By the Numbers: GEM’s Steve Bartel on the Real State of Recruiting

Join us on this episode of Transformation Realness as we dive deep into the current landscape of HR and talent acquisition with Steve Bartel, CEO and co-founder of GEM. Steve shares his insights on how the efficiency imperative is reshaping the hiring landscape, with a focus on AI, automation, and the pressing need to do more with less without compromising the well-being of recruitment teams. In this candid conversation, Steve and host Kyle Lagunas explore the challenges faced by recruiting teams as they navigate increasing expectations and shrinking resources. Discover what separates successful teams harnessing AI from those struggling to keep up, and gain insights into the future of recruiting under current constraints. With data-driven findings from GEM's latest research, Steve highlights the growing workload on smaller teams, the rising number of interviews per hire, and the unrealistic expectations that many hiring managers hold. If you're a talent acquisition leader feeling the pressure, this episode will resonate with you, offering not just empathy but actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape. Tune in to learn how to leverage AI effectively and meet the demands of today's hiring environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices