The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is where healthcare HR leaders come to connect, learn, and lead.
Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan of The Bo & Luke Show, each weekly episode dives into the real challenges and innovations shaping today’s healthcare workforce. From leadership development and employee engagement to workforce strategy, policy updates, and the latest HR data, this podcast brings practical insights straight from the experts who are redefining what it means to work in healthcare.
Through authentic conversations with CHROs, executives, and industry change-makers, The ASHHRA Podcast helps listeners bridge the gap between strategy and people, turning big ideas into action. Whether you’re leading a hospital HR team, managing talent acquisition, or simply passionate about the future of healthcare work, this show gives you the tools, stories, and inspiration to drive meaningful impact.
Listen weekly for fresh perspectives, timely news drops, and powerful stories from the frontlines of healthcare HR.
The ASHHRA Podcast
#66 - Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in Healthcare: Jessica Engelhard's Insights
🎙️ Just wrapped up a powerful conversation on The ASHHRA Podcast with Jessica Engelhard, Corporate Director of Talent Acquisition at Emory Healthcare. We had a candid discussion about the challenges and innovative solutions in talent acquisition within the healthcare industry.
🌟 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
- Embracing Process Transformation: Jessica shared how she transformed her team to meet the demands of talent acquisition by doubling the team size and utilizing a consultative approach to optimize processes, leading to significant cost savings and increased retention.
- Addressing Discrimination in Hiring: Jessica emphasized the importance of addressing discrimination within HR with integrity, data-driven insights, and direct conversations to educate discriminators, thus fostering genuine support for diverse teams.
- Embracing Diverse Perspectives: Highlighting the value of team-focused experiences like sports and debate clubs in developing essential skills for the workplace, Jessica emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives in HR for a cohesive and unified talent acquisition strategy.
This episode truly unpacks the critical shifts and strategies needed in talent acquisition, and I'm thrilled to share these insights with our audience. Join the conversation by tuning in to The ASHHRA Podcast.