Workforce Navigator
by Eastridge Workforce Solutions
The Untapped Workforce: Rethinking Disability, Talent and AI
About this podcast
Workforce Navigator explores the latest strategies and trends in cultivating talent and maximizing workforce efficiency, featuring insightful conversations with industry leaders. Presented by Eastridge, this podcast explores workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, from tech to manufacturing, and learn how to manage and retain top talent effectively.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 45 episodes
- The Untapped Workforce: Rethinking Disability, Talent and AI · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 4What if one of the biggest opportunities in today’s talent market is a workforce employers have been overlooking? Rodrigo Alcaine sits down with John Samuel, CEO of Abler and…
- From Recruiter to Talent Advisor · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 3Global talent acquisition leader Aaron Hunerkopf joins Workforce Navigator to discuss AI, employer branding, candidate experience, and how talent acquisition teams can become…
- Why the Labor Shortage Isn't Going Away · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 2Ron Hetrick, Senior Labor Economist at Lightcast and author of The Rising Storm, discusses the demographic forces reshaping the labor market. From declining birth rates and…
- Modern Leadership Starts with Humanity · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of Workforce Navigator, Rodrigo Alcaine sits down with employment attorney and leadership expert Michael Cohen to discuss why empathy, accessibility, and mental…
- How Executive Teams Create Competitive Advantage Through Culture · 30 min · Episode 41Darlene Hunter, Vice President and Head of Human Resources at Eastridge, demonstrates how culture can become a true competitive advantage. She connects belonging, clear…
- CFO's Playbook: Essential Advice for HR and Recruitment Leaders · 30 min · Episode 40Eric Chin, Chief Financial Officer at Akido Labs, brings unique insight as both a CFO and former Head of HR. He explains how HR leaders can frame proposals in terms of net…
- The Secret Formula Top Leaders Use to Build Unstoppable Teams · 27 min · Episode 39Dan Bovee, Director, Talent Acquisition & Development at Morey, breaks down how to hire, align, and grow high-performance teams. He explains the concept of “right people, right…
- The Strategic Business Case for Contingent Workforce Planning · 28 min · Episode 38Allen Chilson, Director, Talent Acquisition Vendor Management, Global, at Danaher Corporation, examines why most companies struggle with accurate workforce planning. He explains…
- The Strategic Business Case for Contingent Workforce Planning · 28 min · Episode 37Allen Chilson, Director, Talent Acquisition Vendor Management, Global, at Danaher Corporation, examines why most companies struggle with accurate workforce planning. He explains…
- Culture First: Using HR as a Strategic Growth Engine · 23 min · Episode 36Michael Wong, Chief Executive Officer at Genea, recounts transforming a near-insolvent firm into a smart-building innovator. He explains why selecting the right market…
- How Culture-Driven Leadership Translates Into Meaningful Client Success · 26 min · Episode 35Rodrigo Alcaine, Chief Executive Officer at Eastridge, shares why culture is a long-term commitment that shapes every aspect of business. He explains how intentional leadership…
- What is the Staffing Industry’s Best Kept Secret? · 28 min · Episode 34Jessica Zucker, Senior Vice President of Industrial and Strategic Staffing at Eastridge Workforce Solutions, reveals how culture and empowerment drive successful talent…
- Why You Can’t Just Sit on the Fence You Might Get Pushed Over · 26 min · Episode 33In this video, Elizabeth Stevens shares how she unexpectedly found herself in human resources. She describes her experiences across diverse industries and the importance of…
- What Makes a Really Good VP of Talent Acquisition · 24 min · Episode 32Nicola Smith, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Visual Concepts, shares key insights on evolving hiring strategies. She emphasizes the balance between AI-driven efficiencies and…
- An Outsider’s Perspective on Using HR as a Growth Engine · 27 min · Episode 31Jonathan Doulas, Corporate General Counsel at Pacific American Fish Company (PAFCO), delves into his unorthodox route toward overseeing HR. He shares lessons from entrepreneurial…
- CISOs: Why Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast? · 25 min · Episode 30Jason Loomis, Chief Information Security Officer at Freshworks, reveals why culture truly eats strategy for breakfast. He delves into the vital role of a supportive, trust-based…
- The Missing Link to Creating High-Performance Teams: Leadership at All Levels · 27 min · Episode 29Patrick Gough, CEO and Founder at Poseidon Consulting LLC, dives into his extensive Marine Corps background and explains why formal leadership curricula are indispensable. He…
- How HR Can Embrace and Accelerate Transforming and Scaling Companies · 35 min · Episode 28Ilenia Herrera Lutz, Global Director of Talent Acquisition at Duck Creek Technologies, discusses the critical role of HR in scaling and transforming companies. She highlights…
- How to Stop Reverting to the Old Company Culture · 28 min · Episode 27Michael Weinberger, Vice President of Human Resources at Challenge Dairy, discusses merging diverse teams and forging a cohesive company culture. He highlights the vital link…
- Why Missed Expectations Are Creating New Roadblocks to High Performance Teams · 30 min · Episode 26Rachel Bozeman, Director of Talent Acquisition at Consumer Cellular, Inc, discusses critical barriers to creating and sustaining high-performance teams. She shares insights from…







