HRExaminer Radio: Episode #31: Will Staney

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HRExaminer Radio

HRExaminer Radio is a weekly show devoted to Recruiting and Recruiting Technology airing live on Friday’s at 11AM Pacific

HRExaminer Radio

Episode: 31
Air Date: August 30, 2013
Guest: Will Staney

 

Will Staney is the Director of Recruiting, Strategic Programs at SuccessFactors where he is responsible for driving the success and continued development of their strategic sourcing strategies, recruitment marketing, employer branding, social community management, career site development, candidate experience, internal and external talent programs including onboarding, as well as keeping up with the latest emerging social, recruiting and HR technologies to ensure SuccessFactors is on the cutting edge.

Before SuccessFactors, he held the position of Talent Acquisition Web Strategy Manager at VMware where he trained their global staffing team and implemented social media strategy, sourcing strategies and new technology adoption throughout the organization that has dramatically changed the way they find top talent and spread awareness of their employer brand online. VMware’s social recruiting adoption and strategy, spearheaded by Will, was said to be “leading the charge in terms of innovation, transparency and energy…and many companies have unofficially looked to VMware’s social media adoption as the role model for how they would like to invest in the future.” – Joshua Waldman, CareerEnlightenment.com June, 2011

Will Staney is an influential voice in the HR and recruiting space. He regularly speaks on new media marketing, recruiting strategies, and employer branding in the HR and social media conference circuits as well as online webinars. His recent and upcoming speaking appearances include Linkedin Talent Connect, HR Technology Conference Europe, Bersin IMPACT, TalentNet Social Recruiting Conference, Social Media Club of Austin, and more.

 

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John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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