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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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Ep 717: Building Influence with Data Jul 14, 2025

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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.

The importance of data is universally recognized in TA, but the real opportunity lies in going beyond basic metrics and using data to shape business strategy. Forward-thinking TA leaders are moving beyond operational dashboards to connect hiring decisions with business outcomes like revenue generation and team performance. This shift requires not just better metrics but a fundamental change in how we communicate value to the organization. The challenge is that many teams remain stuck at the operational level, measuring activity rather than impact.

So, how can you be more strategic about data and analytics?

My guest this week is Leandro Cartelli, founder of a staffing and recruiting agency specializing in Latin American talent. With nearly 20 years of experience working in recruiting and talent acquisition, Leandro brings deep insights into building data-driven TA functions. In our conversation, he shares his framework for evolving TA metrics through three maturity stages and explains how connecting recruiting data to business outcomes transforms organizational influence.

In the interview, we discuss:

The most important data points for TA

Connecting recruiting metrics to business goals

The three maturity stages of TA metrics

Building influence with data

Latin American talent market dynamics

Advice to companies recruiting across borders

Neglecting the candidate experience

The impact of AI on jobs and careers

The future of the TA function

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Ep 716: Using AI To Transform Quality of Hire Jul 01, 2025

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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 Jun 25, 2025

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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 Jun 18, 2025

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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? Jun 14, 2025

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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? Jun 12, 2025

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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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Ep 711: How AI Agents Are Driving Recruiting Results Jun 04, 2025

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Hi there, welcome to episode 711 of Recruiting Future with me, Matt Alder.

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.

The recruitment technology landscape is experiencing a perfect storm. Perfect match candidates aren't completing applications due to frustrating processes. At the same time, recruiters are being overwhelmed by candidates using AI tools to generate thousands of low-quality submissions. Traditional matching algorithms provide limited transparency into the decision-making process, thereby creating legal and compliance risks. Meanwhile, cost-per-application models continue to charge for clicks rather than actual conversions, leaving employers paying for candidates who never complete the process.

How can TA teams navigate this impossible environment while improving outcomes for everyone involved?

My guests this week are Simon Van Hijfte, Marketing Manager at Adecco Belgium, and Ritu Mohanka, CEO at VONQ. Simon shares how Adecco is transforming their recruitment process with AI agents and the impressive results they're achieving - from improved candidate satisfaction to enhanced recruiter efficiency. We also all discuss the shift from opaque matching systems to transparent point-based scoring, how AI agents are solving the broken candidate experience, and why this people-first approach is delivering better business outcomes across the board.

Why is the candidate experience broken?

The impact of candidates using AI

Implementing a people-first approach supported by AI

Recruter Enablement vi AI Agents

What do the candidates think?

Moving from matching to scoring and explainable decision making

Spotting transferable skills

Vonq's innovative CPA+ model

What results has Adecco been getting?

What does the future of recruiting look like?

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Ep 710: Unlocking AI Benefits, Reducing AI Risk May 30, 2025

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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 Technology.

The AI transformation in recruiting presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant threats. It's a complex situation where the same technology that promises to solve long-standing recruiting challenges is also creating new ones. The use of AI by candidates is driving up application numbers, and Gartner predicts that by 2028, one in four job applications will be fake or fraudulent.

So, how can employers ensure they are reaping the benefits of using AI in the hiring process while effectively mitigating the risks?

My guest this week is Meredith Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Greenhouse. In our conversation, Meredith shares her insights on building ethical AI systems that enhance rather than replace human judgment. We discuss creating fraud detection capabilities that protect hiring quality and designing embedded AI experiences that maintain the transparency and trust required for great hiring.

In the interview, we discuss:

Maximizing AI benefits while reducing risks

Building C-suite support for AI investments

Embedding AI within existing workflows

Detecting and filtering fraudulent applications

Talent filtering, interview question generation, and sentiment analysis

Maintaining ethics and reducing bias

Building transparency into the candidate experience

What does the future of TA look like?

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Ep 709: Making TA Transformation Work May 29, 2025

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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.

When employers invest in talent acquisition technology, they are expecting efficiency gains and improved hiring outcomes. Yet, many organizations find themselves struggling with implementations that fail to deliver promised results and don't align with the organization's broader business objectives. So, what's the key to building transformation strategies that actually work and provide the measurable value that TA teams need?

My guest this week is Sarah Smart, Co-Founder of HorizonHuman. Sarah is a former TA leader who now consults with enterprises around digital transformation. She has seen both the successes and failures of large-scale technology implementations firsthand and has practical insights to share on what makes the difference between a successful transformation and a costly disappointment.

In the interview, we discuss:

The most significant changes in the talent landscape

The biggest challenges in TA Transformation

Aligning with business objectives

Outcomes, measurement, and sustainment

Why having a clear vision is critical

Developing the mindset for transformation

Building a compelling but realistic business plan

The skills TA Leaders now need

What does the AI-driven future look like

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Ep 708: Winning Talent When Markets Freeze May 28, 2025

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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.

Economic uncertainty and disruption has reached a whole new level in 2025, with companies freezing hiring plans and candidates hesitating to make career moves. But if talent attraction strategies fail during market volatility, how can organizations that need scarce and specialized talent survive and thrive?

So, when candidate markets are tight, how can TA teams turn uncertainty into opportunity?

My guest this week is Dave Napeloni, Senior Vice President of Global Life Sciences at Korn Ferry. Dave's team is helping life sciences companies navigate talent scarcity by transforming how they engage with candidates during economic disruption. Dave has valuable insights to share, on effective talent engagement and pipeline building, that are changing how organizations compete for talent in these uncertain times.

In the interview, we discuss

The talent market challenges in Life Sciences

Dealing with long-term uncertainty

The impact on candidate behavior

How successful companies are using volatility as a competitive advantage

The critical importance of EVPs and employer branding

Building candidate engagement through purpose-driven messaging

Extending the role of TA beyond onboarding and into talent management

How AI can radically improve the candidate experience

What the future might look like

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