In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition with Lana Meilinger, an industry leader and Talent Acquisition Manager at Spryker Systems. Lana shares her wealth of insights, drawing from her experiences and challenges in the dynamic field of talent acquisition.

List of topics covered in the episode: 

• Future Trajectory Assessment

  Lana emphasises the importance of moving beyond traditional qualifications and focusing on a candidate's future trajectory. The discussion centres on how hiring individuals with a growth mindset can better position organisations for future challenges.

• Hybrid Remote Work Models

  The shift towards hybrid remote work models is explored, and Lana sheds light on how this impacts the hiring process. She shares firsthand experiences of adapting to hiring individuals through virtual platforms, highlighting the changing dynamics of face-to-face interactions in talent acquisition.

• Redefining Leadership Skills

  Lana delves into the critical role of talent acquisition leaders in redefining leadership skills. The conversation touches on the necessity of inclusive leadership traits, ethical considerations, empathy, and integrity in a global and diverse work environment.

• Skill-Based Hiring

  This episode explores the emerging trend of skill-based hiring, moving away from traditional qualifications to focus on the skills and capabilities that candidates bring to the table. Lana discusses how this shift aligns with the changing needs of businesses and the importance of assessing candidates' ability to adapt to future challenges.

• Continuous Learning Culture

  Lana's commitment to a continuous learning culture within her team and organisation is highlighted. The episode explores the various methods Lana employs, including internal workshops, breakout sessions, and external training programs, to keep her team at the forefront of industry trends and developments.

• Demystifying Hiring Concepts

  Lana shares her experiences in demystifying and refining hiring concepts such as "high performers" and "AAA talent." The episode details the challenges and rewards of implementing such concepts and the importance of aligning them with the organisation's goals and values.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lana Meilinger as we uncover the strategies and insights that are shaping the future of talent acquisition. 

Connect with Lana Meilinger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lana-meilinger/

Other links mentioned in the show: https://spryker.com/

Mentions: 

Adriano Herdman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianoherdman1/

Chris Haslam - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cahaslam/