Navigating Talent Acquisition in a Changing Landscape with Lisa Kraska, VP Global Talent Acquisition at Footlocker

Foot Locker’s newest recruiting leader isn’t playing defense—she’s rewriting the playbook. In this episode, Lisa Kraska shares her journey from healthcare into retail talent acquisition, unpacking what it really takes to build relationships, adapt to tech, and keep your recruiting game sharp. No fluff—just smart insight from someone who’s living it. We talk about Foot Locker, recruitment, talent acquisition strategies, company culture, hiring technology, and personal stories that shape HR transformation. William Tincup and Ryan Leary sit down with Lisa Kraska to unpack what it means to stay relevant in the talent game—and why relationships still win. Key Takeaways ➡ Lisa Kraska is now leading global talent acquisition at Foot Locker ➡ Moving from healthcare to retail means a brand-new recruiting playbook ➡ Relationships still beat résumés—every time ➡ Technology is rewriting the rules of TA faster than most can keep up ➡ Company culture isn’t a perk—it’s the glue that keeps talent around ➡ Listening to hiring managers is a lost art—and it shows ➡ The Recruiting Innovation Summit reminded us why recruiters need to evolve ➡ Personal storytelling can cut through the noise and attract top talent ➡ Conferences aren’t just for swag—they’re for strategic connections ➡ Adaptability and continuous learning are the new must-haves in recruiting Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction and Personal Insights 03:10 — Transitioning to Foot Locker: Challenges and Opportunities 07:51 — Recruitment Strategies and Company Culture 11:31 — Staying Relevant in Talent Acquisition 18:06 — Reflections on the Recruiting Innovation Summit IMAGE This limited series was recorded live at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit from the Chatterworks booth on the expo floor. We sat down with 20 Recruiting and TA leaders from around the world to hear what today’s best recruiters are doing to stay sharp, stay relevant, and stay ahead. Powered by Chatterworks, the platform that helps recruiters transform the way they connect with top talent. Learn more about Chatterworks here: https://chatterworks.com/ Connect with the guest: Lisa Kraska LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakraska/ Connect with Us: William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with us on social: Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/