HeyJaredTalent Wars: A Podcast By DCI
Companies can't find the talent they need – and cities around the world are feeling the pressure to attract and retain a skilled workforce.
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From the Archives: Leading with Authenticity to Attract Talent to San Diego (opens the original)
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On this episode from the archives of Talent Wars, originally aired in Season 1, host Patience Fairbrother Wallace interviews San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation 's Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Bree Burris , to discuss the " San Diego: Life. Changing ." campaign. Bree shares insights on the EDC's two-pronged approach that encompasses talent attraction and retention and how a focus on authenticity and owning San Diego's narrative has played a major ro
The New Rules of Digital Talent Attraction (opens the original)
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The digital journey to a new place is no longer a straight line. People are discovering communities through social media, search , AI tools and the stories shared by the people who already live and work there. So , what does it take to cut through the noise and build trust? On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother Wallace speaks with Hanna Gbordzoe , vice president of digital at DCI, about what these changes mean for talent attraction. Together, they explore what makes digital c
Lessons from a Sunset Talent Attraction Campaign (opens the original)
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Success stories are easy to celebrate. The harder and often more valuable work is understanding what happened after the spotlight fades. On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother Wallace speaks with Matt Lewis , vice president of partnership strategy at the GREATER MSP Partnership , to reflect on the Make It MSP campaign : what made it successful, where it fell short and what its e volution and eventual sunset can teach communities today. Drawing on his recent " belated exit memo
How West Virginia Turned Outdoor Recreation Into a Population Strategy (opens the original)
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West Virginia has faced population decline for decades, but Ascend WV is showing how storytelling, community connections and a deep understanding of what talent values can help reverse the trend. Their approach proves that incentivizing new residents takes more than offering financial perks. On this episode of Talent Wars , host Patience Fairbrother Wallace speaks with Danny Twilley , assistant vice president of economic & community development at West Virginia University, and Emily Huguenin , d
Real, Not Perfect: Helsinki's Authentic Pitch to Talent (opens the original)
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Finland consistently ranks as the world's happiest country, but Helsinki's talent strategy goes beyond that narrative. Instead of promoting perfection, it focuses on authenticity to better connect with international talent. On this episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother Wallace speaks with Anita Lankinen , marketing manager at Helsinki Partners , about how Helsinki competes for global talent through authenticity, quality of life and focused targeting. Anita shares her personal journey
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