defined in terms of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and goals.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Jermaine Murray, the Founder of JupiterHR, returns to discuss establishing an authentic personal brand with host Shannon Ogborn. Known as “the Jobfather," Jermaine's mission is to increase the representation of black talent within the tech industry. JupiterHR offers a wide range of services, from career coaching and recruitment to HR advisory consultation.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Lyndsey Anderson and AJ Price from Literati. The conversation revolves around the power of second chances in the hiring process.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Heather Doshay, a Partner at SignalFire. The conversation dives deep into the world of talent acquisition and management, focusing on the importance of structured interviews.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Adam Horne, the Co-Founder of Open Org. They start with the importance of both internal and external transparency in the workplace and how it builds employee trust and loyalty.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Leah Knobler, VP of People at Help Scout, shares her insights on the hiring process. She discusses the importance of continuous improvement in recruiting teams, drawing parallels with sales and marketing, where constant evaluation and refinement are the norms. Leah emphasizes the need for transparency and learning from successes and failures in the hiring process.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn sits down with Jermaine Murray, the Jobfather and founder of Jupiter HR. Murray's firm is a powerhouse in the HR world, offering career coaching, recruitment services, and HR advisory consultation. The mission? To boost the representation of black talent within the tech industry.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, Shannon Ogborn hosts Jim Miller, VP of People and Talent at Ashby. Jim shares his unique approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of understanding the business case for open roles.

In this episode of Offer Accepted, your host Shannon Ogborn sits down with Max Butler, Head of Talent Operations at CaptivateIQ, to discuss the benefits of hiring a Recruiting Operations person early in your company’s life.

Inspired by her brother's neuro-divergence, Jhillika Kumar, CEO and Founder of Mentra, is on a mission to encourage neuro-inclusivity in the workplace. She and Shannon discuss ways to develop more neuro-inclusive hiring practices and how to create workplace accessibility for all.

In this episode of the Offer Accepted podcast, our host Shannon Ogborn welcomes Adam Ward, the partner and founder of Growth by Design Talent. They discuss why recruiting should have a seat at the table, the difference between service providers and trusted advisors, and why recruiting is a top-line goal.

What separates an excellent hiring strategy from one that’s just ok? Join Shannon as she sits down with Benji Encz, co-founder of all-in-one hiring software Ashby, as they discuss hiring excellence and what it means for your recruiting strategy. This episode aims to give you a practical mental model for applying hiring excellence in your team.