Philips Global Head of Talent Acquisition Cynthia Burkhardt: “How To Identify Fantastic Talent”
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As a part of my HR Strategy Series, I’m talking to top experts in the field to teach prospects what hiring managers are actually looking for, while also supporting business leaders in their hiring and retention strategies. Today I had the pleasure of talking with Cynthia Burkhardt.
Cynthia is the Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Philips, a global leader in health technology. Throughout her career in Talent Acquisition, she has established herself as a thought leader and an innovator in the TA space. As an industry leader, she has been interviewed for numerous articles and has been sought after for appearances including a segment on MSNBC to discuss labor market trends and predictions, and for a presentation to the U.S. Department of Labor/Select USA, attended by President Barack Obama. In her role, she has led the industry by being a forerunner in such ways as insourcing executive recruitment, building a talent intelligence capability, and anticipating future labor market shifts. Additionally, Cynthia is a Six Sigma black belt and efficiency expert who specializes in recruitment organization design, emerging and…
