Ep 455: Talent Rediscovery
Reaching out to past applicants about new roles has always been a challenge in talent acquisition. Poor technology, tight timescales and inflexible processes have often limited the effectiveness of talent rediscovery. However, AI is now starting to drive some change, and talent rediscovery is becoming an ever more effective strategy.\n\nMy guest this week is Mike Watson, Head of Customer Advocacy at Eightfold. Before he joined Eightfold, Mike was a long-time Head of Talent Acquisition, and, in our conversation, he shares his unique insights into the benefits and practical results of AI-driven talent rediscovery.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nThe current state of the market and the effect on talent acquisition teams\n\nThe threat of losing recruiter intellectual property\xa0\n\nWarm passive talent versus cold passive talent\n\nWhat the ATS can't deliver\n\nDriving ROI but reducing time to hire\n\nTalent intelligence\n\nCommunication strategies and best practices\n\nWhich employers are doing talent rediscovery well\n\nWhere is the technology taking us next?\n\n\nListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.