Ep 743: The Talent Acquisition Revolution
Josh Bersin talks to Matt Alder
Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?
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Show Notes
The recruiting technology landscape is transforming at an unprecedented speed. AI Tools that seemed like far-fetched concepts just a few years ago are hitting the market and delivering results.
But adoption is messy and uneven. Some employers are experimenting with AI-driven interviews, while others worry about bias and legal risks. High-volume recruiters are automating entire processes while executive search remains deeply human. Everyone's trying to figure out which tools actually work and how to integrate them without breaking what already exists.
So how should talent acquisition leaders navigate this revolution?
My guest this week is Josh Bersin, one of the world's leading HR technology analysts. In our conversation, he reveals why this transformation is inevitable and what smart TA leaders should be doing today.
In the interview, we discuss:
- Why TA is facing a reckoning
- Time, resources, and human error
- Where AI currently has the most impact
- Mass personalization
- Regulatory risks
- What role should human recruiters be playing?
- Superworkers
- AI Fluency versus amount of work experience
- The impact on an already bloated TA Tech Stack
- Technology mergers and acquisitions
- What does the future look like?
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