AI & Technology Episodes

Examine the role of artificial intelligence and technology in talent acquisition, including how these tools are reshaping hiring processes and enhancing candidate experiences.
July 7, 2026

Social Talent Takeover

AI tools are reshaping recruiting fast. CXR and SocialTalent launch a two-week learning challenge to help practitioners keep pace—competitively.
June 30, 2026

CXR Recruiting Awards Finalist: GALLO

How Gallo built an AI offer checker to manage 1,400+ scenarios — and what it took to get the logic right before writing a line of code.
June 23, 2026

The Hiring Pipeline Has a Security Problem

Deepfake candidates are infiltrating hiring pipelines. Matt Moynahan of Get Real Security joins CXR to explain the threat—and what TA must do now.
June 16, 2026

CXR Foundation INSPIRE Scholarship Winner | Adela Schoolderman

Meet Adela Schoolderman, the 2026 CXR Foundation Inspire Scholarship winner, on her 20-year TA career and PhD research at the intersection of AI and recruiting.
June 2, 2026

AI Upskilling: Beyond the Classroom

Are colleges actually preparing students for an AI-first workforce? Stevens Institute leaders join CXR to reimagine the employer-university partnership.
May 19, 2026

How Identity Fraud Hits TA

Is your hiring funnel a national security risk? ID.me's Taylor Liggett breaks down workforce identity fraud—and what TA teams can do now.
May 5, 2026

Quality of Hire in the Age of AI Fraud

Candidate fraud is hitting new highs. Mike Fitzsimmons of Crosschq joins CXR to unpack hiring intelligence, quality of hire, and what TA leaders must do now.
April 28, 2026

When Your ‘Perfect Hire’ Isn’t Real

Candidate fraud has entered the big leagues. Teddy Chestnut of Bright Hire breaks down deepfakes, state-sponsored schemes, and what TA can do now.
April 7, 2026

Using AI Responsibly at the Top of the Funnel

Can AI screening be both efficient and fair? Ritu Mohanka, CEO of VONQ, breaks down what responsible AI at the top of the funnel actually looks like.
March 31, 2026

How Can Employer Brand Stay Human in the Age of AI?

Can AI scale your employer brand without killing what makes it real? Alicia O'Brien of Wilson shares how to stay distinctive — and why governance is the word of 2026.
March 18, 2026

Solutions Spotlight on SparcStart

AI is changing how candidates research employers. Maury Hanigan explains why career sites are being skipped—and how employers can show up in AI answers.
March 10, 2026

Rethinking TA: Myths, Misalignment, and the AI Reality Check

Is entry-level hiring disappearing—or simply changing? This episode explores AI’s impact on recruiting, early careers strategy, and the growing noise in hiring pipelines.
Feb. 3, 2026

Proving TA’s Value: Sourcing’s Role in Revenue Growth

How is AI changing sourcing without replacing sourcers? Sam Bulley of ICF explains how his team is evolving with tech—and why adaptability is everything.
Jan. 20, 2026

Inside the Cox Career Site Redesign: Data, AI & Candidate Experience

How did Cox Enterprises reimagine their career site using data, AI, and social-first content? Adam Glassman shares lessons from their ground-up rebuild.
Nov. 4, 2025

AI in Talent Acquisition

How are real TA leaders navigating AI? From legal hurdles to budget trade-offs, this episode explores the realities of automating hiring—without losing the human touch.
Oct. 28, 2025

Real-Time Jobs Data and the TA Advantage

What happens when real-time job data meets TA strategy? Michael Woodrow explains how clean data fuels smarter hiring decisions across the globe.
Oct. 21, 2025

AI Interview Research

How are AI tools reshaping interviews in TA? CXR’s latest research unpacks compliance, candidate behavior, and recruiter workflows in the age of automation.
Oct. 17, 2025

Solutions Spotlight on Hackajob

Can AI improve every stage of hiring? Hackajob’s Sam Berthoud reveals how three powerful agents are reshaping talent acquisition from intake to sourcing.
Oct. 14, 2025

Solutions Spotlight on SparcStart

How do AI, image rights, and compliance collide in employer branding? Maury Hanigan breaks down the risks—and solutions—for TA leaders navigating new legal territory.
Sept. 23, 2025

Agentic AI in Talent Acquisition: What Recruiters Need to Know and Plan For

Agentic AI is gaining traction in TA—but what does it mean for recruiters? We explore early use cases, leadership challenges, and how to avoid being left behind.
Aug. 21, 2025

Improving Culture with Data and AI at ACE

How does a fully remote college use AI to strengthen its culture? KK Byland shares how feedback and innovation are shaping leadership at American College of Education.
Aug. 7, 2025

6,500 Hires & Beyond: AI, Agility, & Talent Strategy at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Featuring Kim Virtuoso of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, who shares insights from building an HR team and talent strategy from the ground up. She discusses how AI tools like Paradox supported the hiring of 6,500 employees within a three-month window, and how the focus has now shifted to retention, mobility, and business partnership. Kim also explores the evolving role of HR leaders, the importance of internal development, and the need to modernize hiring practices in the hospitality industry.
Aug. 5, 2025

Navigating AI Hype & Culture Shifts in TA

TA expert Shelia Gray joins us from Unleash to unpack AI trends, culture shifts, and how recruiters can lead through chaos—without losing focus.
July 31, 2025

Managing Energy, AI, and the Joyful Mess of Modern Talent

Broadcasting from Unleash in Las Vegas, Chris Hoyt sits down with Lori Chartrand of Edward Jones for a candid conversation on stepping into a new leadership role, the impact of AI in talent acquisition, and how leaders can better support their teams. They explore technology trends, internal mobility strategies, and practical insights from the conference floor, including sessions on managing anxiety and ethical uses of AI.