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April 22, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim welcomes Jo Coutuer, an experienced entrepreneur and data analytics expert. Jo shares his career journey from starting his own data company in 1999, which later merged with Deloitte Consulting, to his tenure as Chief Data Officer at BNP Paribas Fortis. Jo offers insights into the differences in hiring processes between startups and large corporations, emphasizing the role of gut feeling and the challenges of being objective during recruitment. The conversation delves into the potential of AI in hiring, the importance of diversity, and the need for more scientific approaches. Joe also shares personal anecdotes, debates the philosophical implications of AI, and discusses the future of technology in enhancing human decision-making.

Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

01:12 Starting and Growing a Business

03:10 Hiring Practices in Large vs. Small Companies

06:50 Challenges and Insights in Recruitment

16:25 The Role of AI in Hiring

23:22 The Role of AI in Decision Making

23:42 AI in HR Tech: A New Wave

24:38 AI for Talent Scarcity and Adjacency

26:56 Bounded Rationality and AI's Potential

28:07 Data-Driven Hiring vs. Gut Instincts

30:38 Challenges in Defining Hiring Success

33:26 Bias in Recruitment and AI's Role

37:09 The Future of AI in Recruitment

45:08 Philosophical Musings on AI

46:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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