TA Disruptors

• This is why inclusion efforts fall short for neurodivergent candidates | With Theo Smith

  Is AI making the workplace more inclusive – could it really be the silver bullet for Neurodiverse talent? And what should Talent Acquisition be doing to ensure that they’re not accidentally failing neurodiverse candidates?Meet Theo Smith, Neurodiversity Expert, Podcast Host, the founder of NeuroMind, a tech company, and NeuroDiversity at Work, a consultancy helping organisations create thriving, neuro-inclusive environments. With 15+ years in recruitment, talent, and diversity – he’s on a mission to drive innovation, performance, and productivity through neurodiversity.As a a LinkedIn Top Voice, award-winning author of Neurodiversity at Work, and host of the podcast Neurodiversity with Theo Smith, where he brings lived experience, practical strategies, and expert advice to the conversation – Theo is the perfect guest to dive in on this very special TA Disruptors podcast episode, giving TA the answers to the tough questions they’ve been debating in recent months.Join host Robert Newry and guest Theo Smith as they discuss:💡Why most neurodiversity initiatives flop: good intentions, zero structure, and managers left hanging - the key to good intentions lies in training, structure, or consistent support.🏥How Neurodiverse candidates often don’t need medical interventions—small, practical adjustments can make a huge difference..✅Tick-box inclusion? Why real progress means smashing systemic barriers, not just checking legal boxes.🤖How AI can be a game-changer for neurodiverse candidates… if you know how to use it.🏢Why interviews and onboarding can unintentionally disadvantage candidates; offering choice and flexibility helps people show their strengths and shine!⚡How combining technology, AI, and humans is the secret sauce. Support early creates a smoother, fairer path into work for neurodiverse talent, so they can both win. Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. -------------------------------------------------Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 Connect with Theo on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/theosmithuk/?originalSubdomain=uk Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 ________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Strategic design: Randstad's new approach to performance, potential and diversity | Sam Schlimper

  AI is reshaping recruitment at every level. From graduate hiring to executive search. But while tools are evolving fast, the systems behind hiring haven’t kept pace.So how do you build a recruitment process that actually works in the age of AI?Meet Sam Schlimper, Randstad Enterprise Managing Director Advisory. With over two decades of experience leading talent strategy at global scale — from Barclays to Randstad — Sam brings a systems-thinking lens to the most urgent challenges facing TA leaders today.In this episode, Sam joins Arctic Shores Co-Founder Robert Newry to unpack how AI is changing the shape of work, and how TA can shift from a reactive function to a true strategic partner.You’ll learn:🤖 Why AI is eating entry-level roles – and what that means for emerging talent strategies in 2025 and beyond🧠 How Randstad are rethinking performance and potential – moving beyond CVs and interviews to build more inclusive, future-fit hiring processes🌍 Why candidate diversity starts with systems design, not just better sourcing or bias training⚙️ What it means to ‘redesign recruitment as work’ – with clear roles for humans, AI, and automation🐝 Why early careers talent are the 'scouts' of your organisation – and how neurodiverse thinkers can help you navigate complex, evolving challenges💥 How to win executive buy-in for change – using the language of business, not just HRWhether you’re leading transformation or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode is packed with insights to help you reset your approach for the AI era.Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast.-------------------------------------Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-schlimper-387861/Download our research on the state of the AI-enabled candidate in 2025: https://hubs.li/Q02W8w3J0Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:https://hubs.li/Q0282H370________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered.All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How to turn sceptical hiring managers into advocates (using data) | With Angela Renfrew

  Meet Angela Renfrew, Director of Talent Acquisition and Early Careers at First Bus — and a practitioner who’s proving that recruitment transformation doesn’t start with shiny tech. It starts with data, process, and winning over the toughest audience: hiring managers.In this episode of TA Disruptors, Angela shares the playbook she used to cut through scepticism, scrap outdated practices, and build a recruitment function ready for AI and automation. No fluff. Just hard-won lessons from the frontline.Join Angela as she discusses:📊 Data that wins debates: How simple dashboards turned sceptical hiring managers into advocates.🧩 One truth, not ten opinions: Why a single source of truth aligned the whole business.🚀 Reskilling for the AI age and how enablement and guardrails help recruiters thrive with new tech.⚙️ Automation that pays for itself — why the ATS was the first place to start.🗑️ The end of the CV and why task-based assessments now reveal potential over polish.Listen in for a masterclass in making change stick — even in the most complex organisations.________________________Remember to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast.________________________Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0Connect with Angela on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-renfrew-4b612445/Download our latest guide on how to choose the best automation for your hiring process: https://landing.arcticshores.com/how-to-choose-the-best-type-of-automation-for-your-processSign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week: https://hubs.li/Q0282H370________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered.All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How to start thinking more strategically in TA | With Emi Beredugo

  AI is changing TA roles forever, but can this be a positive, especially as TA teams are being forced to do even more with less? Meet Emi Beredugo — a talent acquisition pro with over 18 years of experience helping companies find and hire great people. She's worked across the UK, Middle East, and Africa, leading teams and delivering some pretty complex recruiting projects along the way.These days, Emi’s the Senior Manager of Recruiting Enablement at Elastic, where she heads up a team dedicated to making the recruiting process smoother, smarter, and more inclusive. From AI tools and data to recruitment marketing and onboarding, Emi’s all about driving efficiency and creating a great experience for both candidates and recruiters. And she’s become an expert on AI and how it drives value for recruiting teams.Join host Robert Newry and guest Emi Beredugo as they discuss:🤖​ How AI is reshaping the world of Talent Acquisition. And why Emi believes it's not about replacing recruiters but empowering them to focus on the human side of hiring.💡 How to successfully drive change in your organisation. From getting leadership buy-in to embracing failure as part of the learning process.🔍The risks of AI in hiring. From unconscious bias to data privacy, plus Emi’s advice on how TA pros can stay informed and responsible.📈 The growing role of Recruiting Enablement. And how leaders like Emi are helping teams work smarter with better tools, data, and decision-making.⚡ Why “doing more with less” is leaving little room for strategy. Plus, how TA teams can reclaim time to drive long-term impact.This episode is packed with insights and actionable learnings for talent acquisition leaders navigating the era of the AI-enabled candidate.Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emi-beredugo-8295093/ Download new guidance on how to choose the best type of automation for your recruitment process: https://landing.arcticshores.com/how-to-choose-the-best-type-of-automation-for-your-process Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week:https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 ________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other AI tools are turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Standards, safeguards and snake oil: How to spot real value in AI hiring tools | With Alan Bourne

  Meet Alan Bourne, a trailblazer in talent assessment and organisational psychology, and someone with a refreshing take on the AI-driven challenges facing talent acquisition today. With a PhD in Organisational Psychology and Chartered Occupational Psychologist status, Alan brings deep expertise and bold thinking to this episode of the TA Disruptors podcast.He's also a big believer in the power of AI. Supporting early-stage firms building the next generation of talent tech. Alan’s style? Grounded, forward-thinking, and laser-focused on helping organisations turn assessment into a strategic advantage.Join host Robert Newry and guest Alan Bourne as they discuss:🤖 Why AI is shaking up candidate assessments. And how the growing gap between AI-savvy applicants and others is creating fairness and validity concerns in hiring.📈 What massive applicant volumes really mean for TA. And why average assessment scores may no longer tell us anything useful about candidate quality.🔍 How to balance candidate experience with trust and rigour. From the pros and cons of proctoring to the value of in-person final stages for key roles.🧠 The future of assessments: more real, less robotic. How new tech like language and visual AI is paving the way for dynamic, engaging, and harder-to-game evaluations.💡 Why we need to modernise buyer knowledge and how better-informed HR and TA professionals can make smarter decisions in the age of AI-driven tools.🎨 The challenge of assessing creativity and potential. And why AI might finally give us a way to evaluate the “hard to measure” skills that matter most.Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links:Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 Connect with Al on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-bourne-5147883/ Download new guidance on how to choose the best type of automation for your recruitment process: https://landing.arcticshores.com/how-to-choose-the-best-type-of-automation-for-your-process Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week: https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 ________________________Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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