What the FTE?
Hosted by Andrew McLeod and team, What the FTE? is Certn’s podcast tackling the big questions about the future of work, risk management, and employee experience.
Whether you’re an HR leader, a talent acquisition newbie, or simply curious about how work is evolving, this podcast delivers practical insights to help you stay ahead and secure your seat at the table.
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Preventing Insider Threats
Still think cybersecurity isn’t an HR problem? Think again. Discover how insider threats start with hiring and how smarter screening can prevent credential leaks and internal fraud.
The Smart HR Stack
Martin Hauck and host Andrew McLeod we break down how top TA teams are cutting through the noise, vetting tools, and building AI fluency that drives real results.
DeepFakes & Hiring
Donal Greene and Doug Beavis dive into the rise of deepfakes, synthetic candidates, and the AI-fueled fraud risks reshaping hiring. From a real CEO impersonation attempt to tips for deepfake-proofing your TA process.
Broken Interviews
Certn CEO Andrew McLeod sat down with Zack Cormier, a senior sales and strategy leader at VidCruiter, a company specializing in structured video interviewing and recruitment automation software to talk about hiring.
Workforce Planning
Krista Skalde, a seasoned global talent executive, captures it well: “The future is now.” In a world of job design disruption, hybrid workforces, and machine-human teaming, here’s what HR leaders need to know, and do, to stay ahead.
The Leadership Gap
In this episode, Melissa Marcelissen breaks down why leadership training needs to start at the first level, why DEI without real culture change fails, and how HR can fix the leadership gap.
HR’s #1 Overlooked Metric
On this week’s episode of 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘛𝘌?, Certn’s CEO, Andrew McLeod, sits down with Susy Martins, Founder & CEO of Advise2Rise, to unpack the real challenge facing HR leaders today: creating connection at scale.
The AI Opportunity
Andy sits down with Steve Cadigan, LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer and renowned talent advisor. While AI presents immense opportunities for efficiency, the true potential lies in how we balance it with a human-centric approach.
Scaling Smart
Hiring fast can fill roles, but hiring smart builds teams that last. In a competitive market, it’s not just about getting people through the door, it’s about bringing in the right people who will help your company grow and thrive.
The RTO Debate
CEO Andrew McLeod interviews Maya Bellay, Global People & Culture Advisor, to discuss how HR leaders can navigate this conversation. Maya brings a human-centered approach, considering both business goals and employee well-being.
Redefining Recruitment
In this episode, Corey Shaw, the Founder of North Star Talent, joins Maya in a conversation about totally rethinking recruitment to make the candidate experience worth talking about, getting real buy-in and making things happen.
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