Becoming a Hiring Machine

All good things must come to an end...and today brings the final episode of our 3-part series on contract recruitment.  In this episode, Lex and Reegan explore some of the nuances of contract recruitment, focusing on the candidate side of the process. They discuss the importance of adapting the Most Placeable Candidate (MPC) strategy for contract roles, emphasizing the need for long-term relations...

In today's episode, Sam and Vivien dive into the ~fascinating~ world of Boolean operators, discussing their importance in recruitment — and how to effectively use them to enhance candidate sourcing. Throughout the conversation, they explore both advanced and basic techniques, emphasizing the need for recruiters to adapt their search strategies to find the best candidates. Different candidates may...

Great news: it's time for part 2 of our 3-part series on contract recruitment featuring Loxo's very own Reegan Coleman!  In this episode, Lex and Reegan delve into the intricacies of contract recruitment — focusing on how to structure contracts effectively, the differences between W-2 and 1099 contracts, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with contractors. This conversation tou...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss the intricacies of reference checks in the recruitment process — from when and how to effectively use them, to the importance of context in evaluating references, best practices for conducting them, and beyond. The conversation emphasizes: The types of references to consider The need for personal interaction over surveys Key questions to ask...

In this Trending Topics episode, Lex is joined by Reegan Coleman, a Strategic Account Manager at Loxo, to discuss the evolving landscape of contract recruitment. We've talked a lot on this podcast about the rise in freelance talent and the gig economy — so we figured it was time to talk about how recruiters can structure their business in a way that supports this shift.  Part 1 of a three-part ser...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss the intricacies of candidate evaluation — especially striking the right balance between charisma and true fit.  Structuring your interviews in a specific way can help you avoid getting too wrapped up in a candidate's charm, so that you can make balanced, informed decisions about who is truly the best fit for the role. This conversation will...

In this episode, Sam is joined by Nick Poloni, president of Cascadia Search Group, to discussing the evolution of recruitment practices. They cover everything from fundamental best practices in recruitment to the impact of AI on candidate experience and the necessity of maintaining a human touch. The takeaway? Balance is everything in when it comes to modern recruitment — combining the right use o...

Ah, culture fit: the elusive yet all-important component in the interview process. So difficult to pin down, but so critical to making the right hire. In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien explore how to effectively assess candidates not just based on their skills but their compatibility with the hiring organization's culture. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding...

How can you take steps to actively improve your Quality of Hire? Today, we're revisiting this conversation with Paul Stansik, PE Operating Partner at ParkerGale Capital, to shed a light on this and so much more.  Through a four-step framework he's built for effective hiring, Paul shares an absolute masterclass in this episode, detailing everything from how important it is to know what you want, ho...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss the challenges of coordinating interviews in the recruitment process — and why keeping things moving is of the utmost importance. The conversation highlights the role technology can play in streamlining the scheduling process — and, as you can always expect from a Tactical Tuesday episode — offers practical tips for recruiters to improve the...

In this thought-provoking episode, Loxo's CEO Matt Chambers interviews Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, to discuss the future of executive search and recruitment agencies — with a focus on how technology is very rapidly transforming the industry.  Throughout the conversation, the two will talk about everything from purpose-driven work, to how search firms can become more tech-enabled, and beyond. M...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien dive into the importance of efficiency — covering everything from strategies to get interviews scheduled more quickly to establishing more clear, open communication channels between recruiters and hiring managers so that presenting candidates becomes more streamlined.  A 15 minute episode jam-packed with tons of takeaways you can start acting on tod...

We're revisting some of our most helpful content — especially content that's more relevant now than ever. This episode is a replay of our conversation on business development for recruiters with  guest Kyle Coleman , CMO at Copy.ai. This conversation focused on the role of AI in business development for recruiters. Sam and Kyle dive into the importance of research and relevance in outreach, the be...

In this almost-Valentine's Day Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss the significance of showing appreciation in the recruitment process — whether to clients, candidates, or colleagues. Remember this: small gestures can go a long way toward creating better relationships and improved outcomes! This conversation highlights: several practical ways to show appreciation, the impact of positi...

In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex discuss the emerging concept of Agentic AI — which refers to autonomous digital workers designed for specific roles. Throughout the conversation, they explore the implications of these AI agents on recruitment, the future of work, and the philosophical questions they raise about human and AI coexistence. The ultimate takeaway: recruiters need to adapt a...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam and Vivien discuss effective recruitment strategies — focusing on building trust with candidates, structuring conversations, and understanding candidate motivations.  Candidates won't open up and be as transparent if they feel like they can't trust you — which is why building true rapport is more important than almost any other aspect of an interview. Treating...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) in recruitment — with a focus on how to improve metrics such as time-to-source, time-to-submission, and submission-to-hire conversion rates. Throughout the conversation, Sam and Vivien emphasize the importance of leveraging technology and AI to streamline the recruitment process, enhance candidat...

In this REPLAY episode, we're running back some thoughts on AI in recruitment that our CEO, Matt Chambers, shared in early 2024. This conversation is even more relevant today — and it's important to understand the context before forecasting the future.  So: What’s the reality of AI in recruiting? How does this buzzword *really* fit into your daily routine as a recruiter? Matt joins us for a Mic Dr...

In this Tactical Tuesday video, Sam and Vivien discuss the importance of understanding key performance indicators (KPIs) in recruitment. They emphasize that technology alone won't improve hiring results; instead, it's about strategy, execution, and measuring the right metrics. In particular, the conversation covers various metrics in recruitment — such as time to source, time to hire, and the sign...

Ah, predictions. If you've been around for a while, you likely know how we feel about them...which is that they're very frequently wrong.  But in this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex dive into a few studies that focus on the fastest growing jobs, industries poised for growth, and the state of job hunting in 2025 — with an emphasis on studies that have taken current macrotrends into account. ...

In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam takes to the mic solo to discuss the (still) evolving landscape of recruitment, focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning tools. It's 2025, and these tools aren't going away — if anything, they're only going to become more prevalent. That's why finding a way to strike the balance between automation and manual effort is so critical. In particular, ...

In this first episode of 2025 (WILD), Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss New Year's resolutions —  specifically tailored for recruiters, of course.  They reflect on the changes in recruitment communication from 2024, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, prioritizing quality over quantity in outreach, and developing a strong personal brand. The conversation also highlights the need...

Today’s Trending Topic episode is a replay of one of our most popular early episodes — in which Loxo's Founder & CEO, Matt Chambers, joins us to dive into the world of business development in the recruitment industry. It's no surprise that bizdev has been a HOT TOPIC this year — and for good reason. We thought it was timely to resurface these insights as we start looking ahead into 2025.  From...

This is a replay of our very first episode of 2024 — which we thought was fitting as we wind the year down. In it, Sam and Vivien explore personalized approaches for hiring — emphasizing human connection and addressing common frustrations among recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. They advocate for open communication, personalized interactions, and feedback-driven strategies — as well as k...

In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex talk DATA. But before you make any assumptions about how much of a bore this episode must be, listen to this:  According to a recent survey, 72% of recruiters don't know their conversion ratios.  Which means that 2/3 of recruiters are missing out on critical data insights that could help them be more effective. In this conversation, we spend time talkin...