Executing a Global Talent Acquisition Strategy
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EXECUTING A GLOBALTALENT ACQUISITION STRATEGY
Nellie Peshkov, VP, Global Talent Acquisition and HR
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glob·al
1. covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world
2. diverse talent
3. reaching oversees markets
4. executing complex business strategies
US vs. International42 % Revenue 58 %39 % Employees 61 %45 % Hires 55 %
Why A Global Talent Acquisition Strategy?
EA is where the talent is
Executives lead global teams
Talent shortages in our locations
Limited team skill development and career growth
Find the talent
Match the talent
Get the talent withspeed
Deep knowledge of where the talent is
Thorough understanding of products and launch plans, leaders and teams Business model, structure, process and tools to operate with speed
What Is Our Global Talent Acquisition Strategy?
VIS
ION
RECRUITING
SOURCING
BRANDING
PROGRAMS & PROCESSES
TECH
TA TEAM
How We Executed Our Global Talent Acquisition Strategy
Regional TA Structure
Canada TA Leader
US TA LeaderEurope and Asia TA Leader
What is our opportunity?
What impact do we want to have on EA?
How do we need to transform as an…
a. Organization?b. Leadership Team?c. Team Members?
What are our common goals?
A recruiting leader aligned with an executive – one point of ownership and accountability for each business unit
Global Client Aligned TA Structure
EA Studios TA TeamEA Mobile TA Team
Corporate Groups TA Team
Engineering TA TeamSales and Marketing TA Team
Sourcing Programs Branding Tech & Tools
University Relations Team
Knowledge of global talent…
Global sourcing team
Global pipelines by function and role
Global tools
Global Brand StrategySocial Presence * Global Programs * Location Specific
Technology Which Enables Speed
One ATS
One CRM
One Career Site
One Team Culture
Group tools Monthly newsletterFriday call outsQuarterly all handsMonthly leadership callsTeam staff meetingsGlobal project teams
Business Decisions
TA Team Development
Business Impact
What I’ve Learned
Involve your team in the decision making process
Once the decision is made, keep talking
Remain flexible with the team structure
Gain benefits quickly
Work tirelessly at communicating the wins, clarifying ambiguities and course correcting along the way
Discussion PointsWhat was your best experience being part of a global team?
What was your worse experience being part of a global team?
What is your best global practice?