Ep 698: From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage

Ep 698: From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage

Author: Evergreen Podcasts April 26, 2025 Duration: 29:50
AI adoption is still slow in talent acquisition. Employers are experimenting with AI for tactical tasks while missing its transformative potential. This gap between tentative experimentation and strategic implementation stems from multiple challenges, including ethical concerns, a lack of training and awareness, overblown vendor claims, and anxiety about what AI means for job security. So, how can talent leaders shift from automation anxiety to augmentation advantage, transforming their teams from tactical processors to talent advisors? My guest this week is Matt Burney, Senior Strategic Advisor at Indeed. Matt has deep expertise in recruitment technology and workforce trends and explains how AI can elevate recruiters' roles rather than diminishing or eliminating them. In the interview, we discuss: The current state of AI in recruiting Why organizations remain trapped in tactical AI implementations Understanding the root causes of automation anxiety Asking better questions, not just getting faster answers Automation versus Augmentation Why efficiency needs to be about proving value, not replacing people The role of AI in skills-based thinking Why training, education, and greater awareness are vital What does the future of work look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.

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Ep 680: How To Secure A Budget For TA Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:42
According to Gartner 83% of HR technology buying decisions end in regret. In a world where talent acquisition is more complex and business-critical than ever, why are so many organizations making technology investments t…
The Shifting Sands of DEI with Torin Ellis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:59
Live from the Shaker Green Room at RecFest USA, Torin Ellis sits down with Chad & Cheese to tackle the evolving landscape of diversity and inclusion (D&I). As some organizations retreat under external pressures, Torin de…
Ep 679: The Future of TA - Breaking Silos and Embracing Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:52
Talent acquisition is evolving faster than ever. With AI reshaping the hiring landscape, skill gaps widening across industries, and businesses facing constant disruption, the role of TA leaders is shifting significantly.…
The Future is Now with Stefan Youngblood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:02
AI, bias, the metaverse, and... J.Cole? 🤯 This week, Chad & Cheese sit down with Stefan Youngblood, the founder of Black AI Think Tank and hireblack.com, to talk about the intersection of AI, job markets, and the Black c…
Ep 678: Assessing Durable Skills To Future Proof Hiring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
For as long as we can all remember, hiring has been built around resumes detailing previous experience, qualifications, job titles, and technical skills. But in a world where jobs are changing faster than ever, the skill…
Ep 677: Rethinking Recruiting For AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:22
Eleven years ago, I wrote a blog post with a title that asked the question, “Can you replace a recruiter with an algorithm?”. It provoked an instant reaction and a resounding no from everyone who read it. Fast forward to…
Revamping Visa’s Brand: Data & Engagement Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:06
🎙️ Chad & Cheese sit down with Celinda Appleby, Visa’s global director of talent attraction, for an in-depth discussion on navigating 2025’s talent acquisition hurdles—think economic uncertainty and a turbulent job marke…
Ep 676: Why Behavioral Science Is The Future Of Talent Acquisition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:08
Talent acquisition is fundamentally about people making decisions, but how often do we stop to consider why people make the decisions they do? Whether it’s a recruiter screening a resume, a hiring manager assessing a can…
Ep 675: Hiring Without Limits: Why Accessibility Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:09
At a time when DE&I initiatives are facing increasing hostility, it's more important than ever to highlight the real value of inclusive hiring. Beyond being the right thing to do, inclusive hiring broadens talent pools,…
Ep 673: Seeing Skills Differently: Lessons from Elite Sports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:07
Have you ever wondered how an elite baseball player can track a 95-mile-per-hour fastball and actually connect? Or how a Premier League footballer can deliver a perfect pass over half the pitch to a moving teammate? The…