The Recruiting Brainfood Podcast Brainfood Live On Air - Ep346 - REVIEW OF THE YEAR 2025 - TALENT TECHNOLOGY
Nov 28, 2025
Joined by Kevin Ryan, Greenhouse's marketing lead, who shares insights on candidate verification and trust initiatives, and Alexander Tchaikovsky, an HR tech consultant discussing job board trends and AI impacts, the conversation dives into the critical evolution in talent technology. George LaRocque, founder of WorkTech, unveils investment trends for 2025, while Kyle Lagunas explores emerging innovations like AI interviewers. The panel discusses the chaos of top-of-funnel hiring, the rise of verification tools, and the ever-changing landscape of job boards.
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Trust And Authenticity Became Core Problems
- Candidate authenticity emerged as a top concern in 2025, with many hiring managers suspecting misrepresentation.
- Greenhouse announced Real Talent to validate identities and surface trustworthy candidates inside the ATS.
Core Platforms Adding Verification And Profiles
- Greenhouse's Real Talent and MyGreenhouse target two pain points: trust and candidate experience.
- Combining verification and a single candidate profile reduces noise and improves recruiter signals.
Publish Clear AI Use Policies
- Be explicit about AI use in hiring by publishing candidate-facing guidelines and expectations.
- Clear policies reduce ambiguity and improve experience for both candidates and recruiters.
