Episodes

What happens when referrals and advocacy stop competing and start collaborating? Sam Davies shares how companies are combining them to drive better hires.

Velocity is up. Budgets are tight. AI is everywhere. Peter Brooks shares how TA teams can adapt, automate, and stay human in a rapidly shifting business landscape.

Are candidates cheating with AI—or just keeping up? CarMax’s Hatch Reppard joins us to unpack the gray areas in AI-assisted interviews and how employers are responding.

Tariffs, deportations, tax cuts—and breakfast corn dogs? Appcast’s Chris Forman forecasts how political shifts and economic signals will shape TA strategy in 2025.

How do top tech companies future-proof their recruiting? ThoughtWorks’ Marcus Thorpe shares how agile thinking, great data, and smart integrations make it happen.

What defines a professional recruiter? We explore the case for TA standards, closure practices, and why self-regulation matters more than ever.

How do employer branding and recruitment marketing really work together? Two TA leaders share insights from the latest CXR research panel.

What’s broken in TA—and how do we fix it? Katrina Collier joins CXR to reveal why rebooting hiring starts with stronger partnerships, not more tech.

Who owns employer brand and recruitment marketing? We unpack the findings from a new CXR research panel and why collaboration—not ownership—is the key.

What makes an AI culture work? Victoria Kortan shares how DHI Group is scaling access, upskilling talent, and turning innovation time into real product wins.

Can AI improve recruiter decisions without replacing them? Terry Baker explains how better data and transparency are making AI a true talent partner.

How are AI-powered simulations reshaping hiring? Charles Handler breaks down the shift toward engaging, scalable assessments built on real job behavior.

What happens when AI ranks your candidates—and no one checks how? Steven Rothberg unpacks legal risks, vendor accountability, and what TA leaders must do now.

What happens when hiring starts with the manager, not the job req? Nutanix and HireBrain share how role design is reshaping TA—and boosting strategic impact.

How do you build flexibility into frontline roles? Kurt Rippelmeyer shares how Land O’Lakes redefined scheduling to improve staffing, retention, and diversity.

What happens when financial incentives aren’t disclosed in recruiting? This episode explores how conflicts of interest impact trust and decision-making in TA.

Can AI transform both the candidate and executive experience? Joe Essenfeld shares how smart tools are enhancing productivity and reshaping recruiting.

How do you build trust with underserved communities? Kim Sneeder shares how CareerCircle bridges the skills gap through transparency, partnerships, and purpose.

Is employer branding evolving—or just getting diluted? James Ellis breaks down what works, what’s broken, and how to reclaim value in the creator economy.

Culture isn’t about vibes—it’s about alignment. Jason Putnam of Plum reveals how culture data can bridge gaps, fuel change, and drive strategic outcomes.

Meet Alayna Bunch, the first recipient of the Russ Mountain Memorial Scholarship. Hear how her passion for recruiting and belief in others earned her this honor.

Resilience, family, and a passion for helping others—meet Ysolina Hartzell, the 2024 Inspire Scholarship winner charting a unique path into talent acquisition.

What does a TA transformation look like at a legacy company like Ford? Melissa Thompson breaks down how redesign, reimagine, and rethink are reshaping hiring.

Are resumes obsolete? CXR explores where AI, automation, and the human touch intersect in TA—with insights from Cielo, Appcast, and the CXR community.