Blair Bennett: PepsiCo's SVP of TA: Innovations in Talent Acquisition: LIVE from Unleash 2025

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Summary

In this episode of the Pozcast, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Blair Bennett, Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition at PepsiCo. They discuss the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, the importance of employer branding, and how technology is reshaping recruitment processes. Blair shares insights from her career journey, emphasizing the significance of innovation, candidate experience, and internal mobility within organizations. The conversation also touches on leadership strategies and the value of taking risks in one's career.

Takeaways

- Blair Bennett leads the Global Talent Acquisition function at PepsiCo.

- Her career transitioned from political consulting to executive search.

- Innovation is a key pillar of PepsiCo's employer brand.

- Candidate feedback is collected at multiple points in the hiring process.

- PepsiCo emphasizes internal mobility and employee development.

- Technology is leveraged to enhance recruitment processes.

- Strategic thinking is essential for talent acquisition leaders.

- Taking risks is crucial for career growth and success.

- Leadership should encourage teams to take risks and learn from failures.

- Finding specific mentors can be more beneficial than seeking many.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition Innovations

03:02 Blair Bennett's Journey in Talent Acquisition

06:12 Leveraging Employer Brand at PepsiCo

09:12 Enhancing Candidate Experience and Feedback

11:57 Internal Mobility and Employee Development

14:48 The Role of Technology in Talent Acquisition

18:01 Leadership Insights and Career Advice