In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim welcomes Jo Coutuer, an experienced entrepreneur and data analytics expert. Jo shares his career journey from starting his own data company in 1999, which later merged with Deloitte Consulting, to his tenure as Chief Data Officer at BNP Paribas Fortis. Jo offers insights into the differences in hiring processes between startups and large corporations, emphasizing the role of gut feeling and the challenges of being objective during recruitment. The conversation delves into the potential of AI in hiring, the importance of diversity, and the need for more scientific approaches. Joe also shares personal anecdotes, debates the philosophical implications of AI, and discusses the future of technology in enhancing human decision-making.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
01:12 Starting and Growing a Business
03:10 Hiring Practices in Large vs. Small Companies
06:50 Challenges and Insights in Recruitment
16:25 The Role of AI in Hiring
23:22 The Role of AI in Decision Making
23:42 AI in HR Tech: A New Wave
24:38 AI for Talent Scarcity and Adjacency
26:56 Bounded Rationality and AI's Potential
28:07 Data-Driven Hiring vs. Gut Instincts
30:38 Challenges in Defining Hiring Success
33:26 Bias in Recruitment and AI's Role
37:09 The Future of AI in Recruitment
45:08 Philosophical Musings on AI
46:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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