Hiring has changed dramatically since 2020. Most recruiting models haven’t. TA teams are being asked to act as strategic advisors, market analysts, and operational problem-solvers – often with fewer resources and higher expectations than ever before. Something’s gotta give.

In this session, Mike Rasmussen takes an honest look at why more tools, more activity, and more reporting haven’t automatically produced better hiring outcomes. He’ll show what it looks like when TA teams stop managing requisitions and start shaping decisions.

TAKEAWAYS:

The Talent Advisor model still matters – but most organizations are running it on an outdated playbook that doesn’t fit today’s hiring reality
Traditional intake meetings are failing recruiters; replacing them with market reality checks resets expectations before a role goes sideways
More activity and better reporting don’t create better hiring decisions – but knowing where to look for signals does
AI should sharpen recruiter judgment, not just accelerate recruiter activity
High-performing TA teams move from reactive requisition management to talent foresight by spotting workforce and market signals before the pain hits

Michael Rasmussen is a Sr Recruiter and a seasoned HR Veteran. All in 18+ total years in HR disciplines with both a Generalist, Specialist focus. His main focus is his passion for Staffing/Recruitment which is his main HR discipline impact for most of his career.

In Mike's Staffing tenure he has been instrumental in 2500+ Placements which includes both Sourcing and Full Cycle Staffing projects with both Staffing Agency and Internal Corporate environments.

His Career includes industry experience in High Tech, The Defense Industry, Network Storage, Software, Pharma, Bio-Tech, Start-ups, Public Sector, Retail, Operations, HR, Legal, Professional Services, Consulting Services, IT and many more. Mike has both domestic US, and International HR experience.

Hiring Changed. Recruiting Didn’t. How TA Teams Can Level Up Now

Learn where the Talent Advisor model is breaking down - and what high-performing TA teams are actually doing about it.