In this episode, hosts Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts dive into the current state of AI in recruitment, discussing its limitations and potential. They explore why most AI solutions today lack true creativity and are merely automating repetitive tasks rather than bringing innovative solutions to the table. Key topics include the challenges of end-to-end automation in recruitment, the inefficiencies in candidate scheduling and follow-up, and the increasing problem of fraudulent applications. They also discuss the need for integrated workforce planning with AI, and the future of recruiting technology that could better filter and pre-screen candidates, possibly leading to agents interacting with candidates' own AI agents for a more streamlined hiring process. The episode concludes with a look at the importance of staying practical and user-friendly in implementing new AI technologies.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:25 Today's Topic: Creativity in AI
01:03 Challenges in AI Recruitment
02:31 Scheduling and Automation Issues
04:04 New Communication Trends
05:10 K-Pop and Personal Anecdotes
07:26 Candidate Experience and Transparency
10:00 Fraudulent Applicants and Security
19:24 Workforce Planning and AI
21:47 Challenges in Position Management
22:02 The Role of IO Psychology in Recruitment
23:01 AI in Workforce Planning
24:25 Apple's Approach to AI
26:08 The Inefficiency of Chatbots
26:59 Employment Branding vs. Practical Recruitment
29:01 The Reality of Job Applications
31:58 Filtering Candidates with AI
35:48 Future of Recruitment Technology
43:04 Concluding Thoughts on Recruitment

In this episode of the Recruiting Technology Podcast, host Jason Roberts is joined by Felix Wetzel to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment. They explore Felix's 'Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto,' emphasizing the need to reimagine recruitment processes rather than just automating them. The conversation covers the integration of AI to enhance human expertise, the critical touchpoints for human interaction in recruitment, and the implications of AI on job seekers and recruiters alike. They highlight real-world applications, including increased productivity and improved candidate experiences, outlining a vision where advanced technology fosters more meaningful human connections in the hiring process.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:54 Discussing the Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto
02:08 The Role of AI in Recruitment
03:32 Personalized Candidate Experience with AI
06:29 Future of Recruitment: Candidate Agents and Data Usage
09:40 Cost and Efficiency of AI vs. Human Solutions
15:30 Human Interaction in Automated Recruitment Processes
18:52 Adapting Processes to New Technologies
22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

AI Legislation and Its Impact on HR Technology: Insights from Mobley vs. Workday Case

In this episode, Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts return to discuss the latest developments in recruiting technology with a focus on the Mobley vs. Workday lawsuit. They delve into the implications of recent AI-related legislation on HR tech companies and the broader industry. The hosts provide a detailed overview of the case where plaintiffs allege Workday's AI systems facilitated age and disability discrimination in their automated job application processes. With the judge allowing the case to proceed as a collective action, the conversation shifts to the effects this ruling could have on HR technology, including HCM tools, applicant tracking systems, and CRM systems. They explore the potential winners and losers in this scenario, emphasize the importance of AI audits, and discuss the practicality of Workday notifying a vast number of applicants about the case. Additionally, Jason shares insights about his latest venture, Better Thing AI, and its compliance with AI legislation.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:32 AI Legislation and Lawsuit Overview
01:09 Details of the Workday Lawsuit
02:37 Notification Challenges and Solutions
09:59 Merits of the Case and AI Concerns
13:15 Implications for HR Technology
19:55 The Impact of Class Action Suits
20:59 Potential Winners and Losers
23:05 Automation in Recruiting
23:41 AI Legislation and Job Matching
24:36 Risks and Responsibilities in AI Deployment
28:41 Challenges in Automated Employment Decisions
32:32 Concluding Thoughts on AI in HR Tech