Jen Healey, CEO of 360 Talent Avenue, brings two decades of experience transforming recruiting processes. Through innovative, data-driven solutions, she empowers businesses for swift and efficient hires. Her career highlights high-performing talent acquisition programs, showcasing consistent results with an innovative approach to connecting companies with diverse talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q1. Please provide us with a brief bio of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n For two decades, I have been at the helm of numerous high-performing talent acquisition programs across multiple industries. In every role, I took an innovative approach to matching companies with diverse talent and delivered unrivaled results time and again. As an analytical thinker, I felt compelled to explore the \u201cwhy\u201d behind my success. I quickly realized that my process and methods of execution were unique, rendering my partnership and knowledge indispensable to many businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, my research highlighted a massive gap: recruitment relationships have unnecessary limitations. With innate determination, I realized I could replicate my success, expand my reach, and seamlessly help even more businesses with their recruitment needs and candidates find their perfect opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The answer was to design a strategic recruiting firm like none other in the market. Simply put, the goal was to put the client first and match them with the right talent every time. And 360 Talent Avenue was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the CEO of 360, I\u2019ve been called a visionary entrepreneur, singularly focused on connecting businesses across all industries with exceptional diverse talent. I\u2019m passionate about breaking down barriers to employment for marginalized people. I believe that there is extraordinary untapped talent that can and should be explored for even the most challenging of roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q2. What is your role in the company?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am the CEO of 360.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q3. Please tell us more about your organization.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 360 Talent Avenue helps businesses transform their recruiting process through innovative, data-driven talent acquisition solutions that empower them to hire swiftly and efficiently. The 360 solution suite offers comprehensive recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) for high-volume hiring, specialized search for unique, hard-to-fill positions, and recruitment consulting for a more tailored approach. With 360, businesses can truly hire better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q4. Describe the industry your organization is specialized in, as well as its main characteristics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 360 is not your typical recruiting firm, we are revolutionizing the eighty-year-old staffing industry by providing cutting-edge diversity-focused solutions to the recruiting challenges that have eluded others. 360 is more than just a partner to our clients and our candidates; we are a true ally. We listen intently, we care deeply, and we are devoted to their success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Built on the core ideology of inclusivity and equal opportunity, 360 aims to bridge the gap between employers and talented individuals who may have traditionally faced barriers to entry. We offer employers the opportunity to tap into a talent pool that they may have previously overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the common barriers to finding underrepresented talent is relying on the same old sources and methods. 360 Talent Avenue does it differently. We start by actively searching for individuals from varying backgrounds who have the potential to excel in their respective fields. This entails reaching out to communities, referrals, networks, and organizations to promote our employer brand and showcase our commitment to diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The work doesn\u2019t end there. Once identified, underserved talent needs to be nurtured through targeted development programs that provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Mentoring programs, formal training sessions, and networking opportunities help bridge any gaps in skills or experience and empower these individuals to succeed. From there it is crucial to ensure that candidates are evaluated solely on their qualifications and experience. Finding and developing talent is not a one-time effort; it is an ongoing journey that requires continuous improvement and evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q5. Congratulations! As the winner of the TITAN Women In Business Awards, what does it mean for you and your team to receive this distinction?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am incredibly honored to win the TITAN Women in Business Award and be considered amongst so many outstanding women. After working in the talent acquisition space for more than two decades, I saw an opportunity to disrupt the industry by starting a recruiting firm with women at the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This recognition emphasizes our dedication towards fostering an environment that embraces diversity and enables us to expand our reach. We are proud to join this esteemed group of women who have made such a significant impact in their industries. Next to being a female CEO and business owner, I am also a mother of two young daughters. It\u2019s important for me to set an example for them every day that women can successfully overcome stereotypes and challenge the status quo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q6. As a business owner, please tell us more about your ideation process?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the CEO of 360, I am always thinking. I constantly evaluate better ways to support our customers, whether it be through improved efficiencies or more transparent communication. I believe strongly in diversity of thought and seek out different ideas in a multitude of ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Externally, I am involved in a CEO Advisory Board that helps expose 360 to different ways of overcoming adversity. Internally at 360, we encourage brainstorming sessions and feedback from our team members as their insight is highly valued and respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Q8. What is your own definition of a successful team \/ organization \/ business?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n At 360, we define success by operating from a client-first mindset, further reinforced by our mission of connecting businesses with exceptional talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n 360 Talent Avenue helps businesses transform their recruiting process through innovative, data-driven talent acquisition solutions that …
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