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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 38 MIN

Adam Gordon on AI, Recruiter Enablement & The Future of Talent Acquisition

from Global Skills Podcast · host Vanessa Wainwright

In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I sit down with Adam Gordon, serial HR tech founder and CEO of PoetryHR, to unpack what is really happening inside talent acquisition right now. With over 20 years in recruitment technology and a successful exit of Candidate ID to iCIMS, Adam shares his honest journey from agency recruiter to tech founder and what building, scaling, and selling a global HR tech company truly looks like. We dive deep into AI, automation, and the future of talent acquisition. Adam explains why traditional TA roles are evolving, how recruiter enablement is becoming critical, and why professionals must become intentional about upskilling in the age of AI. From employment “brutality” to elite workforce dynamics, this conversation challenges how we think about hiring, skills, and career ownership. Adam also shares practical advice for job seekers on how to stand out by working “between the seams” and becoming the recruiter of your own life.

In this episode of the Global Skills Podcast, I sit down with Adam Gordon, serial HR tech founder and CEO of PoetryHR, to unpack what is really happening inside talent acquisition right now. With over 20 years in recruitment technology and a successful exit of Candidate ID to iCIMS, Adam shares his honest journey from agency recruiter to tech founder and what building, scaling, and selling a global HR tech company truly looks like. We dive deep into AI, automation, and the future of talent acquisition. Adam explains why traditional TA roles are evolving, how recruiter enablement is becoming critical, and why professionals must become intentional about upskilling in the age of AI. From employment “brutality” to elite workforce dynamics, this conversation challenges how we think about hiring, skills, and career ownership. Adam also shares practical advice for job seekers on how to stand out by working “between the seams” and becoming the recruiter of your own life.

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