In this episode, Andy Storch and Kat Kibben dive deep into the evolving roles within organizations and the imperative to develop new skills for the future. Kat Kibben, an award-winning writer, speaker, and HR/recruiting expert known for their work on inclusive job postings and pronouns, explores their extensive research on job postings, addressing biases, and creating more inclusive hiring practices.Kat shares:Their remarkable journey from leaving a corporate job to becoming a specialized copywriter in job postings, driven by their conviction to bridge the communication gap in workplacesCommon pitfalls in recruitment, such as overly lengthy ads and buzzwords that lack contextThe impact of AI technology on recruiting, emphasizing the need for experience-based hiring over skills-based hiring to better match candidates with rolesUnique challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in the workplace, with Kat offering insights drawn from their own life, including their experiences as a trans, non-binary, and gay entrepreneur.The importance of making everyone feel safe and understood, even if we don't fully comprehend their experiencesJoin us as we navigate the complex yet rewarding landscape of inclusive hiring and talent development.Kat Kibben is an award-winning writer and renowned keynote speaker known for helping hiring teams write inclusive, unbiased job postings that help them hire the right person faster.Before founding Three Ears Media, Kat was a CMO, Technical Copywriter, and Managing Editor for leading companies like Monster.com, Care.com, and Randstad Worldwide. Today, they are a featured HR and recruiting expert, working with globally-known organizations like Zoom, Instacart, Zillow and more.Kat travels the country in their RV while dividing time between North Carolina, Colorado, and the dogs behind the name Three Ears Media.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Kat Kibben:LinkedInPersonal WebsiteThree Ears Media

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