TA Tech Unboxed

🎙 Welcome to Season 2 of TA Tech Unboxed. In this episode, we start with Robert Newry, CEO and co-founder of Arctic Shores, a pioneer in transforming how we assess talent. Discover how his innovative approach combines gamification, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology to uncover potential beyond the traditional CV. Robert shares - The story behind Arctic Shores and its mission to revolutionise hiring. How skill enablers can bridge the gap in today’s skills-short market. Why are traditional hiring practices like CV-based interviews due to disruption? Tangible advice for creating fair, structured, and impactful interviews 🚀 Whether you're in TA, HR, or just fascinated by the future of hiring, this episode is packed with insights you can't afford to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes looks at the tools and techniques shaping the future of work.

"We are the first business that can turn your job into a TikTok in a few clicks." - Jack Evans, Jobdeck™. Chris Haslam and Darren Bush sit down with Jack to discuss the future of recruitment marketing. Highlights: ➡ Turning job descriptions into TikToks - the future of candidate attraction? ➡ The human elements in recruitment: empathy and relationship-building ➡ JobDeck's vision: "We are going to make the smartest ATS on the planet." Catch the demo on the YouTube playlist. https://jobdeck.io/

"The AI will build the JD, evaluate it, build the queries, search the database, do the sourcing...all from a 10-word prompt." Bill Fischer's vision for VONQ's @Kopilot blew us away on this week's episode. 📽 Highlights of this episode for me were: ➡ Bill's thoughts on the future of video interviews and candidate experience. ➡ Insights into Vonq's Kopilot product and its agentic approach ➡ The role of transparency in AI-powered hiring processes. The full demo can be found on our TA Tech Unboxed YouTube channel. What's your take on using AI for the initial screening and skills assessment stages of hiring? Could this improve the candidate experience?

"You're not in a war for talent; you're in a war for attention." 📣 Chris Haslam and Darren Bush unbox the world of social recruitment advertising with Sara and Victor from Adway. 🎙 Don't miss this insightful new TA Tech Unboxed episode! Hosts Chris and Darren explore Adway's innovative approach, including: - Creating dynamic, platform-specific content that captures attention - Leveraging AI to write engaging copy and target ideal candidates - Building an automated, multi-channel candidate nurture journey Listen now for a deep dive into modern talent attraction strategies! https://adway.ai/

"We believe that this is the best approach to referencing. We kind of see value in both practices and we wanted to offer the opportunity to kind of bring these things together." - Luke Shipley, Co-Founder of Zinc 🎙 On the latest TA Tech Unboxed episode, Chris Haslam and Darren Bush hosted Luke Shipley, Co-Founder of Zinc, to discuss their innovative approach to background checking and referencing. 📽 Highlights from our conversation: The concept of unified referencing and how it combines formal and competency-based referencing. The potential impact of blockchain on referencing and its current limitations. How Zinc is promoting transparency and data ownership for candidates. Don't miss this insightful discussion! Check out the demo on YouTube. https://zincwork.com/

Hosts Chris Haslam and Darren Bush sit down with Masoud Ardestani, CEO and co-founder of Rafa. Masoud shares his insights from his experience as a recruiter and founder, shedding light on the limitations of traditional hiring methods and the power of storytelling in the hiring process.  Highlights of this episode were: The surprising revelation that resumes get only about 5% clicks in the ATS, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive evaluation method. The importance of allowing candidates to showcase their unique stories and authenticity, which often gets lost in the traditional application process. How Rafa's innovative approach allows hiring teams to hear directly from candidates, building a more well-rounded understanding of their fit. See more at https://www.withrapha.com/

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Are you tired of sifting through hundreds of irrelevant applications?From crafting compelling job adverts to identifying top talent through behavioural scorecards, Richard Hillier from Get-Hired shares his proven strategies for determining the best candidates.🎙 In this insightful chat, hosts Chris Haslam and Darren Bush discuss the common pitfalls of traditional job boards, the importance of aligning the interview team, and the role of proper training in avoiding costly hiring mistakes. 📽 Don't miss these highlights: ✅ How to craft job adverts that attract suitable candidates ✅ The power of behavioural scorecards in identifying top performers ✅ The benefits of a smooth, structured hiring process from start to finish Tune into this must-listen episode to level up your hiring game. Check out - Get-hired.xyz

Janis, the CEO and co-founder of Hyperscan, discusses how their platform allows users to power search LinkedIn and import search results into Hyperscan to ask qualifying questions. The AI then scores each profile based on the criteria, making it easier to find the best matches.  Hyperscan allows users to import LinkedIn search results and ask qualifying questions to find the best matches. The AI scores each profile based on the criteria set by the user, streamlining the talent acquisition process. Hyperscan offers the ability to ask questions about diversity hiring, such as identifying female candidates. The platform reduces manual reviewing and searching, saving recruiters time and improving efficiency. Recruiters need tools that can help them excel at both the people and engineering aspects of their job. Inbound recruitment is no longer sufficient, and companies must also incorporate outbound strategies. AI can be used to personalize recruitment outreach by targeting specific characteristics of potential candidates. The relationship between HR and TA should be collaborative rather than hierarchical. The future of Hyperscan includes integrating more data sources and the potential for messaging sequences. Find out more at: https://hyperscan.co/?utm_source=tatechunboxed&utm_medium=referral

In this episode, Chris Haslam and Darren Bush met with Romain Sestier, StackOne CEO, to discuss the integration woes of the TA space. StackOne is a new generation of white-labelled integration platforms. We help software companies in the HR tech and Marketing Tech space add native, enterprise-grade integrations to their products in days. As Romain says, recruitment agencies are increasingly vocal - they will only work with a tool if it natively integrates with their ATS. In-house teams slowly follow suit, demanding seamless tech stacks, but we must catch up. 📽 Key insights include: ❇ The massive integration hurdles tools face, even with an API. ❇ How RFPs and sales conversations evolve to make integrations a make-or-break factor. ❇ Romain's first StackOne customer that sparked the "integration platform" idea. If you're feeling integration pains, this episode is an eye-opener on the urgency to fix the problem! https://www.stackone.com/

Interviewing is still considered a black box in the hiring process. There's so much data that can be captured, searched and shared. If you do not use an interview intelligence tool, you must start now. One such product product is Honeit Talent Solutions. I had the pleasure of meeting Nick Livingston 4.5 years ago at a Tech event and when he joined Chris Haslam and me for Episode 21. Honeit is revolutionising the way companies conduct interviews and make hiring decisions. Here are some key points we discussed: ➡ Recording and sharing interview insights can save time, improve collaboration, and provide valuable data for decision-making. ➡ Intake calls are crucial for uncovering the actual needs of hiring teams and attracting the right candidates. ➡ Sharing interview highlights with stakeholders improves alignment, accountability, and collaboration in the hiring process. ➡ Interview intelligence data is becoming valued by HR for compliance and as an organisational asset. ➡ Documenting conversations and leveraging interview insights can significantly improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness. 🚀 Leveraging video and audio snippets in outreach can increase engagement and authenticity, helping candidates better understand the role and company. 📊 Data shows that hiring managers review and provide feedback quickly when interview highlights are shared, reducing time to alignment. Find out more at - https://www.honeit.com/

We're fast approaching a world where AI can handle the entire recruitment process. "We can essentially support the entire hiring journey and employee life cycle." - Stanislaw Wasowicz, Scotty AI. Is the future of recruitment here, or is this just a pipe dream? Should we be concerned? Check out Scotty here: https://hubs.li/Q02qwjBp0 🎙 Episode 20 of TA Tech Unboxed is live 😬:Chris Haslam and Darren Bush explore the world of AI-powered recruitment with Reiner Bruns and Stanislaw Wasowicz from Scotty AI. In this mind-bending episode, we explore the potential of AI to automate every step of the hiring process, from sourcing to onboarding and beyond. 📽 Highlights of this episode were: The bold claim where Stan said AI can already outperform human recruiters in terms of speed, cost, and candidate experience. A live demo showcasing Scotty AI's ability to have natural conversations with candidates and schedule interviews instantly. After transforming recruitment, their vision is to expand AI into other industries, such as sales.

What if you could attract top talent from other companies while simultaneously developing your own team? Introducing Ditto - the UK's first secondment marketplace. Chris Haslam and Darren Bush with Suzy Lockwood, Hector Stanley and Dave Owen, the founders behind Ditto's game-changing platform, in Episode 19 of TA Tech Unboxed. 🔍 Key insights were: - Unlocking upskilling opportunities and career variety. - Overcoming workforce planning challenges with flexibility. - Ditto's mission is to democratise talent development. What if you could attract top talent from other companies while simultaneously developing your own team? Introducing Ditto - the UK's first secondment marketplace. Chris Haslam and Darren Bush with Suzy Lockwood, Hector Stanley and Dave Owen, the founders behind Ditto's game-changing platform, in Episode 19 of TA Tech Unboxed. 🔍 Key insights were: - Unlocking upskilling opportunities and career variety. - Overcoming workforce planning challenges with flexibility. - Ditto's mission is to democratise talent development. https://www.dittotalent.com/

Episode 18 of TA Tech Unboxed is here. In it, Gabi Preston-Phypers from Tooled Up Raccoons, Chris Haslam, and Darren Bush discuss upskilling recruiters on existing platforms rather than focusing on the following shiny tool. Highlights include: 📌 Gabi's take on why reliance on standard filters is a recipe for disaster in recruitment. 📌 The importance of maintaining human interactions in the recruitment process. 📌 Must-have tools for effective video editing to reach your audience. https://www.tooledupraccoons.com/

Ben O'Mahony sheds light on how AI can be a game-changer for talent acquisition in an industry ripe for innovation. Discover the AI revolution in TA with us. 🎙 Episode 17 of TA Tech Unboxed breaks down barriers 😬: Chris Haslam and Darren, with Ben O'Mahony, dive deep into the transformative power of AI in the recruitment industry, debunking myths and showcasing opportunities. 📽 Takeaways that will inspire you to innovate: Unpacking the myths surrounding AI in recruitment The real-life impact of AI on talent acquisition strategies How technology can empower teams to make better, fairer hiring decisions https://www.jobsasi.com/

Jamie Betts, founder and chief product officer of NeuroSight, discusses the limitations of conventional assessments and the need for innovation in the assessment industry. He highlights the biases and adverse impacts of traditional psychometric tests and situational judgment tests. Key Takeaways Conventional assessments have serious issues, including biases and adverse impacts on certain groups. The assessment industry has been slow to innovate and address these issues, leading to a lack of accuracy and fairness in assessments. NeuroSight disrupts the assessment market by combining neuroscience and artificial intelligence to develop more accurate and unbiased assessments. To get in touch with NeuroSight, contact Jamie Betts on LinkedIn or visit - https://www.neurosight.io/

s your recruitment tech stack frustratingly fragmented? Chris and Darren delve into the world of integrated talent acquisition solutions with Anton Bonner of ScreenLoop, uncovering how their platform is poised to become the operating system of choice for talent acquisition. 📽 Highlights of this episode were: How ScreenLoop's platform integrates everything from AI note-takers to background checks into a seamless experience. The critical role of UX design in recruitment tech and how ScreenLoop prioritizes simplicity and efficiency. Anton's transition from a sales role into tackling the first-world problems of talent acquisition led to the foundation of ScreenLoop. Have a watch to rethink your talent tech stack and how integration could be the key to unlocking your team's potential!

Join Chris Haslam and Darren Bush as they explore the frontiers of AI with Ben Kaminsky from EVA.ai, discussing how AI's predictive capabilities are set to revolutionize talent management and acquisition. 📽 Episode highlights include: Conversational AI's role in creating seamless candidate and employee interactions The unmatched efficiency of predictive analytics in foreseeing and planning for talent needs Insight into the innovative approach of Eva.ai to ensure that talent pools are dynamic and up-to-date

Top talent is fiercely sought after by businesses, yet Talent Acquisition often lacks resources. How can we change it? This is one of the many topics we discuss with Tom Hacquoil, CEO of Pinpoint Applicant Tracking System, on the evolving role of talent acquisition in shaping businesses. 📽 Episode highlights: ➡ Tom's take on recruitment is selling opportunities, not just filling vacancies. ➡ How Pinpoint redefines the ATS market to cater to the mid-market's unique needs. ➡ The critical role of candidate and client experience in TA success and tips on improving this. Get inspired to rethink your TA strategy by checking out the entire conversation.  https://www.pinpointhq.com/

Welcome to another captivating episode of TA Tech Unboxed, where we explore the cutting-edge of Talent Acquisition technology. In this episode, our hosts, Chris Haslam and Darren Bush, are joined by the insightful Adam Gordon for an in-depth exploration of Poetry – the innovative platform transforming TA and RPO teams' workflows. 🚀 What's Inside: Innovating Talent Acquisition: Discover how Poetry saves teams 31 minutes daily by integrating content management with essential task-completion tools. Recruitment Marketing Reinvented: Learn Poetry's unique approach to managing and creating content assets, including job adverts, social media posts, and more. Streamlining Recruitment Operations: Get insights into Poetry's libraries for policies, templates, and its capabilities in building candidate & hiring manager packs. Empowering Recruiters: Dive into Poetry's onboarding features for TA teams, its collaborative environment, and access to third-party learning solutions. Adam Gordon's Vision: Hear from Adam about Poetry's inspirations and future directions. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Unveiling the power of Poetry in Recruitment Marketing.Exploring the operational efficiencies brought by Poetry.A look at the future of recruitment technology and continuous improvement. 🔗 Stay Connected: Check out Poetry's website: https://www.poetryhr.com/Connect with Adam Gordon for more insights. Follow TA Tech Unboxed for more updates and episodes. ✅ Subscribe to our channel for more episodes where we unpack the latest in TA Tech and provide insights from industry leaders. Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let us know what you think about the evolving world of Talent Acquisition technology! #TATechUnboxed #Poetry #TalentAcquisition #RecruitmentTechnology #AdamGordon

In this episode, Molly Johnson-Jones, CEO and co-founder of Flexa, discusses the importance of flexible working and the challenges faced by both employees and employers. Flexa serves as an employer brand platform, helping companies showcase their working environments, EVP, and culture to attract and retain top talent. Key takeaways: Flexible working is a non-negotiable for a growing number of employees, with 87% of the global office population seeking some form of flexibility. Trust and transparency are crucial in the hiring process, and Flexa verifies companies to ensure that their claims about flexibility are accurate. Transparency and trust are crucial in creating a positive work environment. Implementing flexible working policies requires addressing challenges such as policy creation, distributed team management, and managing expectations. Managers play a vital role in effectively leading remote teams and should receive support and training in this area. Adopting a skills-based approach in hiring allows for greater flexibility and diversity in talent acquisition. Building a personal brand on LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for employer branding and lead generation. https://flexa.careers/jobs

Who has the best candidate experience scores? Recruiters or the Hiring team? Join us as we delve into the crucial role of candidate experience in recruitment success and how Candidate.fyi is pioneering in this area. 📽 Highlights of this episode were: The revelation is that a streamlined interview process can significantly enhance candidate satisfaction. Kyle Connors sharing their vision and impact of candidate.fyi in the TA space. Discussing the future of candidate experience and how technology will play a key role.

🎙 Tune into Episode 9 of TA Tech Unboxed! I'm excited to share my conversation with Robin Choy, CEO of HireSweet. We discuss the role of AI and how modern TA tools enhance productivity and response times in recruitment. 📽 Episode Highlights: Efficient Candidate Outreach: Insights into how technology is improving the effectiveness of recruitment outreach. Boosting Productivity in TA: Exploring tools and strategies changing the recruiter efficiency game. Speeding Up Response Times: How the latest tech is helping recruiters respond faster and more effectively to candidates.

In this episode, we delve into the controversial topic of how technology, especially machine learning, is reshaping recruitment strategies and discuss the future of Talent Acquisition in a rapidly changing digital environment. 📽 Highlights of this episode are: ➡ Discussing the impact of disintermediation in TA - removing the intermediaries in recruitment. ➡ Exploring how organisations can better anticipate TA challenges using machine learning and rich engagement data. ➡ Debating the role of internal mobility and its complexities in talent management. https://hollaroo.com/

"In TA, it's about making things simpler, quicker, easier for quality candidate conversations.” Andrew Wood, co-founder of Willo. 🔍 What’s Willo? Willo is challenging the status quo in recruitment, introducing a unique video-based approach to talent acquisition. 🌟 Top 3 Reasons to Watch: Revolutionary Approach: Discover how Willo is transforming the way we think about hiring. Expert Insights: Woody shares his journey and the philosophy behind Willo. Practical Tips: Learn practical strategies for integrating innovative tech into your hiring process. 🎬 Don’t Miss Out! Subscribe for more enlightening conversations with Chris, Darren and their guests. You can now try Willo for free for 15 days. No installation. No credit card Why not try Willo for free? https://www.willo.video/

Co-founder of Equitas, interview intelligence software designed for fair hiring and helping companies build diverse teams. In this week’s episode, we talk about: Interview fatigue Bar raisers program The challenges of AI for hiring teams Hiring is a skill set that should be taught. Michael’s experience with hiring a front-end developer How candidates were using Chat GPT for the role he was hiring What’s the best practice when scoring candidates after an interview Subscribe to the channel here and find out more at Michael at www.equitas.ai

What is Purpl? Made for internal & embedded talent teams in the tech world. PURPL provides recruitment training delivered by senior professionals from industry-leading talent teams. In this episode with Chris Haslam and Darren Bush, they meet with the co-founder of Purpl. 💡 Key Features and Benefits: Interactive Learning: Dive into diverse expert knowledge and practical TA strategies. Community-Driven Insights: Benefit from your industry peers' shared experiences and successes. Stay Ahead of Trends: With Purpl, keep your team at the forefront of TA innovation and best practices. See https://gopurpl.io/ for more info.

In our latest episode of TA Tech Unboxed, Chris Haslam and Darren Bush talk to Willem Wijnans from Ashby  Willem highlights a common yet overlooked issue: the lack of robust, data-driven insights in traditional ATS systems.In this episode, we discussed:➡ How Ashby’s platform seamlessly integrates with recruitment workflows.➡ The importance of analytics and data-driven recruitment strategies.➡ Willem's personal experiences and insights on improving RecOps.

Nicola, Chris and Darren discuss: Graduate recruitment challenges How AI is impacting the graduate market How to improve the candidate experience Don't forget to subscribe to our Spotify, YouTube and LinkedIn channels. Head over to YouTube to watch Nicole's demo of Meet and Engage. https://www.youtube.com/@ta-techunboxed/playlists https://www.meetandengage.com/

Siadhal, Darren and Chris discuss: AI in recruitment The problem with intake meetings Three areas of AI you need to be aware of Adopting AI Don't forget to subscribe to our Spotify, YouTube and LinkedIn channels. Head over to YouTube to watch Siadhal give a demo of Metaview.ai.

Bradley Franks talks to co-hosts Darren Bush and Chris Haslam about Structured interviewing The problem with bias The war for talent Nudge unit Subscribe to our channel to be notified about future episodes. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChO2V6ou4KU-ExaD4FGC4eA Don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel to watch Bradley give a demo of Applied's ATS solution.

In Episode 2, Chris and Darren meet with Siadhal Maghos from Metaview.ai to discuss how companies can manage AI in recruitment.