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A weekly podcast dedicated to innovation and futurology in recruitment and HR.

27/06/2025

Is traditional workforce planning broken, and can TA help fix it?

Workforce planning is facing some big challenges. In our increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible (BANI) world of work, long-term plans quickly lose relevance as roles vanish overnight, AI accelerates rapidly, and market conditions shift faster than planning cycles.

On Ep 712, Toby Culshaw from Lightcast shares how TA teams can step up strategically by providing real-time talent insights, helping organizations adapt quickly to uncertainty.

Key topics discussed:
• Moving from a VUCA world to a BANI world
• Signals and real-time talent intelligence
• Surfacing insights from TA
• War gaming and scenario planning

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26/06/2025

How can Talent Acquisition teams navigate the complexities of AI?

Rapid advancements in AI offer huge potential for recruiting, but clearly defining the boundary between automation, augmentation, and obsolescence remains challenging. How can Talent Acquisition leaders ensure AI is deployed strategically, not superficially?

On Episode 714 of Recruiting Future, Chris Riche-Webber from SmartRecruiters shares his insights on defining clear outcomes for AI, experimenting effectively, and building essential trust with tech vendors.

Key topics discussed:
• Defining automation, augmentation, and obsolescence
• Why trust is essential for AI success
• What will the role of TA look like when AI expands capacity and capability?

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25/06/2025

Technology Innovation isn't just about engineering and science; it's also about pioneering new talent and management strategies.

In Episode 713 of the Recruiting Future Podcast, Jamie Dobson, CEO of Container Solutions and author of the new book "Visionaries, Rebels, and Machines," explores how the tech sector has been driving revolutions in talent acquisition and talent management since Thomas Edison built his research laboratory in 1876.

In this clip, we discuss Netflix's widely imitated talent density strategy.

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Will talent innovation still be driven by the tech sector moving forward? Let me know what you think in the comments.

18/06/2025

How Adecco is transforming recruiting with AI agents

Recruiters overwhelmed by administrative tasks and candidates frustrated by complex application processes, sound familiar?

On Episode 711 of the Recruiting Future Podcast, I spoke to Simon Van Hijfte from Adecco Belgium and Ritu Mohanka, CEO at VONQ, about the transformative impact of AI agents in recruiting.

In this short clip, Simon shares a powerful, real-world example from Adecco, explaining how they’ve created a candidate experience so effective that applicants consistently prefer interacting with AI over humans.

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12/06/2025

Could one in four job applications soon be fake?

AI in recruitment is creating extraordinary opportunities but also significant risks. It's a complex situation where the same technology that promises to solve long-standing recruiting challenges is also creating new ones. Gartner warns that by 2028, 25% of job applications might be fraudulent due to AI misuse by candidates.

On Episode 710 of Recruiting Future, Meredith Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Greenhouse, explains how employers can embed ethical AI solutions that enhance human judgment, detect fraud, maintain transparency, and build trust in the recruiting process.

Some of the areas discussed include
• Maximizing AI benefits while reducing risks
• Detecting and filtering fraudulent applications
• Maintaining ethics and reducing bias

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10/06/2025

Why do so many TA technology transformations fail?

When employers invest in new Talent Acquisition technologies, they’re aiming for efficiency gains and better hiring outcomes. Yet, many tech implementations fall short, failing to align with broader business goals or deliver measurable impact.

On episode 709 of Recruiting Future, Sarah Smart, Co-Founder of HorizonHuman, reveals what separates successful TA transformations from costly disappointments, highlighting the critical importance of alignment, clear vision, and realistic outcomes.

Curious about the key ingredients for a successful TA transformation?

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05/06/2025

How can you win talent when markets freeze?

Economic uncertainty and disruption has reached a whole new level in 2025, with companies freezing hiring plans and candidates hesitating to make career moves. However, in industries like Life Sciences sourcing specialized and scarce talent remains critical.

On episode 708 of Recruiting Future, Dave Napeloni, SVP of Global Life Sciences at Korn Ferry, shares strategic insights into effective candidate engagement and talent pipeline development during periods of disruption.

In our conversation, we discuss:

• Navigating long-term market uncertainty
• Leveraging volatility for competitive advantage
• Strengthening employer branding and EVPs
• Engaging candidates with purpose-driven messaging
• Using AI to enhance the candidate experience

I would love to know how other TA teams are dealing with talent scarcity at the moment. Let me know in the comments if you are facing a similar situation.

03/06/2025

AI terminology can be confusing, and this is compounded by the vast amounts of marketing focusing on future promises rather than the current reality.

Beyond the jargon and hype, how can AI agents actually be used to tackle today's recruiting problems?

My guest on Episode 707 of Recruiting Future is Shiran Yaroslavsky, SVP Product at SmartRecruiters. We discuss how AI agents differ from co-pilots, the importance of cross-platform collaboration, and how TA leaders can more effectively evaluate AI vendors.

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30/05/2025

Why do so many HR tech projects fail to deliver real impact?

Too often, the focus ends at implementation. But real transformation happens after go-live, where adoption, change agility, and continuous improvement drive long-term value.

On episode 706 of Recruiting Future, Melissa Höjwall, Global HR Tech Leader at H&M, discusses how to develop sustainable adoption strategies in large, complex organizations.

Melissa explains how H&M approaches digital transformation, the role of AI in solving talent challenges, and why resistance can be a powerful force for progress.

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29/05/2025

Is candidate use of AI undermining your hiring process?

The rise of AI in job applications poses a growing threat to the integrity of recruiting. Many employers are overwhelmed with AI-assisted applications, and unsuitable candidates can now hack traditional screening methods, putting the quality of hire at risk.

On episode 705 of Recruiting Future, Alan Bourne from Omatti discusses how assessment needs to evolve to deliver scientific robustness, candidate engagement, and resilience against AI manipulation in order to proactively defend recruiting integrity.

Curious how innovative assessment strategies can help secure fair, accurate hiring outcomes in the AI age?

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23/05/2025

Could conversational technology make recruiting systems invisible?

Recruiting is moving from complex software interfaces to seamless, conversational technology. This shift isn’t just about new tools—it’s about reimagining the ATS as an almost invisible facilitator of communication, enabling recruiters to build stronger candidate relationships rather than managing administrative tasks.

So what happens when technology fades into the background, leaving recruiters free to focus on human connection and strategic thinking?

On Episode 704 of Recruiting Future Podcast, Michal Nowak, SVP of Engineering at SmartRecruiters, explains how AI-driven conversational interfaces can transform talent acquisition into a role defined by meaningful interactions, not heavy administration.

Curious what recruiting looks like when the ATS becomes invisible?

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22/05/2025

Are employers viewing tech talent shortages through the wrong lens?

Skills shortages in emerging technologies have reached critical levels. Companies continue fishing from the same tiny pool of experienced professionals, driving up costs and limiting innovation. But why rely solely on experience when the tech itself is so new?

What if the key isn’t hiring experienced talent, but strategically developing early-career professionals who can become immediately productive?

On Episode 702 of Recruiting Future, Tan Moorthy, CEO at Revature, shares how structured early-career hiring and targeted training can quickly turn high-potential hires into AI-native, productive employees from day one—effectively closing the tech talent gap.

Curious how to build your own pipeline of future-ready talent?

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