The Staffing Playbook Podcast, Powered by YES AI Isn’t Coming — It’s Here: What Staffing Leaders Can Learn from Whippy AI
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Nov 14, 2025 Jack Kennedy, co-founder of Whippy, an innovative AI communications platform, shares insights on leveraging AI in staffing. He reveals Whippy's journey from a consulting agency to a game-changer for recruitment. Jack discusses practical AI applications, debunks myths, and highlights real-world case studies, like saving a construction staffing firm $1.6M annually. He emphasizes the importance of efficient AI vendor evaluation and introduces the concept of a virtual branch for future growth. This conversation is a must-listen for staffing leaders aiming to thrive with AI.
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From Consulting To Unified Platform
- Jack and David started as a software consulting agency and discovered clients used too many disconnected tools.
- That led them to build Whippy as a unified communication platform that evolved into AI features.
Three-Part Value Stack
- Whippy bundles messaging/automation, a business phone system, and AI agents into one platform for staffing.
- Combining these three modes prevents disjointed communication and improves recruiter efficiency.
Replacing Two FTEs Per Branch
- A southern-branch customer reported Whippy saved roughly two full-time employees per branch by automating screening and follow-ups.
- The highest ROI came from roles with heavy turnover like phone screeners who previously needed constant replacement.