The Talent Squeeze: Recruiting & Retaining Great People in Digital Media feat. GroupM

Every digital media company is struggling to recruit and retain great talent. In episode 6 of our “People of Programmatic” podcast, part of our 10x10 series to herald Xaxis’ tenth anniversary, our guests explore the new landscape of work and workers, and reveal how recruiters, managers, and executives can evolve their practices to find great people and keep them on board.

Episode Host:

• Arshan Saha, CEO, Xaxis APAC

Episode Guests:

• Michael Wright, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, GroupM
• Juli Santiago, Recruiter, SearchMax Inc

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The talent shortage and how to manage it
• How skilled workers’ expectations have changed
• Whether companies are to blame
• Solutions including culture, mindset, and rewards structures

Read full episode overview here: https://www.xaxis.com/episode-6-the-talent-squeeze/

Some Links:

Xaxis Careers Website

SearchMax, Inc Website

“1 million more job openings than people looking for work” (CNBC)

“U.S. job openings hit record high as employers struggle to find workers” (Reuters)

“What’s next for America’s workforce post-COVID-19?” (PwC)

“Hot ad tech job market creating new hiring practices” (AdAge)