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In this episode, hosts Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts dive into the current state of AI in recruitment, discussing its limitations and potential. They explore why most AI solutions today lack true creativity and are merely automating repetitive tasks rather than bringing innovative solutions to the table. Key topics include the challenges of end-to-end automation in recruitment, the inefficiencies in candidate scheduling and follow-up, and the increasing problem of fraudulent applications. They also discuss the need for integrated workforce planning with AI, and the future of recruiting technology that could better filter and pre-screen candidates, possibly leading to agents interacting with candidates' own AI agents for a more streamlined hiring process. The episode concludes with a look at the importance of staying practical and user-friendly in implementing new AI technologies.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:25 Today's Topic: Creativity in AI01:03 Challenges in AI Recruitment02:31 Scheduling and Automation Issues04:04 New Communication Trends05:10 K-Pop and Personal Anecdotes07:26 Candidate Experience and Transparency10:00 Fraudulent Applicants and Security19:24 Workforce Planning and AI21:47 Challenges in Position Management22:02 The Role of IO Psychology in Recruitment23:01 AI in Workforce Planning24:25 Apple's Approach to AI26:08 The Inefficiency of Chatbots26:59 Employment Branding vs. Practical Recruitment29:01 The Reality of Job Applications31:58 Filtering Candidates with AI35:48 Future of Recruitment Technology43:04 Concluding Thoughts on Recruitment

In this episode of the Recruiting Technology Podcast, host Jason Roberts is joined by Felix Wetzel to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment. They explore Felix's 'Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto,' emphasizing the need to reimagine recruitment processes rather than just automating them. The conversation covers the integration of AI to enhance human expertise, the critical touchpoints for human interaction in recruitment, and the implications of AI on job seekers and recruiters alike. They highlight real-world applications, including increased productivity and improved candidate experiences, outlining a vision where advanced technology fosters more meaningful human connections in the hiring process.00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement00:54 Discussing the Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto02:08 The Role of AI in Recruitment03:32 Personalized Candidate Experience with AI06:29 Future of Recruitment: Candidate Agents and Data Usage09:40 Cost and Efficiency of AI vs. Human Solutions15:30 Human Interaction in Automated Recruitment Processes18:52 Adapting Processes to New Technologies22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

AI Legislation and Its Impact on HR Technology: Insights from Mobley vs. Workday CaseIn this episode, Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts return to discuss the latest developments in recruiting technology with a focus on the Mobley vs. Workday lawsuit. They delve into the implications of recent AI-related legislation on HR tech companies and the broader industry. The hosts provide a detailed overview of the case where plaintiffs allege Workday's AI systems facilitated age and disability discrimination in their automated job application processes. With the judge allowing the case to proceed as a collective action, the conversation shifts to the effects this ruling could have on HR technology, including HCM tools, applicant tracking systems, and CRM systems. They explore the potential winners and losers in this scenario, emphasize the importance of AI audits, and discuss the practicality of Workday notifying a vast number of applicants about the case. Additionally, Jason shares insights about his latest venture, Better Thing AI, and its compliance with AI legislation.00:00 Introduction and Hosts00:32 AI Legislation and Lawsuit Overview01:09 Details of the Workday Lawsuit02:37 Notification Challenges and Solutions09:59 Merits of the Case and AI Concerns13:15 Implications for HR Technology19:55 The Impact of Class Action Suits20:59 Potential Winners and Losers23:05 Automation in Recruiting23:41 AI Legislation and Job Matching24:36 Risks and Responsibilities in AI Deployment28:41 Challenges in Automated Employment Decisions32:32 Concluding Thoughts on AI in HR Tech

Hello again friends!  We are finding our way back here for some recruiting technology talk and wanted to get started with an AI regulation discussion on NYC 144 and the joys of the relatively new .sucks domain.    

Jason and Andrew are back in their first episode in over a year!  Hear what they've been up to, some fun AI recruiting antics, and learn who wins in a fight between Superman and The Hulk!  We promise the next one won't take so long!

Join Andrew and Jason as they talk through considerations for new hire vaccine status requirements, return to work, remote pay and a bunch of other Covid cleanup topics.

Join Andrew as he walks Jason off the ledge following some insane valuations on technologies recruiters don't want to use.  

Join Andrew and Jason as we talk security and analyze a bit of what is happening in the market with some of our favorite bots.

Join Jason and Andrew as they analyze the jobs report for jobs created in April, talk top employers around the globe, and I kid you not, discuss how to hire a Bison Hunter.  This one gets a bit weird, come join us and listen in.

Andrew and Jason welcome Mike Yinger from Resume Sieve to get the download on some new matching tech!