Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Foresight and Talent
Some of the most significant innovations in talent management and talent acquisition originated in the tech sector. From Edison's revolutionary use of teamwork to Netflix's principle of Talent Density, cutting-edge thinking about technology has often also involved cutting-edge thinking about talent.
What might the history of technology teach us about the future impact of AI on talent practices?
My guest this week is Jamie Dobson, CEO of Container Solutions and author of the forthcoming book, “Visionaries, Rebels and Machines,” on the history of technology. In our conversation, Jamie identifies some of the talent innovations the tech sector has given us, shares how he applied some of this thinking to his own business, and we discuss what the future might look like
In the interview, we discuss:
How can historical context help us understand the future?
Examples of talent innovations that have come out of the tech sector
Teamwork and talent density
The problem with copying the artifacts but not the thought processes behind them
Lessons from elite sports
How technology changes, but human nature doesn't
What does the future look like
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Ep 712: Is Workforce Planning Obsolete?
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Talent and Foresight.
We're no longer dealing with a world that's simply volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous - we've arguably entered something far more challenging: a reality that's brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. This shift is turning traditional workforce planning completely on its head. Three-year strategic plans become meaningless when entire job categories disappear in months, when AI capabilities jump overnight, and when market conditions change faster than planning cycles can adapt.
So how can employers develop effective talent strategies in highly uncertain times, and how might talent acquisition step up to take a strategic role?
My guest this week is Toby Culshaw, VP of Strategy for Talent Intelligence at Lightcast. In our conversation, Toby explains how real-time talent intelligence is needed to build talent strategies that can respond to rapid change and why TA teams are uniquely positioned as invaluable sources of business intelligence.
In the interview, we discuss:
Moving from a VUCA world to a BANI world
Dramatic change with significant compound effects
The implications for long-term planning
Why it is now easier to better align TA with workforce planning
Signals and real-time talent intelligence
The shortening half-life of job skills
The anxious workforce
Surfacing insights from TA
War gaming and scenario planning
The importance of data
What might the future look like?
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Ep 711: How AI Agents Are Driving Recruiting Results
Hi there, welcome to episode 711 of Recruiting Future with me, Matt Alder.
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Talent and Technology.
The recruitment technology landscape is experiencing a perfect storm. Perfect match candidates aren't completing applications due to frustrating processes. At the same time, recruiters are being overwhelmed by candidates using AI tools to generate thousands of low-quality submissions. Traditional matching algorithms provide limited transparency into the decision-making process, thereby creating legal and compliance risks. Meanwhile, cost-per-application models continue to charge for clicks rather than actual conversions, leaving employers paying for candidates who never complete the process.
How can TA teams navigate this impossible environment while improving outcomes for everyone involved?
My guests this week are Simon Van Hijfte, Marketing Manager at Adecco Belgium, and Ritu Mohanka, CEO at VONQ. Simon shares how Adecco is transforming their recruitment process with AI agents and the impressive results they're achieving - from improved candidate satisfaction to enhanced recruiter efficiency. We also all discuss the shift from opaque matching systems to transparent point-based scoring, how AI agents are solving the broken candidate experience, and why this people-first approach is delivering better business outcomes across the board.
Why is the candidate experience broken?
The impact of candidates using AI
Implementing a people-first approach supported by AI
Recruter Enablement vi AI Agents
What do the candidates think?
Moving from matching to scoring and explainable decision making
Spotting transferable skills
Vonq's innovative CPA+ model
What results has Adecco been getting?
What does the future of recruiting look like?
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Ep 710: Unlocking AI Benefits, Reducing AI Risk
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Technology.
The AI transformation in recruiting presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. It's a complex situation where the same technology that promises to solve long-standing recruiting challenges is also creating new ones. The use of AI by candidates is driving up application numbers, and Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four job applications will be fake or fraudulent.
So, how can employers ensure they are reaping the benefits of using AI in the hiring process while effectively mitigating the risks?
My guest this week is Meredith Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Greenhouse. In our conversation, Meredith shares her insights on building ethical AI systems that enhance rather than replace human judgment. We discuss creating fraud detection capabilities that protect hiring quality and designing embedded AI experiences that maintain the transparency and trust required for great hiring.
In the interview, we discuss:
Maximizing AI benefits while reducing risks
Building C-suite support for AI investments
Embedding AI within existing workflows
Detecting and filtering fraudulent applications
Talent filtering, interview question generation, and sentiment analysis
Maintaining ethics and reducing bias
Building transparency into the candidate experience
What does the future of TA look like?
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Ep 709: Making TA Transformation Work
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Influence and Technology.
When employers invest in talent acquisition technology, they are expecting efficiency gains and improved hiring outcomes. Yet, many organizations find themselves struggling with implementations that fail to deliver promised results and don't align with the organization's broader business objectives. So, what's the key to building transformation strategies that actually work and provide the measurable value that TA teams need?
My guest this week is Sarah Smart, Co-Founder of HorizonHuman. Sarah is a former TA leader who now consults with enterprises around digital transformation. She has seen both the successes and failures of large-scale technology implementations firsthand and has practical insights to share on what makes the difference between a successful transformation and a costly disappointment.
In the interview, we discuss:
The most significant changes in the talent landscape
The biggest challenges in TA Transformation
Aligning with business objectives
Outcomes, measurement, and sustainment
Why having a clear vision is critical
Developing the mindset for transformation
Building a compelling but realistic business plan
The skills TA Leaders now need
What does the AI-driven future look like
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Sobre Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?
Talent acquisition is undergoing unprecedented disruption as AI, economic uncertainty, and the ever-shortening lifespan of skills radically reshape recruiting. On Recruiting Future, Matt Alder explores this evolving landscape, using insightful interviews with transformational TA practitioners and forward-thinking experts to spark your imagination and provide the insights you need to shape the future of talent acquisition in your organization.
Each episode explores topics such as AI, recruiting automation, recruitment marketing, employer branding, skills-based hiring, assessment, candidate experience, DEI, internal mobility, and the transformation of TA teams. Recruiting Future is an essential resource for everyone involved in hiring.
Matt Alder is a globally respected talent acquisition futurist, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience exploring what’s next in recruiting. Renowned for his expertise in strategic foresight and technology trends, Matt provides a unique perspective that empowers leaders to navigate disruption. His deep industry knowledge and ability to spark meaningful conversations make Recruiting Future a must-listen for talent acquisition and HR professionals everywhere.
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