The Chad & Cheese Podcast 2026 Predictions Show
Jan 9, 2026
Lieven, a European HR tech leader known for his insights on automation and regulations, joins J.T. O'Donnell, a career coach who specializes in leadership strategies. Together, they dive into pressing topics like the rise of humanoid robots in blue-collar jobs and the potential for video AI to transform executive presence in 2026. The discussion includes predictions on anti-ghosting laws and the future of recruitment technology, with a focus on authenticity and candidate experience in an increasingly automated landscape.
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Hybrid Hiring: Robots Screen, Humans Decide
- Hiring automation increased in 2025 while final-round in-person interviews rose to counter AI-assisted candidate cheating.
- The industry is moving toward hybrid screening: automated early stages, human final assessment.
Keep Humans In The Loop For Hiring Decisions
- Keep a human in the loop for high‑risk decisions to comply with regulations like the EU AI Act.
- Automate non-decisional tasks but ensure humans adjudicate final hiring determinations.
Copilots Expanded But Remained Unstandardized
- Co-pilots and LLM assistants grew in 2025 but didn't reach full formalization across every department.
- 2026 will see wider adoption, though enterprises will wrestle with formal governance vs. personal tools.