AI Is Eating Recruiting - Here’s What’s Next, or is it? With Johnny Sanchez Head of Talent Operations at Rivian

AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s the engine behind recruiting’s next evolution. From rapid tech shifts to strange encounters with chatbots, this episode digs into what happens when innovation meets real-world hiring. Spoiler: futurism isn’t science, it’s mostly vibes. In this episode, we speak with Johnny Sanchez, Head of Talent Operations at Rivian about AI, recruiting, innovation, technology, design thinking, and the future of work. We dive into conference takeaways, personal experiences with AI, and the trends shifting the talent acquisition space. If you're wondering how AI is actually changing recruiting, this is your real-world debrief. This limited series was recorded live at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit from the Chatterworks booth on the expo floor. We sat down with 20 Recruiting and TA leaders from around the world to hear what today’s best recruiters are doing to stay sharp, stay relevant, and stay ahead. Powered by Chatterworks, the platform that helps recruiters transform the way they connect with top talent. Learn more about Chatterworks here: https://chatterworks.com/ Connect with the guest: Johnny Sanchez LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanchezjohnny/ Connect with Us: William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with us on social: Site: http://www.wrkdefined.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrkdefined LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrkdefined Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WRKdefined/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WRKdefined Substack: https://wrkdefined.substack.com/