The Tech Savvy Recruiter

Belinda and Andrew chat with Michael Alexander, founder of Outreach AI, about how recruitment agencies can use AI to improve business development. After seven years at Randstad, Michael shares why better targeting, consistent outreach and genuine human connections matter more than sending personalised messages at scale. He also explains how to use AI to solve real business challenges without getti...

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 genuine relationships, you're still going to struggle to find the right people. Vanessa has a...

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 use. Josh has spent time scaling go-to-market teams at HubSpot before moving into the recruitment tech...

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 spent almost two decades in recruitment while building the Elite Recruiter Podcast, community and...

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 spent nearly two decades in the engine room of recruitment technology, including a senior product leade...

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 business. Having run the entire Bullhorn ecosystem at enterprise scale and been one of Bu...

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 how agentic tools like Claude Cowork are reshaping recruiter workflows, why a "programmable ATS&quo...

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 recruiter frustrated by boring PDFs, clunky email threads and generic outreach, and turned that fr...

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 Recruiting" - to cut through the noise and get real about what AI is doing to the recruitment indus...

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 recruitment for the AIM Group, and board member of VONQ. Bill is one of the industry's most recognised...

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 industry right now.  🚀 Tune in for: Why firms using AI are seeing up to 4.5x more revenue growth and wh...

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 business development. Niklas breaks down how signal-driven strategies powered by AI is helping recruiters ide...

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 service. What you’ll learn: - How AI handles repetitive tasks so you can focus on meaningful conversation...

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 risks. He shares practical steps for SMBs to boost cybersecurity, including frameworks like SMB1001, cybers...

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 advantage. From automating admin and improving productivity to enhancing candidate communication and building t...

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, and client relationships. With more than 20 years of experience scaling SaaS marketplaces, Martin share...

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 screening, interview technology, candidate experience, bias reduction, hiring data, and the growing ris...

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 will never be replaced, and the brutal truths most recruiters don’t want to admit. We dig into client-cen...

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 to balance automation with the human touch that truly connects candidates and clients. Learn how to use...

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, avoiding overwhelm, and future-proofing your agency. This episode is your fast-track catch-up on the biggest s...

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 confidence in using AI tools. Kat shares how to navigate change, avoid “tech overwhelm,” and create a team cultu...

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 smarter way to coordinate interviews, cut out admin, and give recruiters their time back. From non-techni...

"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 unpack: - Why NPS is no longer enough to measure success - The small detail that makes a 25% di...

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 cut through the noise, ditch “shiny object” syndrome, and build a tech stack that actually works . Disco...

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 finally make your tech stack deliver better placements, happier clients, and more efficiency across your...