Ep 323: Solving Talent Challenges

Published: Dec. 18, 2020, 5:01 p.m.

The past nine months have thrown up multiple challenges for talent acquisition leaders. While technology isn't ever the whole answer, it has been interesting to see how employers have been using emerging recruiting technologies to help address the unique problems 2020 has created.\n\nMy guest this week is Michael Watson, Senior Director of Talent Transformation Advisory at Eightfold.ai. Michael has previously been a TA Leader and some great insights to share in terms of driving practical value from AI technology.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0The current challenges for talent acquisition\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Using technology to separate the signal from the noise\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0What value does AI bring to talent acquisition?\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Using technology to reduce bias\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Enhancing human interaction by automating repeatable tasks\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Mobility and retention\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0Building meaningful engagement\n\n\xa0\xa0\xa0\u25aa\xa0\xa0\xa0What's next for recruiting technology\n\n\nSubscribe to this podcast in Apple Podcasts