Genil Washington - "How to Create a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Market"
Genil Washington, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Druva, shares her expertise on building sustainable talent pipelines. Drawing from her broad industry experience, she emphasizes viewing talent as long-term assets and rethinking hiring to include acquisition, engagement, and retention as key elements. Genil advocates for moving beyond traditional models by creating environments that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. She also highlights the role of data, innovative onboarding, and ongoing development in crafting high-performing, stable teams.
EPISODE:20 How to Create a Sustainable Talent Acquisition Market A Conversation with Genil Washington GenilWashington Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition @ Druva
Episode Description Genil Washington, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Druva, shares her expertise on building sustainable talent pipelines. Drawing from her broad industry experience, she emphasizes viewing talent as long-term assets and rethinking hiring to include acquisition, engagement, and retention as key elements. Genil advocates for moving beyond traditional models by creating environments that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. She also highlights the role of data, innovative onboarding, and ongoing development in crafting high-performing, stable teams.
Table of Contents Introduction to Genil Washington (0:37) Full Episode (24:30) Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition and Engagement Flywheel (2:15) Rethinking Talent Acquisition Through Candidate and New Hire Engagement (4:48) 1-10 Rating: The Importance of Finding the Right Talent Fit for the Organization (2:44) Creating High-Performance Teams with Strategic Interview Panels (3:22) Aligning the Right Talent with Company's Value Proposition(2:37) Investing in Recruitment and Employee Development for Organizational Success (3:23) Embracing Human-Centric Talent Acquisition Strategies for Growth(1:45) Short - Creating High-Performance Teams with Strategic Interview Panels (0:53) Short - Investing in Recruitment and Employee Development for Organizational Success (0:49)
(0:37) Introduction to GenilWashington “It’s been truly rewarding to watch how all these different organizations, varying by industry and size, operate.”
Full Episode "When you really look at talent acquisition holistically, you definitely want to make sure that not only when you're bringing people in, but also that you're creating opportunities for them to continue to grow and develop—either in their profession or by acquiring other opportunities within the organization." 5
Full Episode: Topics Covered 1. Reimagining Talent Acquisition: Beyond Recruiting 2. The Importance of Experience: Candidate and Employee Journeys 3. Strategic Interview Panels: The Secret to Sustainable Acquisition
(2:15) Building a Sustainable Talent Acquisition and Engagement Flywheel “When people are happy in the organization, it’s infectious. They share their experiences with friends, colleagues, and other professionals in their industry, making it easier for you to attract or recruit talent. These employees become ambassadors for your company, sharing how great it is to work there.”
(4:48) Rethinking Talent Acquisition Through Candidate and New Hire Engagement “You want your candidates and new employees to feel good about the decision they made, as it’s a very important decision in most people’s lives. I encourage my team to stay connected with new hires, regardless of their level within the organization.” 8
(2:44) 1-10 Rating: The Importance of Finding the Right Talent Fit for the Organization “I place the importance of getting the right talent between eight and nine. I think it’s really important, because of the cost of acquiring talent. It’s expensive to recruit and there’s also the cost of turnover. There’s an investment involved when you bring people into an organization and ramp them up.”
(3:22) Creating High-Performance Teams with Strategic Interview Panels “You want to make sure that when you're putting together your interview panel, you have the right people, a good mixture of individuals, who will truly be ambassadors for the organization.”
(2:37) Aligning the Right Talent with Company's Value Proposition “We are realistic in what we can provide to a candidate. The value proposition that we provide is in alignment with what they’re looking for. You want to make sure you have done a great job in selecting that individual that you’re going to invest in.”
(3:23) Investing in Recruitment and Employee Development for Organizational Success “When you look at it from any direction, there’s an investment—from a monetary standpoint, as well as in time, development, coaching, and mentorship for employees. You just want to make sure that you’re thoughtful in your decision-making and attract the right talent, while ensuring that people have a great experience throughout the process.” 12
(1:45) Embracing Human-Centric Talent Acquisition Strategies for Growth “We’re in the business of supporting people. We’re supporting managers, we’re supporting candidates. We’re helping people make decisions. I think the people piece is where we need to stay focused on.”
YOUTUBE SHORT: “You want to make sure that when you're putting together your interview panel, you have the right people, a good mixture of individuals, who will truly be ambassadors for the organization.” - GenilWashington
YOUTUBE SHORT: “When you look at it from any direction, there’s an investment—from a monetary standpoint, as well as in time, development, coaching, and mentorship for employees. You just want to make sure that you’re thoughtful in your decision-making and attract the right talent, while ensuring that people have a great experience throughout the process.” - GenilWashington 15
GenilWashington Genil Washington, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Druva, shares her expertise on building sustainable talent pipelines. Drawing from her broad industry experience, she emphasizes viewing talent as long-term assets and rethinking hiring to include acquisition, engagement, and retention as key elements. Genil advocates for moving beyond traditional models by creating environments that attract, nurture, and retain top talent. She also highlights the role of data, innovative onboarding, and ongoing development in crafting high-performing, stable teams.
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