Recruiting Future with Matt Alder
Innovation and futurology in Recruiting, Recruitment Marketing and HR Technology. Matt Alder interviews thought leaders who are influencing and changing an industry
Episodes
December 8, 2023 • 23 mins
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 ne...
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December 7, 2023 • 18 mins
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 neede...
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December 6, 2023 • 24 mins
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 ...
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December 5, 2023 • 14 mins
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 AI
Ep 565: Building A Strategic TA Function
Ep 566: Skills, AI And The Future Of Hiring
Ep 567: The Strategic Future Of Talent Acquisition
Ep 568: Reshaping Talent Strategies
Ep 569: Cul...
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December 1, 2023 • 24 mins
Employer Value Propositions are potent tools that attract talent, retain talent, and shape the future of organizations. However, we don't talk about EVPS enough, and they are regularly confused with Employer Brands when they are discussed. So, what are the benefits of an effective EVP, and do you define one?
My guest this week is Vicki Saunders, Founder of The EVP Consultancy. Vicki is a highly experienced expert in this field and...
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November 29, 2023 • 18 mins
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 don...
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November 24, 2023 • 30 mins
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...
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November 22, 2023 • 23 mins
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 gues...
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November 21, 2023 • 6 mins
Whenever I ask people questions about the future on the podcast, I always caveat the question by saying that no one can predict the future. However, you can develop tools, knowledge and techniques to give you strategic foresight to plan for the future. Once you start properly planning for the future, you actually begin to influence and shape what the future will be.
Now imagine what being able to shape the future would mean for yo...
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November 17, 2023 • 22 mins
Three and a half years on from the first pandemic lockdowns, the debate about returning to the office still rages on. However, despite all the noise this year, as some large well-known companies tried yet again to force their employees back to the office, many employers have embraced the reality of remote and hybrid and are working hard to adjust and deal with the challenges of having a distributed workforce.
Culture and connecti...
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November 15, 2023 • 19 mins
The last 18 months have seen colossal talent market disruption in the tech industry, with large-scale layoffs continuing as the companies attempt to rebalance after a post-pandemic hiring frenzy. So how has this ongoing disruption affected start-up and scale-up businesses in the tech sector, and what lessons could the wider talent acquisition community learn from the way talent strategies are being reshaped
My guest this week is L...
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November 10, 2023 • 21 mins
Transforming TA into a strategic function that can prove its long-term value to the business has been a critical topic on the show this year.
AI, uneven talent markets and challenging economic factors continue to cause widespread market disruption, and TA leaders need to drive their function in a more strategic direction. As we race towards 2024, I will continue to seek out strategic thinkers who can share the insights we need to...
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November 8, 2023 • 22 mins
The rapid development of AI and the increasing sophistication of skills-based hiring methodologies are two potent forces shaping the future of talent acquisition.
So what kind of future can we look forward to, and will we see the increase in talent mobility and the decrease in bias that we need to make hiring more equitable and ensure employers have better access to the talent they need?
My guest this week is Ben Porr, Chief Cus...
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November 3, 2023 • 33 mins
Talent Acquisition is in a state of fast-accelerating disruption, and it has never been more critical for TA leaders to demonstrate the strategic value of their function. However, in the current volatile environment, many organisations are still struggling to get the essential elements of recruiting right.
So what should TA teams be focusing on to make sure they are fit for purpose in an uncertain future?
My guests this week are ...
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November 2, 2023 • 16 mins
AI and recruiting have been extensively discussed this year in podcasts, blogs, conferences, webinars and LinkedIn posts. However, the one angle I've not seen covered is what it is like to recruit for AI professionals.
Such a new industry means a severe shortage of experienced talent, and AI companies must work hard to outsmart their talent market competition.
My guest this week is Lauren Saltus, a Senior Recruiter at Runway, an...
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November 2, 2023 • 10 mins
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.
Episode mentioned in this Round Up:
Ep 557: The Complexity of Talent Acquisition
Ep 558: Making Talent Acquisition Magical
Ep 559: Wellness, Culture, Recruiting and Retention
Ep 560: Hiring For The Future
Ep 561: Building The Foundations Of Skill...
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October 27, 2023 • 32 mins
This time last year, most of us hadn't heard of generative AI, but it has dominated our industry discourse in 2023. The dramatic emergence of generative AI has illustrated how fast disruption is accelerating and has made us think deeply about the future of talent acquisition.
Back in July at RecFest, Tony de Graaf, Global Director of Hiring Success at SmartRecruiters, invited me to join him for a fireside chat about the potential ...
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October 26, 2023 • 30 mins
Showing your vulnerability is becoming a common theme in personal development as a way of fostering good mental health and a route to building resilience and reducing anxiety. Leaders are often told to show vulnerability at work, but the dynamic between doing this in your professional life is somewhat different than in your life outside of work.
So, how can leaders use their vulnerability to motivate their teams, and what skills d...
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October 20, 2023 • 28 mins
Having covered both topics extensively on the podcast this year, I'm very much of the opinion that the move towards skills-based thinking will be more disruptive to recruiting norms than the rapid adoption of generative AI.
The adoption of skills-based hiring and the move towards skills-based organizations is still happening slowly. However, as more organizations question blanket requirements for college degrees, new upskilling an...
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October 18, 2023 • 32 mins
The business world is changing quickly, and the skill sets that employees need are constantly shifting, developing and evolving. So, how can companies develop strategic workforce plans and build long-term talent pipelines in such an unpredictable and fast-changing environment?
My guests this week are Jennifer Longworth, Director of People and Culture at Entuitive, and Ugo Orsi, Chief Customer Officer at Digitate. Jennifer and Ugo ...
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