The Recruiting Future Podcast

Can AI Make Personalized Candidate Feedback a Reality? For years, delivering tailored feedback at scale has been out of reach for talent acquisition teams. Candidates want advice, feedback, and meaningful interactions—but how do you provide this when you’re dealing with thousands of applications? Matt's guest on Episode 663 of Recruiting Future is Sam Dhesi, MD, CEO of Popp AI, to explore how AI is transforming the candidate experience. From conversational assessments to personalized feedback, we discuss how AI is making mass personalization possible while improving efficiency for TA teams. Key Takeaways: • How AI provides personalized feedback and engagement at scale • Building ethical, transparent systems with human oversight • Using conversational AI to replace traditional resumes • What the future of hiring looks like

With organizations now having to navigate the rapid changes brought about by geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, the ongoing climate emergency, and the surge in technology, it is clear that different ways of thinking about talent are needed. So, how can organizations adapt to this complexity and prepare for a future where the old rules no longer apply? What should they consider when redefining their talent strategies in such a dynamic context? Matt Alder's guest on Episode 659 of The Recruiting Future Podcast is Graham Abbey, Professor in Practice at The University of Bristol Business School and CEO of Farleigh Performance. From the importance of understanding the difference between complicated and complex systems to the potential of AI in reconnecting us to our humanity, Graham provides deep insights into creating the conditions for engagement, leadership, and performance and building an antifragile organization You can listen to this episode by searching for Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts #TalentStrategy #OrganizationalChange #FutureOfWork #RecruitingFuture #BusinessInsights.

Transforming a business function is a difficult process. It can become impossible if no one knows what the function is transforming into. It is vital that anyone undertaking a TA Transformation develops a clear vision to generate buy-in and set the direction of travel. With so much disruption going on, there has never been a better time to create bold, innovative visions that take TA Acquisition in new directions. Matt Alder's guest on Episode 658 of The Recruiting Future Podcast was Jill Leonard, Global Senior Director of Talent at HelloFresh. Hello Fresh has developed a vision for talent acquisition that they call "TA As A Service." In addition to discussing Hello Fresh's TA Transformation, Jill also talks about her experience implementing video interviewing and the benefits of embracing new technology early. You can listen to this episode by searching for Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts #TalentAcquisition #BusinessTransformation #RecruitmentStrategy #RecruitingFuture

With organizations now having to navigate the rapid changes brought about by geopolitical instability, economic uncertainty, the ongoing climate emergency, and the surge in technology, it is clear that different ways of thinking about talent are needed. So, how can organizations adapt to this complexity and prepare for a future where the old rules no longer apply? What should they consider when redefining their talent strategies in such a dynamic context? Matt Alder's guest on Episode 659 of The Recruiting Future Podcast is Graham Abbey, Professor in Practice at The University of Bristol Business School and CEO of Farleigh Performance. From the importance of understanding the difference between complicated and complex systems to the potential of AI in reconnecting us to our humanity, Graham provides deep insights into creating the conditions for engagement, leadership, and performance and building an antifragile organization. https://lnkd.in/e5hvzV42

Transforming a business function is a difficult process. It can become impossible if no one knows what the function is transforming into. It is vital that anyone undertaking a TA Transformation develops a clear vision to generate buy-in and set the direction of travel. With so much disruption going on, there has never been a better time to create bold, innovative visions that take TA Acquisition in new directions. Matt Alder's guest on Episode 658 of The Recruiting Future Podcast was Jill Leonard, Global Senior Director of Talent at HelloFresh. Hello Fresh has developed a vision for talent acquisition that they call "TA As A Service." In addition to discussing Hello Fresh's TA Transformation, Jill also talks about her experience implementing video interviewing and the benefits of embracing new technology early. https://lnkd.in/e3Xb-4WT

The adoption of AI in talent acquisition continues to accelerate, promising efficiencies and new possibilities for hiring. However, as AI tools become central to recruiting processes, they bring significant challenges, particularly around bias, compliance, and trust. Without clear oversight, these systems risk entrenching inequalities rather than addressing them. So, how can talent acquisition leaders ensure that AI supports fairer hiring while safeguarding compliance and trust? And what role does auditing play in this critical process? My guest on Episode 661 of The Recruiting Future Podcast was Jeff Pole, Co-founder and CEO of Warden AI, a company specializing in AI auditing for HR and TA Technologies. In our conversation, Jeff shares his insights on the importance of auditing AI systems, the emerging regulatory landscape, and how talent acquisition leaders can better understand and navigate the risks and opportunities of AI-powered hiring. In the interview, we discuss: • What are the main risks? • Regulation, Legislation, and Ethics • Is there a difference between AI influencing a hiring decision and AI making a hiring decision? • Continuous testing and monitoring the AI systems used in recruiting systems • How much AI bias has actually been found? • What does the future look like? How will AI change talent acquisition in the long term? You can listen to this episode by searching for Recruiting Future, wherever you get your podcasts. #TalentAcquisition #AIEthics #HRTech #HiringTrends #RecruitingFuture #ComplianceInHR

The adoption of AI in talent acquisition continues to accelerate, promising efficiencies and new possibilities for hiring. However, as AI tools become central to recruiting processes, they bring significant challenges, particularly around bias, compliance, and trust. Without clear oversight, these systems risk entrenching inequalities rather than addressing them. So, how can talent acquisition leaders ensure that AI supports fairer hiring while safeguarding compliance and trust? And what role does auditing play in this critical process? My guest on Episode 661 of The Recruiting Future Podcast was Jeffrey Pole, Co-founder and CEO of Warden AI, a company specializing in AI auditing for HR and TA Technologies. In our conversation, Jeff shares his insights on the importance of auditing AI systems, the emerging regulatory landscape, and how talent acquisition leaders can better understand and navigate the risks and opportunities of AI-powered hiring. Topics we discuss: • Regulation, Legislation, and Ethics • Is there a difference between AI influencing a hiring decision and AI making a hiring decision? • Continuous testing and monitoring of the AI systems used in recruiting systems • How much AI bias has actually been found? • What does the future look like? How will AI change talent acquisition in the long term? You can listen to this episode by searching for Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts.

AI has profoundly impacted talent acquisition in 2024, but its influence has been far from uniform. In some areas, little has changed, while in others--such as high-volume hiring--there has been nothing short of a revolution. Automation has dramatically accelerated recruiting processes, improving the candidate and hiring manager experience in ways previously unimaginable. These advancements are signals of what's to come, with sweeping changes across talent acquisition potentially just months away. With technology increasingly automating processes, recruiters' roles are evolving. This raises urgent questions about what TA teams must do to stay relevant and strategic—those who fail to adapt risk being left behind as automation reshapes our industry. So, how can TA leaders and recruiters navigate this transformation, address challenges like bias, and embrace the opportunities AI presents to redefine their roles? My guest on Episode 660 of The Recruiting Future Podcast is John Vlastelica, CEO of Recruiting Toolbox, Inc. and a trusted advisor to some of the world's most innovative companies. John shares his insights on the key shifts happening in recruiting, the evolving role of recruiters, and how leaders can future-proof their teams in an AI-driven world. https://lnkd.in/eD3pSzEd

After all the commentary and debate about AI and talent acquisition over the last two years, we are finally starting to see what this brave new world might look like as many technology providers roll out new AI-driven products and services. While it is clear that massive changes are coming to the way companies hire talent, there are still many unanswered questions and contradictory views on what the future will look like. I wanted to get a different perspective on things, so on Episode 657 of The Recruiting Future Podcast, I spoke to Shashank Saxena, a Managing Partner at Sierra Ventures. Sierra Ventures is an early-stage VC firm that has made several investments in AI-driven HR software companies. In our conversation, Shashank offers some alternative visions of the future of work and its implications for talent acquisition. https://lnkd.in/en9SsfVa

After many years of being seen as tactical, TA has the unique opportunity to reposition itself as a strategic function with insights to shape business strategy. However, this will only happen with a significant degree of transformation, and those TA teams that stick to doing what they have always done are at risk of further downsizing or being automated away altogether. So, what do TA Leaders need to do to harness the current forces of change and reinvent their function? My guest on Episode 656 of The Recruiting Future Podcast is Lyndsey Taylor, head of Global Talent Attraction at Brooks Automation. Lyndsey has a wealth of experience in TA transformation, strategic workforce planning, and driving change. She shares her perspectives on the future of TA, the rise of strategic workforce planning, and breaking down traditional HR silos. Some of the topics we discussed: • How the work of TA is changing and the forces driving that change • How can TA influence business outcomes? • Aligning metrics to business goals • Internal mobility and reskilling  • What role can TA play in Strategic Workforce Planning • How to be more strategic • What does AI make possible • Enhancing the candidate experience • Reducing bias • Breaking the silos in HR • What should TA look like in 3 years time? You can listen to this episode by searching for Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts