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Podcast- Designing Better High-Volume Hiring Experiences at Compass Group
August 27, 2026
The latest episode features Shay Johnson, Vice President of Strategic HR Partnerships at Compass Group USA, exploring the complexities of..
Podcast- Rethinking Quality of Hire and People Analytics at Marriott
August 6, 2026
We're excited to celebrate the launch of Try Harder is Not a Strategy, the new podcast from John Vlastelica. In this season, John explores one of..
When pushing best practices isn't enough
March 26, 2026
This post first appeared on John’s Try Harder is Not a Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter. During myRecruiting Leadership Workshopsthe past year, I've..
How will competencies shift for recruiters as we move towards Talent Advisor 2.0?
March 26, 2026
This post first appeared on John’s Try Harder is Not a Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter. The mindset shifts as a recruiter moves into a Talent..
Defining the Corporate Recruiter Role in 2026
March 26, 2026
This post first appeared on John’s Try Harder is Not a Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter. AI pushed me to rethink the role of corporate recruiter a..
How to not suck when leading work to change recruiter role expectations
March 26, 2026
This post first appeared on John’s Try Harder is Not a Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter. Everybody I speak with in TA leadership roles wants their..
We Must Run to The Fire
March 12, 2026
This post first appeared on John’s Try Harder is Not a Strategy LinkedIn Newsletter. Back in 2022, when things were peak crazy for TA, I..
3 Ways Recruiters Can Help Hiring Managers Hire Better
June 4, 2025
On May 22, 2025 at the annual recruitDC Conference in Falls Church, VA, Recruiting Toolbox Principal Consultant Ben Gotkin shared with attendees "3..