Craig Fisher—CEO of TalentNet Media and author of Hiring Humans—joins us to explore how AI is transforming recruiting, why human connection still matters, and what most companies get wrong about job descriptions, retention, and advocacy.
Episode 66: Hiring Humans in the Age of AI with Craig Fisher
Craig Fisher—CEO of TalentNet Media and author of Hiring Humans—joins us to explore how AI is transforming recruiting, why human connection still matters, and what most companies get wrong about job descriptions, retention, and advocacy.
Episode 65: The Future of Work: How AI, Gig Economy, and Fractional Employment Are Redefining Careers
How is AI reshaping the future of work? In this episode of The Changing State of Talent Acquisition, we sit down with Rishad Tobaccowala—author, speaker, and strategist—to explore the shift toward task-based employment, fractional roles, and the six essential skills for staying relevant in the AI era. Tune in for expert insights on adapting to the changing world of work.
Episode 64: Rethinking Upskilling – Building Resilient Careers in an AI-Driven World
Matthew J. Daniel, Senior Principal of Talent Strategy at Guild, joins hosts Graham Thornton and Martin Predd to challenge the “half-life of skills” myth. Learn how to build a durable skillset, leverage AI for upskilling, and create long-term career resilience.
Episode 63: Workforce Risk – On Navigating Demographics, AI & the Changing American Dream
This week we welcome David Ellis to the podcast. David started his career as a recruiter in New Zealand, before relocating to Europe to work as a talent consultant. After earning his PhD, he moved to Boston to join Korn Ferry, where he currently sits as SVP of Talent Transformation.
Episode 62: The Promise of AI – Aligning Efficiency with the Candidate (and Recruiter) Experiences
This week we welcome David Ellis to the podcast. David started his career as a recruiter in New Zealand, before relocating to Europe to work as a talent consultant. After earning his PhD, he moved to Boston to join Korn Ferry, where he currently sits as SVP of Talent Transformation.
Episode 61: State of the Industry – On the Trends That Will Shape Talent Acquisition in 2025
This week Graham and Marty discuss a variety of trends reports and predictions about the state of talent acquisition in 2025.
Episode 60: On the Frontline – How AI is Shaping the Future of High Volume Recruiting
This week we welcome Sean Behr to the podcast. Sean is a successful entrepreneur spanning multiple industries, including e-commerce, advertising and automotive. Before joining Fountain as an investor and CEO, Sean held a number of founding and senior leadership roles at STRATIM, Adap.tv, and Shopping.com.
Episode 55: State of the Industry – How Modern Workforce Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Work
This week we welcome Rachel Gulley to the podcast. Rachel started as a recruiter at staffing agencies before taking on a variety of recruiting operations management roles at WilsonHCG, Asurion, and Fan Duel, where she currently serves as Director of Talent Acquisition Operations.
Episode 54: Recruiter Enablement—Optimizing TA Operations Using Values-Driven Recruiting
This week we welcome Rachel Gulley to the podcast. Rachel started as a recruiter at staffing agencies before taking on a variety of recruiting operations management roles at WilsonHCG, Asurion, and Fan Duel, where she currently serves as Director of Talent Acquisition Operations.
