Episode 64: The Future of Recruitment: Unveiling Trends, AI, and People Analytics

Recruiting is No Joke

This episode of 'Recruiting is No Joke Live' takes a deep dive into the shifting landscape of recruitment. With a focus on finding common ground between technological advancements and human-centric approaches, our guests will unpack key trends and techniques reshaping the industry.

Bias Reduction with AI

We explore one of AI's most significant promises: the potential to reduce bias that has historically plagued the hiring process, aiming for a more equitable, transparent practice. How can AI improve candidate experiences and enhance job matching?

Decoding HR with People Analytics

Our experts discuss the innovative ways people analytics is transforming HR decision-making. By enabling a comprehensive understanding of the employee lifecycle, can we anticipate and address future challenges more proactively?

Human Connection in an AI-Driven World

Despite leaps and bounds within the AI space, there's a vital component that remains irreplaceable - human interaction. Our conversation grapples with the essential but often overlooked role of human touch within recruitment process automation.

In this episode

• 00:00:04: Introduction to the episode
• 00:01:07: Discussing people analytics
• 00:02:04: Using data for decision making in HR
• 00:03:42: The connection between recruitment and people analytics
• 00:04:21: The use of AI in recruitment
• 00:07:15: The application of data in an organization
• 00:08:10: Importance of doing something with the data
• 00:09:11: The future of people analytics
• 00:10:45: Remote work and office culture
• 00:15:00: Debunking the fear of AI
• 00:16:59: Importance of solving problems with AI
• 00:18:24: Potential benefits of AI for recruitment and work life balance
• 00:19:43: Learning about Technology and Accessibility
• 00:21:03: The Problem of Mundane, Repetitive Tasks in Jobs
• 00:21:28: Diversity and Bias in Job Applications
• 00:24:19: Identifying and Addressing Bias in Hiring Process
• 00:26:48: Brief Discussion on Effect of Technology in Hiring
• 00:29:41: The Need for Human Contact and Interaction in Hiring
• 00:31:41: The Positive Impact of Technology on Job Processes
• 36:57: What is People Analytics?
• 37:34: Tools and Skills for Transitioning into People Analytics
• 40:15: The Future of Data Analytics
• 43:32: The Impact of AI in Analytics
• 45:07: The Future of Job Applications
• 48:40: Advice for Startups in the Analytics Industry.
• 00:49:15: How employee experience changes with people analytics
• 00:49:44: What matters more - people or technology
• 00:50:10: Hypothetical fight: LinkedIn vs Indeed
• 00:50:51: Where to connect with the speaker
• 00:51:20: Embracing change and the power of data

About Joel Lalgee

Joel Lalgee is an internationally known recruitment leader and coach who has helped thousands of recruiters build their brands online. In 2015, Joel started recruiting for a small start-up agency in Milwaukee. He quickly found his passion for recruitment. In 2019, he discovered content marketing, publishing his first posts on Linkedin. Since then, he has grown to over 400k followers, and his content has been seen over 1 billion times. In 2023, he started a business specializing in coaching recruiters, marketing consulting, and influencer partnerships.

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About Our Guests

John Federman, General Manager of Embedded Analytics, focused on building strategic partnerships with organizations that believe analytics unlocks critical, untapped value for their customers. Zack manages Visier’s OEM analytics business, where we partner with other software providers to bring world-class analytics to their customers.

Angela Hood, Founder/CEO of ThisWay Global, an international, VC-backed HR tech company that was incubated at ideaSpace – University of Cambridge, UK, with new offices now in the US. ThisWay's team is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, global PhD’s in the areas of machine learning and AI, as well as talent from across the globe.

John Federman, CEO of HireRoad with over 25 years experience driving revenue and profit through innovative media, data and ecommerce platforms designed to drive greater successes in connecting buyers and sellers. With deep big-publishing-company experience, have gone on to lead transformative data and technology companies that target, engage and build relationships with consumers across multiple platforms.