
Hire Calling
Your source for all things hiring, staffing, and recruiting. Applying old school values in the modern workplace for candidates, employees, hiring managers, and recruiters.
Episodes
96 episodes
Cornering The Job Market: What the Latest Jobs Report Isn’t Telling You
Welcome to the latest job market news, where we cut through the noise to make sense of today’s economic signals. To start, state unemployment figures reveal a sharp divide: South Dakota boasts a low unemployment rate of 1.9%, while ...
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Cornering the Job Market: The Job News and Headlines You Need to Know for August 18, 2025
Welcome back to your go-to source for the latest job market news, where we break down the trends shaping work right now. The job market is shifting rapidly as AI reshapes how companies approach work. Duolingo’s CEO, once an alarmist...
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Cornering The Job Market: The News and Headlines You Need to Know for August 15, 2025
In this latest job market news episode, we’re tackling the trends, shifts, and surprises shaping the world of work right now. The solution to labor shortages isn’t complicated; it’s higher pay. Yet when Chicago Fed President Austin Goolsbee rec...
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Cornering The Job Market: The News and Headlines You Need to Know for August 14, 2025
In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, host Pete Newsome breaks down the latest workplace trends you need to know now. The job market is sending mixed signals; New York City added fewer than 1,000 private sector jobs in early ...
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How Juicebox AI Is Redefining Talent Sourcing
Recruiting has always been a race between speed and quality. But what if you could have both?In this episode, we’re joined by David Paffenholz, co-founder of Juicebox AI, to explore how AI is transforming talent sourcing as we know it. B...
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Episode 92
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37:17

Authentic Recruiting in a Tech-Driven World With Julia Arpag
What happens when life gives you the push you’ve been avoiding? For Julia Arpag, getting laid off just five weeks after giving birth wasn’t a setback; it was the spark that launched her recruiting agency, Aligned Recruitment. In this inspiring ...
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Episode 91
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Why More Companies Are Turning to Staffing Firms
Hiring the right people has never been more critical, or more challenging. If your team is stretched thin, facing aggressive hiring deadlines, or searching for niche talent in a competitive market, a staffing agency could be your best-kept secr...
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Episode 90
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21:22

How Recruiters Are Using Automation to Win Clients Faster With Patrick Barbour
Most recruiters waste time chasing leads that will never convert. Patrick Barbour decided to fix that with a new recruitment automation tool.In this episode, we dive into the story behind RecStack, an AI-powered business development plat...
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Episode 89
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Hiring the Right Recruiter: A 7-Step Guide
Hiring a great recruiter isn’t as simple as it sounds, and getting it wrong can hurt your entire hiring strategy. In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, we break down a proven 7-step process to help you hire a recruiter who can a...
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Episode 88
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21:35

Interview Red Flags You Can't Ignore
Bad hires are expensive, costing companies upwards of $50,000 each. But beyond the financial hit, they disrupt team morale, stall productivity, and can damage your culture from the inside out. And here's the kicker: 74% of employers admit they'...
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Episode 87
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Crafting Job Descriptions That Attract Top Talent: A Complete Guide
Most hiring managers are writing job descriptions wrong...If you want to know how to write a job description that actually attracts the right candidates, this episode is your blueprint.I’ll unpack why some roles get flooded with q...
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Episode 86
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10:35

What’s Evergreen in Recruiting—And What’s Coming Next With John Ruffini
Our host, Pete Newsome, sits down with John Ruffini—VP of Professional Development at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions and author of Money Makers—to explore how recruiting is evolving and which fundamentals still hold strong.Whil...
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Episode 85
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36:58

Exploring AI's Role in Revolutionizing Recruitment With Varun Khurana
Are outdated hiring practices slowing you down? Join us for an insightful chat with Varun Khurana, co-founder of Wayfaster, as he shares his journey from employee to entrepreneur. Frustrated by recruitment inefficiencies, Varun an...
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Episode 84
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From Good to Great: Transforming Your Hiring Approach With Vicky Brown
The hiring landscape is shifting—are you keeping up? In this episode, Vicky Brown, CEO of Idomeneo, shares expert insights on navigating the challenges of today’s job market, from the remote vs. in-office debate to finding and retaining ...
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Episode 83
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How to Treat Job Candidates Like Customers With Thad Price
What if you could revolutionize your recruitment strategy and attract top talent like never before? Join us as Thad Price, CEO of Talroo and Ready Set Hire, shares his expertise on transforming the way companies approach hiring. Learn how to tu...
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Episode 82
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23:25

Understanding Employment Labor Laws: Insights From HR Expert Ricky Baez
Need help navigating the labyrinth of employment labor laws? HR consultant Ricky Baez joins us to unravel these complexities and offer practical strategies for business owners. Listeners will discover essential resources like
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Episode 81
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Effective Onboarding Strategies to Set Your New Hires Up for Success
Are you waiting until a new hire's start date to begin the onboarding process? If so, you should reconsider! In this episode of Hire Calling, HR consultant Ricky Baez shares the importance of starting your onboarding process the moment a candid...
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Episode 80
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How to Navigate Complex Employee Relations
In this episode, we explore the complexities of employee relations with HR consultant Ricky Baez. Topics include:1. Understanding Employee Relations: The importance of respecting diverse personalities and maintaining a positive work...
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Episode 79
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10:28

How to Scale a Recruitment Business With Diane Prince
On this episode, special guest Diane Prince shares her secrets of entrepreneurial success in the staffing industry. From her start as a temp to selling her thriving business, Diane’s story is all about vision, grit, and chasing your dreams....
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Episode 78
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50:58

Technical Recruitment Tips: Insights from Tech Talent Experts
Are you struggling to find and hire exceptional IT professionals?Sioux Logan is our special guest on this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast! She is the visionary founder and president of RedStream Technology, an IT staffing firm locate...
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Episode 77
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How to Build an Effective Team in Today's Digital Era With Kate O'Neill
How does a team go from good to great? Kate O'Neill, CEO of Teaming, joins Pete today with an insider's perspective on how their team intelligence software revolutionizes how managers foster high-performing teams. From providing personalized co...
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Episode 76
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53:53

High-Volume Recruiting Strategies: Secrets to Hiring at Scale
In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, learn how to scale your hiring efforts without sacrificing the human touch. Ricky and Pete dive into the fast-paced world of high-volume recruiting, whether it's building the perfect call center team...
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Episode 75
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31:10

How to Fix a High Candidate Drop-Off Rate
Are you struggling with a high candidate drop-off rate during your recruitment process?In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, Pete Newsome and Ricky Baez examine the pitfalls and consequences of a high candidate drop-off rate and offe...
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Episode 74
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34:17

How to Speed Up Your Hiring Process
Is a prolonged hiring process preventing you from hiring great candidates? In this episode, Pete Newsome and Ricky Baez share tips for speeding up your hiring process. They highlight the delicate balance between practicality and accuracy in hir...
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Episode 73
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41:44

Passive Recruiting Techniques to Win Top Talent
Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of hiring and searching for the perfect candidate? Do you wish there was a better way to find those hidden gems in the job market? In this episode of the Hire Calling Podcast, we're about to unveil the se...
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Episode 72
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