HR Interviews Playlist

Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right. So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain...

The future path of remote work, and how AI fits in.

AI and recruiting have been extensively discussed this year in podcasts, blogs, conferences, webinars and LinkedIn posts. However, the one angle I've not seen covered is what it is like to recruit for AI professionals.  Such a new industry means a severe shortage of experienced talent, and AI companies must work hard to outsmart their talent market competition. My guest this week is Lauren Saltus,...

We had the opportunity to interview at #HRTech Conference Adam Godson, President and Chief Product Officer of Paradox.ai Adam's unique journey, beginning as a recruiter and seamlessly transitioning into the technology side of HR, lends a distinctive perspective to his role. Paradox.ai's innovative approach to conversational AI for talent acquisition, which streamlines and automates processes to al...

How changes in hiring have impacted employer brands.

Employee retention. Ever heard of it? It’s kind of a big deal. See, employers would rather hold on to the existing crop of workers than have to go back to the well year after year. Ever heard of the gaming industry? Yeah, it’s kind of a big deal too, and hold onto those employees are particularly tricky. Good thing we ran into Madeline Laurano, the founder and chief analyst of Aptitude Research, w...

TRF feat Sachit Kamat Chief Product Officer with Eightfold.ai We were floored by the deep understanding of TA coming with Sachit from his days at Linked In being ported over to his role at Eightfold.ai.  Their foundation is solidly planted in AI helping organizations figure out what skills they already have and effectively connect them to the biggest problems the company is trying to solve. Compan...

Do employees really care if it's AI behind a solution?

Did you happen to catch ERIN at the SHRM show this summer? If you did, you’re probably wearing a Chad & Cheese T-shirt right now. You also probably learned about a start-up in the employee referral space who just raised millions for their business. In case you missed it, employers say referrals are their No. 1 source of hire. For these reasons alone, we had to invite Mike Stafiej, CEO at ERIN, on...

This time last year, most of us hadn't heard of generative AI, but it has dominated our industry discourse in 2024. The dramatic emergence of generative AI has illustrated how fast disruption is accelerating and has made us think deeply about the future of talent acquisition. Back in July at RecFest, Tony de Graaf, Global Director of Hiring Success at SmartRecruiters, invited me to join him for a...

We had the opportunity to interview Crosschq CEO Michael Fitzsimmons on the floor at #HRTechconf Most Recruiters have a story or two about candidate fraud. We were very curious to understand how CrossChq.com works in the hiring process.  Mike shares his personal experience leading to the creation and launch of the solution. If 47% of new hires don't stay long enough to become ROI positive, a part...

Using the tools employees use in their work to get a sense of engagement.

The low standards around child labor laws in America are enough to make anyone think they're taking crazy pills. Shockingly, many states and local governments are going backward when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable, particularly in agriculture. That's why we invited Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director at the National Consumers League and Child Labor Coalition on the podcast. It's a...

Pete Lamson CEO at Employ joins us for an interview at HR Technology Conference. JazzHR became the darling of ATS solutions in the SMB market. Pete gives credit to the founder and his vision. Being acquired by Employ and staying on as CEO was just the beginning of an impressive ride in TA tech.  2021 was an exciting year, as Employ acquired more ATS solutions, they now cover all size organizations...

Having covered both topics extensively on the podcast this year, I'm very much of the opinion that the move towards skills-based thinking will be more disruptive to recruiting norms than the rapid adoption of generative AI. The adoption of skills-based hiring and the move towards skills-based organizations is still happening slowly. However, as more organizations question blanket requirements for...

This week on TRF we cover: Will resumes disappear in the next 5 years? Shelley is confident they will, Serge sees things differently. No FOMO here. As our friends all head to the land of bedbugs and baguettes, we are kind of glad we didn't go to Unleash World in Paris. In the News LinkedIn does some right sizing with laying off 668 positions, including more in talent acquisition.  Stack Overflow h...

The business world is changing quickly, and the skill sets that employees need are constantly shifting, developing and evolving. So, how can companies develop strategic workforce plans and build long-term talent pipelines in such an unpredictable and fast-changing environment? My guests this week are Jennifer Longworth, Director of People and Culture at Entuitive, and Ugo Orsi, Chief Customer Offi...

The HR Technology Conference gave us the opportunity to interview some brilliant minds and this episode is no exception as we welcomed Anoop Gupta CEO Seekout. Over time, job descriptions become the ‘kitchen sink’ - no one can really tell if it's realistic or capturing what is needed. SeekOut Assist solves for this and was recognized by the Human Resource Executive as Top HR Tech Product for 2023....

She’s got stories about all that, as well as remote work

Recruiting startups hoping to replace human beings in the hiring process - or at least minimize them - litter the landscape. Chatbots, for example, are all the rage. At least one startup, however, thinks you can have the best of both worlds: scale and high touch. Amber Wanner, founder and CEO of Vette, brings her message to the Firing Squad to see if Chad & Cheese can be convinced that there’s sti...

What ServiceNow does for HR, how businesses navigated the turn toward remote work and what they’ve learned from the experience.

We discuss smart apps, building products around data and what comes after ADP's Roll?

In this episode, Jackye and Katee chat with Dr. Peter Huang. Dr. Huang is the author of Disrupting Racism: Essays by an Asian American Prodigy Professor, a book that explores racism particularly as it relates to Asian Americans, including its causes, consequences, and theoretical frameworks that may be used to understand and overcome racism. It draws on Dr. Huang's personal experiences as a Taiwan...

With 18 years in Talent Management and TA, Amit brings the lived experience to starting an HR Tech firm. He has the most unconventional career path, from Bio-Chemist to HR to Tech Founder, Amit has taken a path never traveled.  Cliquify’s CIO came from the Fintech industry; building with OpenAI made complete sense.  Social media and buttoned down corporate don't play well together, plus marketing...

The word audit scares most people. Hello, IRS? But sometimes audits can be your best friend for getting a good night’s sleep, especially when A.I. recruiting is involved. With laws being passed all the time that could put your company in jeopardy, you need some solid advice. That’s why we invited Guru Sethupathy, founder & CEO of FairNow AI to help us make sense this A.I. audit stuff. FairNow is a...