Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?

Matt Alder
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Dec 15, 2023 • 23min

Ep 578: The AI Hype Cycle

It does feel like 2024 could be the inflection point where we can push away the hype and start to see what impact AI is really going to have on talent acquisition. Continuing my end-of-year theme of trying to find the signal in all the noise around generative AI, I wanted to get the perspective of a TA technology innovation practitioner to help us understand more about what 2024 might bring.My guest this week is Tom Chevalier, General Manager at Appcast Labs, a division of Appcast that focuses on innovation and creating the next generation of recruiting technology. Tom and his team are literally building part of the future, and unsurprisingly, he has some valuable insights and important advice to share.In the interview, we discuss:Where we are in the AI Hype CycleThe bundling of AI into established TA technologiesSeeing through the marketing spinWhere are the most interesting investments being made?What problems does AI solve, and what new issues does it create?Transforming the recruiting processDisruption in contingent staffingUse casesImplications for the careers of TA leaders and recruitersDownload a copy of Appcast’s 2024 Recruiting Trends whitepaperListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 25min

Ep 577: Hiring In Challenging Talent Markets

Despite the recent increases in applications that some sectors are experiencing, there are still many talent markets with acute skills shortages where hiring is a considerable challenge. So, what long-term strategies are employers using to ensure they are recruiting effectively when talent is in short supply?My guest this week is Ellie Harte, Head of Recruitment at AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is focusing strongly on skills-based hiring as well as using employer branding and employee advocacy as attraction tools to compete in a highly competitive market for talent. They also think long-term, working to champion STEM education in schools and inspire a future generation of engineers. In the interview, we discuss:Talent market challenges in the engineering sectorFrom LVPs to a global EVPAligning corporate brand, employer brand, and employee experienceManaging attrition and growthMoving to skills-based hiringWorking with schools to nurture STEM talent and challenge assumptions about engineeringUsing employees as brand advocates with authentic and genuine contentGetting talent attention and showcasing culture rather than advertising jobsHow skills-based hiring and AI will shape the future of talent acquisition.Listen to this podcast on Apple podcasts.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 25min

Ep 576: Generative AI - A TA Progress Report

It's been a year since Generative AI burst onto the scene and took over the entire TA conversation for 2023. Some of the predictions made back then about its immediate impact on the world of work were out there, even for something that clearly has so much disruptive potential.So, one year on, where have we got to? What are the genuine use cases, what is still hype, and how will AI actually transform talent acquisition over the next few years?My guests this week, Adam Godson, President and Chief Product Officer at Paradox and Yael Florenthal, VP of Product at Paradox, are the perfect people to answer these questions. In the interview, we discuss:How AI has evolved in the last six monthsSlow gains but clearer potentialGenerative AI versus Conversational AIWhat AI can and can't do in the context of Talent AcquisitionWhere is adoption the quickest?TA process re-engineeringWhat will things look like in two years and five years?Emotional work versus repeatable tasksImplications for recruiters and their careersAI and Job SeekersAdvice TA leaders on AI strategyWhat progress can we expect in 2024?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 19min

Ep 575: RPO Evolution

One of the key themes from my conversations with TA practitioners on the podcast this year has been the importance of flexibility and agility. This isn't surprising, as we seem to be bouncing between panic mass hiring and panic mass layoffs faster than ever when it comes to in-house recruiting teams. This situation can't be sustainable! However, opportunity always comes out of chaos, and outsourcing to achieve the flexibility needed in these disruptive times is certainly something on the radar of many employers.So how are RPOs evolving to meet the current market conditions, and what might the future of TA function look like?My guest this week is Don Farr, Managing Director North America at Talent Works. Don is a highly experienced previous Head of Talent Acquisition and is the perfect person to talk to about the future relationship between TA and RPO.In the interview, we discuss:Talent Acquisition challenges for 2024The evolution of RPO since the pandemicHybrid, customized and project-based.RPOs versus AgenciesImplementation and OnboardingInnovating with technologyWhat will the TA Team of the future look like?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 25min

Ep 574: Building A Successful TA Function

The rapidly increasing speed of change in talent acquisition means the skills, strategy and types of thinking needed to build, retain and develop a successful TA function are also evolving quickly.So what does a high-performing TA function now look like, and what do TA leaders need to make sure they have in place?My guest this week is Melissa Grabiner, an award-winning former Global Head of TA who now works as a consultant for One Digital. Melissa has built talent acquisition teams from the ground up. She is now using her considerable insights and experience to help start-ups and scale-ups in the biotech industry build strategies to acquire the talent they need.In the interview, we discuss:Talent market challengesGlobal talent pool restrictionsWhat makes a successful TA function?Building a culture of continuous learningAutonomy, accountability and adaptabilityPutting candidate experience at the forefront of TA strategyThe role of technologyAgility and flexibilityPersonalizationPreparing for the futureListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 15min

Round Up November 2023

Round up is the monthly show on The Recruiting Future Podcast channel that highlights episodes you may have missed and gives you my take on some of the key learnings from the guests.Episodes mentioned in this Round Up:Ep 564: Recruiting In AIEp 565: Building A Strategic TA FunctionEp 566: Skills, AI And The Future Of HiringEp 567: The Strategic Future Of Talent AcquisitionEp 568: Reshaping Talent StrategiesEp 569: Culture and Connection In Distributed TeamsBuilding In Public – Episode OneEp 570: Sustainable HiringEp 571 – The Road Ahead For Talent AcquisitionEp 572 – Generative AI: Capabilities and LimitationsListen to this podcast on Apple PodcastsA full transcript will appear here shortly
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Dec 1, 2023 • 25min

Ep 573: The Power Of Employee Value Propositions

Guest Vicki Saunders, expert in EVPs, shares insights on the difference between EVP, employer branding, and recruitment marketing. They discuss the value of an effective EVP, strategic workforce planning, supporting DE&I, and the role of technology in shaping the future of organizations.
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Nov 29, 2023 • 19min

Ep 572 - Generative AI: Capabilities and Limitations

AI is a game changer for talent acquisition, and as we start to move from the hype phase to the doing phase, its potential capabilities and current limitations are becoming more apparent.So what can and can't AI do for talent acquisition right now, and how will things develop in the future?My guest this week is Mona Khalil, Senior Manager Data Science at Greenhouse. As well as building AI into their products, Greenhouse has done extensive research with both TA leaders and job seekers to understand the potential positive and negative impacts of generative AI on recruiting.In the interview, we discuss:Current talent market challengesEmployer uptake of generative AIReducing bias versus codifying biasLevels of nuance in decision-makingParsing and normalizing candidate dataAre employers monitoring AI effectively?Asking vendors the right questions about their AI integrationsHow do candidates feel about AI?What does the future look likeListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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Nov 24, 2023 • 31min

Ep 571 - The Road Ahead For Talent Acquisition

As we come to the end of another interesting year, I know that many of you will be looking towards 2024 and planning for the new year ahead.One of the best things about 2023 for me has been the opportunity to get back on stage and start presenting again. I've spoken at prominent industry events, including The HR Technology Conference in the US and The CIPD Annual Conference in the UK, and delivered talks and workshops for several employers.Back in September, I spoke at the ATAP Global TA Day about the future of Talent Acquisition, and I'm delighted to be able to share the audio of my presentation as this week's podcast.If you're unfamiliar with ATAP, it is short for The Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, and they do some great work around standards and training in the industry. Their website is here, and you can get a 50% membership discount using the code ATAP50 before the end of the year.In my presentation, I talk about:Why we can't predict the future but how we can have strategic foresightThree Forces Shaping Talent AcquisitionThree Critical Trends for 2024Practical steps you can take right now to stay ahead of the curveListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts
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Nov 22, 2023 • 25min

Ep 570: Sustainable Hiring

The overhiring in the technology sector at the end of the pandemic, the resulting layoffs, and the knock-on effects on talent acquisition have been well-documented this year. However, big tech isn't the only area where this has happened. Other talent markets have also been through a similar journey.So how can employers hire more sustainably, and what new talent strategies are companies adopting to build more flexibility?My guest this week is Carina Clingman, Founder and CEO of Recruitomics, a talent consultancy working with start-ups and scale-ups in the Biotech industry. The Biotech industry has had a big issue with overhiring in the last few years. Carina has some insights on sustainable hiring models, which are also relevant in many other sectors.In the interview, we discuss:The changing talent marketing in BiotechChallenging for scaling companiesAligning talent strategies with business goalsFractional hiringUnderstanding candidate motivationsBalancing growth with sustainable hiringThe dangers of overhiringWhat can larger employers learn from start-ups and scale-upsTotal talent thinkingWhat is the future for recruiters?Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

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