🌟What a day!!! Excited to share that I had the incredible opportunity to speak at RecFest UK the largest talent acquisition business festival in the world! 🙏 Huge Thank-you to Glenn Martin for inviting me to the amazing panel he hosted on the Unplugged Stage, which was MCed by Akbar Karenga. I joined fellow panelists Sean Allen Jess Wetton and Matyas Tamasi Carvalho to discuss the transition from I-shaped to T-shaped talent search, emphasizing the importance of diversifying skill sets. For those unfamiliar, an I-shaped career focuses on deep expertise in one area, while a T-shaped career combines deep expertise with broader skills across various areas. 💡A key point I highlighted was how people from marginalized backgrounds often face disadvantages in being hired based on skills that have been 100% proved over and over again, whereas those from the dominant culture are often hired based on their potential and what they might achieve. This disparity can further disadvantage marginalized individuals in T-shaped talent searches. We must look beyond just proven experience and consider potential and attitudes in everyone to truly embrace diversity and inclusion, especially considering that the lifespan of many skills is rapidly srinking to 2.5-5 years. 📜 We also discussed the importance of making diversity and inclusion policies accessible and actionable - developing options as opposed to blanket solutions. 🎉 After the panel, I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxed and liberated the event felt—it was unlike any other professional event I've attended. With glitter, garden games, stilt walkers, and much more, trully more a festival than a business conference! 🤝 It was lovely to catch up with old friends - Daniele Fiandaca and Lee Chambers and make a few new ones. Amongst the fanfare, I had many super stimulating and cool conversations. Two highlights were my chat with Theo Smith about neurobariayons and the benefits for everyone when thoughtful neuroinclusion is implemented; and a fascinating discussion with Sally Pritchett about combining B Corp and employee-owned business approaches, which has a lot of positive aspects for diversity and inclusion. 📸It was also awesome to finally meet Logan McGregor in person - thanks for taking all the actually relevant photos and videos! #RecFest #TalentAcquisition #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

After an incredible year in the combined company NIQ-GfK, I can't help but shout from the rooftops about why this place is simply amazing! 🎉 First off, the people here are just phenomenal. 🌟 I work with a team of recruiters who are not only talented but also genuinely passionate about what they do. We're like a little family, always having each other's backs. And don't even get me started on our leadership! 🚀 They're not just bosses, they're true partners. A special shoutout to my amazing managers, Bettina Campo Megan Farley Madhwacharya Mulgund. Thank you for always having my back, believing in me, and pushing me to reach new heights. Your support means the world to me! But here's the real kicker - we're literally shaping the future of consumer insights! 🌍 As the world's largest consumer buying behavior company, we're showing the world what people really want. How cool is that? Oh, and the tech folks? They're like rock stars! 🎸 They treat us recruiters like we're part of their team. It's collaboration at its finest, folks! Now, let me tell you about growth opportunities. NIQ is like a garden of learning! 🌱 They're always encouraging us to develop new skills and take on new challenges. And the best part? There are tons of internal opportunities to grow within the company. It's like a career playground! As a recruiter, I get to cherry-pick the cream of the crop from the market. These talented individuals are the ones who gather the data and extract those juicy insights that give our clients a full view of consumer behavior. It's like being a talent matchmaker for the consumer insights world! 💡 But you know what really makes NIQ special? The passion. You can feel it in the air. Everyone here loves what they do, and it shows in our work and our relationships. I'm not just proud to work at NIQ; I'm thrilled to be part of this incredible journey. Here's to many more years of insights, growth, and success! 🥂 #NIQ #CareerGrowth #ConsumerInsights #GreatPlaceToWork #LifeAtNIQ

🎙️ Join me on The Goode Guide for an empowering discussion with Abriana Allen! We dive into career transitions, attracting top talent, and more. As a talent acquisition leader, Abriana shares her expertise in building diverse teams and navigating compensation strategies. Don't miss out on practical tips for career success! Follow Abriana on LinkedIn for further insights. Let's elevate our careers together!💡 💬 DM #womenempowerwomen #womenentrepeneurs #businesswomanlife

Embracing New Beginnings 🌟 Last week, I received the news that my position at Amplitude has been eliminated. After 5+ incredible years, it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, but I’m profoundly grateful for the journey and the mission of helping companies build better products. Amplitude transformed my life, bringing my family and me to the Bay Area and allowing me to grow in ways I never imagined. More importantly, it introduced me to some of the brightest minds and most wonderful people in the industry. At Amplitude, I thrived by learning, experimenting, iterating, and growing. To everyone I worked with, shared coffee with, and greeted every afternoon with a “good morning” – thank you. You’ve all contributed to who I am today. Now, I’m excited to turn the page and start a new chapter. Here’s a quick snapshot of my journey: 👥 Leadership: Led a team of recruiters across various departments including Customer Success, Marketing, G&A, People, and Early Careers. Led Talent Sourcers, Recruiting Coordinators, and our first Talent Operations Coordinator. Developed the Talent Acquisition org’s first Career Ladder. 📊 Recruiting Operations: Built team-wide metrics reporting, a recruiting capacity model, and streamlined offer templates in NAMER from 40+ to 2. Passionate about dashboard creation and recruiting analytics. 🎓 Early Careers: Created Amplitude’s first Early Careers program, increasing diversity and inclusivity in our candidate pools and interview process through cross-functional collaboration. 📈 Employer Brand: Developed and executed the #LifeAtAmplitude campaign with a $0 budget, partnering with Marketing to bring our vision to life. 🌍 DEI: Founded and co-led the Black Leaders at Amplitude Creating Change (BLACC) ERG. Drove our first Diversity Recruitment strategy and implemented advanced hiring manager interview training to make our process more predictive. 👖 Denim Day: Organized Amplitude’s first (and legendary, depending on who you ask) Denim Day with 9+ Ampliteers showcasing as much denim as possible. I had a blast writing this chapter, but as Natasha Bedingfield sings, “today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten.” Here’s to new adventures and opportunities! 🚀 #CareerJourney #NewBeginnings #NextPlay #OpenToWork #Leadership #TalentAcquisition #EarlyCareers #EmployerBrand #DEI #Recruiting

🎉 Happy Friday, Everyone! 🎉 As we wrap up another week, I can't help but reflect on the game-changing strategies that propel our businesses forward. This week, I dived deep into the world of staffing solutions, exploring how MissionStaff is revolutionizing the recruitment landscape. 🚀 1. Diving into a Sea of Talent: It's like having a VIP pass to an exclusive talent show, where the brightest stars are just waiting to shine in your projects. 🌟 2. Industry Wizards at Your Service: Imagine having a Gandalf for your specific industry, guiding you to the perfect candidates with a wave of their magical staff. That's the specialized expertise MissionStaff brings to the table! 🧙♂️✨ 3. Speedy Gonzales Hiring: Who knew hiring could be as fast as ordering your favorite coffee? Say goodbye to the lengthy recruitment processes and hello to your new team members in no time! ☕️💨 4. Flexibility Is the New Black: Whether it's a sprint or a marathon, MissionStaff offers the agility your business needs to thrive in today’s ever-changing market. 🏃♂️📈 5. Playing It Safe: With MissionStaff, you're not just hiring; you're also gaining a partner who ensures you stay in the clear with all those tricky legal and compliance hurdles. 🛡️👍 As we sail into the weekend, let's look on how we can further unlock our business potential with MissionStaff by our side. Here's to staying agile, competitive, and always ahead of the curve! Enjoy your weekend, everyone! Let’s recharge and get ready to tackle next week with renewed energy and fresh perspectives. And remember, the right talent is just around the corner, waiting to join forces with you! 💪🎉🥂✨ #HappyFriday #StaffingSolutions #MissionStaff #BusinessGrowth #TalentAcquisition #IndustryInsights #WeekendVibes

As we wrap up another productive week, let's celebrate the impact we make in connecting top talent with incredible opportunities. Every placement we make isn't just a job filled—it's a life changed, a dream realized, and a company's future shaped. #NextOneStaffing #ExecutiveSearch #MotivationalQuote

Have you noticed how much the world of talent acquisition has been changing lately? There are several factors at play driving these shifts. As TA professionals it’s our job to stay ahead of the trends and help our clients navigate the changing landscape. If you want to know how, take a look at the below from my colleague Richard Bradley, and let us help you get started. #RPO #KellyOCG

A little late to celebrate 200k... but we can do what we do because of you! ✨ We’ve helped 3,800+ consumer brands, manufacturers, and consumer-focused companies hire leadership, executives, board members, and top-tier talent. 🙌 Connected with more than 300K professionals across sales, marketing, operations, finance, HR, investment funds, global strategics, distribution, manufacturing, retail, Ecomm, and more. 💥 Expansion Alert! Our recruitment expertise now includes niches like wellness, lifestyle, luxury, and even celebrity engagements through CreatorForce! We stand out as the leading consumer talent partner offering end-to-end solutions for hiring across an entire organization - one at a time or all at once. ✅ Impactful Search® Search ( for C-suite and board members) ✅ Force Recruitment (or executives, directors, Senior Mgmt, and project work) ✅ CreatorForce (for celebrity and influencer matching) ✅ Consumer Job Board (entry-junior levels) 🤑 We’ve assisted 200+ companies recruit the right leadership talent *to sell* their companies to global strategics like Mondelez, Nestle, Diageo, Unilever, and Pepsi, to name a few 💴 We’ve worked with 100+ investment groups to place the right players at the right time. 👯♀️ In the past year, 41% of our executive placements were women, highlighting our commitment to female-forward leadership. Our own team is 82% female, and 50% of the C-suite at Force are women. 🌈 Beyond recruitment, we invest in our team's growth through executive coaching, DEI initiatives, and community involvement. ⚡ We've created an accessible, highly engaged consumer community of founders, investors, advisors, creators, executives, and emerging talent who thrive on helping others succeed. And finally, you may have noticed we’ve shortened our logo to Force. Why? We are a FORCE for the consumer economy. The FORCE to help people and companies grow up and to the right. Cheers to the Force team driving these connections in all of the different ways we do.

Day 3 is in the books for #TAWeek. The key takeaways: 🔊 💣 Talent Acquisition and Marketing must recognize a shared commitment to building a successful brand for the organization. It's crucial to remember that a company's brand isn't solely the responsibility of these departments, an organization's brand lies in the hands of every employee! 💣 Share what's great about your organization, the cool things happening, highlight your employees, and show career paths! People want to join a company they can see themselves working for! #TalentAcquisition #Marketing #EmployerBranding

Welcome, dear listeners, to another insightful episode of Why Generation Z doesn't want to be promoted at work?. Today we're delving into a fascinating topic that's been making waves in the professional landscape: Why Generation Z seems to have a different perspective on workplace promotions. Now, we all know that climbing the corporate ladder has been a traditional marker of success in the professional world. However, there's a noticeable shift in attitudes, particularly among the younger workforce. Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is challenging the status quo when it comes to career advancement. Today, we're exploring the reasons behind this intriguing phenomenon and seeking to understand why many from this generation aren't as eager to be promoted at work as their predecessors. It's crucial to recognize that Gen Z is entering the workforce during a time of rapid technological advancement, societal changes, and a redefined approach to work-life balance. This generation is characterized by its desire for purpose, diversity, and a meaningful connection with their work. So, why does the prospect of climbing the corporate hierarchy seem less appealing to them? Join us as we unravel the layers and engage in a thought-provoking discussion with experts, professionals, and, of course, the members of Generation Z themselves.