Matt Alder, Future of Talent Acquisition: AI & Recruiter-less Hiring | S3E4

About The Guest:
Matt Alder is a renowned leader and consultant in the area of digital media. He is the host of The Recruiting Future Podcast, which has over 2 million listeners and covers topics related to talent acquisition and recruitment. Matt is also the author of two books, "Digital Talent" and "Exceptional Talent."

Summary:
Matt Alder, host of The Recruiting Future Podcast, discusses the future of talent attraction and recruitment. He highlights the emerging trend of "recruiter-less recruiting," where AI and generative AI could make the recruitment process more efficient and better than human recruiters. However, he emphasizes that humans will still play a crucial role in the process, bringing creativity, authenticity, and differentiation. Matt also explores the implications of AI in talent management and the need for organizations to think holistically about talent. He shares insights from his experience as a small business owner and the importance of total talent thinking and fractional hiring.

🔎 For more information on Matt and his podcast, go to: https://recruitingfuture.com/

Key Takeaways:

• The boldest prediction in talent acquisition is the move towards "recruiter-less recruiting" using AI and generative AI.
• AI will not replace humans in recruitment but can make the process more efficient and better.
• Differentiation will be crucial as all employers start using AI, and human experience and creativity will play a significant role.
• AI has the potential to revolutionize talent management by aligning metrics and breaking down silos.
• Small businesses offer opportunities for experimentation by necessity and different ways of bringing skills into the business.
• Gig workers will make up a significant portion of the workforce in the future, requiring organizations to think differently about hiring and leadership.

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