Ep 381: People First Automation

Published: Oct. 14, 2021, 9:16 p.m.

Recruiting automation via conversational AI is proving to be an effective way to help solve some of the unique challenges in today's talent markets.\xa0But how are employers actually using it, what benefits are they getting, and how do they manage the balance between humans and machines.\n\nMy guest this week is Victor Gaines, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Aveanna Healthcare. Aveanna has been using automation technology to vastly increase efficiencies in its recruiting process. Victor has some exceptional advice and insights to share on choosing and implementing technology, as well as some fascinating thoughts around the future of recruiting.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nTalent acquisition challenges in the home care market\n\nWorking at scale when speed is a critical issue\n\nThe role of technology in creating internal and external efficiencies\n\nBuilding an engaging candidate experience with automation\n\nBeing people first\n\nBalancing technology and humans\n\nAdvice to TA leaders on evaluating and buying technology\n\nWhat to look for in vendor partners\n\nScreening people in rather than ruling them out\n\nThe future of recruiting\n\n\nListen to this podcast in Apple Podcasts.