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RecTalk at RecFest: Is Talent Acquisition Becoming “People”? | Gita Selli & Daryl Benson

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Nitin Sharma hosts a live RecFest conversation with Gita Selli and Daryl Benson exploring whether Talent Acquisition is disappearing or evolving into broader people-focused roles. The discussion examines where TA should sit within organisations—whether embedded in HR or closer to operations—and why recruiters become overly transactional when disconnected from business strategy and workforce planning.

The group debates how TA can move beyond simply fulfilling requisitions to genuinely partnering with hiring managers and business leadership. They explore why being closely associated with HR can limit TA's impact, and discuss the changing language around People functions and whether the next generation of HR leaders will emerge from Talent Acquisition backgrounds. The conversation touches on the need for recruiters to understand their organisation's future direction and strategic priorities.

Key takeaways

  • TA roles are evolving towards broader People Partner positions with changing responsibilities and influence within organisations.
  • Recruiters become transactional when separated from business strategy; they need involvement in workforce planning and strategic conversations.
  • TA effectiveness increases when positioned close to operations and hiring managers rather than purely within HR structures.
  • The next generation of HR leaders may increasingly come through Talent Acquisition backgrounds.
  • Recruiters must understand future business direction and hiring needs, not just fill today's requisitions.

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