The Future of Work AI and the Hiring Game, Part 2
Nov 14, 2025
Leandro Cartelli, founder of a staffing agency connecting U.S. businesses with Latin American talent, shares his insights on AI in recruitment. He discusses how AI can streamline hiring but warns against its impersonal nature. Ghosting candidates and reducing culture to keywords make job searches feel like a numbers game. Leandro advocates for better candidate experiences through clear communication and human interaction. He also emphasizes the importance of cultural insights and networking strategies to stand out in a competitive market.
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AI Alone Doesn’t Fix Recruiting
- AI speeds many recruiting tasks but doesn't automatically make processes better without strategy.
- Leandro warns that poor integration and unrealistic expectations create new problems despite efficiency gains.
Treat AI Adoption As Change Management
- Do treat AI adoption as change management, not a plug-and-play cost cut.
- Train recruiters and redesign processes before scaling expectations of output.
Resume AI Is Often Tunable, Not Opaque
- Resume-screening AI is often configurable and not always a black box.
- Leandro notes recruiters can and should adjust weightings for degrees, skills, and location.