Hiring shouldn't feel like a tug-of-war between HR and hiring managers. But it can, unfortunately, regularly include:
- Chasing hiring managers for feedback that's sitting in their inbox instead of the system
- Re-explaining what "good" looks like for a role because no one ever wrote it down
- Losing strong candidates to another offer while feedback is pending
- Getting asked to fill a role no one flagged until the team was already underwater
Sound familiar? If this is the pain you’re experiencing while trying to hire, don’t miss this discussion.
Register to learn more about where communication and coordination break down between hiring managers and HR, and what you can do to alleviate the friction. Come away with improvements you can put in place this week.
For years, Kate Michael, Recruiter at Holganix, and Megyn Rushton, TA Coordinator at Cyprus Credit Union, have seen the toll this friction takes firsthand. Kate, Megyn, Josh Tolan (CEO, Spark Hire), and Gary Schwake (CRO, Spark Hire) will share how to build a hiring experience that works for you (the recruiter), the candidate, and your hiring managers.
Walk away with practical strategies for reducing friction, building collaboration, and creating a system that works for hiring managers, recruiters, and candidates alike. Leave with the first steps you can put in place this week. No process overhaul required.
Meet the Presenters
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Kate Michael
Kate Michael is a Recruiter at Holganix. She is also a relationship builder, farm wife, and mother who believes people and their communities are agriculture's greatest asset. In her current role, she connects exceptional people with opportunities to make a lasting impact in agriculture, guided by a simple philosophy: find really great people, and give them what they need to succeed. She sees recruiting as more than filling roles; it's about building trust and creating wins that help people and organizations grow together. Those who know her describe her as authentic, approachable, and someone who leads with empathy and accountability. When she's not working, you'll find Michael snuggling her son, daughter, and nephews, cheering on her husband at tractor pulls, supporting her siblings' 4-H and FFA livestock projects, and finding magic in the everyday moments that make family farming so special.
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Josh Tolan
Josh Tolan is the CEO and Founder of Spark Hire. Continuously growing the HR software from a video interviewing platform in 2012 to a full hiring solution complete with ATS and assessments, Tolan is passionate about helping people-powered organizations find the right tools to hire the best candidates as efficiently as possible. You can find him hosting his podcast, where he regularly speaks with industry leaders about contemporary hiring topics and challenges.
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Gary Schwake
Gary Schwake is the Chief Revenue Officer at Spark Hire. In the last 15 years, Schwake has created 3 companies, sold two of them, and advised nearly 50 as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Yield Group, Operating Partner at Boathouse Capital, and Limited Partner in and advisor to Stage 2 Capital. He is driven to help take the friction out of growth and help functional revenue leaders expand into well-rounded business leaders.
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Megyn Rushton
Megyn Rushton is Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Cyprus Credit Union. She has been in talent acquisition with Cyprus Credit Union for the past seven years and loves helping people find careers where they can succeed. She has recruited for everything from entry-level positions to executive leadership roles, partnering closely with hiring managers and the executive team to fill key positions. Throughout her career, Rushton has helped create new positions, improve recruiting processes, and find better ways to connect with candidates while making the hiring experience easier for both applicants and hiring managers. She has also led the implementation and day-to-day use of Spark Hire, helping integrate one-way video interviewing into the credit union’s recruiting process. By combining technology with a personal approach, she has helped streamline hiring while creating a better experience for candidates and hiring teams alike.
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