Stop Blaming Candidates. Fix Your Broken HR Process with Joel Lagee

Let’s get real: the recruitment game has changed, and most folks are still playing by 2012 rules. From botched interviews to leaders stuck in dial-up era thinking, this episode pulls back the curtain on the real friction points in HR and recruiting. In this episode we talk about HR, recruitment, technology, job seeking, interviews, and AI. We explore how candidates are using tools to outsmart outdated hiring processes, why leadership often misreads its own challenges, and how consulting—with the right lens—can shift outcomes. Plus, the raw truth about networking, social media’s silent influence, and why hiring today isn’t about résumés, it’s about relevance. 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: Joel Lagee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellalgee/ Website: https://linktr.ee/Joellalgee 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/