Trends in Talent Acquisition with Simon Valentine

Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

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More than ever, we are having conversations and reflecting holistically about our values, beliefs and purpose in life. This includes family, health and work. It’s not surprising that many employees and job seekers are looking for a career that’s purpose-driven rather than just a means to an end.

Simon Valentine has dedicated more than 10 years to coaching and supporting people with purpose-related work.

Hear from Simon the latest trends on talent acquisition and the employment market, as well as his predictions for 2021.

• Pivoting – focusing on the true north but being able to change direction.

• Resilience – coaching leaders and supporting employees’ mental health.

• Acceleration – leveraging new technology and the trends in the gig economy to build a more agile workforce.

Guest Bio:

Simon is a strong HR professional who has worked across multiple industries (including Banking and Finance, Internet, Technology, Telecommunications and Construction).

An experienced recruitment Leader from New Zealand with 20+ years of experience, he has worked across the globe with a focus in Emerging Markets (including Asia Pacific, Latin America, Central Eastern Europe, Russia and the Middle East and Africa).

He has played the role of advisor to a number of companies on their recruitment strategies, with a particular focus on the international approach to recruitment.

And now, as host of Your Career with a PURPOSE podcast with 10+ years of experience in purpose-related work, Simon demonstrates his real passion for enabling people to become the best versions of themselves.

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