Rudi Bauer & Wolfgang Kerner
The Talent Stage: Directing the Candidate Journey Like a Play?
#1about 5 minutes
From theater marketing to pre-digital headhunting
The guest recounts his career path, starting in theater marketing and transitioning into recruitment before the advent of modern digital platforms.
#2about 2 minutes
Applying theatrical collaboration to business operations
A theater production's success relies on the seamless, behind-the-scenes collaboration of many departments, a lesson in human interaction that businesses often lack.
#3about 4 minutes
The recruiter's role in building trust with candidates
Recruiters must act as allies, creating a trustful relationship by being transparent about the company's reality, including its challenges and opportunities.
#4about 4 minutes
Why authentic employer branding beats the shiny facade
Companies should abandon the "shiny happy people" trope in employer branding and instead present an authentic, realistic view of their culture and challenges.
#5about 5 minutes
Navigating generational shifts in the labor market
The modern labor market is complex due to changing generational expectations and the persistence of outdated leadership styles that fail to be empathetic or people-centric.
#6about 4 minutes
Moving from human resources to human-centric leadership
To improve the work environment, leadership must stop viewing employees as resources or cost factors and HR needs to secure a strategic seat at the table.
#7about 7 minutes
Key takeaways from theater for modern recruiting
The most important lessons from theater for business are to prioritize authenticity, foster genuine human interaction, respect timing, and recognize that success is a collective team effort.
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