How to cope with 2,400 applications for one role | With Jess Morgan

Applications are skyrocketing, AI is shaking up hiring, and recruiters are navigating uncharted waters. So how do talent acquisition teams harness AI without losing the human touch? And can teams really handle thousands of applications while keeping compliance and credibility intact?Meet Jessica Morgan, Chief Transformation Officer at Instant Impact and a technology transformation expert. Jess drives people-centric innovation in recruitment, optimising operations and building high-performing systems that empower both teams and clients to achieve scalable, sustainable results, and she’s here to unpack what really works — and what doesn’t.Join host Robert Newry and guest Jessica Morgan as they discuss:📈 How applications are exploding, and AI is fueling it: Some roles are pulling in thousands of candidates in hours. The trick? Redesign your systems to handle the flood without breaking.💻 Tech to the rescue—but don’t go rogue: AI can help sort, prioritise, and screen, but budgets and fairness still matter. It’s a tool, not a magic wand.📊 How strategy beats shiny toys: AI success isn’t about the tools—it’s about leadership, alignment, and clear principles. Without buy-in, even the best tech flops.🙌 Keeping humans in the loop: Auto-rejecting candidates? Big no. Compliance, credibility, and spotting hidden talent all hinge on human oversight.💡 Test, don’t blitz: Start small with AI trials. Check compliance, learn what works, and avoid patching together a “Frankenstein” process.🤖 How AI can actually enhance the candidate experience: From instant answers to 24/7 chatbots, AI can speed up the process and feed recruiters the insights to personalise experiences… when used wisely.Tune in to hear practical strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights on transforming recruitment for today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world.Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessmorgan1/ Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 ________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.