Hiring isn’t just about filling positions—it’s about finding individuals who will further the success of your team. In today’s competitive job market, the most effective Talent Acquisition and HR teams stand out by engaging candidates, setting clear expectations, and creating a hiring process that works for everyone.
In this episode of HR at the Table, Unlocking Better Hiring Decisions: The Power of Clear Expectations, Trent Cotton, Vice President of Talent and Culture at HatchWorks AI, shares how he transformed his frustration with traditional processes into a strategy for better hiring outcomes. He breaks down common hiring challenges and explores how you can shift your focus from screening people out to screening the right candidates in.
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As the Vice President of Talent and Culture at HatchWorks AI, Trent Cotton brings over two decades of experience to the forefront of human resources. In his current role, he implements innovative strategies in recruitment, retention, and development, overseeing the company’s most significant asset—its people.
Trent is a recognized authority in Human Capital, frequently speaking nationwide on topics such as HR analytics, building data-driven HR functions, and adopting a Human Capitalist mindset. His thought leadership is encapsulated in his books, Sprint Recruiting: Innovate, Iterate, Accelerate and High-Performance Recruiting, where he introduces agile methodologies to talent acquisition. He has also written numerous whitepapers and Ebooks on various topics related to Human Capital. Beyond his professional endeavors, Trent is dedicated to mentoring HR professionals, helping them embrace transformative mindsets to drive industry evolution. His podcast, The Human Capitalist, showcases HR thought leaders and unique conversations around the future of Human Capital.
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