The Talent Fix

How is AI changing recruitment, and are we actually hiring better because of it? In this episode of The Talent Fix , Barry Prost is joined by Niamh Geraghty, Head of People at Strata , to explore the future of hiring, the growing shortage of specialist talent, and why recruitment technology needs to be designed around people, not just efficiency. Drawing on leadership experience at Google, Procore...

AI is reshaping recruitment faster than most companies can keep up, but it still can't replace the one thing that closes a great hire: relationships and judgment. In this episode of The Talent Fix, Barry Prost sits down with David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at SolarWinds, to unpack what's actually working in talent acquisition right now. David brings 20+ years of people leadership acro...

Many growing companies think they have a hiring problem. In reality, they’re dealing with gaps in structure, compliance, and how they manage people as they scale. This conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what’s actually working. What we cover: Why many SMEs are still struggling with HR compliance How technology is changing the way companies manage people Where AI will (and won’t) ma...

Hiring doesn’t break overnight. It gets harder as companies scale. In this episode of The Talent Fix , Barry Prost speaks with Laura Walsh, Director of People & Experience at Thinscale, about what’s actually changing in hiring today and what still matters. From AI tools and CV screening to candidate experience, culture fit, and remote work, this conversation explores how modern hiring is evolv...

Today on The Talent Fix , we’re unpacking the future of skills in Ireland and what it really means for CEOs, HR leaders, and recruiters trying to hire in an increasingly competitive market. I’m joined by Shauna Dunlop , Director of Research, Future Skills Needs, Statistics and Risk at SOLAS . Shauna leads the teams responsible for tracking labour market trends, forecasting future skills demand, an...

Barry Prost speaks with Fidelma McGuirk , Founder and CEO of Payslip. With 21 years of international leadership experience and teams built across 25 countries, Fidelma shares a practical look at hiring, culture and the real impact of AI on modern work. We dive into: • Why 58 percent of EU businesses struggle to hire ICT and engineering talent • How Payslip attracts developers out of large banks •...

In this episode of The Talent Fix , Barry Prost speaks with Andrew Hines, Lecturer in Computer Science at University College Dublin, about the real impact of AI on jobs and what skills will continue to matter most. We explore: What generative AI can and can’t do in the workplace Why “AI shepherds” are emerging as a crucial role The biggest misconceptions about AI in hiring The skills future gradua...

In this episode of The Talent Fix, Barry Prost talks to Vanessa Wainwright, Founder & CEO of Abodoo, about how Skills Intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn, and hire. Discover why a Skills Passport, task-based jobs, and a common skills language are key to the future of work — and how organisations can implement a winning Skills Intelligence Strategy today. As the skills landscape...

In this episode of The Talent Fix, Barry Prost speaks with Dr. John McMackin, Associate Professor at DCU Business School, to explore why traditional CVs are becoming obsolete — and how a skills-first approach can futureproof your hiring strategy. From skills taxonomies to internal mobility barriers, we unpack the research and offer practical advice for HR and TA leaders navigating this evolving la...

Mastering Workforce Upskilling with special guests, Breeda O’Toole from IDA Ireland and Carmel Keane of Fort Wayne Metals. Join us as we dive into the critical topic of workforce upskilling alongside two esteemed guests: Breeda O’Toole from  IDA Ireland  and Carmel Keane of  Fort Wayne Metals . This podcast explores strategies, trends, and practical examples for embedding continuous learning into...

In this episode we talk to Charlotte Melkert, co-founder of Equalture, which is revolutionising the recruitment landscape. With an eye for fairness and a passion for disrupting the status quo, she's challenging the traditional reliance on CVs and transforming how we think about talent acquisition. Charlotte shares her views on which competencies (flexibility and learning ability) & traits (con...

In this episode of the Talent Fix we talk to Caroline Reidy, the owner and managing director of the HR Suite and an HR & Employment Law Expert. Caroline is also an author and TEDx presenter. Caroline shares her views on Employee Engagement; Flexible Working; Interview Best Practice and the main challenges businesses are facing today! Listen to Carolines recommendations on how to give objective...

In this episode of the Talent Fix: Shayne Murphy gives his views on the top 5 traits the highest performers typically possess - how many of these do your team members have?!Shayne Murphy, is a performance coach with Manchester City Football Club and the Scottish National Football Team discussing building high performing teams. Shayne shares his thoughts on what lessons businesses can learn from sp...

Joan McNaboe, Research Manager at SOLAS joins us to discuss the latest findings from the National Skills Bulletin 2023, trends in recruitment, including Skills First Hiring, as we move into 2024. We delve into how businesses and educational institutions can collaborate more effectively to address the skills gaps.

Check out our latest episode of the Talent Fix on Recruitment and Diversity Equity and Inclusion DEI best practice with Tam Hanlon and Sheryl Lynch. Sheryl is one of the core experts at Colectivo, a business consultancy, who has worked at EU level on projects that foster Diversity equity and inclusion. Tam is a HR leader who previously lead DE&I for EMEA for Indeed. In this episode Tamand Sher...

Check out our podcast with John Riordan Chairman of Grow Remote, a platform to make remote work accessible for everyone. In this episode John shares his insights on working from home, how the top CEOs have been doing this for a long time and how we need to change our view of work as an “output” rather than a “place”.

In this episode of the Talent Fix with  CEO an HR Locker Founder, Adam Coleman, we take a deep dive into interviewing and selection techniques, Adam shares his thoughts on why he doesn’t believe candidates should have to ‘perform’ at interviews and you’ll also hear Adam’s thoughts on the best predictor of a candidate’s future performance!”

I'm delighted to be joined this morning by Hannah Wrixon, who is General Manager of WrkWrk.  As recent winner of the Image Magazine Digital & Technology Business Woman of the Year 2019 and Network Ireland’s Business woman of the year Hannah Wrixon, CEO of Get the Shifts is committed to doing things a little differently. From innovative apps to a lively and fun culture, WrkWrk is shaking up the...

Greg founded Recruitment Solutions in 1987, and rapidly built the start-up across Australia and New Zealand, culminating in eight offices, 200 staff, and annual sales of $60,000,000. Such was Recruitment Solutions’ success that, in July 1998, the company was successfully listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, with Greg at its helm as both Executive Director and COO. Greg acts as an Advisor &...

A new space for discussion with business owners and CEO's about the recruitment issues of the day. On today's podcast we speak with Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director of Sanderson Recruitment and President of the ERF Employment and Recruitment Federation.

A new space for discussion with business owners and CEO's about the recruitment issues of the day with Co founder and Managing Partner of Rent a Recruiter, and Propel Consult, Barry Prost. In this episode, Barry talks to Neil Dundon, Founder of Crypto Recruit the world's first recruitment/talent agency specialising in recruiting exclusively within the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency space, about the...

A new space for discussion with business owners and CEO about the recruitment issues of the day with Managing Partner of Rent a Recruiter Barry Prost & CEO of Reejig Sibohane Savage.

We're delighted to have Professor Na Fu from Trinity College Dublin on this episodde of Talent Fix. During this chat, Barry gets the academic perspective on the latest recruitment trends impacting organisations.

A new space for discussion with business owners and CEO's about the recruitment issues of the day with Managing Partner of Rent a Recruiter Barry Prost & Mackin President & founder Andy Mackin.

A new space for discussion with business owners and CEO's about the recruitment issues of the day with Managing Partner of Rent a Recruiter Barry Prost & SoftCO co-founder Susan Spence.