Rahul Yodh, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, HR, and Learning at New Western, explores how AI can streamline recruitment while keeping the human connection at the forefront. He emphasizes the critical role of candidate experience and shares actionable insights from Indeed FutureWorks, offering strategies to drive better hiring outcomes through a balance of technology and thoughtful engagement. In this episode, we look at Rahul Yodh, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at New Western, and explore how AI transforms hiring practices while ensuring a human-centered approach. Rahul highlights the importance of candidate experience, the power of actionable data from Indeed FutureWorks, and how scalable solutions like SMS communication are reshaping recruitment in high-volume industries. Key Takeaways AI tools streamline administrative tasks, allowing HR teams to focus on high-value, human-centric decision-making. Delivering an excellent candidate experience ensures even rejected candidates advocate for your brand. Data shows 70% of job seekers start with generic search terms, offering opportunities to tailor recruitment strategies. High-volume hiring benefits from SMS-based communication tools that modern candidates prefer over email. Building brand recognition ensures job seekers seek out your company when looking for opportunities. Combining technology with human judgment fosters trust and improves recruitment outcomes. Networking and learning opportunities like Indeed FutureWorks provide critical insights for advancing hiring practices. Actionable recruitment strategies can bridge gaps between what candidates need and what employers offer, strengthening relationships. Learn more and Lead with Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/lead Rahul Yodh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulyodh/ William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network