LIVE @ ERE: Live from ERE: Kevin Wheeler & David Crawford: The Future of Talent Acquisition

Recorded LIVE @ ERE Recruiting Conference: Anaheim, CA November 2024

Live from ERE: Kevin Wheeler & David Crawford: The Future of Talent Acquisition


Kevin Wheeler:

Kevin Wheeler is a futurist, writer, and human resource, talent acquisition and learning and development advisor and consultant to many Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Global Learning Resources, Inc. and The Future of Talent Institute. He speaks and writes frequently about the future of talent acquisition and Human Resources. He is the author of two books, the most recent “Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment.” He also authors a weekly newsletter on the future of talent acquisition and HR. He is a frequent speaker at events globally and is a director of the Australasian Talent Conference in Australia.


In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Kevin Wheeler, a thought leader in the recruitment industry, discussing the evolution of recruiting technology, the impact of AI on recruitment, and the importance of marketing in attracting talent. They explore the changing role of recruiters in an AI-driven world, emphasizing the need for human connection and the importance of adapting to new technologies. Kevin shares insights on the future of talent acquisition and offers advice for recruiters to stay relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.

Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwheeler/


David Crawford:
David A. Crawford is Vice President, Talent Acquisition across the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital enterprise. In this role, he is responsible for leading talent acquisition strategies and operations, including workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and employment branding/marketing. David brings to this role significant experience in talent acquisition strategy, talent management, and workplace diversity.

Prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian in 2015, he served as Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at Mastercard, where he brought thought leadership to the company’s internal and external talent acquisition strategy. Previously, he worked at BlackRock as Director and Global Head of Recruiting and Diversity. From 1985 through 2008, David worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co., with increasing levels of responsibility, serving in both the Operations and Finance Divisions before holding various human capital management roles, ultimately as Vice President within Talent Acquisition.

Adam Posner interviews David Crawford, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at New York Presbyterian. They discuss the intersection of hospitality and healthcare, the challenges of recruiting in a post-COVID world, and the importance of building trust within teams. Crawford shares insights from his extensive career in talent acquisition, emphasizing the need for a roadmap in recruitment processes and the significance of understanding both the market and the roles being filled. The conversation also touches on the importance of continuous learning and staying connected to industry trends.

Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-crawford-talent/

Thanks to our friends at ERE for hosting us. Learn more: https://www.eremedia.com/

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