“HR Heretics” | How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies The 2026 Recruiting Reckoning & AI Predictions
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Dec 23, 2025 Discover predictions for the recruiting landscape by 2026, focusing on the seismic shifts AI will bring to talent acquisition. Explore how VC talent might pivot to in-house roles amidst a wave of automation. AI is set to transform initial candidate screening with dynamic interviews, while traditional ATS tools fade into the background. Expect new roles managing AI agents and a surge in demand for non-technical talent, as companies compete fiercely for top positions. Tune in for insights on the evolving human-AI relationship in recruitment!
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VC Talent Moves Into AI Ops
- Many VC talent partners will move into AI startups to be operators and learn how to work with AI.
- Being part of building AI products will become essential to keep advisory credibility, says Siadhal Magos.
Make AI The First Screen
- Use AI as the first screen for inbound applicants and ask for richer media than a resume.
- Explain to candidates why AI screening helps them stand out and improves the experience, Nolan Church advises.
Rich Media Raises Review Burden
- Shifting from resumes to rich media (video/text) increases candidate data but may raise human review work.
- The challenge is reaching high AI accuracy so humans only review true edge cases, Siadhal warns.