In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger chat with Adam Posner, founder of NHP Talent Group and host of The Pozcast, to explore how recruiters can harness AI as a tool, not a crutch. Adam dives into the future of recruitment, the gold rush of new tech, and how to balance automation with the human touch that truly connects candidates and clients.
Learn how to use AI to scale smarter, build stronger relationships, and future-proof your agency.
🎧 Tune in for practical takeaways, candid industry insights, and real talk on what’s next for recruiters who embrace tech the right way.
Questions:
You’ve got a foot in a few camps Adam and such a wide breadth of both commercial and life experience, what do you believe is going to be the next big challenge for recruitment founders? How is AI and Tech going to further its impact? 3:01 - 3:24
How advanced is the implementation of Robot or AI recruiters in your part of the world Adam? 12:46 - 13:10
What are your thoughts on OpenAI’s recent announcement of their jobs platform launch? 15:10 - 15:13
Do you think these smaller founders running their own recruitment agencies will eventually get stomped on, or is there still a place for smaller tech? 20:14 - 20:29
Adam to share a little bit about his podcast journey — what inspired him to start Pozcast, how he is growing it, and give any tips 25:30 - 25:55
It is really clear Adam that you’re a natural connector, genuinely interested in the welfare of others and building an engaged community is important to you. How can founders follow your lead here as they attempt to build meaningful relationships with their wider audience? 33:44 - 34:36
I know you are a cancer survivor Adam and I’d love to hear how you managed through that time with so much responsibility… a young family, work etc. And how you are feeling now. I see more often than I’d like stories about founders becoming unwell, so if somebody watching this is facing health issues what advice would you offer? 49:44 - 50:32
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
recMate
https://www.recmate.com.au/
You can find Adam on the following platforms and shows:
www.nhptalentgroup.com
www.thePOZcast.com YouTube: youtube.com/c/ThePOZcast
The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show - https://open.spotify.com/show/7dFFBuqNWVNIIKPEsa3YC2?si=d97493b5277d4753
After nearly two years and 30+ expert interviews, hosts Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr sit down to unpack their biggest insights from The Tech Savvy Recruiter so far.
From the rise of AI agents and automation tools transforming recruitment workflows, to candid chats about staying curious, avoiding overwhelm, and future-proofing your agency. This episode is your fast-track catch-up on the biggest shifts in tech, tools, and trends shaping the industry.
Tune in for:
Real-world takeaways from the show’s most inspiring guests
How recruiters can use AI today (without the burnout)
Why curiosity beats perfection in a fast-changing tech world
Perfect for: recruiters, staffing leaders, and tech-curious founders ready to turn innovation into a competitive edge.
Introduction: Highlights on AI and Tech
Kick off to some of their favorite episodes with Tech and Founders. What AR and BK gained most out of these series that they have been running (4:02-4:06)
Talk about automation (5:00-7:42)
Favorite guests and why (7:46-33:32)
What tools do you think are sort of coming into common play now that went, say 12 months ago, what is it that people you’re finding are using and engaging a lot more? (33:41-33:50)
Any parting words, comments, thoughts (38:46-38:49)
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
AI is shaking up recruitment fast, and the biggest barrier isn’t the tech, it’s our mindset. In this episode, international recruitment director and AI consultant Kat Kingshott joins Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rogers to unpack how agency owners can ditch fear, embrace innovation, and build confidence in using AI tools.
Kat shares how to navigate change, avoid “tech overwhelm,” and create a team culture that’s curious and adaptable. Whether you’re a solo recruiter or leading a growing team, you’ll learn practical ways to make AI your ally, not your enemy.
Key topics:
- Mindset shifts that make tech adoption easier
- Overcoming recruiter fear and burnout
- Building AI literacy in your team
- Balancing human connection with automation
- Real-world tips for using ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity
Perfect for recruitment founders and leaders who want to future-proof their business without losing the human touch.
Questions:
When you talk about the mindset shift needed to adopt new tech, what will help founders make the leap to being more open and potentially less worried here? 2:04-2:14
Do you think recruiters are starting to second guess their importance or relevance in the whole recruitment ecosystem right now? 4:51-4:59
Do you have any other vibes how vendors could make it a little bit easier for us to make that change better? 11:15-11:21
I know Kat you help recruitment businesses audit their tech stack. What are the key things you are looking for in doing this? 18:43-18:52
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
recMate
https://www.recmate.com.au/
Recruiters, tired of wasting hours scheduling interviews? In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with
Brian Gabay, founder of Arrange, the scheduling tool built for recruiters, by a recruiter. Brian shares how frustration in his New York staffing agency pushed him to create a smarter way to coordinate interviews, cut out admin, and give recruiters their time back.
From non-technical founder challenges to scaling a SaaS product, this episode is packed with insights for agency owners, staffing leaders, and talent pros who want to work smarter, not harder.
Learn how to:
- Eliminate interview scheduling headaches
- Harness automation to save hours every week
- Adopt tech without getting overwhelmed
Hit play now and see how automation can transform your recruitment business.
Questions:Can you take us back to the moment when the frustration of booking meetings prompted you to build Arrange? And what was the specific pain point that triggered that? 1:54-2:04
You launched Arrange earlier this year. A brave move in a crowded market with no dev experience. How did you sort of pull that all together from ideation of that? I guess friction point through to building a tech solution. I'd love to know more. 4:31-4:46
What surprised you most about stepping into the tech founder role? 9:34-9:39
Were there any surprises there for you that you thought, this is kind of a little bit different to what I might have expected. 15:27-15:38
What challenges did you see with those clients making that change? And maybe how can other firms avoid that change process gap? In making a seamless pathway from adoption, implementation and then actually getting return on investment for tech. 17:51-18:04
We know that many founders are feeling overwhelmed by the explosion of AI. What advice would you give to those feeling this way right now? 20:16-20:43
If you had to pick just one process inside an agency that every founder should automate first, what would it be? Clearly after adding a scheduling tool:) 26:25-26:36
In a couple of sentences what is Arrange designed to do and how are you seeing it help founders? 28:20-28:25
Recruiters, imagine scheduling interviews without the endless back-and-forth. 💡 With Arrange, it’s possible. Sign up now and make interview scheduling effortless: https://app.arrangeai.io/signup?via=belinda
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
recMate https://www.recmate.com.au/
"Recruitment isn’t just about placements; it’s about the experience."
In this episode, Justin Hillier (Founder & CEO, Recruiter Insider) reveals how data-driven insights can transform candidate and client journeys, boost consultant performance, and increase fill rates by as much as 60%.
We unpack:
- Why NPS is no longer enough to measure success
- The small detail that makes a 25% difference in placements
- How AI is reshaping recruiter training and performance tracking
If you’re serious about scaling smarter, delighting clients, and protecting your brand, this episode is your blueprint. 🚀
Questions:
Why are the basics things getting ignored? What's happening that's stopping these questions being asked and how do we fix it?
What else have you got? What other insights were you surprised about?
Where do you think people should start? Where are they gonna get the biggest wins do you think to start looking at their data?
What's changed in the way that like your platform is helping people? How have things evolved? How much are you integrating AI?
What could they do today that will have a compound effect?
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
recMate
https://www.recmate.com.au/
The recruitment world is drowning in AI hype but most agencies are still stuck with clunky, disconnected tools that drain time instead of saving it.
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, hosts Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger sit down with John Bourke (Founder of RecView) to reveal how to cut through the noise, ditch “shiny object” syndrome, and build a tech stack that actually works.
Discover why integration with your ATS/CRM is the real game-changer, how to stay competitive when in-house TA teams get the same tech, and the simple automation tweaks that free you to do what only great recruiters can build relationships, win clients, and place top talent faster.
What You’ll Learn:
The #1 reason AI tools fail in recruitment agencies
How to future-proof your business against TA teams using the same tech
Smart integrations that turn data into deals
Why less tech (done right) beats more tech every time
Questions:
Is tech making our jobs a little easier? 2:35-2:38
In the last 18 months, are we progressing or have we diverted or do you think that utopia will come to play or do we want it to come to play? 3:12-3:18
Is there quite a collaboration in the rec tech space? Do you guys all kind of get together and collaborate and share ideas? What does it look like on that side of things? 10:34-10:43
Do you know of a tech directory where someone’s like really keeping up today with what’s going on founders can access? 12:59-13:05
If you think about TA versus recruitment agencies then, what is it that recruitment founders need to be looking out for? What are the TAs, teams and clients’ thinking process and what are they doing? 18:04-18:17
Advise: If I am a recruitment founder sitting here with a small team. How do I then approach that company knowing that we got the same tools? 19:22-19:33
So John, I know that you have to go shortly and I'd love to know what you've got in the pipeline; what you guys are doing now… things have obviously moved since we spoke 12 months ago, so let's hear it. 25:55-26:04
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
Apologies in advance: We experienced some minor technical issues during this recording, causing brief blurring and a video/audio sync delay for one host. We’ve kept the full episode intact because the discussion with John Bourke is packed with valuable takeaways for recruiters.
It’s not just about the AI tools.
It’s about everything you’ve been putting off: workflows, data hygiene, system optimization, and the human experience.
In this episode, automation leader Billy Davis shares the real path to ROI with AI from process mapping to candidate engagement. Learn how to finally make your tech stack deliver better placements, happier clients, and more efficiency across your business.
💡 Key takeaways:
✅ Why you must fix your operations before AI can work
✅ The 3 most effective automations for recruiters
✅ Why “just getting started” beats perfection
✅ How to improve client & candidate experience at scale
✅ What AI will (and won’t) do for you in the next 12–24 months
Whether you’re automation-curious or deep in your tech stack, this episode is loaded with practical advice, smart strategy, and plenty of ‘aha’ moments.
Questions:
You often talk about the importance of pairing best-in-class AI technology with foundation operational work. “Can you just break down a little bit more around why maybe system optimization and process mapping of your recruitment tech stack are just as critical as the AI or automation tools themselves?” 2:07-2:27
What are some of the other mistakes that you commonly see? People make when they're trying to go through this process. 5:23-5:28
Do you have a set of typical problems that people should be looking to solve, if they're kind of going, you know, “They don't know what they don't know”. Are there sort of familiar themes or things that people should be looking at solving? 6:35-47
How does that focus on customer experience being client or candidate play into that overall formula of AI success in recruitment or automation success and what role can technology help with customer success? 18:20-18:33
Where do you see your customers putting those stages in and getting the best results throughout this cycle of recruitment? 22:20-22:28
With agencies that are feeling a bit overwhelmed by all these operational changes that are required to get there, where do you recommend that they start to ensure that their AI investments are really delivering for them? 25:36-25:50
What are the things that you’re finding that people are taking off their plates and really enjoying having them taking off their plates? 31:42-31:49
What do you see is changing fundamentally in terms of how recruiters will recruit say fast forward 2 years time with the company that has done all the right things today? 35:40-36:06
Tell us a bit more about what’s going with Bullhorn and especially the work that you're doing there in relation to AI. 41:51-41:57
Connect with Belinda and Andrew:
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
Connect with Billy
linkedin.com/in/buildwithbillydavis
Build With Billy
https://buildwithbilly.substack.com/
In the episode we invited our very first guest Lauren Jones the Founder of Leap Advisory Consulting back to the mic. We discuss how things have changed in the last 18 months and how AI continues to shake up recruitment and why agency owners need to pay attention.
From writing better prompts to automating tasks, we explore how AI can save time and free you up to focus on higher-value work. We also dig into to how to adapt before you’re left behind. If you’re in recruitment and feeling overwhelmed by all the tech talk, this episode breaks it down for you.
🎯 What we cover:
How to future-proof your agency against tech disruption
Why 55% of firms are using AI—and what’s holding the rest back
The “prompt trifecta” that unlocks better AI results
How to build a tech stack that increases your company’s valuation
If you’ve been overwhelmed by all the tools, terms, and trends—this episode gives you clarity and direction.
🎧 Listen in and discover what top-performing firms are doing differently.
A lot has happened in the staffing industry in the last 18 months since they spoke to Lauren Jones, it's very overwhelming. What's your approach when you're talking with your customers around. 2:13- 2:32
Do you feel like, Lauren, that this next year or so is gonna be a big shakedown? 6:12-6:15
Is prompt just literally knowing what to ask the AI or is there something a little bit more scientific behind it? 9:52-10:01
What are you finding the biggest problems they're trying to solve are. And how are you helping them do that? 13:01-13:08
What are you most excited about? What do you think is, is when we are sitting down in another year and a half, what are we gonna be talking about then? 16:51-16:58
Connect with Belinda and Andrew
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
In Episode 26 of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we’re joined by the brilliant Justin Blij, founder of GTM Digital and certified tech nerd, who reveals how he took a scattered stack of 15+ disconnected tools and turned it into one lean, automated, and revenue-driving machine… in just one weekend. 🤯
You’ll hear:
⚙️ The exact tools Justin uses (and ditched)
🧠 How he connected everything—without hiring a dev
🤖 Why ChatGPT became his personal AI co-pilot
📈 The impact it had on performance, data hygiene, and time savings
Whether you're drowning in tools or curious how to scale smarter with AI, this episode is gold for any recruitment founder ready to level up.
🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make your tech stack actually work for you.
Justin you integrated your entire tech stack in one weekend, what were the main reasons behind doing this, I’m assuming it wasn’t just about saving time? 1:27-1:36
Did you have a specific way that you approach that weekend when you got all your tech laid out and brought it all together? 5:05-5:13
What was the hardest part of this integration? 14:56-14:58
How do you think average Joe or average Jane recruiter would fare doing what you did over that weekend period? 17:02-17:08
What was the final outcome for Justin? Can you give us a bit of a rundown on what that tool stack looks like for your final or integrated stack and how it all playing together now? 26:41-26:52
What’s been your biggest win since the integration went live? 46:47-47:01
If somebody is watching this session and thinks, oh, I'd like to give this a crack, what advice would you give them? 48:32-48:36
Connect with Belinda and Andrew
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
What if you could save 8 hours a week per recruiter without hiring anyone new?
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we’re talking with Josh Kirkham, VP at Quil.ai, the #1 AI platform built exclusively for recruitment agencies.
We cover real-world, recruiter-specific use cases for automation and AI, including:
✅ How to eliminate 80% of your admin without losing quality
✅ The shocking stat: 66% of your placed candidates are already in your database (and how to stop resourcing from scratch)
✅ The tools smart agency owners are using to scale faster without burning out
✅ What skills you need to stay relevant in a tech-powered hiring market
If you’re a recruitment agency founder juggling sales, delivery, and ops—and want to reclaim your time while growing smarter—this episode is your fast-track.
🎧 Tune in now
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the talent acquisition funnel, from sourcing candidates to making final hiring decisions? 3:06-3:27
What are the biggest concerns regarding bias in AI-driven recruitment tools, and how can organizations mitigate these risks? 12:58-13:09
What are your top 2 or 3 tips for recruiters not to be doing and to have an automation set up or some sort of AI tool set there to help them, rather than doing those admin tasks manually. 17:17-17:28
How can AI really help recruiters maintain that human connection with candidates and clients? 21:56-22:02
Are there some skills or competencies that you see that recruiters should be thinking about to develop to remain that relevant in this modern technological landslide that's happening? 26:38-26:46
Connect with Belinda and Andrew
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
Still running your agency like a one-person band?
In this episode, we speak with Ryan Halson, founder of Managed, about the shift happening in recruitment ops—where outsourcing and automation are no longer optional if you want to scale.
💡 Why now is the best time to outsource candidate delivery and marketing
💡 How to integrate offshore consultants and keep quality high
💡 Tools like Clay, ChatGPT & automation platforms that are powering top-performing agencies
💡 The mindset shift recruitment founders must make to grow
If you're a recruitment business owner ready to buy back your time, build a scalable engine, and stand out in a noisy market—this one's for you.
📱 Tune in now and upgrade how your agency runs.
Mindful of the rise and importance of tech / AI in recruitment businesses, what makes now an ideal time for agency owners to be thinking about outsourcing the recruitment function or rather parts you believe to be outsourcing as well?
1:13-1:28
What should the listeners be thinking about passing on to somebody else as opposed to keeping it on their plate?
9:48-9:53
What are you seeing are the biggest mistakes that founders are making when it comes to outsourcing. What do they get wrong?
16:10-16:16
With the explosion of tech/AI maybe as well throwing into the mix, how do you believe agency owners should be looking at their tech stack for success in 2025?
20:06-20:15
Have you got any case studies that you are happy to share from any of the elements that you have spoken about just to make it a little bit more tangible perhaps to the listeners. 28:54-29:07
What would you say if I had to say name one piece of tech that you couldn't live without or you think agencies shouldn’t be living without. What would that one piece of tech be for 2025?
31:42-31:54
Connect with Belinda and Andrew
LinkedIn Belinda Kerr
Recruitment Garage
https://recruitmentgarage.com/
LinkedIn Andrew Rodger
recMate
In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we speak with Pranav Badami, co-founder of Stardex, about the practical changes AI is bringing to recruitment systems. We cover what’s working, what’s outdated, and how small agencies can start using AI to reduce manual work and improve results.
Key takeaways include:
If you're looking for clearer ways to use AI to grow your agency and streamline your process—this episode is a must.
You’ve mentioned Boolean search is becoming obsolete with AI candidate search. Can you tell me more about you thoughts here? 6:35-6:50
Rec tech is increasingly leaning on tech outside recruitment to influence new offerings. I’d love to know how your time at Dots focusing on automation for customer communities on Slack and discord has influenced your approach to building stardex 18:27-18:32
You’ve mentioned experimenting with tools like ChatGPT to rapidly build app prototypes. How has integrating AI tools like Chat GPT influenced your development workflow and the features you’ve included in stardex 22:32-22:51
With the rapid advancements of AI and tech I’d love to know where you see the recruitment industry heading in the next 2-3 years. 26:33-26:41
What are some of the misconceptions that you here about the use of AI and tech in recruitment. 32:07-32:16
Connect with Belinda and Andrew
http://linkedin.com/in/belindakerr
http://recruitmentgarage.com
http://linkedin.com/in/andrewrodger
http://recmate.com.au
In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naar, CEO of Sapphire Computing Solutions, to talk all things IT, cybersecurity, and how recruitment agencies can stay protected and productive in 2025.
From backup myths (yes, your cloud storage might not be backing up your data!) to BYO devices, remote teams, and the rise of AI threats, we dive into the risks many agency owners are unknowingly exposed to—and how to fix them. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll sort my IT setup later,” this is your wake-up call. 💥
Packed with practical tips, real-life cautionary tales, and a few “Oh no… I’m doing that!” moments—this episode is a must-listen for modern recruiters.
In 2025, many staffing agencies are operating with fully remote or hybrid teams. Could you tell us more about the critical IT infrastructure needed to keep everything running smoothly—especially for recruiters scattered across different time zones? 2:31-2:48
Recruiters rely heavily on phone and video calls to connect with clients and candidates. What new developments in VoIP and communication tools should recruiters be aware of? 13:37-13:50
Data breaches and cyberattacks remain huge concerns, especially with confidential candidate and client information at stake. How can recruiters protect their data in 2025? 18:27-18:37
In 2025, AI isn’t just for sourcing candidates - it’s also revolutionising IT support. Can you shed some light on how automation and AI-driven tools are enhancing the tech side of recruitment operations? 25:50-26:12
Recruiters often face rapid changes in hiring volumes and client demands. How can IT support scale up - or down - efficiently to match these shifts in 2025? 33:00-33:32
🎧 Tune in now to future-proof your agency.
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In this episode, Belinda and Andrew are joined by Daniel Shnaider, Founder of AnyBiz – an AI-powered business development platform built to supercharge lead gen for recruitment firms and beyond.
Daniel shares how AI agents are transforming business development by automating outreach across email, LinkedIn, and even phone calls—without losing the personal touch. We explore how AI is enabling recruiters to work smarter, why personalization at scale matters, and where the real opportunity lies for recruiters willing to innovate.
🔥 Expect insights on:
The power of AI agents in sales and recruitment
Personalization using machine learning
Real-world results from AI-powered outreach
Why creativity and differentiation are the recruiter’s next big edge
The future of bots talking to bots (yep, it’s already happening)
How are AI Sales Agents revolutionizing lead generation in recruitment, and what specific challenges are they uniquely equipped to address in today’s market? 3:13-3:3:25
Can you explain how your AI Sales Agents leverage machine learning and data analytics to personalize outreach efforts and identify the highest quality leads for recruitment teams? 8:04-8:27
What trends have you observed in integrating AI tools with traditional recruitment sales processes, and how do you see this hybrid model evolving in the near future? 11:35-12:00
With increasing concerns around data privacy and ethical use of AI, how does your solution ensure compliance and maintain trust with both candidates and clients? 15:47-16:20
Could you share a success story or key metrics that demonstrate the impact of your AI Sales Agents on a recruitment sales pipeline, and what emerging technological trends do you anticipate will further enhance lead generation in the industry? 18:10-18:52
This is one you don’t want to miss if you're serious about future-proofing your recruitment business.
🎧 Listen now and rethink what's possible.
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In this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with David Cahill to unpack the untapped goldmine of candidate referrals. With 15+ years in recruitment and now leading the charge at HireSplit, David shares how he built a business (and landed some massive contracts) through strategic, tech-enabled referrals—without cold calling.
From building repeat referrers and turning candidates into your resourcing arm, to using AI and analytics to boost referral ROI, this episode is packed with actionable insights for recruiters who want to win in today’s tough market.
💡 Learn:
How to turn your candidate network into a revenue-generating referral engine
Why transparency and trust are the missing links in most referral programs
Smart ways to build community and keep your candidates warm and engaged
What tech to use (and what to avoid) when scaling your referral game
With business development being a priority in a tough market, how can tech-driven referrals support both client acquisition and candidate generation?
6:11-6:27
How can recruiters effectively leverage referrals to quickly generate strong candidates, and obviously leading to strong sales. 12:43-12:49
In what ways does Al improve the quality of referrals, helping recruiters match top candidates to high-demand roles? 17:11-17:20
How can recruiters use data analytics to evaluate the ROI of referrals in a challenging market? 18:15-18:22
With fewer people inclined to make cold calls, how can tech-enabled referrals help recruiters build their client and candidate networks more naturally? 20:42-20:53
What are best practices for using tech to keep candidates engaged after they've been referred? 21:38-21:48
What innovations in referral technology might help recruiters stay competitive in shifting markets? 23:25-23:34
Whether you’re a solo recruiter or running a growing agency, you’ll love David’s no-fluff, real-world approach to referrals and tech.
🎧 Tune in now and start turning relationships into results.
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🚀 Automate the Process – Amplify the Humanity 🎙️
AI is shaking up recruitment—but does that mean recruiters are being replaced? Not so fast.
In this episode, we sit down with Sean Withford, marketing expert and Founder of Eloquent, to break down how AI is transforming recruitment agencies and what that means for you. We explore the balance between automation and the human touch, revealing how you can streamline your process while making your recruitment more personal than ever.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How AI is changing recruitment—without replacing recruiters
✅ The biggest opportunities (and risks) for businesses adopting AI
✅ Why "high-tech, high-touch" is the future of hiring
✅ The intersection of AI, marketing, and talent acquisition
If you're a recruitment founder running an agency and you've been diving into AI and doing different things, what should we be starting to think about now when we're running our agencies?
1:42-1:55
What are the sorts of questions we should be asking ourselves to really maximize what's going on in relation to AI tech?
1:56-2:04
Let me ask you a question about EVP, because I know you're really big on, employee value proposition. So how do you see that evolving and what part does the tech have to play there?
13:27-13:52
What should recruitment founders be thinking about when it comes to marketing and tech ?
18:09-18:24
What's the most exciting tech that you've seen pop up?
28:41-28:46
What's your predictions for this year in tech, AI, recruitment. What do you think's going to be the shifts?
37:59-38:06
If you’re a recruitment founder or agency owner wondering how to leverage AI without losing the personal connections that drive success, this episode is for you!
PS. The newsletter BK mentioned in the show notes appears to have finished - sorry!
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Today we're joined by Ross Clennett, High Performance Coach for recruiters. We discuss how high volume recruitment is over thanks to AI. We also challenge outdated recruitment practices and critical market shifts to be mindful of to stay current in this rapidly evolving AI infused landscape.
Vanessa Raath teaches recruiters across the globe the most successful sourcing methods. Today she shares her views on sourcing and tech and AI's place within this vital function.
Today we chat with Guy Day from Kamal.ai a new cloud and data analytics platform for recruitment agencies. In this episode, we drill down on how easy access to data is so important when it comes to making key business decisions and forecasting with accuracy.
Questions
"Can you explain the key financial metrics that recruitment businesses should be tracking to assess overall performance and profitability?"
"How do performance metrics, such as placement ratios or time-to-fill, tie into the financial success of a recruitment firm, and how can these be optimised?"
"What are the most common financial challenges recruitment agencies face, and how can the use of data analytics help mitigate those risks?"
"How can recruitment businesses leverage financial data to make more informed decisions when it comes to scaling operations or investing in new technologies?"
"In your experience, what role do financial and performance metrics play in improving client relationships and enhancing overall service delivery?"
Shaun Henry is the Co-Founder of Floats. Frustrated by the outdated tools he was using in his tech recruiting agency he co-created floats. And today he chatted with us about how AI and tech can help recruiters leverage the strategy of floating or speccing candidates.
Q1 "To start, can you explain what reverse marketing is when it comes to leveraging candidate profiles for sales? How does this concept work, and why is it particularly valuable in a sales context?”
Q2 "How can AI tools be utilised to analyse candidate profiles and identify potential sales leads? What specific data points do AI algorithms look for in a candidate profile that can indicate a strong sales opportunity?"
Q3 "Once potential leads are identified through AI, how can sales teams use this information to craft personalised sales strategies? Can you give us some examples of how AI-driven insights have helped tailor approaches to specific clients or industries?"
Q4 "How does leveraging AI for reverse marketing candidate profiles impact conversion rates? What are some of the key success metrics that sales teams should focus on to ensure they’re making the most of AI-generated leads?"
Q5 "While AI offers powerful tools for identifying and nurturing leads, there’s still a human element involved in sales.
Can you give us a few tips on how sales teams can balance the use of AI with personal touchpoints to build genuine relationships and close deals effectively?"