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  • From Clicks to Quality: How VONQ is Transforming Job Advertising and Candidate Screening with New AI Agents

    From Clicks to Quality: How VONQ is Transforming Job Advertising and Candidate Screening with New AI Agents
    Jul 7 2025
    I sat down with Vonq’s Ritu Mohanka and Bill Fischer to unpack CPA+, their latest AI-powered innovation. We explore how embedded agentic AI is streamlining candidate screening, optimizing recruiter workflows, and poised to make CPA models more effective by delivering quality, prescreened candidates directly inside 50+ ATSs. In this episode, we look at recruitment automation, cost-per-application, AI in hiring, ATS integration, recruiter efficiency, agentic AI, and candidate screening. With hiring pressure rising, VONQ’s embedded AI-driven tools help talent teams speed up hiring and improve outcomes, without disrupting existing HR tech stacks. Key Takeaways: CPA+ brings prequalified candidates directly into ATS workflows, reducing recruiter workload and speeding up hiring cycles. Agentic AI conducts dynamic screening interviews and generates candidate dossiers, enabling faster, data-driven decisions. VONQ’s platform is embedded in 50+ ATSs, removing friction and driving instant adoption. Recruiters save time and boost ROI by automating screening and scoring with transparent, explainable AI. Compliance with the EU AI Act ensures fairness and transparency in every candidate evaluation. VONQ’s LinkedIn integration powers high-quality CPA+ campaigns, with additional publishing partners launching soon. Links Mentioned in the Podcast: 🌐 VONQ CPA+: http://bit.ly/3I5vQtX 🔗 Bill Fischer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/billfischer 🔗 Ritu Mohanka on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ritu-mohanka Get more Work Tech market insights at https://1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 2025 Outlook: Economic Uncertainty & Workforce Dynamics with Andrew Flowers, Appcast Chief Economist

    2025 Outlook: Economic Uncertainty & Workforce Dynamics with Andrew Flowers, Appcast Chief Economist
    Mar 26 2025
    Hiring is slowing, the job market is increasingly less dynamic, and economic uncertainty looms. Andrew Flowers, Chief Economist at Appcast, joins me to analyze the latest job market data, including hiring trends, workforce churn, wage growth, and how factors like AI, government policy, and inflation are shaping the future of work. In this episode, we look at hiring trends, workforce turnover, wage growth, economic uncertainty, government layoffs, inflation impact, and talent acquisition strategies. With shifting market dynamics, HR leaders and employers need data-driven insights to navigate hiring, workforce planning, and talent retention in 2025. See the charts Andrew references at 1worktech.com/podcast Key Takeaways: Hiring is slowing, but layoffs actually remain low, creating a stagnant job market with reduced churn. Economic uncertainty is impacting employer decisions, leading to cautious hiring and lower job openings. Healthcare is driving job growth, while leisure and hospitality are showing signs of weakness. Wage growth is outpacing inflation, improving worker purchasing power but creating cost pressures for employers. Federal workforce reductions could impact local economies, but broader economic effects remain uncertain. HR leaders should monitor hiring rates, consumer spending, and government policies, as these will shape workforce trends in 2025. Resources Mentioned: Appcast Website: appcast.io Recruitonomics by Appcast: recruitonomics.com WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Market Insights 02:16 Current Economic Landscape 07:11 Job Market Dynamics and Trends 11:24 Sector-Specific Employment Trends 16:04 Impact of Federal Government Changes 25:52 Wage Growth and Economic Predictions 29:22 Key Metrics to Watch for in 2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • JobGet’s M&A Strategy: What Acquiring Seasoned Means for the Hiring Market with CEO Tony Liu

    JobGet’s M&A Strategy: What Acquiring Seasoned Means for the Hiring Market with CEO Tony Liu
    Mar 25 2025
    Breaking down JobGet’s acquisition of Seasoned, its impact on hourly hiring, and how AI is shaping the future of recruitment. JobGet is making big moves in the hiring market, acquiring Seasoned just after Snagajob. Tony Liu, CEO of JobGet, shares insights on why this deal strengthens their AI-driven recruitment strategy, enhances candidate quality, and streamlines hiring automation—giving employers more control and better hiring outcomes. In this episode, we look at AI-driven hiring, recruitment automation, hourly workforce trends, candidate quality, talent marketplaces, hiring technology, and mergers & acquisitions in HR tech. As JobGet expands, its app-first approach and data-driven hiring tools are reshaping how employers attract and retain top talent. Key Takeaways: JobGet’s acquisition of Seasoned enhances AI-driven hiring automation, improving candidate quality and employer efficiency. Merging talent pools from Snagajob and Seasoned creates a deeper, more engaged workforce marketplace. Seasoned’s AI-based hiring automation and job-matching technology will integrate into JobGet’s platform. JobGet’s app-first approach is attracting Millennial and Gen Z workers, making hiring faster and more personalized. Employers gain better hiring insights with integrated ATS data, improving candidate quality and reducing hiring costs. M&A remains a priority for JobGet, with more strategic acquisitions likely to expand its leadership in hourly hiring. Resources Mentioned: JobGet Website: jobget.com Tony Liu’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tony-liu WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to JobGet and Seasoned Acquisition 03:08 Market Dynamics and Acquisition Strategy 05:59 Quality and Technology in Recruitment 08:56 App-First Approach and User Experience 11:48 Integration of Platforms and Cross-Pollination 15:11 Data Analytics and Hiring Automation 17:48 Future of M&A Strategy and Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Scaling HR with AI: How Symba Automates Onboarding, Offboarding & More with CEO Ahva Sadeghi

    Scaling HR with AI: How Symba Automates Onboarding, Offboarding & More with CEO Ahva Sadeghi
    Mar 25 2025
    HR teams are under pressure to do more with less, and Symba is helping them get there. Ahva Sadeghi joins me to discuss how AI-powered workflow automation is transforming HR by streamlining onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and training—helping top employers boost efficiency while improving the employee experience. In this episode, we look at HR automation, AI-driven workflows, employee experience, onboarding solutions, workforce efficiency, people operations, and internal mobility. As HR leaders seek to optimize processes, AI-powered platforms like Symba are making workflow automation more accessible, scalable, and impactful than ever before. Key Takeaways: AI-powered automation is revolutionizing HR workflows, eliminating inefficiencies and enhancing employee experience. Organizations can automate key people processes, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and training. Symba integrates with 300+ HR tools, streamlining processes and reducing tech redundancy. HR leaders need automation strategies that align with business goals, rather than using AI for the sake of AI. Companies leveraging Symba reduce manual processes, enabling HR teams to focus on strategic workforce initiatives. Intelligence-driven insights will shape the future of HR, helping organizations optimize talent development and internal mobility. Symba Website: symba.io Ahva Sadeghi’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ahvasadeghi WorkTech Market Intelligence: 1worktech.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Automation and AI in HR 02:36 Ahva's Journey and the Evolution of Symba 04:27 Market Shifts and Strategic Pivots 08:57 Understanding Symba's Product and Customer Integration 12:12 Workflow Automation: Creativity and Flexibility 15:50 The Role of Automation in Solving Business Problems 18:35 Overcoming Resistance to Change in Automation 19:57 Defining Success in Automation Projects 22:13 Future Directions for Symba and Automation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • How Lightcast is Powering Talent Intelligence with AI and Workforce Data with Cole Napper, VP of Research, Innovation, and Insights

    How Lightcast is Powering Talent Intelligence with AI and Workforce Data with Cole Napper, VP of Research, Innovation, and Insights
    Feb 25 2025
    Lightcast’s Cole Napper joins George LaRocque to discuss the power of workforce data, AI-driven skills taxonomies, and talent intelligence. They explore how organizations can leverage labor market insights to navigate workforce risk, optimize hiring strategies, and prepare for the evolving future of work. This episode examines talent intelligence, workforce risk, AI-powered skills taxonomies, labor market insights, employer branding, competitive intelligence, and HR data strategy. As AI reshapes the future of work, understanding workforce dynamics and skills-based hiring has never been more critical. Key Takeaways: Talent intelligence is redefining workforce strategy, integrating labor market insights with internal HR data. Skills taxonomies and ontologies powered by AI are streamlining workforce planning and talent mobility. The Workforce Risk Outlook Report reveals which industries and companies face the biggest hiring and retention challenges. AI is transforming talent intelligence, enabling organizations to anticipate workforce trends and upskill employees effectively. Competitive intelligence is a game-changer, helping employers benchmark talent strategies against industry peers. Lightcast partners with major HCMs and HR tech platforms, ensuring seamless integration of labor market data into HR ecosystems. Resources Mentioned: Lightcast Workforce Risk Outlook Report: lightcast.io/riskoutlook Lightcast Website: lightcast.io Cole Napper’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colenapper More Market Insights: 1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • AI Governance, Risk, and Adoption in HR with FairNow's Guru Sethupathy

    AI Governance, Risk, and Adoption in HR with FairNow's Guru Sethupathy
    Feb 10 2025
    AI is transforming HR, but adoption stalls without governance, compliance, and trust. Guru Sethupathy, CEO of FairNow, joins the WorkTech Podcast to break down AI risk, ethics, and compliance in HR tech. We explore how organizations can simplify AI governance, reduce risk, and ensure responsible adoption at scale. This episode examines AI governance, HR compliance, risk management, ethical AI, data security, regulatory compliance, and AI adoption. With global AI regulations evolving rapidly, HR and HR tech leaders need a clear strategy to ensure compliance, build trust, and unlock AI’s full potential. Key Takeaways: AI governance is essential for responsible adoption, compliance, trust, and risk mitigation. Organizations need clear AI governance frameworks to navigate evolving global regulations. AI bias, privacy, and compliance concerns are top challenges for HR and HR tech vendors. AI in HR is expanding rapidly, but without governance, adoption barriers increase. Vendors and HR leaders must align on governance standards to streamline AI implementation. AI regulations are increasing worldwide, making governance a competitive advantage. Resources: Forbes: Where the AI Regulatory Landscape Is Heading Learn more about Fairnow at fairnow.ai Get more HR and Work Tech global market insights at 1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Can AI Reduce Bias? Insights from Torin Ellis on HR’s Biggest Dilemma

    Can AI Reduce Bias? Insights from Torin Ellis on HR’s Biggest Dilemma
    Jan 17 2025
    The rise of AI in HR presents opportunities and challenges, particularly in reducing bias. I explore these dynamics with Torin Ellis, discussing insights from his latest report and strategies for implementing AI ethically. We focus on the transformative potential of AI to enhance equity and inclusion in hiring while delivering tangible business outcomes. In this episode, we look at reducing bias with AI, ethical AI in HR, diversity and inclusion strategies, the role of HR leaders in AI adoption, AI in hiring processes, business outcomes of DEI initiatives, and inclusive technology solutions. These critical insights prepare HR professionals to navigate the future of work confidently. Key Takeaways AI, when deployed thoughtfully, can expand hiring pipelines and reduce bias in decision-making. The ethical implementation of AI requires collaboration between HR, DEI leaders, and technology teams. Human oversight remains essential to ensure AI complements rather than replaces nuanced decision-making. Long-term benefits of AI include enhanced employee engagement, productivity, and retention. Organizations must align AI solutions with their DEI goals to maximize business and social impact. Redefining traditional metrics with AI, such as focusing on durable skills, creates equitable opportunities for talent. Download Torin's report at plum.io Learn more about everything happening in the Work Tech and HR Tech market at 1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics Founder Kevin Kelly on the Humareso Acquisition of Rhabit Analytics

    Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics Founder Kevin Kelly on the Humareso Acquisition of Rhabit Analytics
    Jan 13 2025
    HR innovation takes center stage as we explore how Humareso’s acquisition of Rhabit Analytics creates a new standard in data-driven talent management with Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics CoFounder Kevin Kelly. We discuss gamification, behavioral analytics, and longitudinal measurement as tools to boost employee engagement, develop leadership, and deliver actionable insights for workforce planning. In this episode, we look at HR tech innovation, talent management strategies, gamification in HR, behavioral analytics, employee engagement tools, longitudinal measurement, and leadership development solutions. These themes redefine how HR leaders measure success and foster organizational growth. Key Takeaways Gamification and mobile-first tools drive higher engagement and meaningful feedback. Behavioral analytics provide actionable insights for leadership development and workforce planning. Longitudinal measurement enables continuous improvement in employee engagement and performance. Effective employee engagement correlates with leadership behaviors and workplace policies. Rabbit Analytics’ platform integrates seamlessly with Humoriso’s consultative approach for holistic solutions. The acquisition signals a growing trend of service providers adopting tech-forward strategies in HR. Learn more about Humareso at humareso.com Learn more about Rhabit Analytics at rhabitanalytics.com Learn more about what's happening in the HR and Work Tech markets at 1worktech.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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