Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Talent and Technology.
Timely and effective measurement of the quality of hire has long been a significant frustration for talent acquisition, with meaningful data often trapped in subjective performance reviews that arrive too late to be of any help.
But what if AI could help connect interview assessments, onboarding metrics, and performance data in ways that reveal which hires are going to succeed, creating real-time feedback loops that continually improve hiring decisions?
So, how exactly can employers build these types of connected systems?
My guest this week is Mark Linnville, Head of Talent at Garner Health. In our conversation, he reveals how to identify accurate leading indicators for quality of hire, why authentic interview experiences help predict performance, and how AI helps connect the dots we've been missing.
In the interview, we discuss:
Talent market challenges
Removing the silos in the talent function
Providing a true-to-self candidate experience
How do you judge quality of hire from a TA perspective?
Leading indicators versus lagging data
Creating continuous feedback loops
Using AI to connect interviews to performance
The importance of the human element of talent acquisition
What does the future look like?
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Ep 715: Addressing Ageism In Hiring
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Talent.
While we're seeing a growing awareness of ageism, the reality is that it is regularly ignored as an inclusion factor. The impact of this is staggering. AARP estimates that ageism costs the US economy $850 billion in lost GDP annually, and research shows that intergenerational teams consistently outperform age-segregated ones in terms of productivity and innovation. Yet, unlike other forms of discrimination, age bias is openly accepted in hiring via things like age-coded job descriptions and ATS systems that filter by graduation dates.
So what will it take for organizations to recognize that age discrimination isn't just morally wrong - it's actively destroying their competitive advantage?
My guest this week is Maureen Wiley Clough, host of the 'It Gets Late Early' podcast and advocate against ageism on a mission to expose this universal form of discrimination. In our conversation, she reveals practical strategies for both employers and job seekers to combat age bias while building truly inclusive workplaces that work for everyone.
In the interview, we discuss:
Is ageism getting worse?
The $850 billion impact on GDP
How ageism is baked into some recruiting processes
Why proving age discrimination in the US is so difficult.
What should TA do to combat ageism?
The power of intergenerational teams and mentorship
AI's impact on entry-level jobs and Gen Z's involuntary disconnection from the workplace
Strategies for older job seekers
What should the future look like?
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Ep 714: Navigating AI In Talent Acquisition
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Influence and Technology.
Talent Acquisition leaders are navigating a uniquely challenging period, juggling rapid advancements in AI with ongoing operational demands. The opportunity to automate routine tasks is clear, but the real challenge is determining where AI ends and human intervention begins.
With AI technologies rapidly reshaping the recruitment landscape, how can employers ensure they deploy AI strategically rather than superficially?
My guest this week is Chris Riche-Webber, VP Business Intelligence and Analytics at SmartRecruiters. Chris shares valuable insights into defining clear outcomes for AI deployment, experimenting effectively, and building genuine trust with technology vendors.
In the interview, we discuss:
Current TA market realities
Implementing AI to its full potential
Defining the split between automation, augmentation, and obsolescence
Why trust is critical for AI success
Radical shifts in recruiter roles
Hiring Manager self-service and why human backstops aren't the solution
What will TA teams do when AI gives them increased capacity?
How to build a business case
What does the future look like?
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Ep 713: What Drives Talent Innovation?
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Foresight and Talent
Some of the most significant innovations in talent management and talent acquisition originated in the tech sector. From Edison's revolutionary use of teamwork to Netflix's principle of Talent Density, cutting-edge thinking about technology has often also involved cutting-edge thinking about talent.
What might the history of technology teach us about the future impact of AI on talent practices?
My guest this week is Jamie Dobson, CEO of Container Solutions and author of the forthcoming book, “Visionaries, Rebels and Machines,” on the history of technology. In our conversation, Jamie identifies some of the talent innovations the tech sector has given us, shares how he applied some of this thinking to his own business, and we discuss what the future might look like
In the interview, we discuss:
How can historical context help us understand the future?
Examples of talent innovations that have come out of the tech sector
Teamwork and talent density
The problem with copying the artifacts but not the thought processes behind them
Lessons from elite sports
How technology changes, but human nature doesn't
What does the future look like
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Ep 712: Is Workforce Planning Obsolete?
Recruiting Future is a podcast that helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology.
This episode is about Talent and Foresight.
We're no longer dealing with a world that's simply volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous - we've arguably entered something far more challenging: a reality that's brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. This shift is turning traditional workforce planning completely on its head. Three-year strategic plans become meaningless when entire job categories disappear in months, when AI capabilities jump overnight, and when market conditions change faster than planning cycles can adapt.
So how can employers develop effective talent strategies in highly uncertain times, and how might talent acquisition step up to take a strategic role?
My guest this week is Toby Culshaw, VP of Strategy for Talent Intelligence at Lightcast. In our conversation, Toby explains how real-time talent intelligence is needed to build talent strategies that can respond to rapid change and why TA teams are uniquely positioned as invaluable sources of business intelligence.
In the interview, we discuss:
Moving from a VUCA world to a BANI world
Dramatic change with significant compound effects
The implications for long-term planning
Why it is now easier to better align TA with workforce planning
Signals and real-time talent intelligence
The shortening half-life of job skills
The anxious workforce
Surfacing insights from TA
War gaming and scenario planning
The importance of data
What might the future look like?
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About Recruiting Future with Matt Alder - What's Next For Talent Acquisition, HR & Hiring?
Talent acquisition is undergoing unprecedented disruption as AI, economic uncertainty, and the ever-shortening lifespan of skills radically reshape recruiting. On Recruiting Future, Matt Alder explores this evolving landscape, using insightful interviews with transformational TA practitioners and forward-thinking experts to spark your imagination and provide the insights you need to shape the future of talent acquisition in your organization.
Each episode explores topics such as AI, recruiting automation, recruitment marketing, employer branding, skills-based hiring, assessment, candidate experience, DEI, internal mobility, and the transformation of TA teams. Recruiting Future is an essential resource for everyone involved in hiring.
Matt Alder is a globally respected talent acquisition futurist, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience exploring what’s next in recruiting. Renowned for his expertise in strategic foresight and technology trends, Matt provides a unique perspective that empowers leaders to navigate disruption. His deep industry knowledge and ability to spark meaningful conversations make Recruiting Future a must-listen for talent acquisition and HR professionals everywhere.
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