Lysha Holmes

The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Lysha Holmes

  • EP167: Lou Adler, CEO & Founder of The Adler Group - Recruitment Lessons From The Last Half-Century!

EP167: Lou Adler, CEO & Founder of The Adler Group - Recruitment Lessons From The Last Half-Century!

Monday 3rd April 2023

Lou Adler shares 50 years of recruitment wisdom with Lysha Holmes, covering industry flaws, diversity, and the value of personal connections.
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Lou Adler's Half-Century of Recruitment Wisdom on The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

If you use a job description that lists skills, experience and competencies, you are not defining the work. So once you added all this criteria that defines the person, you limit the talent pool.
Ever wondered what 50 years in the recruitment industry teaches you? Lou Adler, the mastermind behind The Adler Group, sits down with Lysha Holmes to unpack decades of invaluable insights on The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast. From his beginnings in manufacturing and engineering to becoming a celebrated author and consultant, Lou's journey is nothing short of fascinating. He’s helped over 40,000 recruiters and hiring managers through his transformative workshops and has been featured in top-tier publications like Inc.
Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Lou dives into the biggest flaws plaguing the recruitment industry today and shares his vision of what makes a top-notch recruiter. He also tackles the tricky balance of hiring with diversity without compromising on quality. Lou doesn’t just stop at identifying problems; he offers actionable advice on redefining job roles and emphasizes the importance of building diverse talent pools. But that's not all.
Lou sheds light on why job changes shouldn't be mere transactions and champions the power of personal connections and speculative conversations. He underscores the role of recruiters in educating hiring managers and highlights the value of nurturing relationships with candidates. If you're in recruitment or hiring, this episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom that can help you refine your approach and create win-win hiring programs.
Tune in to soak up Lou Adler's half-century worth of lessons and elevate your recruitment game.