The Mile Wide View of Talent Acquisition

Today we're addressing talent acquisition's biggest challenge: identifying the next untapped talent pool. Talent leader Ron Fish reveals the indisputable benefits of neurodiverse recruitment and how smart leaders are reaping rewards. This is an episode you really don't want to miss.Welcome to a new season of The Mile Wide View of Talent Acquisition, with host Michael Yinger. In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's on the cutting edge of talent acquisition: neurodiversity in the workplace. As companies navigate an era marked by low unemployment and intense competition for skilled talent, the need to think creatively about untapped talent pools has never been greater.Joining us is Ron Fish, Global Talent Acquisition Leader and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, including those with neurodiverse conditions like dyslexia and ADHD. Drawing from both his personal and professional journey, Ron opens up about how neurodiversity has shaped his family, his career, and his mission to drive inclusive hiring practices.In this candid and enlightening conversation, we unpack what neurodiversity really means, the unique strengths neurodiverse employees bring to organizations, and the often invisible barriers they face in employment. Ron shares practical insights into accommodations that can make a world of difference, with many of which cost little or nothing to implement. We also explore why businesses have been slow to tap into this abundant and underrepresented talent pool, and how simple organizational changes can foster a more innovative, productive, and welcoming environment for everyone.Whether you're an HR leader, a manager, or just curious about the changing face of work, this episode delivers actionable strategies and inspiring perspectives on building a workforce that's truly inclusive—one mindful accommodation at a time.Contact our host and guests:Michael Yinger - LinkedinRon Fish - Contact, Media, and Social Links

In our pervious episode with Tom Zamzow and Kikki Symmons, we dove into what DEI&B can mean to an organzation. In this episode, we're going to pick up the conversation with the subject of balancing the need for changing the mix vs. the current composition of the organization. Our Host: Michael Yinger:  [email protected] Linkedin  Website Customer Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2002.  Our founder, Michael Yinger, created the company to provide business solutions to multiple industries, focusing primarily at the interface of technology and process.  Our clients are intent on overcoming business challenges from Talent Acquisition strategy to Sales Operations planning. Our Guests: Nikki Symmons : Connect on Linkedin Nikki Symmons is a former international field hockey player at an elite level, a teacher, an author, a public speaker, a global LGBTQIA role model, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategist and advisor. In 2020, Nikki co-wrote a chapter in 'When the World Stops Watching' by Damian Lawlor, about her experience as the first female athlete in Ireland to "come out" as gay, and what it meant for her career. Nikki brings her life-long advocacy experience in DEI to whatever environment she finds herself in. Currently, Nikki works as a Communications expert at Philip Morris International, where she recently established the company's first international LGBTQIA Employee Resource Group (ERG). Employee-led groups foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Tom Zamzow : Connect on Linkedin  Tom Zamzow is the Founder of Zamzow Consulting, a boutique consultancy focusing on strategic communications and cross-sector partnerships to unlock new business opportunities for its clients. According to Tom, managing one's organizational brand reputation actively is critical beyond just summoning shareholder and consumer goodwill. It is that which signals commonality to others, invites followership, and allows for handshakes with unlikely allies. Rooted in an authentic and relevant ESG profile, an organization's brand reputation quickly becomes the great opener of doors. Together, Tom and Nikki host a "Higher! Career" podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Prosidian Consulting, where they are focused on solving problems and improving client operations. https://prosidian.com/

What’s the relationship between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and Talent Acquisition? This is what we explore with the help of Tom Zamzow and Nikki Symmons. There are clearly articulated benefits to creating a diverse organization and talent acquisition has a key role to play in achieving an organization’s goals for DEI&B and then maintaining that. Tom and Nikki will help us see how this can be done and done fairly Our Host: Michael Yinger:  [email protected] Linkedin  Website Customer Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2002.  Our founder, Michael Yinger, created the company to provide business solutions to multiple industries, focusing primarily at the interface of technology and process.  Our clients are intent on overcoming business challenges from Talent Acquisition strategy to Sales Operations planning. Our Guests: Nikki Symmons : Connect on Linkedin Nikki Symmons is a former international field hockey player at an elite level, a teacher, an author, a public speaker, a global LGBTQIA role model, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategist and advisor. In 2020, Nikki co-wrote a chapter in 'When the World Stops Watching' by Damian Lawlor, about her experience as the first female athlete in Ireland to "come out" as gay, and what it meant for her career. Nikki brings her life-long advocacy experience in DEI to whatever environment she finds herself in. Currently, Nikki works as a Communications expert at Philip Morris International, where she recently established the company's first international LGBTQIA Employee Resource Group (ERG). Employee-led groups foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Tom Zamzow : Connect on Linkedin  Tom Zamzow is the Founder of Zamzow Consulting, a boutique consultancy focusing on strategic communications and cross-sector partnerships to unlock new business opportunities for its clients. To his mind, managing one's organizational brand reputation actively is critical beyond just summoning shareholder and consumer goodwill. It is that which signals commonality to others, invites followership, and allows for handshakes with unlikely allies. Rooted in an authentic and relevant ESG profile, an organization's brand reputation quickly becomes the great opener of doors. Together, Tom and Nikki host a "Higher! Career" podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, LinkedIn, and Instagram. This episode is sponsored by Prosidian Consulting, where they are focused on solving problems and improving client operations. https://prosidian.com/

Continuing our insightful conversation with Andrew Gadomski, we look at how to actually interpret hr analytics to make sense of how talent acquisition is performing for the organization. It’s not just time to fill anymore. This episode is sponsored by Prosidian Consulting, where they are focused on solving problems and improving client operations. https://prosidian.com/ Our Guest: Andrew Gadomski: [email protected]  Linkedin  Website Our Host: Michael Yinger:  [email protected] Linkedin  Website

Learn about what it takes to spot leaders, how this can impact the organization, and why this matters to talent acquisition.  Hear insightful observations and tips from Mark Nevins, Principal with Nevins Consulting, a world-renowned expert on leadership.