#43 - Peer-to-Peer Learning for Talent Acquisition - Joe Atkinson

In this episode of the Recruitment Reality Podcast, I am joined by Joe Atkinson, Founder at PURPL, a peer-to-peer learning platform built by talent acquisition for talent acquisition professionals. They specialize in upskilling recruiters with practical, time-efficient & industry relevant training.

The episode delves into Joe's journey from his passion for startups to identifying a gap in professional training for recruiters. PURPL emerges as a solution, offering a platform for recruiters to upskill by learning from top professionals in the tech world. Joe shares insights on the challenges in talent acquisition, the lack of data literacy, and stakeholder management. The discussion also covers how PURPL sources its creators, their motivations, and the unique approach to content authenticity and learnability.

In facing economic downturns with massive tech layoffs, PURPL began assisting displaced professionals by offering free trainings to enhance their employability for their next role. Looking ahead, Joe outlines plans to engage a broader segment of the recruitment industry, emphasizing the importance of fundamental skills. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and recruiters.

RESOURCES:
► ‪@willovideo‬: Video Interview Screening Software https://www.willo.video
► Andrew Wood, COO & Co-founder at Willo   / andrew-douglas-wood  
► ‪@gopurpl‬: Peer-to-Peer Learning Platform for Talent Acquisition https://gopurpl.io
► Joe Atkinson, Founder at PURPL   / joe-atkinson-01811810a  

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
06:16 PURPL's Impact: Product Use Cases & Success Stories
08:06 Trends and Challenges in Recruitment
10:11 The Creators Behind PURPL's Content
13:51 Learning Design: Making The Content Learnable
14:59 Supporting Recruiters in Transition: Free Training Content
17:50 Looking Ahead: The Future of PURPL
19:26 Advice for Founders and Recruiters
23:49 Connect with Joe at PURPL