1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Amir Bormand is joined by Cory Eustice, a seasoned talent leader, to dive into the importance of transparency in the hiring process. They explore how organizations can improve candidate experiences, hiring outcomes, and long-term retention by fostering open and honest conversations from the very start. Key Takeaways: Transparency in Hiring Matters – Candidates should be given a full, honest picture of the role, the company, and the challenges they might face. Hiring Managers Play a Role – Recruiters must work closely with hiring managers to ensure they openly discuss both the positives and challenges of a role. Quality Over Speed – Rushing to fill positions without clear alignment on expectations leads to mismatches and retention issues. Metrics That Matter – Effective hiring isn’t just about speed; it’s about tracking key indicators like offer acceptance rates, retention, and conversion rates. Retrospective Learning – Teams should evaluate both successful and unsuccessful hires to continuously refine their approach. Timestamped Highlights: [00:01:00] – Cory’s perspective on how transparency helps candidates feel confident in their decisions. [00:03:00] – Amir shares a personal story about how a lack of transparency in his early career led to a short tenure. [00:07:00] – How hiring managers should approach transparency with candidates to set the right expectations. [00:12:00] – Why metrics like time-to-hire alone don’t define success and what recruiters should really focus on. [00:17:00] – Cory’s &quot;building a great house&quot; analogy to explain the balance between structure and flexibility in recruiting. [00:22:00] – How recruiters can fine-tune their processes by analyzing offer declines and retention data. [00:28:00] – The importance of looking at successful hires, not just failures, to understand what works. Quote from the Episode: &quot;The best recruiters aren’t just filling roles—they’re career coaches, sales enablers, project managers, and therapists. Transparency is the foundation for all of that.&quot; – Cory Eustice Connect with Cory: 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/coryeustice Enjoyed this Episode? Share this episode with someone in the talent and recruiting space! Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help more people find it. Drop a comment—what are your thoughts on transparency in hiring? 🎙️ Stay tuned for more episodes covering the most important topics in talent and recruiting! The Talent Tango http://www.elevano.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/35546600/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/185354440