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74. How the Undercover Candidate exposed the shocking truth of recruitment
74. How the Undercover Candidate exposed the shocking truth of recruitment
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Join us in this eye-opening episode with Nora Burns, a former Fortune 200 HR leader turned undercover candidate and employee.
With a career spanning over 20 years in Human Resources, Nora shares her ground-breaking research journey, where she underwent 250 undercover job interviews and worked incognito in frontline roles at five Fortune 500 companies.
This episode sheds light on the startling recruitment practices she uncovered, many of which were unethical and illegal.
Key Talking Points:
Nora Burns' unique transition from HR leader to undercover candidate.
Insights from her extensive undercover job interviews and experiences.
Ethical implications of the recruitment practices she discovered.
The impact of these practices on candidates and workplace culture.
The necessity for a shift towards more ethical hiring practices in the corporate world.
Resources:
Connect with Nora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns/
Pre-purchase Nora's book: https://www.theleadershipexperts.com/shop
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4. How to recruit for culture fit (HINT: Don’t)
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General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your well-being, the following resources may be useful.
Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
With a career spanning over 20 years in Human Resources, Nora shares her ground-breaking research journey, where she underwent 250 undercover job interviews and worked incognito in frontline roles at five Fortune 500 companies.
This episode sheds light on the startling recruitment practices she uncovered, many of which were unethical and illegal.
Key Talking Points:
Nora Burns' unique transition from HR leader to undercover candidate.
Insights from her extensive undercover job interviews and experiences.
Ethical implications of the recruitment practices she discovered.
The impact of these practices on candidates and workplace culture.
The necessity for a shift towards more ethical hiring practices in the corporate world.
Resources:
Connect with Nora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noraburns/
Pre-purchase Nora's book: https://www.theleadershipexperts.com/shop
Listen to More on Discrimination at Work from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture
34. How to identify and eliminate toxic work cultures
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/toxic-workplace-culture_1887/
32. Why understanding women’s health is vital for male leaders
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/womens-health-a-guide-for-male-leaders_1785/
41: Neurodiversity 101.
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/neurodiversity-101_2286/
Listen to More on Recruitment from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture
3. How to Win the Fight for Talent
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/how-to-win-the-fight-for-talent_2229/
4. How to recruit for culture fit (HINT: Don’t)
https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/how-to-recruit-for-culture-fit_2226/
General Support with Mental Health and Well-being
If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your well-being, the following resources may be useful.
Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/
If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Connect with Al and Leanne
Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/
Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/
Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne
Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com
Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
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Jan 18, 2024
Format:
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