Recruiting.Technology Podcast

In this episode, hosts Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts dive into the current state of AI in recruitment, discussing its limitations and potential. They explore why most AI solutions today lack true creativity and are merely automating repetitive tasks rather than bringing innovative solutions to the table. Key topics include the challenges of end-to-end automation in recruitment, the inefficiencies in candidate scheduling and follow-up, and the increasing problem of fraudulent applications. They also discuss the need for integrated workforce planning with AI, and the future of recruiting technology that could better filter and pre-screen candidates, possibly leading to agents interacting with candidates' own AI agents for a more streamlined hiring process. The episode concludes with a look at the importance of staying practical and user-friendly in implementing new AI technologies.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:25 Today's Topic: Creativity in AI01:03 Challenges in AI Recruitment02:31 Scheduling and Automation Issues04:04 New Communication Trends05:10 K-Pop and Personal Anecdotes07:26 Candidate Experience and Transparency10:00 Fraudulent Applicants and Security19:24 Workforce Planning and AI21:47 Challenges in Position Management22:02 The Role of IO Psychology in Recruitment23:01 AI in Workforce Planning24:25 Apple's Approach to AI26:08 The Inefficiency of Chatbots26:59 Employment Branding vs. Practical Recruitment29:01 The Reality of Job Applications31:58 Filtering Candidates with AI35:48 Future of Recruitment Technology43:04 Concluding Thoughts on Recruitment

In this episode of the Recruiting Technology Podcast, host Jason Roberts is joined by Felix Wetzel to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment. They explore Felix's 'Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto,' emphasizing the need to reimagine recruitment processes rather than just automating them. The conversation covers the integration of AI to enhance human expertise, the critical touchpoints for human interaction in recruitment, and the implications of AI on job seekers and recruiters alike. They highlight real-world applications, including increased productivity and improved candidate experiences, outlining a vision where advanced technology fosters more meaningful human connections in the hiring process.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:54 Discussing the Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto02:08 The Role of AI in Recruitment03:32 Personalized Candidate Experience with AI06:29 Future of Recruitment: Candidate Agents and Data Usage09:40 Cost and Efficiency of AI vs. Human Solutions15:30 Human Interaction in Automated Recruitment Processes18:52 Adapting Processes to New Technologies22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

AI Legislation and Its Impact on HR Technology: Insights from Mobley vs. Workday CaseIn this episode, Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts return to discuss the latest developments in recruiting technology with a focus on the Mobley vs. Workday lawsuit. They delve into the implications of recent AI-related legislation on HR tech companies and the broader industry. The hosts provide a detailed overview of the case where plaintiffs allege Workday's AI systems facilitated age and disability discrimination in their automated job application processes. With the judge allowing the case to proceed as a collective action, the conversation shifts to the effects this ruling could have on HR technology, including HCM tools, applicant tracking systems, and CRM systems. They explore the potential winners and losers in this scenario, emphasize the importance of AI audits, and discuss the practicality of Workday notifying a vast number of applicants about the case. Additionally, Jason shares insights about his latest venture, Better Thing AI, and its compliance with AI legislation.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:32 AI Legislation and Lawsuit Overview01:09 Details of the Workday Lawsuit02:37 Notification Challenges and Solutions09:59 Merits of the Case and AI Concerns13:15 Implications for HR Technology19:55 The Impact of Class Action Suits20:59 Potential Winners and Losers23:05 Automation in Recruiting23:41 AI Legislation and Job Matching24:36 Risks and Responsibilities in AI Deployment28:41 Challenges in Automated Employment Decisions32:32 Concluding Thoughts on AI in HR Tech

Hello again friends!  We are finding our way back here for some recruiting technology talk and wanted to get started with an AI regulation discussion on NYC 144 and the joys of the relatively new .sucks domain.    

Jason and Andrew are back in their first episode in over a year!  Hear what they've been up to, some fun AI recruiting antics, and learn who wins in a fight between Superman and The Hulk!  We promise the next one won't take so long!

Join Andrew and Jason as they talk through considerations for new hire vaccine status requirements, return to work, remote pay and a bunch of other Covid cleanup topics.

Join Andrew as he walks Jason off the ledge following some insane valuations on technologies recruiters don't want to use.  

Join Andrew and Jason as we talk security and analyze a bit of what is happening in the market with some of our favorite bots.

Join Jason and Andrew as they analyze the jobs report for jobs created in April, talk top employers around the globe, and I kid you not, discuss how to hire a Bison Hunter.  This one gets a bit weird, come join us and listen in.

Andrew and Jason welcome Mike Yinger from Resume Sieve to get the download on some new matching tech!

Jason and Andrew talk Microsoft Viva and the integration of Employee Experience in the collaboration environment.  Check it out!

Andrew and Jason spend some time talking SMB vs Enterprise technologies.  Seriously...some of the startups we deal with just don't understand what is required to be viable and attractive to the Enterprise level.  

This is huge!  The SEC has ruled that publicly traded companies must now file Human Capital data as a part of their corporate filings.  Join Jason and Andrew as they discuss what this means for HR.  

Join Andrew and Jason as they preview what's coming in this week's Talent Acquisition Week conference!  

Join Jason and Andrew as they talk about unionizing at Google, what union recruiting really looks like, and pay homage to our new digital overlords.  Should be fun...and a little paranoid.

Let's face it...nobody is 100% happy with their ATS.  In fact, for many recruiters, this tech is a necessary evil vs a valuable tool to manage workflow.  Here is the question...  do we really need them?  Join us as we discuss...

Andrew and Jason walk through what HR Tech looks like this year.  Fully online.  Completely free.  Join us as we point out must sessions and tech that has our attention this year.

The Allyo/HireVue acquisition has taken a bit of heat in some of the HR tech press with some seeing it in a negative light.  We couldn't disagree more!  Andrew and Jason spend this podcast talking through HireVue and Allyo's capabilities and the impact of this acquisition from the perspective of current customers and frequent buyers.  Spoiler Alert...We're pretty pumped about this combo!

Andrew and Jason talk through emerging best practices in Covid era technology for HR.  What are the most tech forward companies in the world using and how are more traditional companies adapting?

Jason and Andrew talk about HR Tech marketing in a world with no conferences.  Leads are hard to come by, conversations are easier, and closing a deal...well, thats a real problem. Program note:  We were a little delayed getting this out, so just imagine yourself stepping back in time about 30 days when listening.  

Jason and Andrew talk through their experiences in the recruiting industry in the last two economic downturns and what recruiters should know to weather this storm.  They also talk about the impact this time is having on small businesses...including nearly every HR Tech company.

Join Andrew and Jason as they talk through the way companies are adapting to the Covid-19 outbreak and the ultimate impact on the job market and hiring.  We call out some winning strategies, tech to focus on, and random Star Trek references.  and yes...we know its a really long one.  Give it a listen...you don't have anything better to do.

Join the brilliant Madeline Laurano for our final discussion coming from the Ally booth at HR Tech.  

We have a solid mix of topics for you today including Jason's new role in the industry, the value of independent analysis and CEO's going to jail because of bad HR policy.

Andrew and Jason have a great conversation from Allyo's booth at HR Tech with the great one himself...Doug Berg.  We talk zap, tech entrepreneurship and learn what it's like to be an international man of mystery.  You won't want to miss this one!

Jason and Andrew discuss the FTC complaint filed against HireVue, the value of validation, polygraphs and even some beanie babies.

On this episode, Jason and Andrew are joined in the Allyo podcast booth by Adam Godson to talk technology, RPO, and the value of competition.  

This is a special episode recorded in Allyo's booth at the Venetian during HR Tech with one of our all time favorite industry luminaries, Kevin Wheeler.

We had the privilege to conduct a series of interviews from Allyo's booth at HR Tech this year in Las Vegas.  In this episode we have Tracey Parsons speaking as one of the premier experts in our field on the topic of Candidate Experience.  Enjoy!

Andrew and Jason take a look at the reality of the bot market, who the major players are, and what they have to offer.  Of course, with these guys there are some data deep dives and talk of an interesting trend in the hourly space...Work today, get paid today.

Andrew and Jason are back and talking about Tableau's acquisition by SalesForce, Google's acquisition of Lookerr, ZapInfo is tackling some of our biggest problems, and some other stuff too.

In this episode, Andrew and Jason prove the ROI of a tech stack, talk about SAP's acquisition of Qualtrics and discuss scams in HR Tech.

Andrew and Jason are back from a long hiatus with an HR Tech debrief, VR talk and the HR side breakdown of SAP's acquisition of Qualtrics. Enjoy!

Andrew and Jason walk through some of the best and brightest they expect to see at HR Tech in September. Listen for top companies to check out and a top 10 list of the worst names in HR Tech.

Andrew and Jason discuss the most important metric for a recruiting organization. If you had to pick one, what would it be? There is also quite a debate on how sourcers should be measured. Does the same metric apply to both sourcers and recruiters? Spoiler alert...we don't agree!

We are back from our travels with bit of a mixed bag this time around. SourceCon Budapest happened and there is a new role for recruiters. Stick around to the end for a quick Solo review where Andrew's mom drops in for a bit.

This is an episode we recorded right after Mark Zuckerberg testified before congress in April. We have been saving it for today...GDPR go live day. In this episode, we cover Data Privacy, GDPR, and what that means for talent acquisition. This is not just another compliance law. It fundamentally changes the way we recruit. It starts in the EU, but some of it is sure to hit North America and the rest of the world.

In this episode, Jason and Andrew break down the business synergies and decision making behind a move like the Glassdoor acquisition. What does this mean for the market? How does Google factor into all of this? How will this impact the way we all buy media?

Andrew and Jason give some quick reviews of technology that caught their eye at ERE and Unleash.

Facebook really stepped in it a couple of weeks back, and we are facing our own data privacy challenges as an HR industry with our favorite 4-letter word...GDPR. Andrew and Jason break it all down right here.

Jason and Andrew take on talent communities! What are they and are they worth it? Spoiler Alert... their value us going up because of AI...hear why.

Two more deserving HR Tech startups just scored a new round of funding. Here is what we think...

Monster makes friends with TextRecruit and Zip is somehow worth $1B... Andrew and Jason discuss this and more in this week's recruiting.technology podcast!

With Google's disruption in our market, traditional decision making criteria for job advertising spend needs to adjust. Classic ROI won't play out the same, so how does a recruiting leader get the biggest bang for their buck these days? Andrew and Jason have some ideas...

In this episode, Jason and Andrew discuss SourceCon from September of 2017, and why noone really pipelines.

Andrew and Jason discuss predictions from our industry leaders from the beginning of 2017. Which ones came true?