AI has profoundly impacted talent acquisition in 2024, but its influence has been far from uniform. In some areas, little has changed, while in others—such as high-volume hiring—there has been nothing short of a revolution. Automation has dramatically accelerated recruiting processes, improving the candidate and hiring manager experience in ways previously unimaginable. These advancements are signals of what's to come, with sweeping changes across talent acquisition potentially just months away.

With technology increasingly automating processes, the role of recruiters is evolving, raising urgent questions about what TA teams must do to stay relevant and strategic. Those who fail to adapt risk being left behind as automation reshapes our industry.

So, how can TA leaders and recruiters navigate this transformation, address challenges like bias, and embrace the opportunities AI presents to redefine their roles?

My guest this week is John Vlastelica, CEO of Recruiting Toolbox and a trusted advisor to some of the world's most innovative companies. John shares his insights on the key shifts happening in recruiting, the evolving role of recruiters, and how leaders can future-proof their teams in an AI-driven world.

In the interview, we discuss:

How AI is impacting recruiting right now

How does it change the jobs we recruit for?

Unchecked human bias in traditional recruiting process

Automation in high-volume and front-line hiring

Segmentation of roles between automated and high-touch recruiting processes

Inefficiency by design

From talent acquisition to talent advisor, breaking the silos in HR

Insights, Influence, and Impact

Candidate "cheating"

TA Tech vendors selling directly to the C-Suite

The importance of having a plan to rationalize TA

What is going to happen in 2025?

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