John Gates, founder of Recruiting Transformations and Salary Coach, discusses the importance of a high-quality talent acquisition function and its impact on transforming companies. With over 30 years of experience in recruitment, John shares his views on modern recruitment strategies, the challenges posed by AI in the job market, and the significance of networking. 

He also delves into his approach to salary negotiation, emphasising collaboration to maximise offers without the risk of losing them. John outlines how HR functions can increase the quality of hires and provides advice for both job seekers and companies looking to hire the best talent.

Links to John’s brilliant book, Act Your Wage: https://amzn.eu/d/4aJH3HA

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction 

02:32 The Evolution of Recruitment

04:18 Challenges in Modern Recruitment

06:56 The Importance of Talent Acquisition

11:46 Strategies for Effective Hiring

24:06 AI in Recruitment

36:02 Salary Negotiation Insights

46:06 Final Advice and Conclusion