Building Candidate Pipelines for Long-Term Growth with Candi Thomas of Mattress Firm
Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources · 2025-01-14 · 18 min
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On this episode, Ryan Dull is joined by Candi Thomas , Director of Talent Acquisition: Field, Corporate and Supply Chain at Mattress Firm . With 22 years of experience, Candi shares her journey from retail management to leading TA teams, unifying processes and building a strong talent acquisition brand. Candi discusses key metrics like time to fill and offer turnaround, as well as initiatives like AI-enabled assessments and active sourcing. She emphasizes the value of honesty in recruiting and fostering autonomy and creativity within teams to drive success. Key Takeaways: (02:31) Candi’s career is rooted in achieving operational excellence and customer focus. (04:45) Mattress Firm sought a TA evolution to streamline processes. (06:39) Field site hiring is the top priority for the TA team. (09:37) Metrics help improve turnover rates and retention strategies. (11:54) Career growth is a key focus from employee engagement surveys. (13:12) Recruiting focuses on industries with commission-driven professionals. (15:51) Providing realistic job previews builds trust with candidates. Resources mentioned: Candi Thomas - Mattress Firm | LinkedIn - Mattress Firm | Website - This episode is