Jim Miller is a global People Operations leader with over 20 years of experience scaling recruiting and people teams across tech giants and hypergrowth startups including Google, FullStory, and now Ashby, where he serves as VP of People & Talent.

From leading 200+ recruiters worldwide to advising on product, process, and people tech, Jim has built his career around one central truth: productivity in recruiting isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing smarter.

In this episode, Jim joins Talentless to break down what productivity really looks like for recruiters in 2025, the data, the burnout, and the brutal myths we keep telling ourselves about “hustle.”

Tune in as we unpack:

• Why recruiter productivity has become a broken metric
• How tech and tooling (like Ashby) can elevate—not replace—human judgment
• What real efficiency looks like when hiring at scale
• The future of People Ops leadership in an AI-driven world

Smart, funny, and deeply experienced, Jim brings clarity to a conversation most of us are too busy to have.

Katrina Kibben is a leadership speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and founder of Three Ears Media known for transforming how companies attract talent and build healthy team cultures. With over 15 years at global brands like Monster.com and Randstad, Katrina brings real talk on leadership, belonging, and what it means to show up as yourself at work.

In this episode, Katrina joins Talentless to talk about leading with authenticity, navigating change, and why hiring should always start with empathy.

Tune in for a smart, human conversation with one of the boldest voices in the talent industry.

“Clockout with Julia Arpag” is a story about building something meaningful at work and at home. Julia shares how she turned her love for connecting people into a business rooted in purpose, faith, and high-performance recruiting. As founder of Aligned Recruitment, she’s proof that you can lead with heart, hire with intention, and still build world-class teams.

Catch the full episode below and hear how Julia redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.

"Clockout with Tejal Rives” is a conversation about finding power where the system told you not to. Tejal opens up about navigating the job search and promotion process as a woman of color and how that experience pushed her to change how hiring works starting with transparency and empathy. From helping others decode what recruiters really look for to talking openly about DEI and neurodiversity, her story is as honest as it is empowering.

Catch the full episode below and hear how Tejal redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.

“Clockout with Erin Riska” dives into the unconventional path of a recruiter who refuses to play by the old HR rulebook. Erin shares how curiosity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of irreverence shaped her work as a fractional talent strategist and writer. From building better candidate experiences to designing people-first recruiting systems, her story is equal parts grit and wanderlust.

Catch the full episode below and hear how Erin redefined what a career in recruiting can look like.

In this episode of Clockout, we sit down with Joel Lalgee — podcast host, executive recruiter, content strategist, and longtime friend of the Talentless Podcast.

Joel has been shaping conversations in recruiting and content long before it was trendy, and his journey is full of lessons for anyone trying to stand out in the talent space. From building an authentic voice online to navigating the realities of executive search, Joel shares insights you won’t get from a playbook.

If you’ve ever wondered how to blend storytelling, recruiting, and real human connection, this one’s for you.

Clockout with Talentless and learn about the career journey of everyone's favorite almost dentist- Shannon Ogborn!

When it comes to employer branding, no one cuts through the noise like James Ellis. In this episode, we dig into what it really means to “brand like you mean it.” From understanding the DNA of your organization to building a message that actually resonates with talent, James challenges the fluff and gets real about how to stand out in a crowded market.

We discuss why most employer branding efforts fall short, how to avoid the pitfalls of superficial campaigns, and what leaders can do to align their brand, culture, and candidate experience in a way that endures. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your brand not just seen, but believed—this conversation is for you.