Episode 20: Matthias Schmeißer, Global Senior Director, Talent @emnify & Talent Acquisition Expert

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring Matthias Schmeisser, Global Senior Director, Talent at emnify and an Executive Member at HIGHER Community. Matthias, an award-winning TA Leader of the Year in 2023 in EMEA, and a prominent voice in talent acquisition, shares his expert insights on the future of recruitment.

The topic of discussion was “Why we need to change Talent Acquisition now: The transition from Talent Acquisition to Talent”.

Chapters

• 00:11 Introduction
• 00:28 Matthias introduction
• 02:32 Topic introduction
• 02:47 What is emnify?
• 04:10 What motivated Matthias to pursue a career in talent acquisition?
• 08:26 The evolution of talent acquisition with digital technology
• 12:17 Critical components of a strong employer brand
• 16:13 Importance of data analytics in modern talent acquisition
• 23:50 Practical strategies for overcoming digital recruitment challenges
• 32:40 Definition of what good looks like in talent acquisition
• 49:10 How small businesses can compete with larger corporations in talent attraction?
• 53:30 Best practices for managing and engaging candidates
• 58:15 Advice for someone who is looking for a job currently
• 01:06:26 The future of talent acquisition
• 01:11:20 Conclusion

About Guest

Matthias is an industry expert with over 13 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Having worked with prominent corporate companies like Zalando and Scout24, as well as innovative scale-ups like Beamery and Visual Meta, Matthias has built his expertise in maturing hiring cultures, transitioning to skill-based hiring, building strong employer brands, and leveraging data-driven talent acquisition strategies. Additionally, he is the Co-Founder of TA Crunch Berlin, a community fostering connections and inclusion among TA professionals in Berlin.

Matthias also shares his vision for the future of talent acquisition and practical advice for companies and job seekers alike.

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