Humanizing the Hiring Process with Tara Storms at Best Buy

Episode notes

On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Storms , Talent Acquisition Director at Best Buy , for some insight into the initiatives Tara is spearheading to improve her organization’s recruitment process. Tara discusses the following as it relates to improving the talent acquisition team: - Remember that talent acquisition is a relationship-oriented industry, and TA functions should help cultivate those relationships. - The hiring experience should be positive for both the candidate and the recruiter. - Hiring practices, from recruitment to onboarding and beyond, should be inclusive of all candidates. - Partnering with business leaders and collaborating across departments creates a more effective TA function. - Horizontal mobility is as important as vertical mobility for expanding existing hires’ skill sets and providing development opportunities. - Successful talent leaders not only build meaningful relationships within their organization but within the broader industry as well. - Always be open to learning new things, and look for ways to take on responsibilities outside your normal job scope to help facilitate that development.