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The Tech Savvy Recruiter
by Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger
The Tech Savvy Recruiter, the podcast for recruitment and staffing agency owners keen to explore the tech innovations reshaping our industry. Hosted by Andrew Roger from RecMate and Belinda Kerr from Recruitment Garage. Together they bring you a stellar lineup of tech experts ready to help you understand, and more importantly, benefit from the increasing array of tech available to you today.
Episodes
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Episode 51 - AI Can’t Fix Bad Sourcing
In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Vanessa Raath, Director of Talent Hunter, to unpack why better AI tools won't automatically make you a better recruiter. You can have access to the latest AI in recruitment, but if you don't know how to search, ask the right questions or build...
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Episode 50 - What If AI Automates 99% of a Recruiter’s Day?
In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Josh Kirkham, VP of Operations at CoRecruit, to unpack what AI could actually look like inside a recruitment agency when you move beyond simply asking Claude/ChatGPT questions and start connecting it to the systems, data and workflows you already...
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Episode 49 - The Future of Recruitment: Multi-Million-Dollar Desks & AI
What if AI doesn’t replace recruiters, but instead helps a solo recruiter build a multi-million-dollar desk? We explore this and much more with Benjamin Mena, founder of Select Source Solutions and host of the Elite Recruiter Podcast, in this week's episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter. Ben has...
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Episode 48 - Modern tech stack should be more human - a counter-narrative to AI
In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Tom Dyson, co-founder and CEO of RecBook, an AI-powered ATS built specifically for boutique recruitment agencies, to flip the usual AI conversation on its head and make the case for why the modern tech stack should be more human, not less. Having...
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Episode 47 - AI and recruitment...why you should NOT AI your whole recruitment business
In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Leanne Courtney, founder of Achieve and former Business Applications Manager at Procom, one of North America's largest staffing firms, to flip the usual AI conversation on its head and talk about why you shouldn't "AI" your entire recruitment...
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Episode 46 - AI Agents, Vibe Coding & the Future of the ATS
AI tools for recruiters have exploded over the past year - but which ones actually move the needle? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, hosts Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger sit down with Pranav Badami, co-founder of Stardex, to cut through the hype and get practical. Pranav breaks down…
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Episode 45 - Shaun Henry Returns: Two Years of AI Lessons Every Recruiter Needs to Hear
What's changed in AI recruitment since 2024? Pretty much everything, and Shaun Henry is back to break it all down. In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Shaun Henry, co-founder of Floats.ai, for a proper update since his first appearance back in episode 15. Shaun started out as a tech...
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Episode 44 - Relationship Architects & AI Agents: Chris Russell on the Future of Recruitment Tech
What does the future of recruitment actually look like when AI is doing the screening, the admin, the interviews - and even applying for jobs on your behalf? In this episode, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Chris Russell - founder of RecTech Media and the original "Mad Scientist of Online...
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Episode 43 - 44 Years of Recruitment Wisdom: What AI Changes (and What It Doesn't) with Bill Boorman
What does a recruiter who started at 16 -- with 44 years in the industry -- think about AI, agentic tech, and the future of talent acquisition? A lot, as it turns out. This week, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Bill Boorman, senior analyst and writer focusing on job boards, tech, and general...
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Episode 42 - Andrew & BK's Hot takes on AI in Recruitment in May 2026
Hosts Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr have a candid mid-year roundtable, and there's a lot to unpack. From agentic AI quietly transforming recruitment workflows, to the data integrity trap most agencies are sleepwalking into, this is your pulse check on where AI is actually at in the recruitment...
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Episode 41 - Smart pipeline building and BD with AI automation
Most recruitment founders are still doing business development like it’s 2020 and it’s quietly killing their response rates. In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with Niklas Huetzen, Founder of Automindz Solutions, to unpack how AI is fundamentally reshaping recruitment…
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Episode 40 - AI Is Rewiring Everyday Communication: Is It Making Us Smarter or Lazier?
AI is changing business communication but are we using it to work smarter or just faster? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Veronica Fernandez, Strategic Partner Manager from Aircall, to explore how AI is transforming recruitment, sales, and customer...
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Episode 39 - Navigating Cyber Threats: Practical Cybersecurity & Resilience for SMBs
Small businesses are under attack, and cyber threats are more real than ever. In this episode, Luke Irwin, fractional Chief Information Security Officer at Aegis Cybersecurity, breaks down the world of cybercrime - from email-based attacks and ransomware to social engineering and emerging AI…
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Episode 38 - AI, Automation, and the Truth About What Recruiters Should Be Using
AI is everywhere in recruitment, but are agencies actually using it well? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Belinda and Andrew sit down with Ez Khan, Founder of Hume Scope to explore why many founders feel behind, and how early, simple adoption can create a serious competitive…
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Episode 37 - AI in Recruitment: What’s Working, What’s Hype
AI is everywhere in recruitment, but what is actually working right now and what is just hype? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger sit down with Martin Herbst, CEO of JobAdder, to unpack the real impact of AI on recruiter productivity, candidate selection,...
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Episode 36 - AI screening: The possibilities and the perils
AI is reshaping recruitment faster than most agencies can keep up. In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Andrew and Belinda are joined by global HR influencer and recruiting tech expert Tim Sackett to cut through the noise and explain what is actually working right now. They dive into AI...
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Episode 35 - Recruitment in the Age of AI: What Will Never Change
Recruitment is shifting faster than most Recruitment Founders can keep up and Dexter Cousins joins us from Tier One People to dig deeper on what that means for our future. With almost 30 years in FinTech recruitment, Dexter breaks down the real impact of AI as he sees it, the human skills that…
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Episode 34 - TBC (Tech, trust and influence with Adam Posner)
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger chat with Adam Posner, founder of NHP Talent Group and host of The Pozcast, to explore how recruiters can harness AI as a tool, not a crutch. Adam dives into the future of recruitment, the gold rush of new tech, and how…
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Episode 33: The Tech Savvy Recruiter – Reflections, Lessons & What’s Next for AI in Recruitment
After nearly two years and 30+ expert interviews, hosts Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr sit down to unpack their biggest insights from The Tech Savvy Recruiter so far. From the rise of AI agents and automation tools transforming recruitment workflows, to candid chats about staying curious…
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Episode 32 - Recruitment Rewired: Navigating the new tech era
AI is shaking up recruitment fast, and the biggest barrier isn’t the tech, it’s our mindset. In this episode, international recruitment director and AI consultant Kat Kingshott joins Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rogers to unpack how agency owners can ditch fear, embrace innovation, and build…
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Episode 31 - Work Smarter, Not Harder: How Recruiters Can Save Hours with Smart Scheduling
Recruiters, tired of wasting hours scheduling interviews? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with Brian Gabay, founder of Arrange, the scheduling tool built for recruiters, by a recruiter. Brian shares how frustration in his New York staffing agency pushed him to create a...
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Episode 30 - Why Recruiters Must Measure More Than Placements
"Recruitment isn’t just about placements; it’s about the experience." In this episode, Justin Hillier (Founder & CEO, Recruiter Insider) reveals how data-driven insights can transform candidate and client journeys, boost consultant performance, and increase fill rates by as much as 60%. We…
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Episode 29 - Unlocking Recruitment Efficiency with AI-Driven Automation and Integration
The recruitment world is drowning in AI hype but most agencies are still stuck with clunky, disconnected tools that drain time instead of saving it. In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, hosts Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger sit down with John Bourke (Founder of RecView) to reveal how to…
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Episode 28 - The Secret Formula to AI Success in Staffing & Recruiting
It’s not just about the AI tools. It’s about everything you’ve been putting off: workflows, data hygiene, system optimization, and the human experience. In this episode, automation leader Billy Davis shares the real path to ROI with AI from process mapping to candidate engagement. Learn how to...
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Episode 27 - Prompting, progress and people; making Ai work in your recruitment agency
In the episode we invited our very first guest Lauren Jones the Founder of Leap Advisory Consulting back to the mic. We discuss how things have changed in the last 18 months and how AI continues to shake up recruitment and why agency owners need to pay attention. From writing better prompts to...
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Episode 26 - DIY tech stack integration in one weekend
In Episode 26 of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we’re joined by the brilliant Justin Blij, founder of GTM Digital and certified tech nerd, who reveals how he took a scattered stack of 15+ disconnected tools and turned it into one lean, automated, and revenue-driving machine… in just one weekend. 🤯...
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Episode 25 - The Future of Hiring: AI, Automation & What Recruiters Need to Know
What if you could save 8 hours a week per recruiter without hiring anyone new? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we’re talking with Josh Kirkham, VP at Quil.ai, the #1 AI platform built exclusively for recruitment agencies. We cover real-world, recruiter-specific use cases for…
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Episode 24 - The role of outsourced recruitment in our changing tech landscape
Still running your agency like a one-person band? In this episode, we speak with Ryan Halson, founder of Managed, about the shift happening in recruitment ops—where outsourcing and automation are no longer optional if you want to scale. 💡 Why now is the best time to outsource candidate delivery...
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Episode 23 - The end of Boolean Search? And the truth about AI and hiring
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we speak with Pranav Badami, co-founder of Stardex, about the practical changes AI is bringing to recruitment systems. We cover what’s working, what’s outdated, and how small agencies can start using AI to reduce manual work and improve results. Key...
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Episode 22 – How tech drives Recruitment Success in 2025
In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naar, CEO of Sapphire Computing Solutions, to talk all things IT, cybersecurity, and how recruitment agencies can stay protected and productive in 2025. From backup myths (yes, your cloud storage might not be backing up your data!) to BYO…
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Episode 21 - AI Agents, Recruitment & The Future of BD
In this episode, Belinda and Andrew are joined by Daniel Shnaider, Founder of AnyBiz – an AI-powered business development platform built to supercharge lead gen for recruitment firms and beyond. Daniel shares how AI agents are transforming business development by automating outreach across email,...
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Episode 20 - How to Leverage Candidate Referrals for More Business
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with David Cahill to unpack the untapped goldmine of candidate referrals. With 15+ years in recruitment and now leading the charge at HireSplit, David shares how he built a business (and landed some massive contracts) through strategic,...
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Episode 19 - Automate the process. Amplify the humanity
🚀 Automate the Process – Amplify the Humanity 🎙️ AI is shaking up recruitment—but does that mean recruiters are being replaced? Not so fast. In this episode, we sit down with Sean Withford, marketing expert and Founder of Eloquent, to break down how AI is transforming recruitment agencies and...
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Episode 18 - Volume Recruiters are Toast
Today we're joined by Ross Clennett, High Performance Coach for recruiters. We discuss how high volume recruitment is over thanks to AI. We also challenge outdated recruitment practices and critical market shifts to be mindful of to stay current in this rapidly evolving AI infused landscape.
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Episode 17 - Sourcing - Keeping it simple
Vanessa Raath teaches recruiters across the globe the most successful sourcing methods. Today she shares her views on sourcing and tech and AI's place within this vital function.
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Episode 16 - Getting value and insights from critical data - without the overwhelm
Today we chat with Guy Day from Kamal.ai a new cloud and data analytics platform for recruitment agencies. In this episode, we drill down on how easy access to data is so important when it comes to making key business decisions and forecasting with accuracy. Questions "Can you explain the key...
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Episode 15 - How AI can help with Floating/Speccing candidates
Shaun Henry is the Co-Founder of Floats. Frustrated by the outdated tools he was using in his tech recruiting agency he co-created floats. And today he chatted with us about how AI and tech can help recruiters leverage the strategy of floating or speccing candidates. Q1 "To start, can you explain...
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Episode 14 - What is Hyper Automation and why does it matter?
Lee Whitaker is a tech strategist with almost 20 years of experience in rectech space. Passionate about reducing operational costs through business process and design she has some great pearls of wisdom to share on hyper-automation.
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Episode 13 - Recruitment is Marketing
Nicole Clarke Co founder of Shazamme discusses the relationship between recruitment and marketing—some tips and techniques for getting your recruitment marketing woking harder for you.
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Episode 12 - What makes a good recruitment website in 2024
Robert Garner Director of Abstraction Labs joins us to share his thoughts, ideas, and a ton of tips as to how you can get your recruitment website working hard for you. Questions: - What key elements contribute to a user-friendly website design for recruitment agencies? - What SEO strategies…
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Episode 11 - Take your LinkedIn Presence to the Next Level
Karen Tisdell, a world-class LinkedIn profile writer, and trainer joined us this week to share her thoughts about maximising the evolving features of LinkedIn for networking, marketing, and more broadly, your continued business growth. "How can professionals effectively network on LinkedIn to…
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Episode 10 - The role of AI Voice agents in recruitment
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we chat with David Tell, co-founder of KWAL.AI, about the rise of AI-powered voice agents in recruitment. We explore the current state and future potential of this technology, along with its impact on resume screening and candidate experience.
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Episode 9 - How AI is transforming the Sales Process
Carl Sagun, launched Synaptico to solve an internal problem of uncovering valuable data in their database and today he shares his journey and and insights into how he sees AI as transforming the sales process for recruiters.
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Episode 8 pt2 - Our new normal with AI
Rod Smyth is the CEO and co-founder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts about AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.
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Episode 8 pt1 - Our new normal with AI
Rod Smyth is the CEO and Cofounder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts around AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.
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Episode 7 - The role and rise of gamification in recruitment
Derry Holt and his team at OneUp are at the forefront of enabling recruiters to leverage gamification and data analytics to make the hiring process more efficient and dare we say a hell of a lot of fun. Let's take a look at how.
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Episode 6 - The Intersection of Recruitment Marketing as it welcomes AI
Darren Westall CEO of Paiger chats to us about how we can do more with less now in marketing. Instead of worrying about losing jobs, he shares how we can embrace AI in marketing to free us up to operate at a higher level in business.
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Episode 5 - How to use data intelligence &AI to positively impact your searching and matching
Wendy McDougall is the Founder of Firefish Software. Wendy hails from a recruitment background and is passionate about recruitment and tech. She has this lovely knack for transforming complex concepts into straight-up practical advice. Join us as we discuss, data, AI, and how to optimise them to...
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Episode 4 - How AI enhanced video can positively impact your recruitment agency
Things are moving pretty quickly in the world of video and when you layer on AI, video takes on a whole new dimension. This discussion with Ashwin Mathews - CEO & Founder of Dopplio explores new ways to start thinking about AI-enhanced video for your agency.
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Episode 3 pt2 - Using data to create a world class customer experience
The importance of using the insights from data is now a strategic imperative and a weapon when it comes to finding those areas in your business you can improve - In this episode, we explore what it takes to deliver "best in class" customer service and how tech can help. Enjoy!
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The Tech Savvy Recruiter, the podcast for recruitment and staffing agency owners keen to explore the tech innovations reshaping our industry. Hosted by Andrew Roger from RecMate and Belinda Kerr from Recruitment Garage. Together they bring you a stellar lineup of tech experts ready to help you understand, and more importantly, benefit from the increasing array of tech available to you today.
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