Building a high-growth talent acquisition function
Join us for the on-demand webinar 'Building a high-growth talent acquisition function'. Richard Freeborn, Group Head of Talent Acquisition at Howden, joins Tom Lakin, Global Head of Future of Work, and Faye Walshe, Director of Innovation & AI, to share how he is building a talent acquisition function fit for a business in rapid growth.
Drawing on leadership experience across banking, retail and insurance, Richard shares practical insights into building a scalable, strategic TA function that delivers long-term business value.
In this webinar, you'll discover:
- How to build a talent acquisition function that can support rapid business growth.
- Why quality of hire, candidate experience and hiring manager satisfaction matter more than time-to-hire.
- How to balance global consistency with local flexibility across different markets.
- The role of AI, data and human judgement in creating a more strategic recruitment function.
- How talent acquisition leaders can move from operational delivery to becoming trusted strategic partners.
Watch now to discover how a human-centred, data-driven approach can help transform talent acquisition into a strategic driver of business growth.
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