The Future of TA in Public Service with Tara Eckberg of The City and County of Denver
Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources · 2024-07-16 · 18 min
Episode notes
On this episode, host Ryan Dull is joined by Tara Eckberg , Director of Talent Acquisition for the City and County of Denver . They discuss the challenges and strategies involved in public sector recruitment, particularly in response to the unique demands and crises faced by the city. Key Takeaways: (02:12) Tara Eckberg’s unexpected career path from international education to TA. (04:35) The variety of roles in Denver’s recruitment process, covering over 1,000 job titles. (06:01) Handling a humanitarian crisis and the urgent recruitment needs that followed. (08:29) Reducing the city’s vacancy rate from 20% to 11% during Tara’s tenure. (11:37) Addressing workforce development and the importance of local talent investment. (12:43) The unique advantages of working in city government. (14:46) The importance of understanding and investing in the success of the team. (16:55) Transitioning to an advisory role with the integration of AI in recruitment. Resources Mentioned: Tara Eckberg - City and County of Denver - TNTP Website - This episode is