Eric Cole: Building Trust, Reading the Data, and Leading Through Crisis

In this episode of Talent Acquisition in the Trenches, Host Matt Rimer sits down with Eric Cole, Corporate SVP and CHRO of Scripps Health, for a no-fluff, deep dive into what real workforce strategy looks like in today’s complex healthcare environment. 

With a unique background in finance and operations, Eric brings a data-first mindset to HR, where predictive analytics, census-driven workforce planning, and a relentless focus on retention are reshaping what it means to support the people who care for patients.

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