Transforming Talent Acquisition in a Global Tech Company with Aliyah Torrance of Akamai Technologies
Talent Acquisition Leaders Podcast - Recruiting, Staffing, Human Resources · 2023-12-12 · 13 min
Episode notes
On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance , Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies , about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai. Key Takeaways: (05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative. (06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines. (07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility. (08:45) Addressing diversity challenges in the tech space through various TA initiatives. (09:08) Establishing new partnerships and enhancing emerging talent programs. (10:06) Measuring the success of various programs through experimentation and long-term ROI. (11:09) Balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals in talent acquisition. (11:41) Advice on career development: Be curious, action-oriented and embrace discomfort for growth. Resources Mentioned: Akamai Technologies - Coursera - Sagemark HR - LinkedIn - This episode is