The Great Talent Migration: Shifting from Oil & Gas to Tech - Giles Lewis

Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International Talent

🌎 Jet-setting across the globe, swapping oil rigs for Silicon chips and completely mastering the art of global talent acquisition in the process - join Giles Lewis, seasoned Talent Acquisition Leader, on a thrilling ride from Saudi Aramco to South Korea's answer to Amazon, Coupang. This episode of Default Global is a passport to the unchartered territories of global-first hiring, and Lewis is our expert guide.
🧭 Navigating through different industries, cultures, and time zones, Lewis reveals the key skills, strategies, and tools that have shaped his successful career in international hiring. From the pros and cons of working in oil and gas versus tech, to the unexpected effectiveness of job boards for senior hires, this is a candid exploration of the challenges and triumphs faced by global-first recruiters.
🌐 Discover how to adapt recruitment strategies to different regions, and how technology and AI are transforming talent acquisition. Lewis also shares his insights on integrating diversity, inclusion, and company culture into the hiring process and the impact this can have on attracting top talent.
🎧 Tune in for an enriching conversation that traverses continents and industries, and provides invaluable insights for any forward-thinking talent acquisition leader.

Giles Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girflewis/
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WxI5u4GlOxU

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