Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network First up…The CEO of Indeed is moving on, he shared a blog post this week with the news. https://hrtechfeed.com/chris-hyams-stepping-down-as-ceo-of-indeed/ MIAMI — Ehave, Inc., announced the acquisition of AIHeadHunter, an artificial intelligence-powered recruitment platform, through an asset purchase agreement. The transaction marks a significant step in Ehave’s strategic shift toward becoming a developer and operator of applied AI solutions. https://hrtechfeed.com/ai-headhunter-software-acquired-for-10m/ San Francisco, CA – June 2025 – Leading payroll and HR company Deel announced today that it surpassed a $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025 — a significant milestone achieved in just six years since its founding. This accomplishment underscores Deel’s rapid growth, global scale, and unwavering commitment to enabling the global future of work. https://hrtechfeed.com/deel-reaches-1-billion-revenue-run-rate/ Greenhouse, announced the launch of Real Talent, a solution designed to address the high costs and growing risks of spam, fraud and cheating in hiring. This solution provides recruiting teams with tools to quickly sort and filter job candidates into a tiered inbox based on their application quality and the likelihood of fraudulent or spam activities. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-adds-features-to-combat-fraud-in-hiring/ UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Shiftboard, a leading employee scheduling software platform for mission critical operations in the oil and gas, energy, and manufacturing industries. Trusted by BASF, Bridgestone, Daisy Brand, and Shell, Shiftboard helps organizations solve their complex workforce scheduling challenges, such as aligning their labor strategy with production demand, supporting compliance with union regulations, and ensuring 24/7 operational continuity, while also enhancing frontline employee engagement and job satisfaction.  https://hrtechfeed.com/ukg-acquires-shiftboard/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join JobSync and industry expert Dan Quigg, CEO of Public Insight, where we’ll explore key data points and their implications, including highlights from our recent candidate preferences pulse survey and other market intelligence. Come prepared to discuss the data that matters most and pose your own questions during registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Workday, Inc. announced Workday Rising 2025, the company’s annual flagship conference for finance, HR, and IT professionals, taking place September 15-18 in San Francisco. https://rising.workday.com/ Austin based Talroo, announced a leadership transition: Thad Price has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, and Bruce Ge, Talroo’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, has been appointed CEO, effective immediately. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-tech-exec-news-5/ BOSTON —Bullhorn, the global leader in software for the staffing and recruitment industry, today announced at its annual Engage Boston conference the launch of Amplify, a next-generation AI solution built exclusively for staffing and recruitment firmPowered by AI. https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-announces-amplify-empowering-firms-to-scale-with-ai-without-increasing-headcount/ MONTREAL — HiringBranch, creators of the first AI-based assessments to measure soft skills, has engaged BABL AI Inc., a leading AI systems analyst firm, to audit its algorithms under New York City Local Law 144. This local AI legislation regulates automated employment decision tools that have the potential to perpetuate biases, exclude qualified candidates, and increase legal risks. https://hrtechfeed.com/hiringbranch-to-audit-its-algorithms/ I am representing a well established IT job aggregator that is looking to sell or potentially take on investors. The site was established in 2008 is profitable and has a treasure trove of users. https://www.jobboardsecrets.com/2025/05/12/six-figure-it-job-aggregator-for-sale/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network SAN FRANCISCO — Findem, the only AI talent acquisition and management solution powered by unique 3D data, has launched the next generation of its Talent CRM with new features that help recruiters keep top candidates warm and move faster when hiring needs ramp up https://hrtechfeed.com/findem-introduces-next-gen-talent-crm/ AUSTIN, Texas —- Flo Recruit, an ATS  for legal talent recruitng, announced that it has closed a Series A round led by LiveOak Ventures and Moneta Ventures with participation from The LegalTech Fund, Y Combinator, and otherd. Flo Recruit intends to use the funds to expand its career services solutions for law schools and talent solutions for law firm entry-level, lateral associate, and partner hiring. https://hrtechfeed.com/flo-recruit-announces-series-a-funding-to-expand-legal-recruiting-ecosystem/ UTAH — Awardco announced today a $165 million Series B round of funding with a valuation that eclipses $1 billion, further solidifying its leadership and innovation in the employee rewards and recognition space. https://hrtechfeed.com/employee-rewards-and-recognition-platform-lands-165-million/ Los Angeles, CA – Criteria Corp, a leader in talent solutions, today announced the launch of Interview Intelligence (IIQ), a suite of AI-powered interview features that elevate Criteria’s Structured Interviewing platform. This groundbreaking advancement marks a major leap forward in hiring efficiency, predictive power, and scientific rigor.  https://hrtechfeed.com/criteria-corp-launches-ai-powered-interview-scoring/ Cangrade today announced the launch of Jules interview practice tool, designed to help jobseekers refine their interview skills through personalized, on-demand mock interview sessions. Building on the success of Jules for self-discovery, this new capability simulates real interview scenarios by analyzing a user’s job description and resume to generate tailored behavioral and soft skill questions dynamically. https://hrtechfeed.com/cangrade-lanuches-interview-practice-tool-for-candidates/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I asked Phenom to demo a few of their new AI agents for voice screening and chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network Glider AI, the Skills Validation Platform™, today announced the launch of Agentic AI Interviews, a breakthrough solution that delivers real-time, human-like interviews in multiple languages—validating skills for any role through dynamic, two-way conversations and real-world tasks. https://hrtechfeed.com/glider-ai-launches-agentic-ai-interviews/ Yello, a leading provider of early talent acquisition software solutions, announces the launch of Hello App, a new mobile app to help employers create personalized and branded event experiences for candidates.  https://hrtechfeed.com/yello-launches-hello-app-for-campus-recruiting-events/ Cronofy, a UK-based provider of embedded interview/meeting scheduling infrastructure, has secured a £15 million investment from BGF, one of the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investors. The funding will support Cronofy’s ongoing expansion and product development as it continues to streamline complex scheduling processes for businesses globally. https://hrtechfeed.com/cronofy-lands-big-investment/ Rippling has raised $450M in new financing and signed agreements to repurchase up to $200M of equity from current and former employees. The financing includes investment from Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, Baillie Gifford, and Y Combinator, along with participation from existing investors. https://hrtechfeed.com/rippling-announces-series-g/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I walked the floor at Unlash in Vegas I hit up a few vendors. In order of appearance; iSolved Anthropos Curately Hirebrain HR Bench Nectar Paradox Sense Vizzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eightfold announced how agentic AI is enabling the paradigm shift from talent intelligence to talent advantage, enabling workforce productivity—autonomously, continuously, and at scale.  https://hrtechfeed.com/eightfold-announces-agentic-ai-features/ Greenhouse, the hiring platform,announced at the UNLEASH Conference a slate of new products of built-in AI tools to help companies save time on tedious tasks and focus on strategic hiring. With features designed to quickly identify top talent, design compelling job boards and job descriptions, and accelerate hiring time, organizations can competitively hire and stay ahead of rising application volumes. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-unveils-new-ai-driven-products/  Humanly has raised a $7 million momentum round to fuel rapid growth and advance our mission of redefining how employers connect with talent. By leading the way in Conversational AI recruiting, we’re helping our customers interview all candidates and build more inclusive, efficient hiring processes. https://hrtechfeed.com/humanly-raises-7m-for-its-screening-scheduling-software/ Milan, ITALY — Today, Skillvue announces a $6.3 million funding round to transform how companies identify, measure, and develop skills across both candidates and employees. As the job market faces unprecedented disruption—with 59% of workers needing reskilling by 2030—Skillvue’s AI-powered platform is evolving from a recruitment tool into a comprehensive Skills Assessment Agents system that breaks down traditional job structures to reveal the capabilities and potential that truly drive performance. https://hrtechfeed.com/skillvue-raises-6-3m-to-transform-how-companies-discover-and-develop-hidden-talent/ Appcast,announced the launch of Appcast Search Ads, the recruitment industry's first programmatic search solution.  "While the job board channel remains a critical channel for fulfilling hiring needs, it simply cannot meet every employer's hard-to-fill needs – Appcast Search Ads closes that gap," said Kelsey Krater, chief platform officer at Appcast. "Without the right strategy and the right technology to scale that strategy, it becomes very difficult to achieve optimal performance and demonstrate ROI. Appcast Search Ads eliminates risk and uncertainty because it ties actions to outcomes and is fueled by continuous, conversion-focused optimization."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t want to miss this roundtable hosted by JobSync, featuring Matt Staney, Cien Solon, Matt Charney, and Cameron Moore, where we will answer audience questions about AI in TA, and how to navigate the market now that the AI gold rush is in full swing. We’ll cover everything from the basics, to where product innovation is happening, and how to distinguish what is useful vs empty promises, all the way to the regulations, laws and challenges facing hiring teams as they look to implement AI solutions into their hiring operations. Our roundtables are lively places, and the topic of discussion can change organically based on audience participation, so you don’t want to miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employ Inc., the market-leading intelligent hiring suite, announces today the release of the 2025 Job Seeker Nation report, providing a data-driven look into how job seekers perceive the market, candidates’ perspectives on AI, what makes employees leave or stay. https://recruitingheadlines.com/2025-job-seeker-nation-report/ Survale the employee survey tool has made an acquisition. CEO Jason Moreau made the announcement on LinkedIn. https://hrtechfeed.com/survale-acquires-the-candes-program/ Recruitics, the recruitment marketing platform, just announced the official launch of ApplyAnywhere™, a new solution built to turn every online channel into a candidate conversion engine and drive higher-quality hiring results. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruitics-unveils-applyanywhere-to-reduce-cost-per-quality-applicant-by-33-2/ PALO ALTO, Calif. — Lumber, the leading construction workforce management platform, announced its acquisition of BuilderFax, a digital credential management platform for construction craft workers. This move integrates BuilderFax’s specialized credential wallet with Lumber’s AI-powered suite, creating a first-of-its-kind solution to address critical workforce challenges and empower skilled craft professionals in advancing their careers. https://hrtechfeed.com/construction-workforce-management-platform-makes-acquisition/ SAN FRANCISCO — TeamOhana, the headcount management and compensation planning software uniting Finance, HR, and Talent teams, has secured $7.5 million in seed funding. This round, led by Lerer Hippeau and Collide Capital with participation from Sierra Ventures and Recall Capital, combined with a previous $4 million pre-seed round in October 2022, brings TeamOhana’s total funding raised above $11.5 million. https://hrtechfeed.com/workforce-planning-tool-gets-7-5m/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices