#5: Effective Hiring Manager Partnerships in Global TA with Mary Kay Baldino

Throw Out The Playbook

This episode is sponsored by Equity Activations

Mary Kay Baldino, Head of Talent Acquisition at a global company with over 10,000 employees, discusses the importance of balancing confidence and humility as a TA leader. She emphasizes the need for expertise, data, and evidence to back up your recommendations. Mary Kay also highlights the significance of creating a culture of vulnerability and learning, navigating cultural differences in a global organization, and maintaining a human-centric approach to recruiting. She shares personal stories and examples to illustrate her points.

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//TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:20 - Mary Kay's Journey into Talent Acquisition
00:04:47 - Shifts in Approach as a TA Leader
00:07:02 - Advice for New TA Leaders
00:09:19 - Learning from Early Mistakes
00:11:43 - Courageously Confronting Bias
00:14:10 - Creating a Culture of Vulnerability
00:16:31 - Navigating Cultural Differences in Global TA
00:23:40 - Equipping Teams for Cultural Awareness
00:28:32 - Aligning Strategies with Local Nuances
00:33:09 - Balancing Standards and Flexibility

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